Winnebago County 4-H Bicycle Rodeo

Join us for a Youth Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10am to noon at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Building 4, 500 W. 1st Street, Pecatonica.  Participants will…

Certified Food Protection Management Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

Culinary Herbs 101

 We are all looking for ways to be healthier, especially when it comes to our diet. Finding new ways to be healthier can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt…

ABCs of School Nutrition

Do any food service staff need USDA Professional Standard training hours?  Did you know the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) requires a minimum of annual training hours for all…

ABCs of School Nutrition

Do any food service staff need USDA Professional Standard training hours?  Did you know the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) requires a minimum of annual training hours for all…

Teacup Flower Arrangements

Have you ever considered growing a cut flower garden? As gardeners, we often incorporate flowers into the landscape to bring color to the outdoors, but have you ever considered…

Harvesting a rainbow of tomatoes

If you have been in the garden or the local farmers' markets lately, perhaps you have started seeing the beautiful colors of tasty ripe tomatoes. You know, the various shades of red, purple, yellow,…

Serve It Safely: Food Handlers Course

Selling and serving food remains a popular fundraising activity for many community groups. If you belong to a service club, church group, youth group, special interest club, or any non-profit…

Certified Food Protection Management Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

Getting the Scoop on Winter Squash

It may seem hard to believe, but fall is fast approaching. Granted, it doesn't officially start until September 21. However, within the month, we will likely see the beginning signs of the autumn…