In response to rising food and meat prices and food pantries' difficulties obtaining meat, the University of Illinois Extension and key partners ...

In the heart of Livingston County, Hoffman’s Little Acres stands as proof that a small farm can have a big impact. From treating a sick Jersey cow to bottle-feeding her newborn calf, Anna Hoffman’s ...

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on the impact of diabetes and the steps you can take to protect your health. Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans—more than 37 million people—has ...

PEKIN, Ill. - For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role ...

OREGON, Ill. - The Ogle Jolly 4-H Club met on November 18 for their monthly meeting. The Cloverbuds, youth ages 5-7, made pumpkin pie in a bag. 4-H members reflected on their Veterans Day visit to ...

OREGON, Ill. - Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Sunday, November 17, in the Byron Civic Theatre. Top county honors went to 4-H ...

Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell are like many young ranchers. They want to give their sons and daughter a childhood that’s meaningful and that will live beyond themselves. The Cottrell homestead sits at the ...

The 4-H Cloverbud program, designed for youth ages 5 to 7, is an important first step for young children to explore the world of 4-H and set the foundation for future involvement. Through a variety of ...

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers in the environmental sciences were included in Bradley University's Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) ...

Homelessness is an increasing societal issue in every community in America today. Pekin is no exception to it either. The Pekin Downtown Main Street Merchants Association reached out to University of ...

Are you a farmer looking to connect with other farmers involved in IL-EATS? Join the IL-EATS Farmer Network! In this farmer-focused network, we’ll build connections, share program updates, provide ...

Learn about the different types of diabetes and risk factors with content from Rachel Mannen. This week, take the 1-minute test online to find out your risk and explore the diabetes resources on our ...