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 ...

A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens. You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-go snacks ...

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun, an event that offers gardening tips for the growing season. Join us for this early rite of spring - an ...

Shake off your winter blues with the Vermilion County Master Gardeners! An annual tradition for over 25 years, Garden Day has everything gardeners enjoy: entertaining speakers, unique vendors, a ...

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 ...

In 4-H, you learn by doing and you usually have a pretty great time while you're doing it! Want to know more about what your 4-H experience might look like? 4-H is a place where you can find where you ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access ...