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Help shape solutions to food waste by taking the Illinois Household Food Waste Survey

URBANA, Ill. — From farm to table to trash can, what happens to food is bigger than leftovers. Producing food uses valuable resources like water and fuel, and when uneaten food ends up in landfills, it contributes to financial losses, social inequity, and…
Through local partnerships and programs, Extension Academy builds expertise

URBANA, Ill. — Collaboration and shared expertise strengthen every project, especially when advancing current research and best practices from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to communities across the state. 

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University of Illinois Extension County Director Elected to National Epsilon Sigma Phi Board of Directors

ALBION, Ill. — Tara Buerster, county director for University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties, has been elected to the National Epsilon Sigma Phi board of directors as the north central region vice president.

In this national leadership…
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Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain
URBANA, Ill. – While it’s normally a bad idea to stand on a wet surface and plug something in, electric vehicles are built to do just that. With electric vehicles growing in popularity, people are curious about charging in inclement weather, says Thomas Bruhl, a member of the...
Too much of a good thing, mulch volcanoes slowly kill trees
URBANA, Ill. – Mulch volcanoes have not quite made it as a new dictionary entry, but to landscapers, arborists, and gardeners, they are a new phenomenon. “A mountain of mulch, piled high against a tree trunk will not kill it immediately,” says University of Illinois Extension...
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Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...
Learn how to tell which grass is which
URBANA, Ill. – When looking at green blades of grass, it can be difficult to tell the difference between species. Identifying grasses does not have to be tricky with help from University of Illinois Extension. This fall, join Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Educator...

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