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Talking Crop Podcast

Talking Crop is a row crop production podcast. In each episode, a guest expert is interviewed to discuss topics in their areas of expertise. Each episode provides relevant, timely information to corn and soybean producers to help them make informed management decisions.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Diabetes 101

The Diabetes 101 series offers a variety of topics, allowing participants to register for the entire series or attend individual sessions based on their interests. Classes will be held at the Senior Resource Center, 206 E Stephenson St Freeport, IL from 1-3 PM.

Session topics include:

Understanding Diabetes and Prediabetes - September 2

Meal Planning Made Easy - September 9

Heart Healthy Eating - September 16

Management Beyond Food - September 23

Understanding the Aging Process: How Aging Affects Your Nutritional Status

Learn how aging influences nutritional needs, and discover why good nutrition is crucial to healthy aging. Participants will also receive practical tips and strategies to help navigate the nutritional changes associated with aging.

Grapevine Wreaths

Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteers Laurie and Linda will show you what you can create with the grapevines growing wild around your property. Participants will learn how to fashion the grapevines into a wreath and adorn it with festive fall pieces and natural dried elements. Participants will get to take these wreaths home to display for all to see!

Events

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

September 1, 2026 - September 4, 2026

County

Stephenson

Diabetes 101

September 2, 2026

County

Stephenson

Understanding the Aging Process: How Aging Affects Your Nutritional Status

September 8, 2026

County

JoDaviess

Diabetes 101

September 9, 2026

County

Stephenson

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August 12, 2026

University of Illinois Extension offers Diabetes 101 educational series
FREEPORT, Ill.--- Diabetes touches millions of lives every day. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or are supporting a loved one, you’re not alone. With the right information and support, diabetes can be managed, and healthy living...

August 11, 2026

Illinois 4-H announces winners of 2026 Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois 4-H is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament, a statewide virtual fishing competition that encouraged youth to explore the outdoors, develop fishing skills, and connect with nature.This virtual tournament attracted an...

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August 11, 2026

Stephenson County 4-H Celebrates 10th Annual Master Showmanship Contest
Six of Stephenson County's top 4-H livestock exhibitors put their skills, knowledge, and showmanship to the test during the 10th Annual Stephenson County 4-H Master Showmanship Contest, held Thursday, July 23, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.The prestigious contest featured six...

Book cover with promote healthy aging with stethoscope, alarm clock and magnifying glass

July 24, 2026

Understanding the Aging Process: How Aging Affects Your Nutritional Status
Aging doesn’t just change how we look; it quietly reshapes how the body functions. While graying hair, thinning skin, and fine lines around the eyes are easy to see, many of the most important changes occur beneath the surface. As we grow older, muscle mass gradually declines, metabolism slows,...

cover crops growing in a field with crop residue

July 1, 2026

Extension to Host Cover Crop Management Program
LENA, Ill.--Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend "Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management", an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision‑making.Building on introductory cover crop programming offered last year, this event is...

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