Warren County teen selected to serve as state 4-H leader
A Warren County 4-H leader, Emma Coursey was recently selected to serve on the Illinois 4-H Livestock Ambassador Team.  Seven members were selected to serve on the team out of the numerous applications that poured in from across the state. Members of the team serve a two-year term.  ...

Local teens to serve as state leaders
Two outstanding local leaders have been selected from youth across Illinois to serve on a Youth Leadership Team. Molly Warner of Knox County and Emma Coursey of Warren County 4-H were recently selected to serve on the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team. These young ladies are two of twenty-seven...

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change
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Learn from home with Good Growing Winter Webinars
URBANA, Ill. – From selecting and caring for a Christmas tree to creating a winter haven for birds, the University of Illinois Extension Good Growing Winter Webinar series has seasonally appropriate tips and tricks to keep you informed from the comfort of home this winter. Extension...

Slow down, stay alert: Deer-vehicle accidents peak in fall
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Exfoliating bark trees add great appeal
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When to worry about needle drop on white pine trees
URBANA, Ill. – Like their deciduous maple, oak, and dogwood neighbors, evergreen trees drop some of their foliage in the fall. But needle drop in white pine trees can also be a sign of something more serious. The University...

Pandemic adds to budget uncertainties for local governments
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What will the election mean for rural America?
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Up your small business export game with help from SBDC
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4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression
URBANA, Ill. – Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University of Illinois Extension is offering support for struggling youth, providing a safe place to talk about...

Online relationship program launches to support Illinois couples
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Fellows join hosts, begin public policy and service projects
URBANA, Ill. – In June, University of Illinois Extension’s Public Engagement Connection Center (EPECC) announced the inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Program participants, or Fellows, as...

All Illinois pesticide training, testing moves online
URBANA, Ill. – All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021....

Put fall leaves to work as compost
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Planting trees boosts curb appeal and benefits the urban environment
URBANA, Ill. – New homeowners often wonder about the value of planting shade trees when they first move in when there are so many more areas to focus on with a new home. “Planting shade trees is an investment for the future just like other home upgrades,” says...

Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website
URBANA, Ill. – A new tool focused on field crop production is joining the suite of University of Illinois farmdoc resources. For more than 20 years, the farmdoc website has provided Midwestern crop and...

Fall is a great time for planting trees
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Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...

Gates open for Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. – University of Illinois researchers will provide updates on the latest findings at the Orr Beef Research Center Field Day on Nov. 5. Activities begin at 5 p.m. at the research...