University of Illinois Extension

Blog Posts (6)

Crows come home to roost

crows roosting in tree tops at dusk with moon rising in background

Scat Chat: What animal droppings can tell us

animal scat on a gravel surface

Wildlife Babies

Cottontail rabbit babies in nest.

At-Home Science for Kids: Raising butterflies and more!

monarch butterfly resting on a finger

Pets: Care, Costs, & Cuddles

dog and cat cuddling

Keep your fur friends happy when you return to work

photo of dog

News Releases (23)

West Central Illinois invests in future of farming with new agricultural center

Youth meet and learn about miniature donkeys at fun 4-H event

Avocado meal, a novel fiber source for dogs

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day features latest beef cattle research

4-H'ers across the state can soak up facts directly from a scientist

Explore 4-H opportunities with free event offering hands-on activities

Dixon Springs research takes center stage at upcoming forums

Pets and parked cars don't mix in summer heat

Return to work may cause separation anxiety in furry friends

4-H pet care projects teach responsibility to youth

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference goes virtual on June 9 & 10.

State 4-H Hippology contest fosters passion for all things equine

Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting integrates animal, crop research into production advice

Driftless Region Beef Conference equips producers with facts for environmental debate

2021 Driftless Region Beef Conference

At-home animal slaughter involves risk, challenges

Area 4-H youth earn top honors in online equine contest

Managing harvest-ready cattle during packing plant slow downs

Oker honored for work in veterinary science

Illinois earns fifth at national dairy contest

Wollin wins state poultry contest

$15,000 awarded to animal science scholars

Contest prepares young dairy producers

Staff (2)

Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader

Sara Farley

Sarah Farley

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator