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 ...

In 2024, Illinois Extension’s mission-centered outcomes in Illinois included: ...

"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 ...

Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal ...

Gain more insight into how Master Gardeners across Illinois positively impact the community in the 2023 Impact Report. Through a series of workshops, Master Gardeners partnered with 4-H to get youth ...

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, ...

As the earth awakens from its winter rest, with longer days and warmer temperatures, spring offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace renewal. Just as the world around us begins to ...

Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment—but also potentially boosting their bottom line. Constructed wetlands ...

Join Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Mike Iacomini for a presentation on “Gardening with Wildlife” on Tuesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, ...

Washington D.C. – Matias Habib of Kendall County was selected to represent 4-H as a delegate in the 2025 National Ag Day Student Leadership Program held in Washington D.C. Sponsored by the Agriculture ...