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Livestock judging helps youth gain skills for a lifetime

March 30, 2023

“I’ve got 23 members going today,” was the text message I woke up to just the other day. It was from one of my volunteer livestock judging coaches...

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Crows come home to roost

December 1, 2021

When I sat down to write this blog, I didn’t have a clear topic in my mind. So, I did what I usually do when I want to think and looked out my office...

Scat Chat: What animal droppings can tell us

September 3, 2021

We call anything an animal leaves behind a sign. It could be a broken branch, a footprint, a scrape on the ground or tree, a nest or other home,...

Wildlife Babies

April 22, 2021

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Wildlife baby season in Illinois starts as early as February when great horned owls lay their...

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November 7, 2024

Owl Prowl draws the crowd to wrap up 2024
Fairbury, Ill. – Fugate Woods Nature Preserve in Livingston County served as the host site for numerous educational events throughout 2024 and concluded the season on November 2 with Night Owl Prowl. This was the seventh event of the year led by University of Illinois...

May 10, 2024

Carroll County 4-H to Host Poultry Workshop on June 2
Milledgeville, Ill. – Carroll County 4-H is excited to announce its upcoming Poultry Workshop scheduled for June 2, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Milledgeville. All youth ages 8 and older are invited to attend. There is no cost for this workshop....

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May 10, 2024

Inaugural Horse Camp 2024 by Carroll County 4-H: A Day of Free Equestrian Exploration!
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ill. - Saddle up for a brand-new adventure with Carroll County 4-H's inaugural Horse Camp 2024! Designed to ignite a love for horses and riding, this one-day camp offers an exciting opportunity for young equestrians to learn, grow, and connect within the vibrant...

February 28, 2024

Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management | Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series
The last webinar in University of Illinois Extension’s Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series will provide those raising sheep and goats with important information on internal parasites, a threat often overlooked by beginning small ruminant producers. Without proper...

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