Extension continues transition to online webinars, 4-H shows, events
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois residents contemplate the impact of the coronavirus health pandemic on summer plans, University of Illinois Extension has released updated guidelines for Extension sponsored events and activities. The new guidelines continue to focus on the safety of event participants...
Farmers needed for paid cover crop trial
URBANA, Ill. - Illinois farmers willing to participate in a paid cover crop demonstration trial are needed beginning in fall 2020. Participation is now open.
The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program partners with university researchers and...
Document family history with free writing workshop
URBANA, Ill. – Family stories are gifts from one generation to the next. Keep those stories alive with a little help from the Life’s Moments - From Memory to Legacy writing workshop launching May 5.
In this fun and interactive virtual series, the University of Illinois Extension...
Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows
URBANA, Ill. – As public health and government officials consider the next phase of managing the Coronavirus pandemic in Illinois, organizers of traditional summer events and activities are considering options. University of Illinois Extension, the...
Learn tips for keeping your brain fit
URBANA, Ill. – Staying fit doesn’t only mean exercising and eating healthy foods. With age, it’s important to do activities which keep our brains fit and healthy, as well as our bodies. Beginning May 7, University of Illinois Extension will...
Understanding the truths of autism
URBANA, Ill. - The myths surrounding autism often overshadow the truths. Leading University of Illinois experts will provide insight into what autism is as they debunk myths during an online webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7....
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may...
Champaign County Master Gardener Class
For Immediate Release
Kill Date 12/31/19
Contact Tabitha Elder, 217-333-7672, tabithae@illinois.edu
Do you value education, love gardening, and like to volunteer? The University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program is...
Kathy Sweedler will be awarded the "Mary Ellen Edmondson Educator of the Year Award 2019"
Recognizing the great work and innovations happening in financial education, research, and practice; this year, Kathy Sweedler, Consumer Economics Educator at University of Illinois Extension, will be awarded the "Mary Ellen Edmondson Educator of the Year Award 2019".
Each year, the...
8th Annual Agriculture Careers Night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KILL DATE: November 11, 2019
November 7, 2019
NEWS RELEASE: 8th Annual Agriculture Careers Night to be held November 12
GILMAN–Did you know the agribusiness industry in Illinois employs over 163,000 people? Agriculture careers...
Now is the time to become a Master Gardener
Now is the time to become a Master Gardener
Champaign, IL—
Are you searching for a unique gift for a friend who just retired? Would you rather be outside in your garden than anywhere else? The University of Illinois Extension Office will offer Master Gardener Training Classes at...
Fall Tree Questions Answered
By Dave Shiley, Extension Educator-Local Food Systems and Small Farms
I am not sure where the summer went, and the fall is going by just as quickly. Cooler night temperatures should help bring out fall tree colors. This week I wanted to pass along some answers to fall tree...
4-H prepares youth for the challenges of life
MEDIA RELEASE
For release 10/1/19
4-H prepares youth for the challenges of life
Champaign, Iroquois, Ford, and Vermilion County youth are joining the more than 6 million 4-H members across the nation in celebration of National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12.
Last year, 1,...
Early fall color
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
URBANA, Ill. - Do you have a tree that is displaying fall color early this year? In Illinois, most trees do not begin to change colors for the season until October. Although some early color may be beautiful, this may be a sign of health...
Extension receives 2019 Partner of the Year Award
Extension receives 2019 Partner of the Year Award
URBANA, IL, September 17, 2019- University of Illinois Extension received the 2019 Community Partner of the Year Award from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank....
Illinois Milkweeds
In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the imperiled monarch butterfly.
I think many of us are familiar with common milkweed (Asclepius syriaca), which reminds me of childhood leaf picking experiments to see the...
Back to School Basics for Families
If your family is like ours, we have registered the kids for school, we have started back to school shopping and there is mixed emotion in our house of anticipation for the new year and the end of summer. This time of the year can be both exciting and rough for both parents and children....
