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.
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,…
Learn How to Can with Confidence
Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Kris Juelfs, for this FREE informational program.
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Meal Planning Made Easy
Meal prep offers flexibility to cook meals and prepare ingredients
ahead of time. Discover strategies to add more variety to your meals, save money,
and spend less time getting dinner…
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Learn to build rain gardens
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course
The Most Dangerous Room in Your House
September is National Food Safety Education Month! Your kitchen may be the most dangerous room in your house! Learn how to do your own kitchen “check-up” and keep you and your family safe from…
Gardening on a Budget
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…
Seed Saving Secrets
Join the Illinois Master Gardeners for this program on saving seeds- a great way to plan for next year's garden! Some are easy, while others require a little extra care and…
Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…