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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…

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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 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…

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.

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…

Fur Real Companionship

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can't care for a pet yourself.

Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…

Loaf of Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

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

Air fryer in a kitchen

Hot and Fast: Cooking w/ Air Fryer

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Unlock the secrets of air frying and learn how to create meals quickly and efficiently.

 

Register By: October 13