Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Announcements and Highlights

Virtual 4-H Show 2020

Find information about virtual 4-H Shows for 2020, fair entry, instructions to upload your project videos, rules and much more.

Upcoming Webinars and Information Flyer

Here is a downloadable/printable flyer with upcoming webinars and links to information to help you cope while staying in place.

Master Gardener Helpline

Do you have a gardening question and don't know where to turn to for help? Submit a question to the Master Gardener Helpline and you will be provided with research based answers to your question. Click here to submit a question.

Please join us in planting extra this year to help those in need.

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.

Your community counts on you. Make sure your counted.

Help your town tell its story. Responding to the 2020 Census helps direct funding for public healthcare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, unemployment insurance, farming grants, and affordable housing in Illinois communities.

Horticulture Webinar Series

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

FARMDOC Daily offers webinars about COVID-19 impact on Midwest ag

Our friends at farmdoc Daily are creating a series of "farmdoc daily live" webinar events to discuss the various ways the COVID-19 crisis is impacting agriculture, and will offer a place for people to ask questions to a panel of farmdoc experts.

Fill Your Pantry Webinar Series

Join us as we share information on basic pickling methods using the latest scientific methods to ensure food safety.

Gardener's Corner Newsletter

This issue will cover 5 Ideas for Adding Shading Spots to Your Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Annabelle Hydrangea and more.

Commercial Ag Webinar Series

With the uncertainty around the likelihood of face-to-face programming for the summer of 2020, the Ag team wanted to work to ensure that we have a method of relaying useful and impactful information to the agricultural community of Illinois.

2020 Local Foods Directory

Click here to find the 2020 Local Foods in Northwest Illinois Directory. Connect with local farmers to get the freshest food our area has to offer.

Recognizing and Managing Stress Webinars

Stress on farmers, ranchers and their families caused by lower crop prices, natural disasters and more is an ongoing issue. This webinar will provide participants with ways to recognize and identify stress.

Unit 1 Annual Impact Report

Our 2019 Impact Report gives an overview of the work we do to provide programming to our local communities to enrich people's lives.

Offices closed and programs cancelled or postponed

Extension offices are closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely and can be reached via e-mail. Please click here for a staff directory.

Click here for information on the Coronavirus COVID-19 and Extension Programming

The spread and mitigation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving concern for Illinois. This collection of resources can assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19.
Digital Webinars and Trainings

The spread and mitigation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving concern for Illinois. With all of our in-person meetings currently canceled or postponed, we are 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.   Follow this link.               

 

 

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