Logan 4-H members attend National 4-H Congress
Fourteen teens from Illinois attended a five-day national conference in Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 including Logan County 4-H members, Miranda Nelson, daughter of...
Game Plan for a Healthier Holiday Season
Americans gain one to two pounds between the Thanksgiving feast and the New Year’s countdown. Having a simple, smart game plan this holiday season can help you avoid this annual obstacle and set up a positive start to 2020.
“The best approach for the holidays is to aim for weight...
Brain Health & Aging Resources from Illinois Extension
Materials from Illinois Extension's Brain Health & Aging workshop are available
University of Illinois Extension held a workshop on Brain Health & Aging: Strengthening the Brain Through Learning in October. It was done in partnership with the Interdisciplinary...
Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series
Long-term care professionals and other professionals who work with older adults now have an easy and convenient way to participate in professional development. The University of Illinois Extension is proud to present the LTC Webinar Series.
“Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series”...
Local Government Education Webinar (Nov 14) Minimum Wage in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois. ...
Stay aware, safely share rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether you are operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, please adopt a “safety first” attitude this time of the year.
During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the...
Logan 4-H Members attend Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
Middletown 4-H'ers club members, Klarissa Helton and Miranda Nelson attended the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus trip in June. Citizenship Washington Focus offers high school teens opportunities to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our nation's capital and the chance to meet their...
Iris Lovers, This Sale is for you!
Logan-Menard-Sangamon Master Gardener volunteers are offering around 200 different iris for sale. All iris are labeled, but do to possible human error, we do not guarantee 100 percent accuracy. Iris rhizomes are $5 per bag. Sale hours: August 28, 29, 30 and 31,...
Cover Crops to Plant In The Garden This Fall
After pulling out the last of this season's tomatoes and cold-season crops, consider planting cover crops. Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about building the soil and replenishing soil nutrients for the next growing season. Cover crops are plants that are specifically grown...
Can Foods Safely this Summer with Free Test from Extension
Preserving homegrown fruits and vegetables by canning them at the end of the season is good for you, good for your wallet and reduces your environmental impact. But if your pressure canner lid gauges are inaccurate it can also be risky. To ensure safety in the home canning process,...
Farm Ponds, Fish kills and Oxygen
By Duane FriendUniversity of Illinois Extension EducatorEnergy & Environmental Stewardship Thousands of farm ponds dot the landscape across rural Illinois. They are scenic, functional, and affected by environmental factors, such as temperature, oxygen content, nutrients...
CHICK IT OUT - 4-H Ag in The Classroom hatch eggs in 90 classrooms
Students and teachers across Sangamon, Menard, and Logan counties are opening their classrooms, minds, and hearts to new and exciting things this spring by incubating eggs in their elementary classrooms. The University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Ag in the Classroom programs are...
USDA reports provide some surprises
Source: Todd Hubbs, 217-300-4688, jhubbs3@illinois.edu News writer: Debra Levey Larson, 217-244-2880, dlarson@illinois.edu URBANA, Ill. – The USDA released a set of reports on Jan.12 containing information with implications for corn and soybean prices in...
