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Volunteers hold awards in front of a banner that reads "Master Gardener"

Will County volunteers recognized at 50th Anniversary Master Gardener Conference

JOLIET, Ill. — Local volunteers leading impactful local projects did not go unnoticed at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference, held Sept. 4-5 in Springfield...

Dean Vann

University of Illinois Extension announces NC State agricultural leader as its new director

URBANA, Ill. — Matthew Vann has been named the new associate dean and director of University of Illinois Extension, the flagship public engagement organization housed in the...

4-H projects

Local youth represented at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 127 youth from Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties recently competed at the state level at the 4-H General Project Show held August 8 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield...

News & press
Farmdoc Illinois Economic Summit: Farm management guide in difficult times
URBANA, Ill. – The past year has been a year like no other for Illinois agriculture. While the year started optimistically with talks of a surge in agricultural exports resulting from the trade agreement with China, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the global economy. Most agricultural prices...
Explore, learn and grown with Wee Naturalists virtual program
URBANA, Ill. – Nature is a place for children to explore, learn and grow and the new virtual Wee Naturalists program allows for just that. University of Illinois Extension is once again offering nature-loving children, families and educators the opportunity to explore a different nature...
Illinois' top 4-H staff shine
URBANA, Ill. – Innovation and dedication of University of Illinois Extension staff has been recognized by the state’s youth development association. The ...
Helping youth understand civic engagement amid the election
JOLIET, Ill. – With the imminent election, many parents are asking how they can talk to their kids about the current political climate in America, the election, or how they can answer questions from their kids about if their voice really matters.    “Civic engagement...
Learn from home with Good Growing Winter Webinars
URBANA, Ill. – From selecting and caring for a Christmas tree to creating a winter haven for birds, the University of Illinois Extension Good Growing Winter Webinar series has seasonally appropriate tips and tricks to keep you informed from the comfort of home this winter. Extension...
Planting trees boosts curb appeal and benefits the urban environment
URBANA, Ill. – New homeowners often wonder about the value of planting shade trees when they first move in when there are so many more areas to focus on with a new home. “Planting shade trees is an investment for the future just like other home upgrades,” says...
Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...

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