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Announcements and Highlights

Ewing Demonstration Center

Ewing Demonstration Center has served the southern Illinois agricultural community since 1910, connecting local growers with campus faculty and educators.

Canning, gardening, and more

Whether you live in the third story of an apartment or on a 10-acre plot of land, homesteading skills can help bring you and your family closer to the food you eat.

Illinois Extension Strategic Plan

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

Birds, Bees, and Solar: Wildlife Interactions with Solar Energy Development

November 10, 2026

Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users

November 11, 2026

Become a Dementia Friend

November 12, 2026

Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Carbondale Public Library

November 12, 2026

County

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News Releases

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November 5, 2026

Register for statewide in-person pesticide applicator 2027 training clinics, testing
URBANA, Ill. — Build trust and lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the Pesticide Safety Education Program at University of...

November 4, 2026

Illinois 4-H Foundation welcomes new board member, strengthening commitment to youth opportunities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois 4-H Foundation is pleased to welcome Emily Webel of Farmington, Illinois, to its Board of Directors. A former 4-H member, communications professional, and current 4-H volunteer and parent, Webel brings a unique combination of professional...

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November 2, 2026

Policy program creates unexpected path to community and career impact
CHICAGO — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna Elizabeth Gutierrez calls her immersive Illini Science Policy Program experience both exciting and atypical. In 2022, the Illinois Legislative...

October 28, 2026

Illinois Extension expands environmental outreach to meet growing need
URBANA, Ill. — A handful of University of Illinois Extension staffing changes mean four more educators in the northern part of the state are sharing their energy, environment, and natural resources expertise...

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October 15, 2026

Independent Grocer Summit helps local businesses maximize profitability
CARTERVILLE, Ill. — With the rise of big-box stores and rising operational costs, small-town businesses are becoming scarcer. Yet independent grocers play a vital role in local economies, especially within rural communities or food deserts. The second annual Independent Grocer Summit...

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