Dream big with expert updates for northern fruit, vegetable farmers
URBANA, Ill. – When upstate fruit and vegetable growers are looking to diversify their small farm or adopt new practices, they rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension.
Every February, Extension educators meet with Wisconsin and Illinois commercial vegetable and fruit...
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Community Worker - 37.5 hours per week
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Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice
URBANA, Ill. – When downstate peach growers need a new cold-hardy variety, or when pumpkin fields are threatened by pests, growers rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension.
Extension educators have hosted in-person specialty crop schools in Southern Illinois for decades,...
Live happy, healthier, wealthier lives; Extension can help
URBANA, Ill. – We're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand...
Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy.
“Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...
Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
URBANA, Ill. – There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall. What was normally held as four large state meets transitioned to small group in-person outings, virtually recorded by one...
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations
URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...
Connecting with Cultures & Continents Online Workshop Series
Join us for 5 interactive online workshops each covering a different indigenous culture. Each workshop will incorporate an engaging presentation over each culture, a cultural art/craft, and a food/drink recipe to do together.
Each workshop cost is $5/person that will cover your...
University of Illinois Extension offers online workshops for youth
University of Illinois Extension will be offering 3 online workshops for youth. Each workshop will focus on 2 craft projects that we will create as a group at an online Zoom meeting.
The cost for each workshop Is $5/person to cover the cost of materials. Your kit containing your project...
