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Family Files

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Good Growing

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Naturalist Notebook

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Naturalist News

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A man wearing a cap stands grimly behind a fence, glaring angrily at the neighbors.
Horticultural Pet Peeves
Every Job Has Best PracticesIn all professions, from astronauts to zookeepers and everything in between, we learn and perform tasks that, in our...
3 strips of venison (deer) jerky on white plate
Choose the best jerky: Smart buying tips and homemade techniques
From hunters and campers trying to pack light to desk workers looking for a snack, jerky and other "shapes" of meat sticks and bar are tasty examples...
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Fiber deserves a spot on your plate 
This blog post is written by Illinois State University dietetic intern, Katie Moyer. Fiber is one of those nutrients that most people...
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Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
October commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We honor and support those affected, remember those we have lost, encourage regular screenings,...
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Put your leaves to work this fall
Now that cooler temperatures have arrived (along with shorter days), we're starting to see...
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Tips for weaning beef calves
Here are a few strategies that are easily deployed to lower stress at weaning time.Use good stockmanship when handling cattle....
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Mental Health Matters: Understanding Depression
October is a time of transition. The leaves begin to turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and deep red, and a chill fills the air. For many, the...
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Nature helps rural communities build resilience
Imagine if the river just down the road were not only a place to fish, but a way to connect generations through shared storytelling. Or picture...
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Agriculture

Acres of Knowledge

All issues concerning Small Farms, Agriculture, Local Food Systems, and Natural Resources.

Hill & Furrow

News from the Northwestern Illinois Agricultural R&D Center.

Community & Economic Development 

Building Entrepreneurial Communities

Strategies for strengthening local economies.

Community Health

Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful, and responsible choices.

Consumer Economics 

Be Centsible

Written by college students, for college students. Be Centsible features answers to personal finance questions.

Fearless Financial Future

Research-based financial information to help us develop and maintain thoughtful and effective financial behaviors.

Plan Well, Retire Well

Great retirements don't happen by accident. Tips for saving and investing your money.

Environment

All About Weather

Learn more about Illinois weather patterns.

Naturalist News

Share your passion for nature and learn ways to protect our natural world.

Naturalist's Notebook

Experience the natural world through reviews and journal entries with Master Naturalist's.

Grasses at a Glance

Dig deep into the types of grasses and their uses in our world.

Family 

Community Health: Education, Prevention and Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful and responsible choices.

Family Files

Facts for all ages.

Refill Your Cup with Self-Care

Genuine, sustained self-care is an art.

Salud y Familia

Resources in Spanish.

Horticulture 

Flowers, Fruits, and Frass

Local and statewide information on a variety of current topics for home gardeners and market growers.

The Garden Scoop

Featuring seasonal tips and tricks from the horticulture team at Illinois Extension.

Good Growing

Keeping you growing with good ideas from Christopher Enroth, Ken Johnson, and Emily Swihart.

Illinois River Hort

Helping new and experienced gardeners develop their skills and knowledge while encouraging everyone to enjoy the outdoors.

Know How, Know More

Connecting you with your food, farmers, and community.

Over the Garden Fence

Where gardeners come to find out what's happening out in the yard.

Raise, Grow, Harvest, Eat, Repeat

A blog for growers, consumers, and backyard gardeners to grow, eat, and connect in the local food system.

Nutrition and Wellness 

Be Smart, Eat Well, Get Healthy

Nutrition information you can use.

Healthy Eats and Repeat

Highlighting food, recipes, and ideas for a healthy lifestyle.

Live Well, Eat Well

Information by our Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators from across Illinois.

Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious

Helpful tips to make meals easy, healthy, and tasty!

Turnip the Beet! Nutrition and Wellness

Timely news, information, and innovative ideas to promote health and influence change.

Youth Development

Connection Corner

Timely information, activities, and resources to help you stay connected to loved ones, the world around you, and yourself.

Our Illinois 4-H Story

Telling the amazing stories of Illinois 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni.