From Garden to Table: Using Culinary Herbs in Everyday Meals
Freeport, Ill. --Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant flavors, aromas, and colors. Learning how to select, store, and use...
2026 Season of Talking Crop Podcast Announced
FREEPORT, Ill--The Talking Crop podcast is back for its third season. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kathryn Seebruck, Talking Crop is a row crop production podcast, with episodes...
Yes! You Can: Dehydrating Your Summer Produce
Dehydrating food is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. Historically, the sun and wind were used to dry foods, primarily to prevent spoilage and ensure survival through long winters by inhibiting microorganisms through moisture removal. Since then, it has evolved dramatically,...
Talking Crop Podcast
The Talking Crop podcast is back for its third season. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kathryn Seebruck, Talking Crop is a row crop production podcast, with episodes occurring...
Culinary Herbs 101
Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant flavors, aromas, and colors. Learning how to select, store, and use them properly can feel overwhelming...
Winnebago County 4-H Tree Planting
Families from across Winnebago County participated in the annual Winnebago County 4-H Tree Planting event, a day focused on forestry improvement and community stewardship. Eleven youth took part in the project. Each year, the program partners with the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation...
Super Saturday Brings Hands-On Learning and New Opportunities to Local Youth in Stephenson County
Stephenson County youth spent a Saturday morning exploring, creating, and discovering new interests at this year’s Super Saturday, held April 18 at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau. The event brought together young people from across the area for a hands-on experience designed to introduce the...
Get Your Pressure Canner Ready for Canning Season
Freeport, Ill. --As home canning season approaches, ensuring your pressure canner is working properly is an important first step. Dial gauges on pressure canners should be tested each year to confirm they are accurate and operating safely.Only a pressure canner can reach...
Winnebago County 4-H Fun Day
Youth from across Winnebago County dove into a day of creativity, curiosity, and community at 4-H Fun Day on March 21st. What began as an opportunity to create projects for the July 4-H General Projects Show quickly turned into something bigger- a chance to discover new...
Pasture Walk at Rolling Oaks Farms
Spring is a great time to assess pastures to observe how they recovered from fall and winter conditions and to identify areas in need of improvement. Walking pastures can help producers to identify bare patches, weeds, and desirable forage and guide in-season management decisions. ...
Mixed Container Gardens
Join Laurie Gothard-Zueger and Linda Helgeson, Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners, for “Mixed Container Gardens” on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. Pre-registration for this program is required and all supplies needed...
Terrific Tomatoes
Join Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator for “Terrific Tomatoes” on Thursday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. Pre-registration for this program is requested. To register or for more...
Mother's Day Planters
Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, May 9 at Aunt Beez Greenhouse, 3027 W. Veta Grande Road, Scales Mound, IL, to create a planter that you can either keep for yourself or gift to that special mother figure in your life! All ages are welcome! Master Gardeners will be...
Making Sense of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Freeport, Ill.--- Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and certain cancers, remain leading causes of death, disability, and...
Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and certain cancers, remain leading causes of death, disability, and healthcare costs in the United States....
Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits
Join Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator for the program “Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This program is being held on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County...
Ag and Natural Resources Scholarship Available
Individuals who are or will be studying agriculture, natural resources, or related programs with an emphasis in conservation are encouraged to apply for the R. C. Miller Scholarship. The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation is seeking individuals interested in applying for the...
Spread the Sweetness: From Fruit to Finish
FREEPORT, Ill.-- Strawberry season is right around the corner, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked strawberries. These naturally sweet berries are packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making them as nutritious as they are delicious. If you find...
4-H Super Saturday Offers Hands-On Learning for All Youth
Youth from across the area are invited to take part in the 2026 Super Saturday, a fun and engaging half-day program designed to spark creativity, build skills, and introduce participants to a variety of 4-H project areas.The event will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m...
Creative Container Gardens
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a program on “Creative Container Gardens” on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. This program is part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. Pre-...
