News Releases

Understanding Osteoporosis
Did you know that as you age, you are slowing losing more bone than you making?  That is because as we age, our bodies are continually removing old bone and replacing it with new bone.  Unfortunately as we age, our bodies become less effective at doing this and osteoporosis occurs.  Osteoporosis...
Fall Into Gardening
Fall Into Gardening      Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CTE Academy, 950 HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL, for their first annual Fall Into Gardening event. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.  and the cost of the event will...
Stephenson County Electronic Recycling Event
The Stephenson County Health Department, City of Freeport and University of Illinois Extension are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or until trucks reach their capacity with the...
Understanding the Nutritional Needs when Living with Cancer
Cancer touches the lives of many people living in and around our community. When receiving a cancer diagnosis, we are often faced with many uncertainties due to the difficulties in predicting what the actual impact cancer and its treatment will have in and on our lives. Having positive...
Garlic for Beginners Program - Elizabeth
Join Illinois Extension as they invite Drew Groezinger of Clara Joyce Flowers in Stockton, IL to talk about growing garlic. The program will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $5 fee to...
Sheep and Goat Program in Elizabeth
Join Teresa Steckler a Commercial Agriculture Educator with Illinois Extension for a program on raising sheep and goats. The program will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, IL 61028. There is no charge to...
Electronic Recycling Event Offered September 14
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or until trucks reach their capacity with the understanding that when the semis are filled we are required to stop accepting items even if it is...
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Rockford
  Plant a Row for the Hungry is a nationwide program designed to encourage home gardeners to donate extra produce to those less fortunate. In Winnebago County, this program is led by Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteers, with support from the U of I Extension. Plant a Row (PAR)...
Animal Mortality Composting Workshops Offered
  University of Illinois Extension will offer two unique workshops for livestock producers who use, or are considering, mortality composting. The Animal Mortality Composting Workshops will be held at two locations this year: north of Sterling, IL on August 6 and near Ina, IL on August 13...
I-TICK Passive Surveillance
June 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What is I-TICK? I-TICK, (Illinois Tick Inventory Collaboration networK), is a passive surveillance program to gather information about...
Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners to Hold Succulent Wreath Program
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners will be holding a class on Succulent Wreaths. The class will be held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $15 fee to attend the class to help...
Controlling Mosquitoes on your Property
Mosquitoes are already out in force this season. How can we protect ourselves and our families and still enjoy the outdoors? "Humans are mosquito magnets," says University of Illinois Extension educator Chris Enroth. "Not only are forgotten plastic kiddie pools in the backyard...
Become a Master Naturalist Volunteer - Freeport
The University of Illinois Extension is looking for individuals who are passionate about nature and interested in becoming more active in our community. If this describes you or someone you know, Illinois Extension invites you to check out the Illinois Master Naturalist Program. The...
Prevented Planting: What Are My Options?
Here we are in June and now we must take several factors into account tomake the most profitable decisions, and we only have a few days to do it. This includes making an accurate assessment of maximum corn yield potential, soybean yield potential, and feasibility of delayed planting and...
Late Planting in Northern Illinois: Should I Change Maturity Groups?
Conditions throughout the growing season are more important than the planting date when it comes to realizing yield potential in our full season hybrids. This is true, but realizing yield potential would require us actually getting planted. This is usually the time of year when we want to advise...
Lena Farmers Market opens for the season
Lena Farmers Market opens for the season The Lena Farmers Market is open for the 2019 growing season and will take place in the downtown Lena parking lot on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. The market features locally grown produce and other locally raised products. If...
Highland Farmers Market Returns for the Season - Freeport
Freeport, IL-----The Highland Farmers Market will begin on Wednesday, June 5 for its eighth season. The market will be held every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Highland Community College in parking lot C (near the YMCA). The farmers at the market offer a variety of fresh, local...
Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline
Freeport, IL - Have a gardening question? Call the Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May...
Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline
Home Gardening Questions answered on the Master Gardener Helpline May 16, 2019   Freeport, IL - Have a gardening question? Call the Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline...