Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact.

Highlights

Sourdough loaf and starter

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.

Annual report

Lifelong Learning, Life Long 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. 

Garden

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

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Help Desk

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

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

farmdoc

Discover news, resources, policy, and insight for managing and operating your farm.
Events
News Releases
Tree Planting event with a group
Plant a tree in Woodford County, help the planet
Carlock, Ill. – Woodford County is looking for volunteers to help with planting a grouping of 25 oak trees at Parklands Chinquapin Bluffs in Woodford County with the goal of tackling global issues at the local level. Carbon neutrality...

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