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Balancing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Meal Planning

July 1, 2024

County

Piatt

Healthy Teens

July 8, 2024

County

Vermilion

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Youth Cooking School 2024

July 8, 2024 - July 11, 2024

County

Madison

Balancing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Meal Planning

July 9, 2024

County

Piatt

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Tips for staying hydrated during the heatwave

June 17, 2024

Staying hydrated is a concern all year round, but especially in the summer when it is hot outside....

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Exploring dairy and dairy-free alternatives: A guide to your options

June 17, 2024

June is Dairy Month, a perfect time to explore the wide variety of dairy and dairy-free options available. Whether you enjoy traditional dairy...

Why Shop at a Farmer's Market?

June 1, 2024

It’s fresh. It’s healthy. It’s fun. And it’s good for the local economy! With food recalls in the news frequently, it’s never been more important to...

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From field to faucet: The critical role farmers play in protecting our water

April 28, 2024

Farmers have a huge role to play in keeping our waters clean. According to the National Water Quality Assessment, agricultural runoff is the...

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News Releases

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June 24, 2024

Illinois Extension offers tips to boost your brainpower
DANVILLE, Ill — Looking to sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower? This double-feature event tackles both cognitive health and nutrition! Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams are bringing an...

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June 11, 2024

Maximize flavor with culinary herbs
Are you looking for ways to make healthier meals without giving up flavor? It can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt. Or cut the amount of sugar by adding items like vanilla and cinnamon.Making small changes,...

Vanilla ice cream sundae topped with strawberries, chocolate syrup, and crushed cicadas.

June 5, 2024

Consider adding periodical cicadas to summer list of favorite ice cream toppings
URBANA, Ill. — “That’s surprisingly delicious!” This is maybe not the phrase first expected to be heard when trying a once-in-a-lifetime lunch menu of cicada pesto pizza, cicada tempura bites with lime aioli, and, for dessert, cicada ice cream sundaes.This spring, a team of...

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May 29, 2024

Home Food Preservation Workshop on Pressure Canning with Green Beans
If you find yourself with a bumper crop of green beans, consider preserving them and enjoying them throughout the coming year. Green beans can be dehydrated, frozen, pickled, or canned for long-term storage. If you are planning on canning your green beans, they, like most...

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