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Youth can strengthen crop scouting skills at statewide Illinois Extension competition

March 23, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Youth looking to strengthen their agronomy skills or share what they already know can do so while competing with a team at the Youth Crop Scouting Competition with University of Illinois Extension…

Celebrate spring’s arrival with new Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinars

March 16, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — Springtime brings visions of beautiful butterfly gardens and dreams of delicious vegetable varieties growing in a garden or porch pots outside the window.

Garden planning and the countdown to a new growing season continue with two new webinars from University of Illinois…

After the storm: Illinois Extension shares resources for storm recovery, rebuilding, disaster preparedness

March 13, 2026

URBANA, Ill. — After strong storms swept across much of Illinois, many communities are facing damaged property and stressful situations. The hours and days following a major storm are often filled with urgent questions. Residents can navigate those decisions using research-based resources from…

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January 20, 2021

Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy. “Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...

January 16, 2021

Engage youth in emergency preparedness
GALESBURG, Ill, – Ready in the Middle is an emergency preparedness initiative focused on pre-teens, teens, and their families. Developed for youth ages 10 -19, RITM gives youth participants and their families an opportunity to identify risks and hazards in and around their home by taking part in...

January 15, 2021

Health, wellness continuing education for the classroom
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January 15, 2021

Build skills for better money management with free webinar series
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January 15, 2021

Driftless Region Beef Conference equips producers with facts for environmental debate
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January 15, 2021

Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting integrates animal, crop research into production advice
URBANA, Ill. – Dudley Smith, Jr. recognized the economic challenges facing agriculture in Illinois and its impact on rural communities. On his Christian County farm, he championed the...

January 15, 2021

Communications manager joins Illinois 4-H to help create meaningful experiences for youth
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January 15, 2021

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages
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January 15, 2021

Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
URBANA, Ill. – There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall. What was normally held as four large state meets transitioned to small group in-person outings, virtually recorded by one...

January 14, 2021

Community collaboration celebrates Dr. King's legacy, vision
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January 14, 2021

Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...

January 12, 2021

Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online
URBANA, Ill. – The eighth annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will return January 2021 in a new virtual format over three days. The seminars give farmers access to soil health ideas from researchers that will improve practices on the farm. The free three-day conference will be 9 to 11...

January 11, 2021

Preventing fruit tree diseases starts in the dormant season
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January 8, 2021

Capture your life story in a free writing workshop
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January 4, 2021

Use winter to plan for a fruit garden
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January 4, 2021

CropFlix takes annual crop management conference online with binge-worthy content
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December 28, 2020

Perennial plant of the year, calamint, a perfect pick for pollinators
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December 23, 2020

Four Seasons Gardening webinars return in 2021
URBANA, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening series will return in 2021 with three monthly webinars starting in January. Horticulture educators will lead seasons on winter fruit tree pruning, the therapeutic value of nature and adaptive gardening to...

December 22, 2020

Get ready for spring with Gardening in the Air
URBANA, Ill. – Keep your green thumb ready for the growing season with the return of Gardening in the Air in 2021. Gardening in the Air is a virtual 18-session series on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 co-hosted by University of Illinois...

December 20, 2020

Gardening interests bloom in 2020
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Youth can strengthen crop scouting skills at statewide Illinois Extension competition

Celebrate spring’s arrival with new Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinars

After the storm: Illinois Extension shares resources for storm recovery, rebuilding, disaster preparedness

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