Prepare Now: Yes, You Can! Home Food Preservation Webinars
With a mild winter upon us, many are already dreaming of outdoor adventures and planning their springtime planting. While it's still a few months before we can dig into the dirt and prepare our gardens, why not use this time to learn a new skill?Stay warm this winter, and join us for our...
Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning
Offered in TWO locations on the same day!Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning”. This program is being held on Tuesday, February 25 at: 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess...
Certified Livestock Manager Training to be held in Freeport
University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the 2025 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop (CLMT) schedule. The series of seven in-person workshops will kick off on Feb. 4 in Effingham and conclude on Feb. 19 in Sycamore, with one scheduled locally...
Register now for the Annual Joys of Gardening
Mark your calendars for the 27th annual Joys of Gardening program offered by the University of Illinois Extension and the U of I Extension Master Gardeners. Slated for Saturday, February 22, at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport,...
Corn and Soybean Management discussed at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
The last three seasons have brought various challenges for corn and soybean production, with unique weather situations and a wide range of planting and harvest windows. At the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Crop Sciences...
Finding balance: Weight, emotions, and movement
FREEPORT, ILL.---The new year is fast approaching, and many of us are looking for opportunities to improve our health in the coming year. Whether you are looking to increase your minutes of physical activity, consume more fruits and vegetables, get better quality of sleep, or simply manage the...
Biologicals to be Highlighted at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
The rapidly expanding market of biologicals, biostimulants, and biofertilizers will be a topic of discussion at the upcoming Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit. With numerous companies offering unique bio-based products tailored for farms, it's essential to understand their practical...
Driftless Region Beef Conference Offered in Dubuque
University of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension services are working together to offer the thirteenth annual Driftless Region Beef Conference to be held on January 23 and 24, 2025 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, IA. The aim of the conference is to provide educational...
Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp – Where Young Minds Grow, Learn, and Thrive!
Registration for 4-H Camp 2025 is open! 4-H Camp is set for June 8-12, 2025, at Rock River Christian Camp, Polo, IL. Sign up today to get your child in on all the amazing fun!4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of...
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit to be held January 29
Freeport, IL---Every growing season, corn and soybean producers have to make numerous management decisions that affect their bottom line. And as agriculture technology and research advance at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest recommendations. To provide...
Talking Crop Podcast Wraps Up First Season
The first season of Talking Crop has been wrapped up and features ten episodes with various guest experts. These experts were from University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, and Winnebago County...
Master Gardener Training in Stephenson County
The University of Illinois Extension is excited to announce the upcoming Master Gardener Training in Stephenson County, starting in February. Interested individuals can register now by calling (815) 235-4125 or...
Holiday Centerpieces
Gather your friends for an afternoon of fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts “Holiday Centerpieces”. This program is being held on Thursday, December 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $30 charge...
Learn the Basics of Forming and Managing an LLC for Your Farm Business
If you are curious about the benefits and details of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), you’re not alone! In the Forming an LLC Webinar, led by staff from Farm Commons in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, you...
Ignite Your Leadership Potential at the Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action!
Are you ready to step into leadership but unsure where to begin? Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for the Youth Leadership Conference: Youth in Action, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension at the Freeport Public Library at 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport, Illinois.From 10...
Extraordinary Stephenson County volunteer honored
The University of Illinois Extension has announced that Dr. Ann Johnson is the 2024 4-H Hall of Fame Award recipient for Stephenson County. Dr. Ann is an 11-year volunteer in Stephenson County and was recently honored by Illinois 4-H for her selfless dedication to the University of Illinois...
Annual Stephenson County 4-H Awards & Volunteer Recognition Event
On Saturday, November 2, over 150 volunteers, members, and families gathered at Highland Community College for the annual Stephenson County 4-H Award and Volunteer Recognition Event. Together, they enjoyed an awards ceremony, program updates, and a sweet treat from Megan Marie’s Bakery....
