University of Illinois Extension Archives

Joys of Gardening returns this February

— January 21, 2022

University of Illinois Extension’s series Joys of Gardening returns as an in-person event to offer gardening tips for the growing season. There will be three fun and informative…

Keep the birds fed this winter by making your own feeder
— January 10, 2022

Creating simple, homemade birdfeeders is a great way to support feathered friends during the cold winter months when food sources are scarce. It also allows us to be creative,…
Winter workshops offer help to small farmers
— December 31, 2021

Every small farm is different. Direct market farmers sending produce to local restaurants have different needs than homesteaders getting started with livestock for the first time. Small…
Urban beekeeper’s expansion pays off during pandemic
— August 30, 2021

Approaching the hives along the Metra tracks on Chicago’s south side the smell of grass smoke intensifies as Oscar Villa, beekeeper, and owner of Bee-utiful Honey, waves his smoker….
Protect medical information to avoid hacks, identity theft
— August 6, 2021

In an emergency, having the wrong blood type listed or an incorrect medical history can be a matter of life or death. Medical identity theft, a lesser-known form of identity theft is…

Workshop addresses mental health needs of those in agriculture life
— January 5, 2022

Mental health and substance use issues are common. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. From 1999 to 2016, 630,000…
The future of work: How will the pandemic impact worker needs?
— September 29, 2021

The workplace has changed during the global pandemic, and its impact on urban and rural communities is still being written. University of Illinois Extension, in partnership with the…
Annual Vegetable Swap returns to Heartline and Heart House
— August 11, 2021

  Did you know there are parts of Woodford County that are technically considered a food desert, meaning there is low access to food? Some residents do not have space or tools…