4-H Shooting Sports to hold spring session
University of Illinois Extension announces that the Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports program will begin its spring session in April. Registration materials are available online at go...
Fulton 4-H barrow tattooing and weigh-ins
Those who want their barrows to be eligible for the Fulton County Fair’s Rate-of-Gain Contest or the Illinois State Fair Premiere Contest must have their barrows weighed and tattooed before they are 35 days old. For State Fair, all barrows must have been farrowed on or after January 1,...
Hemp research a win-win for new Midwestern crop
URBANA, Ill. – Industrial hemp is one of the fasting growing crops across Midwestern fields and researchers are recruiting producers in the race to learn more.
University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture educators are...
4-H seeks students to become teen teachers
For over 100 years, the 4-H Youth Development program has helped young people gain leadership skills and provided hands-on education. These days, teenagers can play a vital role in extending these efforts as 4-H Teen Teachers.
4-H is currently recruiting high school-aged students in...
Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
URBANA, Ill – Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market? Basic guidelines outline what growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales.
Cottage food operations can be a simple way to generate income from home. The...
Stay safe on the farm this planting season
URBANA, Ill. – Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, farmers may not have safety and health as a priority.
Learn how to prevent common farm injuries and illness during this critical time at a free online webinar by...
Turfgrass, ornamentals pesticide applicator certification open online
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering...
2021 is the year of the gardener; get ready with Home, Lawn, Garden Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Whether it’s inspiration for future backyard projects or meeting a new must-have plant, for 19 years the Home, Lawn, and Garden Day has given Central Illinois gardeners the tools they need to grow.
This annual gardening conference will be 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...
Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
PEORIA, Ill. – There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall. What was normally held as four large state meets transitioned to small group in-person outings, virtually recorded by one...
