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.
Perceptions of Digital Health Technology
Older adults face unique physical, cognitive, and technological challenges affecting their ability to…
Diabetes 101
Sometimes people with diabetes may not fully understand how it impacts their health. This session will provide the tools to explain…
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Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing…
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: The Key to Total Wellness
Healthy teeth, healthy body. This session dives into the critical connections between oral care and overall health,…
Eating for Balanced Blood Sugar
Help the clients avoid blood sugar highs and lows so they have the energy to thrive each day. Learn how foods affect blood sugar and how to support…
How Your Environment Shapes Your Health: Understanding Obesogenic Environments and Practical Strategies to Thrive
More than personal choices influence your health — your environment plays a key role. Food availability, safe sidewalks,…
Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing…
Diabetes Support Group
Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois…
Monitoring and Motivation
It's not all about food. Learn strategies to encourage healthy habits, support independence, and build confidence in managing blood…