Four Seasons Gardening series ushers in the fall season with care
URBANA, Ill. — As seasons shift, take care and fall into gardening with ease. Find healing, growth, and how adding a little planning keeps the mind going and growing.
Explore how to keep the season alive with tips for dividing perennials, continuing self-growth, and healing with time...
Focus on safety to prevent accidents during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. — Harvest season is beginning across the state, and for farmers, this means early mornings, long days, and the potential for exhaustion that can lead to accidents.
University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Assistant...
Digital agriculture, cutting-edge technology: Transforming farming practices
GALVA, Ill. — On a crisp fall day, a gathering of 47 dedicated producers and conservation professionals convened at Brian Corkill's farm just outside of Galva for an enlightening session on the future of agriculture. Dennis Bowman, a digital agriculture specialist from the University of Illinois...
Address health challenges with holistic solutions
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has developed...
Do artificial roosts help bats? Illinois experts say more research needed
URBANA, Ill. — Artificial roosts for bats come in many forms — bat boxes, condos, bark mimics, clay roosts, and cinder block structures, to name a few — but a new conservation practice and policy article from researchers at the University...
Extraordinary 4-H volunteers honored
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois 4-H empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 6,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Fifty-three volunteers were recently honored by Illinois 4-H for their selfless dedication to the University of Illinois...
Honoring two local Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees: Steve Ausmus and Lynne Schroeder
The heart of the Illinois 4-H program beats strong through the dedication of its more than 6,000 volunteers, who play vital roles as mentors and leaders in shaping the future of the youth. Each year, the Illinois 4-H Foundation spotlights longstanding volunteers for their unwavering commitment...
Rock Island County 4-H Receives $5,000 Donation from America's Farmers, Nominated by Alice Crawford
Rock Island County 4-H has been honored with a generous $5,000 donation from America's Farmers Grow Communities, a philanthropic initiative led by the Bayer Fund. The significant contribution was made possible by program's recipient Ms. Alice Crawford, who has a longstanding history with the 4-H...
Master Gardener program offers online training options
URBANA, Ill. — For 48 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to...
Illinois Extension Hosts 6th Annual "Farm in the Park" Event: A Fun-Filled Day for Families
(GALVA, Ill.) Join University of Illinois Extension for a fun day of activities at their 6th annual Farm in the Park event at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 388 Front Street in Galva, IL, right across from the Extension office.
The event offers a variety of engaging activities for all ages,...
5% acidity vinegar is key to safe canning
URBANA, Ill. — There’s a long list of home canned foods that use vinegar as an ingredient, including salsa, pickled vegetables, barbeque sauce, and preserved fruits like apple butter and cantaloupe pickles, as well as canned tomatoes as an acidifier. The vinegar increases acidity, thus lowering...
Youth demonstrate expert equine knowledge in hippology contest
Urbana, Ill. – In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride. Young people with a passion for horses participated in recent statewide educational contests related to the equine industry. 4-H’s educational programs enhance members’ knowledge of horse health, breed...
