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a waving stand of cereal rye cover crop in the garden just before termination
Plant cereal rye this fall and prepare garden soil for success in 2027
Plant cereal rye this fall and prepare garden soil for success in 2027October signals harvest time across Central Illinois, with...
Setting sun and clouds behind a combine in a farm field during harvest.
Farm Estate Planning Series: How Well Do You Really Know Your Family?
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal or tax advice.Family dynamics are complex...
Deer grazing in a field
A Budget-Friendly Beginner Food Plot for Central Illinois Whitetail Deer Season
A Budget-Friendly Beginner Food Plot for Central Illinois Whitetail Deer SeasonThe October 1st whitetail deer season opener is just...
A combine moves across a dusty harvested field with clouds & setting sun in background.
Farm Estate Planning Series: Are Your Heirs Ready for the Changes Your Death Will Cause?
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal or tax advice.Thinking about retiring...
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News Releases
Flowers growing in a greenhouse.
Summer Twilight Series strengthens southern Illinois food systems
RICHVIEW, Ill. – Illinois Extension is excited to announce the return of the eleventh-annual Summer Twilight Series. This southern Illinois tradition brings farmers, educators, and community members together to explore the diversity and innovation of local agriculture.  Twilight...
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Videos
From Local Ingredients to Hearty Meals: Supporting Veterans with IL-EATS

The Joseph Center is a transitional living facility that empowers veterans to achieve self-sufficiency. With support from the IL-EATS program, chefs at The Joseph Center turn local ingredients into hearty, home-cooked meals that nourish veterans and support their journey toward independence....

IL-EATS Delivers Dignity, Local Food, and an Applesauce Surprise

At the Collinsville food pantry, Director Stacy Jones makes sure every client is treated with dignity. With help from IL-EATS, they’re able to provide high-quality, locally sourced food that aligns with their mission. One client loved the applesauce—and received a heartwarming surprise when she...
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