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.
McDonough County 4-H Barbecue
McDonough County 4‑H members invite the community to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local youth. Hosted as the only annual fundraiser for the McDonough County 4‑H Federation, this free‑…
Serve It Safely
Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training program, covers current food safety recommendations, including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and…
Getting the Scoop on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and…
Coffee Talk at Hoopeston Public Library
Join Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All for Coffee Talk at the Hoopeston Public Library (110 N 4th St., Hoopeston, IL 60942).
This three-part series will teach participants on eating to…
Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Fire & Flavor
Whether out camping or at home, cooking outside on a grill is a great time to be outdoors with friends and family to explore delicious eats. Learn about grilling techniques for both meat and…
Canning with Confidence
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Meal Planning Made Easy
Diabetes Support Group
Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic conditions?
Join us for an interactive session with Nutrition and Wellness…