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Wellness begins with you!
The saying “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.”
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Prairie Establishment at ClarkLindsey
On a sunny and cold day in early February, some Urbana residents helped to spread handfuls of native prairie seed on the ground.
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Pruning cuts can tell a tale
If you are just dying to get into the garden these days, there is one essential practice that is best done during winter dormancy.
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JDC 4-H Rabbit Clinic on February 19
JDC 4-H Rabbit Clinic on February 19
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2022-2023 Woodford County 4-H Shooting Sports Informational Meeting on February 13
2022-2023 Woodford County 4-H Shooting Sports Informational Meeting on February 13
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Illinois 4-H builds expertise in agriculture and career development with two new educators
Illinois 4-H builds expertise in agriculture and career development with two new educators
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4-H Winter Crafting Club | Macon County on January 30
4-H Winter Crafting Club | Macon County on January 30
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Want a natural food dye? Amaranth delivers, according to Illinois study
Artificial food dyes have been linked to multiple health concerns, including hyperactivity in children, allergies, and certain cancers.
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Make healthy snacking more attainable
It’s not always easy to snack on healthy foods during the holiday season.
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Plan to make garden resolutions for the new year | 2023
As we approach the new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the events of the last year.
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Extreme winter cold and plants
Extreme winter cold is something that can keep gardeners up at night.
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Winter: Hibernation or adaptation
I once heard a succinct description of natural process as “everything points towards winter”.
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Committee brings youth voice, perspective on the future of agriculture
Four Illinois 4-H members will put their leadership skills into action while they build strong agricultural foundations for the future on the Youth Education in Agriculture (YEA) Committee through the Illinois Farm Bureau.
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Farm Liability and Insurance Basics | Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms on January 23
Legal risks can be fatal to a farm business.
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2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll on September 25
2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll on September 25
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2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll on September 25
2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll on September 25
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Visit a forest of food at The Refuge Food Forest
Visit a forest of food at The Refuge Food Forest
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Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
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Farm Stroll 2021 Offers Tours of 12 Small Family-Owned Farms
Farm Stroll 2021 Offers Tours of 12 Small Family-Owned Farms