Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success. The program relies on more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Longtime volunteers and former staff members were recently honored by the ...

Bob and Velynna Spangler inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
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Plant asters for unique display of fall color 
URBANA, Ill. – Fall gardens may need some added pops of color this time of year to maintain beauty and diversity until winter arrives. Asters are a late-blooming, pollinator friendly flower that looks great in the garden and in a fall floral display.  “Think beyond the...

4-H and FFA fun horse show held in Fulton County
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Master Showmanship Contest held in Fulton County
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Fulton County 4-H members exhibit dog projects
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AgrAbility to provide tips for safe fall harvest
URBANA, Ill. – Every day, about 100 agricultural workers suffer an injury that results in lost work time. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health emphasizes the unique nature of farm life where family members share in...

After the storm: Repair and care for damaged trees
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Extension offers best gardening tips for fall season
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, trees begin to change color, cold weather sweeps in, and garden prepping for winter begins.  A free three-part University of Illinois Extension online webinar series will help gardeners...

Stay up to date on latest ag practices with online, on-demand CropFlix
URBANA, Ill. – Farming in Illinois is very different than it was even 50 years ago and so is how row crop producers stay up to date on the latest recommendations. For more than 100 years, local University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts have worked in person and in the field...

Chemicals in common household products affect brain development in children
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Avoid toxic chemicals in everyday household items
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Create a bird-friendly yard
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Hire tree care professional with confidence
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Fulton County 4-H Pet Show held
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The Fulton County 4-H Pet Show was held on July 14 at the University of Illinois Extension office in Lewistown. Ten pets were exhibited. Jennifer Kem served as judge. Best of Show for Cats went to Halle Tindall with her cat, Junior. Other 4-Hers exhibiting cats and...

Lessons learned at Farm Safety Day left a lasting impression
HAVANA, Ill. - Accidents can happen in a split second. It is never too young to start learning how to be situationally aware and safer. For the past 30 years, University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm...

From wish to weed: our love-hate relationship with dandelions
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Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports to hold late summer/fall session
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension announces that the Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will begin its late summer/fall session in August. Registration materials are available online at go.illinois.edu...

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...

4-H Spark Camp provided interactive, skill-building activities virtually
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