The event, organized by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, brought together agricultural stakeholders to advocate for ...

A dedicated staff member is stepping into a leadership role to further serve the residents and communities of central ...

"These events not only celebrate our 50-year legacy, but they will also introduce community members to the Master Gardener program and enhance their gardening knowledge with practical tools and skills ...

In 2024, Illinois Extension’s mission-centered outcomes in Illinois included: ...

Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal ...

Gain more insight into how Master Gardeners across Illinois positively impact the community in the 2023 Impact Report. Through a series of workshops, Master Gardeners partnered with 4-H to get youth ...

Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment—but also potentially boosting their bottom line. Constructed wetlands ...

The University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Program, along with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District, partnered to host a tree planting event ...

Keeping good financial records is vital for the farm's long-term success. Farm records can get neglected by most farmers who prefer to be out on the property instead of in the office. The following ...

Did you know that the shiitake mushroom is the second most popular mushroom in the world? In fact, shiitake mushroom production accounts for more than 25% of total global mushroom production annually.

It’s a crisp spring morning, and I’m driving by the Rock River, watching as the water reflects the newly emerging leaves. Like most others across Illinois, this river is part of a complex system that ...