Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!Dates: Monday, April 14Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)Location: Holiday Inn, Rock IslandCost: $15 per evening, or $40 ...

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What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

Growing small fruits in the home garden offers many advantages to a gardener who is willing to pro- vide the space and care plants require. All major small fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, ...

Get ready for a delicious tradition! The annual McDonough County 4-H Pork Chop Barbeque is happening on Friday, May 2nd, from ...

From getting exercise to growing your own food to a sense of accomplishment, there are many benefits to having a vegetable garden. However, sometimes, we run into space restrictions and give up hope ...

With summer gardens gearing up, it’s time to take canning equipment out of storage. Illinois Extension offers free dial-gauge ...

The event, organized by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, brought together agricultural stakeholders to advocate for ...

Peoria 4-H teens love to be a 4-H Federation member! The group meets monthly and work together to plan fun and educational ...

SIMPSON, Ill. - For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, ...

URBANA, Ill. — The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, is donating meat ...

Dust storms have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting investigations into their causes and potential solutions ...