Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here, and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, adopt a “safety first” attitude when sharing roads. During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the roadways, creating...
Healthy gardens start with sensible soil testing
URBANA, Ill. – As the growing season wraps up and gardeners put vegetable beds to rest and clean and store tools for the winter, there is one task they may be forgetting. Testing the soil’s nutrients can provide a better understanding of a garden’s health and save money in the long run.
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Enjoy soccer for fitness, fun on your own schedule
URBANA, Ill. – A new youth soccer program got kids up and moving this summer. This "at-your-own-pace" program centered on at-home activities that could be completed inside or outside, on any schedule.
“This program is a great COVID era-friendly option for kids,” says...
Extraordinary Volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
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For immediate release 8/18/21
Extraordinary volunteers inducted into Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership...
Logan County 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships
August 9, 2021 ...
Menard County 4-H Fair Results
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For release 7/27/2021
Menard County 4-H Fair Results
Menard County 4-H members earned awards during the 2021 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year. After adapting to virtual shows in 2020, this year Menard County 4-H...
4-H members earn awards at county shows
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4-H members earn awards at county shows
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sangamon County 4-H members earned awards during the 2021 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year. After adapting to virtual...
Kiwanis Presents Awards to Outstanding Logan County 4-H Members
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For release 7/13/2021
KIWANIS PRESENTS AWARDS TO OUTSTANDING LOGAN COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS
The Lincoln Kiwanis Club recently presented awards to outstanding Logan County 4-H Club members. The following individuals were chosen as outstanding 4-H members...
Can Foods Safely this Season with Free Test from Illinois Extension
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— A variety of foods can be canned at home through boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. Pressure canning is important when canning low-acid foods, particularly meats and vegetables.
Along with providing virtual and in-person classes on...
Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H
Urbana, Ill. – Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming. University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program honors its 6,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24.
“Our...
4-H members honored at 4-H Celebration of Excellence Awards Program
4-H members from across the state were recently selected as winners through the Illinois 4-H Awards program. The Illinois State 4-H Award recognizes exemplary work in nine major areas, including Animal Science, Civic Engagement and Global Living, Creative and Performing Arts and...
Get rid of weeds and insects at home without pesticides
URBANA, Ill. – It finally happened; your garden’s first tomato is ready to harvest. Bright red and plump, you can practically taste it, but on closer inspection someone already has. Do you dig out the trusty bottle of insecticide?
Not so fast, says...
Environmental webinars explore owls, native shade gardens
URBANA, Ill. – Peer into the natural world during two University of Illinois Extension webinars. The free, online webinars explore ways humans can have positive impacts on the environment.
The first webinar begins at 1 p.m. CDT on April 8. Extension Educator ...