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Last Chance to Register: Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
ROCKFORD, Ill. Whether dining out for a special occasion or grabbing a quick meal on the go, people expect food that is not only high-quality but also safe. This expectation often guides where and what they choose to eat. In response, restaurants are responsible for upholding strict food safety...

Understanding Inflammation and the Power of Social Connection
FREEPORT, Ill. --Inflammation is the body’s natural response to physical and psychological stress. While it plays an important role in healing, chronic inflammation can contribute to a wide range of health conditions. In fact, chronic inflammation plays a role in many serious health conditions,...

Spotting the Invaders: Fall Workshop on Managing Woody Invasive Plants
WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Autumn brings us many gifts: cooler weather, fall traditions, changing leaves, and the perfect opportunity to manage invasives. As leaves fall and many plants go dormant, woody invasives stand out as still green and growing, making them stick out like a sore thumb. When we can...

Enrollment in 4-H Open
4-H members had a busy and rewarding summer exhibiting their projects in local 4-H shows. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm!Illinois 4-H empowers youth to become the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders our state...

Grow Your Apple Growing Skills
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL- Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern Illinois with Local Foods Systems and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty....