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Healthy food choices lead to healthier lives.

As your friends and neighbors, Extension educators are here to help guide your food preparation, safety, and nutrition questions. Many of our workshops are offered in your local community. Several workshops are featured as live online webinars and videos. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming workshops.

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Tri-County Hunger Walk

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Livingston, McLean, Woodford
Fight hunger this September by participating in the 2026 Tri-County Hunger Walk as we celebrate five years of community action and the belief that there should be Food for All, Always!
Join our…

Veggies on a cutting board

Eating after 50

Wellness Wednesday at the DISC
County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

After finishing your workout, stick around for educational sessions to build understanding and confidence in caring for your nutrition needs. Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be offered at…

Loaf of Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful sourdough loaves. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter cultures…

Fresh Herbs

Where the Flavors At

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Learn how using herbs and spices can amp up the flavor and help home cooks use less fat, sugar, and salt.

 

Registration ends October 2.

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…

A woman with backpain

Active Moments, Healthier Days: Reducing the Risks of Too Much Sitting

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2026
Find practical ways to stay active throughout the day.

Even if you meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, spending long periods sitting can still affect your health. This session…

A graphic featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, sugar cubes, a blue diabetes awareness ribbon, a stethoscope, and insulin syringes on a light blue background.

Diabetes Support Group

Hydration 101
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?

Join us for sessions with Food and Nutrition Educator and registered…

plate of food

Creating a No Waste Kitchen

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Are you tired of throwing food away after meals? Discover ways to lower waste as you plan meals, shop, cook, and store foods at this month's program hosted by Weldon Public Library.

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Cake in a pink mug with sprinkles

Craft, Cake & Calm

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop where creativity meets mindfulness! Participants will create their own playing card holder to use during card games and make a delicious mug cake to enjoy…

Woman dishing out soup

Cooking for One or Two

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Cooking for a smaller household? Learn budget-friendly tips for preparing nutritious meals that limit food waste at this free class.
Registration ends October 9.