Monthly Unit Impact Snapshots
Peoria Friendship House garden grows more than food
The Peoria Friendship House Community Garden is cultivating more than vegetables. Through a partnership with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, students are gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of food systems through year-round horticulture education.
Extension has a foundation built on agriculture education
The University of Illinois Extension office in Mason County recently relocated to the new Farm Bureau building on Route 78 in Havana. As the staff packed up to move, they found written records going back to 1919. A century ago, Extension’s focus began with agricultural outreach and support. There were also extension programs about home economics and food preservation, designed to help rural families.
Kerry Keating hired as new Extension County Director
Thanks to an extensive background in leadership development, event planning, and financial services, Kerry Keating was able to jump into her new role with a powerful start during the busiest time of the year in University of Illinois Extension programming. At the end of June, Kerry began as Extension county director, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.