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4-H and the Y focus on Social and Emotional Development
For over 100 years, 4-H has been helping young people become leaders through community engagement and skill development. Now, 4-H is continuing these efforts by partnering with the Canton Family YMCA to address bullying and to foster social and emotional development in young people. The...
Extension staff help address food insecurity in Tazewell County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For almost four years, University of Illinois Extension in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit has extended the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to reach not only Peoria but also Tazewell County to help address food insecurity and associated...
2019 Illinois Farm Economics Summit dates scheduled for December
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANA, Ill. – Speakers from University of Illinois Extension and the farmdoc team from the U of I Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics will explore topics such as the 2020 outlook for crop and livestock prices, the next farm bill, farm profitability...
Outstanding 4-H Members Recognized at Fulton County 4-H Achievement Night
The annual 4-H Achievement Program was held Sunday, November 10, at the Lewistown Community High School auditorium.  Over 100 young people were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the 4-H program. The "I Dare You" book award, which is presented to 4-Hers showing...
Next Generation Science Standards Training for Educational Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE There is a correlation between improving science education and keeping the United States workforce strong and competitive. University of Illinois Extension and Bradley University Center for STEM Education have been partnering for many years, in a variety of ways, to...
Fulton County 4-H Achievement Program Set For November 10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The public is invited to attend the annual Fulton County 4-H Achievement Program. This year's program will be held on Sunday, November 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lewistown Community High School auditorium.  Awards will be presented to over 100 Fulton County 4-H members...
4-H Clubs Promote 4-H Through Displays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton County 4-H Clubs prepared window displays or bulletin boards to help promote the 4-H Program during Fulton County 4-H Week, October 21-25, 2019.  The clubs could use a theme of their choice, or the theme of "Inspired To Lead – Called To Serve."  These...
Experienced Composters Advance their Skills at Local Extension Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Within a matter of days, the compost workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit filled to capacity. Composting is a “hot-topic” literally and figuratively. Duane Friend, Extension energy and environmental educator, along...
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Local Government Education Webinar (Nov 14) Minimum Wage in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois. ...
Dogs win the day at state 4-H contest
More than 1,500 Illinois 4-H members care for dogs as part of their project work. Obedience training provides mental stimulation that keeps dogs mentally and physically healthy and provides structure for appropriate behavior. Two hundred 4-H members advanced from county competitions to...
On target, on the range and in life
More than 3,600 4-H members participate in one of the five 4-H shooting sports disciplines. Each fall, the oldest of those members compete in four state contests to determine the state winners and delegates to the National 4-H Shooting Sports...