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 ...

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, ...

A vital source of lean protein is now reaching even more families in Tazewell and Woodford Counties thanks to the expansion of the Hunters Feeding Illinois program through partnership with Healthy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bourbonnais, Ill – With summer approaching, many families are looking for educational summer day camps for their kids to attend. 4-H, University of Illinois Extension's flagship youth development ...

Recently, I participated in The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance’s 25th annual conference. The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) had an exhibitor booth and explained what the ACRC does. In their 33 ...

Boost metabolism and help reduce body fat Increase bone density and reduce the risk of falls Improve cognitive functioning Reduce the risk of lower back pain Decrease the risk of chronic diseases like ...