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.
Cooking with Grandma
Spend the morning with grandchildren, sharing laughs, and making memories at the DeWitt County Extension office. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend…
Cooking with Grandma
Spend the morning with grandchildren, sharing laughs and making memories at the Maroa Public Library. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend without a…
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Certified Food Protection Managers
Growing a Tea Garden
"But first, tea."
If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow in our area to create or enhance your very own tea blends. We will focus…
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Illinois Junior Chef - Tazewell County
The Illinois Junior Chef program is a fun, interactive experience where youth learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits. Through hands-on lessons, participants prepare…
Organic, Local, Natural
Ever wondered if organic is really worth the price? Or what “natural” actually means? Join Illinois Extension for a fun, eye-opening class that cuts through the confusion and helps you shop…
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course
Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes
Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…
ABCs of School Nutrition - Rockford
