Blog Posts

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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...

News Releases

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Marion County 4-H Shows Set for July
The Marion County 4-H program is proud to announce its upcoming schedule of shows and exhibitions, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local youth. These events offer the community a chance to support young exhibitors and celebrate the values of responsibility, animal care, career and...
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,...

Staff

Gracie Schleef

Gracie Schleef

Ford-Iroquois Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator