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Small businesses, underserved communities get assist from Extension food safety expert
URBANA, Ill. – Pratik Banerjee is an associate professor of food safety in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. His research and teaching focus on understanding the transmission of...

Baby feeding resource delivers peace of mind for new parents
URBANA, Ill. – New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come...

Use these essential tips to build healthy financial habits
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Safely store your extra fall produce with these Extension-endorsed tips
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Chemicals in common household products affect brain development in children
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Extension projects aim to increase healthy foods access, improve diets, increase activity
URBANA, Ill. – One in 10 Illinois residents struggle with hunger every day, according to Feeding America. The number increases to one in eight for children. When families are hungry, making healthier choices...

Savor flavors with mindful, fully sensory eating
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Avoid toxic chemicals in everyday household items
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Check the label before trying probiotics
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Extension’s strategic realignment means more help for Illinois families
URBANA, Ill. – Throughout history, families have grappled with how to manage chronic health conditions, eat well, balance a family budget, and create a stable beginning for their youngest family members. But modern families are faced with a new set of challenges layered on top of the long-...

Illinois Extension contributes to vaccination awareness effort in state
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Preserve food safely; Extension workshop covers the basics
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Extension names new agriculture outreach leadership
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Extension expands leadership focused on natural resources, energy, environment
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Grilling mistakes can be costly; stay safe during cookout season
URBANA, Ill. – Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool while enjoying fresh summer foods. But the thrill of cooking outside can quickly be extinguished by a fire....

Revered Illinois alumna’s $45M ‘visionary gift’ lifts connection to a new level
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Rural communities see growth: Collaboration yields $8 million in grants
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Social connection brings hope, increases success in addressing rural poverty
URBANA, Ill. – According to 2019 U.S. Census data, about 11.5% of Illinois...

Community gardens change lives, communities
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Eat more fruits and vegetables with the help of your local farmers market
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – For Illinois residents who fall within the one in 10 American adults who don’t eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, farmers markets offer the chance for consumers to up their fruit and vegetable intake while supporting local farmers....