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Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series

Join Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprise across southern Illinois.

How Teen Teachers can spark a career path

4-H Teen Teachers develop leadership and teaching skills as they train, plan, and implement hands-on learning experiences for younger youth. In Hardin County, the program sparked the career path of a former 4-Her who now hosts Teen Teachers in her own classroom!

Eat well. Stay active. Save money.

Healthier choices made easy! Find foods that taste great and are easy to prepare. Learn about fun activities to get the whole family moving and get smart shopping tips to keep more money in your pocket. 

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Canning with Confidence: Boiling Water Bath Canners

June 8, 2023

The Buzz about Bees!

June 13, 2023

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Little Grassy Fish Hatchery Tour

June 13, 2023

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How Much is Too Much Debt?

June 13, 2023

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June 1, 2023

Illinois 4-H launches alumni campaign
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H is calling all 4-H alumni to raise their hands if they are “4-H Grown.” More than 25 million Americans who share this unique bond as former 4-H members. As part of the “Are You Illinois 4-H Grown?” campaign which runs from June 1 to August 31, alumni who have...

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May 24, 2023

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions
Parts of northeast, western, and central Illinois have been much drier than normal in the past 4 to 6 weeks, causing dry soils and lower streamflow. Perennials, gardens, and young trees in these areas have begun to show some response to the dryness, requiring more frequent watering than typical...

Farmer walking through checking a growing wheat field

May 19, 2023

Strengthen your farm's resiliency with legal training for Illinois small farms
URBANA, Ill. — Legal risks can be fatal to a farm business and addressing them proactively can keep farms in business. The relief of understanding legal issues can dispel anxiety and help farmers realize their power to control their circumstances....

May 18, 2023

Youth robotics competition builds conservationist mindset
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Youth from 30 teams across Illinois demonstrated their learning, celebrated their accomplishments, and interacted with others who share an interest in robotics at the 4-H Hyrdobot Robotics Competition held at the Interstate Center on the McLean County Fairgrounds on May 13...

Small grains breeder Juan Arbelaez speaks to a small crowd in a green wheat field

May 17, 2023

Summer-long University of Illinois Agronomy Days kick off May 20
URBANA, Ill. — Last year, the University of Illinois tried something new with its longstanding Agronomy Day. After more than six decades, the single-day ag education event was no more. Instead, the Department of Crop...

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