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ISPP Director Evangeline Pianfetti with Scroll
Read article: A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long
A Servant's Heart: The task is arduous, the road is long
It’s hard to believe that this summer the Illini Science Policy Program ushered in its fourth cohort of Scholars. In many ways this program, which at...
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Read article: Helping kids make career connections
Helping kids make career connections
Have you ever been to a preschool graduation? They’re adorable! Especially ones where the tiny graduates are asked what they want to be when they...
raised beds overflowing with vegetables
Read article: Small urban farm sticks to social mission and achieves high yields
Small urban farm sticks to social mission and achieves high yields
 “One of the first things we learned during the Master Urban...
Read article: Remote work offers potential benefits for Illinois’ rural communities
Remote work offers potential benefits for Illinois’ rural communities
Many rural areas in the U.S. Midwest have been experiencing net population losses for years, raising concerns about the survival of these communities...

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Recreational tourism
Resources and research offered at Marketing Rural Tourism workshop
ELMWOOD, Ill. –  For those who live in a small town the benefits of small-town living seem obvious. However, it can be a challenge for rural communities to market those benefits to a larger audience and draw in tourism traffic. There are various tools and ideas available for organizations,...
lady on a zip line
Resources and research offered at Marketing Rural Tourism workshop
ELMWOOD, Ill. –  For those who live in a small town the benefits of small town living seem obvious. However it can be a challenge for rural communities to market those benefits to a larger audience and draw in tourism traffic. There are various tools and ideas available for organizations,...
a teen ager helping a younger girl with a glass etching project
4-H Clover Clinic offers project exploration to all youth
CANTON, Ill. - Break free from winter boredom at 4-H Clover Clinic 2024! This dynamic workshop day promises a world of exploration and hands-on learning! Registration is open to all youth. 4-H Clover Clinic is a one-of-a-kind event designed for both current 4-H members and young...
Students speak with a recruiter from SIU during career field day
Students learn about agriculture career paths during field day
EWING, Ill. – While the industry may be saturated with job opportunities, many teens and young adults simply don’t know which path to take. Illinois Extension connects students directly with higher education and career opportunities each year through the Agricultural Careers and Technology...

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Gracie Schleef

Gracie Schleef

Ford-Iroquois Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator