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Illinois Extension engaged in a strategic planning process throughout 2024 that created opportunities for many voices to contribute their own vision for Illinois Extension’s future.

Events

Seed Saving

June 3, 2025

County

Jackson

Williamson

4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session 1

June 3, 2025 - June 7, 2025

DSAC Youth Gardening Class

June 5, 2025

County

Pope

4-H Air Rifle Competitive Coaching Clinic for Level I Rifle leaders

June 7, 2025

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News Releases

A tree hedgerow growing tall and over crops in a farm field

June 2, 2025

Getting dust to settle, stay on Illinois farmland
URBANA, Ill. — As another large dust storm impacted Illinois in May, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle and stay in the field rather than across roadways....

May 28, 2025

Local dairy farm to be featured in Extension’s Summer Twilight Series
ALBION, Ill. – The Summer Twilight Series, a long-standing program hosted by Illinois Extension, offers a behind-the-scenes look into a variety of agriculture industries, farms, and locally owned businesses in the southern Illinois region. The program allows community members to...

May 27, 2025

Celebrating 75 years of 4-H camp magic
MONTICELLO, Ill. — The 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello is turning 75 — and Illinois 4-H is inviting past campers, friends, and alumni to celebrate a legacy of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable summer memories.The celebration takes place July 19 at 4-H Memorial Camp, located at 499...

A red barn in the distance with a sign that says "The Flock Farm" by the road.

May 23, 2025

Twilight series marks 10th season with in-depth look at poultry production
ANNA, Ill. – Thirteen counties, 35 farms, and 10 years of cultivating connections – these are the milestones of the Summer Twilight Series. Designed to bring together farmers, educators, and community members, the series celebrates the innovation and diversity of local agriculture. Now in its...

Black and white microscopic view of nanoplastics on bacteria

May 19, 2025

Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?
URBANA, Ill. — Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they’re in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don’t know the full extent of their impacts on our health, but...

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