Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension ...

Annie's Project is a six-week discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. There's ...

Join us for fun growing plants and learning in the Sauk Valley Community College Greenhouse Learning Lab! (Please dress accordingly--it could be warm in the greenhouse.) Youth will explore the world ...

The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community, and a ...

This post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the state of farms and ranches across the United States.

It is official, winter is upon us. The holiday season has come and gone, the calendar has turned over to a new year, and much of the Midwest is blanketed in snow. On these long winter days, one of my ...

The dark-eyed owl with a goofy call, a quirky history, and a penchant for bottomland forests. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday ...

This past December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed for the monarch butterfly to be added to the threatened species list, which would place the monarch under the protection of the ...

Rooted For Good is the glue that binds together the many helping organizations in DeKalb County. When the Local Food Purchase Assistance program was announced, the group’s leadership knew they were ...

HAVANA, Ill. - On September 20, 2024, 4-H Discovery Day brought 169 third-grade students and their teachers to Rockwell Mound Park in Havana for an immersive experience in conservation and ...

The University of Illinois Extension and Purdue University Extension are excited to present the Bi-State Homesteading Conference. This marks the first time the Bi-State team has put together a ...