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Year in Review 2025

Each year we take time to celebrate the impact our Extension staff, volunteers, and partners have made in the people and communities of Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

Our Staff

Our staff are the most valuable resource and most popular. Visit this page to connect with the staff serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

Extension Snapshots

Monthly impact reports sharing the stories of our programs in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

Blogs

ILRiverHort

Connecting people to nature and helping everyone grow.

Connection Corner

Timely information, activities, and resources to help you stay connected to loved ones, the world around you, and yourself.

Farm Coach

Helping farmers and landowners navigate the rapidly changing farm management environment of today's world.

Events

Conservation Tours

July 4, 2026

County

McDonough

Green Connections: Mycelium

July 9, 2026

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

Fulton 4-H Horse Show

July 11, 2026

County

Fulton

Mindfulness Hike at Emiquon Nature Preserve

July 15, 2026

County

Fulton

Mason

Peoria

Tazewell

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News Releases

July 2, 2026

Farm Estate Planning Series: You need a solid farm estate plan
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal or tax advice.PEORIA, Ill. - In the past decade, more attention has been given to estate planning for family farm businesses, as the average age of commercial farmers in Illinois is...

June 26, 2026

Master Gardeners invest in accessible gardens at local nursing home
PEKIN, Ill. - When Hallmark House physical therapist and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Vic Harting looked at the outdoor spaces surrounding the nursing home, she saw more than landscaping. She saw an opportunity to create meaningful moments of connection for individuals who...

June 26, 2026

Pet show was "puurrrfect" for Fulton 4-H members
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The Fulton County 4-H Pet Show was held on June 10, at the University of Illinois Extension office in Lewistown. Ten 4-H members exhibited fourteen pets. Makenna Johnson served as the judge for Cats and Guinea Pigs; Debbie Beoletto judged Rabbits and Small Pets.Best of...

June 18, 2026

Get to know Illinois grasses in summer plant identification series
URBANA, Ill. — Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from another isn’t always easy. This summer,...

June 17, 2026

Peoria Agronomy Summit brings research-driven insights to Central Illinois farmers
PEORIA, Ill. - The 2026 Peoria Agronomy Summit welcomed more than 50 growers, ag professionals, and land owners to Illinois Central College’s East Peoria campus for a full day of research-focused learning. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension in...

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