Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact.

Highlights

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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.

Annual report

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. 

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See the Talent. Feel the Tradition with our Tri-County 4-H Shows this Summer!

Join us this summer at the 4-H shows and see the hard work, dedication, and talent of our local youth on display. From livestock and projects to leadership and life skills, our 4-H members have spent countless hours preparing for show season. Come cheer them on, support the next generation of leaders, and enjoy a great community tradition filled with learning, fun, and hometown pride. We can’t wait to see you at the fairgrounds this summer! Click here for more information!

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
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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...

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