Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy.
“Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...
Your Thoughts Matter Online Series for Youth Ages 13 and Older
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living.
Studies show that 1 in 4 American adults is diagnosed with a mental disorder in his or her...
2021 Driftless Region Beef Conference
The upcoming virtual Driftless Region Beef Conference will host speaker Dr. Brenda Boetel. Dr. Boetel is the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Professor and Department Chair of Agricultural Economics and UW Madison Division of Extension Agricultural Marketing Specialist. Iowa State University...
Stateline Fruit & Vegetable Conference: Pumpkin Varieties & Hard Cider Production
Pumpkins, hard cider production, and updates on insects/diseases in fruit and vegetable production are the agenda this year for the 25th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference hosted by the University of Illinois Extension. Held virtual this year over Zoom, this program is...
2021 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference
The theme for the 2021 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference is “Reinvigorating Pastures and Expanding Grazing”. The conference hosted by University of Illinois Extension will be held virtually via the Zoom platform over four consecutive Wednesday evenings in March from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will...
Fruits on Friday
Extension offers Webinar Series about Growing Fruit
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Some of the most common questions received at the University of Illinois Extension office throughout the year are related to growing fruit in the backyard. As many growers are looking to move beyond the vegetable...
January Is National Baking Month
January is National Baking Month, and the University of Illinois Extension & 4-H has a fun opportunity to enhance your baking skills!
This project is ideal for families to do together or for any youth with cooking experience. We will be putting together educational cooking kits -...
Growing Food for the Community During COVID19
Rockford, Illinois – During a year of many unknowns, University of Illinois Extension worked with community partners to grow vegetables for their neighbors. The “Growing Together Illinois” grant provided funds and resources to address food ...
Livestock managers may complete certification on Extension website
URBANA, Ill – According to the Livestock Management Facilities Act, livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units are required to have at least one certified livestock manager. The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and is valid...
Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship
URBANA, Ill. – The environment impacts daily life. From planning for the day's weather to stewarding natural resources, there's a part of everyone to play. Small changes in daily lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on the environment....
Attend every session of 2021 Illinois Specialty Crop Conference
URBANA, Ill. — Adapting to new strategies throughout the pandemic, Illinois' specialty crop producers are pivoting, again. The annual Illinois Specialty Crop Conference will bring Illinois growers together through its...
2021 Driftless Region Beef Conference to be held on Jan. 26-28
Lead-off speaker, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, discussing livestock and climate change
The upcoming virtual Driftless Region Beef Conference will feature Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist at UC-Davis, as the leadoff speaker. Dr. Mitloehner will discuss greenhouse...
Extension offers Home Energy Checkup Webinar
With winter setting in once again, we all have that feeling of dread when the electric bill arrives each month: How high will it be this time? We used how much electricity? Maybe it is time to gain a better understanding of how you use energy in your home and look at some...
Farmdoc Illinois Economic Summit: Farm management guide in difficult times
URBANA, Ill. – The past year has been a year like no other for Illinois agriculture. While the year started optimistically with talks of a surge in agricultural exports resulting from the trade agreement with China, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the global economy. Most agricultural prices...
Extension offers program about Decorating with Fresh Evergreens - CANCELLED
Evergreens are a traditional decoration for the holidays and that’s for good reason! They smell great, they look great, they last a long time, and they’re available in our own backyards!
University of Illinois Extension will be holding a Decorating with Fresh Evergreens program on...
Extension campaign gives tips for reducing diabetes risk
URBANA, Ill. – More than 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; that's one in 10. An additional one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, and 84% of them do not realize they have it.
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Radon program offered by Extension
We have been hearing about radon in homes for years. So, is it still an issue? Why talk about it now? To address these questions, University of Illinois Extension will host “Radon: Why it is still an issue?” at 6 pm on Monday, Nov 30, via Zoom on-line meeting platform.
“The...