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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.

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025

Gain research-based insights with these three dynamic sessions presented by University of Illinois Extension educators that will provide useful information to help caregivers offer quality service to their clients.

Decorate now, recycle later with the McLean County Pumpkin Smash

What happens when it’s time to say goodbye as they melt on the porch? Green up Halloween by recycling pumpkins into composting with the McLean County Pumpkin Smash on November 8th. Come on out, you won't want to miss it!

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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.

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

Woodford County 4-H Achievement Night

November 10, 2025

County

Woodford

Extension Double Feature: Comfort Food Makeover and Holiday Survival

November 10, 2025

County

Woodford

Wits Workout | Pontiac

November 11, 2025

County

Livingston

Illinois Climate Seminar

November 11, 2025

County

McLean

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News Releases

November 3, 2025

Join the party at Extension’s Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — Come and have some fun at the last Diabetes Clinic for the year! Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith for a festive holiday party filled with fun and learning! Enjoy delicious appetizers, engage in an interactive educational game, and...

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November 1, 2025

Register for in-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing offered statewide
URBANA, Ill. — Lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program. Sign up for an in-person training and testing...

October 30, 2025

University of Illinois Extension responds to rising food access needs
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is responding to increased demand for food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefit disruptions. Publicly available resources are being shared by Extension to help Illinois...

October 27, 2025

Lifelong leader becomes Illinois Extension’s new 4-H assistant dean and director
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program is celebrating a new era of statewide impact with the announcement of Kevin...

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October 15, 2025

IDOA, ACES, and local food banks unite to deliver 1,000+ pounds of protein during Hunger Action Month
URBANA, Ill. — This year, Champaign County 4-H’er Austin Ater celebrated his 14th birthday in an extraordinary way — by giving back. The 2025 Illinois State Fair junior grand champion poultry exhibitor donated his record-setting winning pen of...

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