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4-H Can Make a Difference
The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year!
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting non-…
Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds
Foodscaping is a design concept that intentionally adds edible plant varieties to existing beds of ornamentals. The…
Woodland Restoration from Forests to Front Yards
Illinois' forests face numerous stressors, including invasive species, disease outbreaks, and shifting environmental conditions that have resulted in…
The Fuel to Fight Cancer
Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…
State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest
Mark your calendars!Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…
Farm Safety for Youth: Keeping the Next Generation Safe
Young people are uniquely vulnerable to farm hazards, and children and teens make up a significant portion of injuries…
Natural Area Conservation in Illinois
Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…
State 4-H Dog Show
Save the date!4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…
Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands
White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…
Addressing Mental Health and Stress in Agriculture
Farming and ranching are filled with stressors like financial pressures, uncertain conditions, long hours, and…