University of Illinois Extension

Events (4)

Yes! You CAN: Preserving Practice - Tomatoes

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:00

Livingston County Extension Office, 1412 S Locust, Pontiac, IL 61674

Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam (Carlinville)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 12:00 - Fri, 08/14/2020 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626

Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam (Carlinville)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:00 - Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00

Macoupin County Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza Carlinville, IL 62626

Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam (Hillsboro)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00 - Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:00

Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049

Blog Posts (16)

Think food safety before you hit the trails

Hiking trail in the woods.

We're moving!

Tablet with food surrounding

Safely canning at home

photo of canning jars

Put your freezer to work

Ice cubes

Cleaning, Sanitization, and Disinfection on the Produce Farm: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Washing sinks

Turn Strawberries into Jam and Fruit Leather and Salsa

Strawberries in basket on plaid background

Home Cook to Small Business: Start your Side Hustle as a Cottage Food Operator

Understanding dates on food packages

One Bag, Three Yellow Split Pea Recipes

Bowl of yellow split peas on blue background

How Many Citrus Fruits Can You Name?

variety of citrus fruits, both whole and cut in half

Preventing Uninvited Guests (a.k.a. Pantry Pests)

Jerky Guide: Shopping, Storing and Preparing

Three strips of jerky on white plate with blue background

Wild Eats - Jerky

3 strip of deer jerky on white plate with blue background

Wild Eats - Part 1 (Introduction to Deer)

Deer eating near tree

Wild Eats: Easy Venison Recipes

Wild Eats: Venison Nutrition and Cooking Tips

Chimichurri sauce over sliced venison

News Releases (23)

Restaurants make critical menu adjustments, safety practices

At-home animal slaughter involves risk, challenges

Use safe, tested methods for preserving food

Cracking Open Canned Food Myths

“Egg”cellent Food Safety Tips

Improve your health at home: Online Webinar

Stocking up on food? Check your food waste habits

Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens

Tips for Keeping Frozen Food Fresh

Illinois Extension Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in March

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in February

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Montgomery County

Hack your January with Easy Slow Cooking Meal Preparation

University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Macoupin County

Do I Need to Refrigerate the Pie?

Practice Making Healthier Meals Using a Pressure Cooker

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course

Cottage Food Website Launch

Extension to Host Food Preservation Workshop

Extension to Host Program on Cooking with Herbs

Local Residents Learn about Food Preservation and Cooking with Herbs

Requirements for Exempt Farms Under FSMA Produce Rule

Staff (4)

Kristin Bogdonas

Kristin Bogdonas

Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

Caitlin Mellendorf

Caitlin Mellendorf

Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

Lisa Peterson

Lisa Peterson

Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness

Rebecca Schafer

Community Worker, SNAP-Ed