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 ...

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

"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 ...

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 ...

Shaded areas can be difficult areas to landscape, especially when it comes to groundcovers. Turfgrass often struggles, and many commonly used groundcovers, like lily of the valley, wintercreeper, ...

Rain gardens are bowl-shaped landscape features that capture and absorb rainfall and snowmelt. These nature-based solutions can help to reduce local flooding issues while improving downstream water ...

It did not take long for Rachel Driver to become inspired with the work that happens at University of Illinois Extension. In the fall of 2024, she attended the horticulture core education program and ...

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 ...

This past February, 120 youth from Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties gathered for a day of hands-on learning at 4-H Clover Clinic, an event designed to introduce youth to various skills and ...