Franklin County youth place in 4-H livestock and animal shows
BENTON, Ill. – Hard work, quality care, and dedication paid off as our 4-H members showcased their animals at this year's Franklin County Fair. Following the 2020 summer of virtual livestock exhibits, participants were anxious for the return of in-person shows. The events provided...
Franklin County youth place in 4-H shows
BENTON, Ill. – Creativity and skills were on full display as Franklin County members shared their annual projects at various 4-H shows including the general show, crops show, clothing show, foods show, horticulture and floriculture show. Following the 2020 summer of virtual exhibits,...
Educators and faculty provide best management practices for local growers at annual field day
EWING, Ill. – After a year’s hiatus from in-person programming, the Ewing Demonstration Center was excited to welcome participants back to Ewing Demonstration Center for Agronomy Field Day. The center, which has been around for over 100 years, continued the tradition of in-person field days...
2021 Summer Twilight Series - Bauman Family Farm
University of Illinois Extension is excited to team up with Grant and Casey Bauman to host the fourth and final twilight meeting at Bauman Family Farms in Vienna, on Monday, August 16, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Educators Bronwyn Aly, Katie Bell, and Nathan...
4-H educator ready to help youth, teens in southwestern Illinois build life skills
WATERLOO, Ill. – Illinois 4-H strives to unlock the potential in every young person, helping them to dream, plan, design, build, and achieve. Around the state, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development staff are guiding the next...
Geothermal systems bring smaller footprint to scalable, renewable energy
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois advances towards its goal of converting all energy systems to 100% renewable energy by 2050, it recognizes that other energy sources besides solar and wind are necessary to reach the state’s future demands.
Geothermal energy could be the key to replacing...
Educator Duane Friend honored for 30 years of soil, water conservation
URBANA, Ill. – When Duane Friend shows up to an event towing what looks like an oversized sandbox, he’s hard to miss. Over 30 years, more than 35,000 children have jostled for the best view of “river” water carving through the display as Friend describes...
Return to work may cause separation anxiety in furry friends
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - As people look forward to returning to full-time work schedules or vacations away from home, four-legged friends may not have the same feeling. The return to “normalcy” will be hard for many household pets who may have gotten used to more time with their owners and experience...
Summer blooms simplify warm-season grass identification
URBANA, Ill. – Most people can identify a few different trees by their leaves or flowers in bloom, but grasses are a different story. Grasses provided food and shelter for wildlife and are key to a healthy ecosystem.
Learn to identify the wide variety of Illinois warm-season grasses in a...
Livestock judging teaches decision-making, adaptability
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members were back in the showring for the 2021 State Livestock Judging Contest. Instead of leading animals, these young members were acting as judge, evaluating...
Randolph County youth place in 4-H general show
SPARTA, Ill. – Creativity and skills were on full display the last week of June as Randolph County members shared their annual projects at the general show. Following the 2020 summer of virtual exhibits, participants were anxious for the return of in-person shows....