With the quick twist of a handle, water is easily available whenever we need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, and ...

Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational programs designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern agricultural enterprises. Annie’s Project’s mission is ...

Did you know diabetes can negatively impact your heart health? Knowing your numbers and keeping them within the desired range will help decrease your risk of heart disease.

Youth showing beef, dairy, goats, sheep, or swine at the Stephenson County 4-H show this summer will need to complete their YQCA training before June 1. Youth have the option of attending an in-person ...

Bulge Hole Ecological Area Hike - Cancelled due to weather. We plan to reschedule the event sometime in the future and hope to see you there or another time soon! Learn about plants, wildlife, and ...

Do your pesticide applications fall under the scope of the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS)? If so, you should take a few minutes to review recent changes to the Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) ...

This blog post is the second in a two-part series that analyzes the impact of international trade on agricultural production in the United States and Illinois. Part One introduced the concepts of ...

Valentine's Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, often by giving cut flowers and, increasingly, potted plants. Whether you've received a bouquet of flowers or a potted plant, ...

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, horticulture educator Chris Enroth with University of Illinois Extension takes us on a deep dive into the controversial practice of tree topping. Often ...

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This first program in the series will ...

ATHENS, IL – From February 3-6, Athens High School Biology 2 students gained lifesaving CPR certification through a Menard County 4-H organized training in partnership with Erin Nelson, RN, PEL-CSN, ...