University of Illinois Extension Franklin County
Recent News About University of Illinois Extension Franklin County
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Creative classes help make holidays healthy
Food is a big part of our lives. It can be part of who we are, where we came from, and how we express ourselves.
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USDA path to nutrition security runs through Illinois Extension Nutrition Education Programs
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released its Actions on Nutrition Security report outlining four principles that will guide its path to national nutrition security.
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Crop scientists explore using predator insects to eat pests in high tunnels
Crouched between rows of tomatoes and peppers tucked inside a high tunnel, researchers pluck insects off plants in the name of science. Because to catch a pest, you may have to release a predator.
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Intro to 4-H Air Rifle Competition Shoot on March 19
Event Date(s): March 19, 2022Event Fee: $20.00Location: Central Illinois Precision Shooters 6125 County Rd 1175 N Bloomington, IllinoisRegistration LinkA WORKSHOP FOR 4-H RIFLE CLUB LEADERS AND 4-HER'SPrepare to take your 4-H Rifle Club to the next level!
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Try growing potatoes this spring: Boost your storage pantry power
It’s almost gardening time! My family’s garden starts on April 1st with the planting of potatoes and onions. Here I will describe the procedure for successful potato production.
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High dew points increase severe weather chances
Severe weather often occurs in March with dew point temperatures in the 50s or 60s. Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension natural resources educator, explains the impact of dew point on weather.Water vapor is the gas form of water.
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Grounded in experience, Bowman leads Extension's ag technology education
Agriculture’s one big thing, according to Dennis Bowman, is this: feeding the world sustainably in the face of climate change.
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International Golfer Marni Copeland Signs With Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College Warriors have landed another sharp shooter for its archery team.
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Midwestern beef production works just as well off pasture
Beef producers in the upper Midwest know grazing land is in short supply.
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Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team Crowned National Champions
The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team recently topped 34 states to bring home the National 4-H Livestock Judging title. The contest was held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
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Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community on January 19
Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers have worse mental health than the general population. Give someone in your community a hand by learning how to recognize and respond when someone might need help
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Uncover dimensions of wellness that enhance health, wealth, happiness
University of Illinois Extension - Franklin County issued the following announcement on Jan. 9Personal wellness is more than just diet and exercise.
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Welcome Back Event on January 11
Welcome Back Event on January 11 at 8:00AM
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Give houseplants new life with DIY kokedama moss balls
Free your houseplants’ roots this winter by creating organic art for your home through kokedama, a form of Japanese bonsai, where plants are grown in a special soil mix and wrapped in moss. Kokedama is a uniquely beautiful way to grow houseplants in a non-traditional way.
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The shapes, sizes, and stories of holiday cookies
The holiday season carries many traditions, and for some, the tradition of baking cookies is on the to-do list.
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Holiday Huddle - McLean Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists on December 3
Holiday Huddle - McLean Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists on December 3
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Partnership boosts local horticulture education at ICC
There is no better place to learn more about gardening than in the garden. A beautiful day in mid-September found more than 350 people exploring the gardens, visiting with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, and learning from horticulture experts, including Extension Horticulture Educator Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle at Illinois Central College’s 40th Annual Landscape and Garden Day.
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4-H Livestock Judging Team takes 9th in the nation
4-H Livestock Judging Team takes 9th in the nation
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Choose local foods this Thanksgiving
Choose local foods this Thanksgiving
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31st Annual RLCF Scholarship Dinner - POSTPONED on October 31
31st Annual RLCF Scholarship Dinner - POSTPONED on October 31