News Releases

4-H and Extension Foundation Announces Pork Chop Dinner
The Stephenson County 4-H and Extension Foundation announces its Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser, which will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The dinner will be held at the Eagles Club in Freeport, 1200 W. Galena Ave and feature a 6 oz. pork chop sandwich. The...
The Cook's Garden
Join Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to noon for a program on The Cook’s Garden. The program will be held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth. There will be a $5 fee to attend the program...
Get Growing: Vegetable Transplant Workshop
The University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the Stephenson County Farm Bureau are offering a workshop to help you get your vegetable garden started this spring. The Get Growing: Vegetable Transplant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Stephenson...
Exploring Current Diet Trends: The Good, the Bad, and the Hard to Maintain
  An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. Yet according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 72% of adults, aged 20 years and older are either overweight or obese. So how is it possible with so many going on a diet each year that the weight of...
Agronomy Summit Provides Updates in Pest and Nutrient Management
Freeport, IL— On January 14th, University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual “Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit” at Highland Community College in Freeport. The theme for this year’s conference was “Updates in Nutrient and Pest Management” and hosted specialists from University of Illinois...
2020 All-America Selection Winners
By Bruce Black, Extension Educator, Horticulture After the polar vortex of last winter, many are wondering if those cold blustery temperatures will return this season to affect our plants in Illinois. According to winter predictions, and University of Illinois Extension horticulture...
Cooking Under Pressure: Air Fryers & Pressure Cooker
Cooking Under Pressure: Air Fryers & Pressure Cookers Did you recently receive or purchase a pressure cooker or air fryer? Are you wondering what to do with it? Or if it is as easy to use say they say? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider attending the University...
Hands-on Fun Awaits Kids at 4-H Super Saturday
Freeport, IL – University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual 4-H Super Saturday on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in Bldg. R at Highland Community College. Super Saturday is a 2.5-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project...
Agronomy Summit Provides Updates in Pest and Nutrient Management
On January 14th, University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual “Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit” at Highland Community College in Freeport. The theme for this year’s conference was “Updates in Nutrient and Pest Management” and hosted specialists from University of Illinois and University...
Agronomy Summit Provides Updates in Pest and Nutrient Management
On January 14th, University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual “Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit” at Highland Community College in Freeport. The theme for this year’s conference was “Updates in Nutrient and Pest Management” and hosted specialists from University of Illinois and University...
Beyond Dirt
Join Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL, for the Beyond dirt program. There will be a $5 fee to attend the program and pre-registration is...
Certified Food Protection Manager (March 31 & April 3, 2020)
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 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited course, which meets the requirements of the...
Science Siesta
Boys Science Siesta and Girls Science Siesta Scheduled for March and April!         “Science Siesta is once again being offered by the University of Illinois Extension for both boys and girls,” said...
Spring Break Gardening
The Jo Daviess County Extension Staff along with the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners are busy planning their annual Spring Break Gardening Day. This year the event is being held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is being...
Gardening For Food Flowers and Fun
Gardening enthusiasts are encouraged to “save the date” for Gardening for Food, Flowers and Fun, the annual horticulture workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension.  Planned by a committee of Master Gardener volunteers, the program includes a keynote speaker, three breakout...
Industrial Hemp Production Workshop
Gardening enthusiasts are encouraged to “save the date” for Gardening for Food, Flowers and Fun, the annual horticulture workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension.  Planned by a committee of Master Gardener volunteers, the program includes a keynote speaker, three breakout...
Free Extension Webinars for Small Farmers
DECATUR, Ill. — During winters, farmers may not be out in their fields, but that doesn’t mean they are taking a break. Starting in January, University of Illinois Extension is providing a weekly educational webinar series for the small farm community. This online series will provide small farm...
Heart Healthy Living Workshop
Heart Healthy Living Workshop February is American Heart Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, and educating the public about preventive measures to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. Heart disease often thought of as a condition...