Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Announcements and Highlights

Japanese Beetle Fact Sheet

Get the facts on the damage these bugs can cause to your plants, their life cycle and how to control them.

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

During this two-day class, participants will gain knowledge about principles and recommendations of the FDA Food Code focused on food safety and contamination, employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP.

Recipe Highlights

Each week we will be highlighting a seasonal recipe. Get new ideas for using combinations of everyday ingredients you may have not tried before. To check out our full list of recipes go to our Nutrition and Wellness page below.

The ABC's of School Nutrition

Professional development trainings for school foodservice professionals. These trainings will provide three hours of USDA Professional Standards credits for the 2021-2022 school year.

Everyday Environment Webinar Series

July 8 will cover Identification and Control of Woody Invasive Plants. Everyday Environment Webinar Series will focus on a different environmental topic each month.

Horticulture Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team

2020 Applied Research Results Field Crop Disease and Insect Management

This publication contains evaluations of insect and disease control tactics for corn, soybeans and wheat as well as statewide surveys of corn and soybean pests. Click here to download a copy.

Electronics Recycling Collection

August 21 a recycling collection for electronic devices will be offered in Freeport for residents of Stephenson County. Click here for more information about what items will be collected for recycling.

I LOVE Whole Grains Youth Education Kit

Youth learn the importance of fiber-rich foods during Whole Grains Month. This project is ideal for families to work on together or for youth with cooking experience.

First Quarter 2021 Impact Report

We jumped into 2021 with the winter conference season reaching most of our usual audience and many new faces via many successful virtual events.

Fill Your Pantry Home Webinar Series

Learn safe and easy ways to preserve foods using the latest techniques for canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting a variety of foods safely at home.

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing clinics will be offered in June and July.

Harvesting a Rainbow of Tomatoes

This webinar will discuss why tomatoes are a healthy addition to your diet, buying, storing, and preparing various tomatoes during this session, plus receive tasty recipes to add variety to your seasonal favorites.

Eat Fresh/Eat Local

Wednesdays just got better with this healthy eating series from University of Illinois Extension. Join us at noon for a 30-minute discussion on eating fresh while supporting local community growers. Come with questions for our panel of nutrition experts.

Chemical Fire Response

Guidelines regarding gardening in effected area of chemical fire. This guidance is provided as to what we know right now and is subject to change.

Food Assistance in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

At this time many people may find the need for food assistance where they have never had the need in the past. If you you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand, here are several lists of possible food pantries in your area.
Events

  1. ABC's of School Nutrition Training

  1. Storing Your Bountiful Harvest | Eat Fresh, Eat Local
    Online

  1. Electronics Recycling Collection
    Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, Parking Lot B (Stephenson County)

  1. Harvesting a Rainbow of Tomatoes

  1. "I Made That" - I LOVE Whole Grains
More Events
Digital Webinars and Trainings

We are constantly expanding our online webinars and trainings. Check back frequently for new upcoming or recorded webinars. These are offered by Illinois Extension professionals unless otherwise noted. 

Upcoming Online Opportunities: Follow this link.       

Recorded Webinars:  Fill Your Pantry Webinar Series       

 

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