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4-H’s learning opportunities are intentionally designed around four essential concepts necessary for positive youth development: a sense of belonging with a positive group, independence and self-determination, a spirit of generosity toward others, and a wide variety of opportunities to master life challenges. We're the friend you've been looking for.

Financial security doesn't happen by accident. Illinois Extension can guide your family through all of life's stages.

In today's hectic lives, families find themselves parenting children, helping teens cope with changing emotions, caring for extended family or community members, and working to strengthen personal relationships.

We often rush through our day taking care of everyone who needs us. Living well means taking time for ourselves so we can be healthy for others who need us. 

You need simple, healthy options; instead, you're bombarded with nutrition claims everywhere you turn. Eating healthy shouldn't be this hard.

We know that transformational leaders embrace change and drive critical conversations. Community needs can evolve quickly, and you need someone you can trust to help you assess your community's needs and consider all options.

We have one planet. Let's work together to ensure its future and ours. Partner with us as an Illinois Extension Master Gardener or explore all Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has to offer the state's water system.

Weather impacts food production, transportation, homes, and lives. Be prepared by being informed. Learn how climate change is impacting our world.

Horticulture is a broad and diverse area of study. From the flowers you enjoy to the produce you eat to the plants that add value to our life, we offer help for growing strong.

Growers are diverse. From urban agriculture and beginning small farmers to farmers markets and organic agriculture, meet the challenges with trusted information backed by unbiased research.