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Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf

Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour, water, and salt, into flavorful loaves of sourdough bread with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria in the Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf series, a two-part webinar.

Lifelong Learning, Lifelong impact with this year's annual report

Our Annual Impact Report has just been published! For over 100 years, Illinois Extension has been woven into the fabric of our communities. Our 2025 report showcases the stories and people behind that great work. Explore the impact made by Illinois Extension in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford Counties.

Grow and Give Back with Giving Gardens this Spring!

The Giving Garden Program is a community initiative designed to bring people together through gardening while making a meaningful impact. Participants pledge to grow fresh produce or flowers and donate at least 50% of their harvest to those in need—whether it’s local food pantries, donation sites, family, friends, or neighbors. Grow and give back now!

Resources

Help Desk

Contact our Master Gardener help desks via virtual form and we will answer your questions at no cost.

Eat.Move.Save.

Find foods that taste great and are easy to prepare, fun activities, and shopping tips to keep more money in your pocket.

farmdoc

Discover news, resources, policy, and insight for managing and operating your farm.

Events

Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac

May 9, 2026

County

Livingston

Wits Fitness | Eureka

May 13, 2026

County

Woodford

Fur Real Companionship

May 14, 2026

State 4-H Esports Tournament

May 16, 2026

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News Releases

Aerial view of the judging arena filled with youth and animals.

May 1, 2026

Livestock contest participation grows 38% as youth sharpen decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H members demonstrated their livestock evaluation skills during the 2026 State Livestock Judging Contest held April 27 on the University of Illinois campus. A total of 250 youth participated in the event, representing a 38% increase in participation...

April 22, 2026

Illinois 4-H youth showcase equine expertise in statewide contests
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois 4-H youth from across the state demonstrated their knowledge, communication skills, and passion for the equine industry during the 2026 State 4-H Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Horse Speaking contests, held April 13 on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. These...

Delegates pose in green tees by a giant clover.

April 22, 2026

Illinois 4-H members bring youth voice to federal leaders in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Illinois 4-H youth joined delegates from across the country for the 2026 National 4-H Conference, held April 10-15, where they engaged in roundtable discussions and presented directly to federal partner agencies. Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’...

People at a table talk to others a sign in the background says "Lake Michigan"

April 3, 2026

Illinois Extension and 4-H showcase statewide impact at inaugural Day at the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension staff gathered in the state Capitol on March 25 to showcase how Extension and Illinois 4-H strengthen communities statewide and to call for an increased...

An orange and black monarch butterfly lands on a milkweed bloom

March 16, 2026

Celebrate spring’s arrival with new Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinars
URBANA, Ill. — Springtime brings visions of beautiful butterfly gardens and dreams of delicious vegetable varieties growing in a garden or porch pots outside the window.Garden planning and the countdown to a new growing season continue with two new webinars...

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