Category: Illinois Extension

Fruit tree pruning event at PrairiErth Farm

 January 22, 2025

Fruit tree pruning event at PrairiErth Farm Atlanta Ill., Nick Frillman, a Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator with the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator team, will be hosting a tree fruit pruning workshop at PrairiErth Farm…

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Learn practical tips to make sourdough bread

 October 27, 2024

    URBANA, Ill. — Baking sourdough bread can be a rewarding but sometimes tricky process. Success lies in knowing the essential ingredients, preparation techniques, and baking methods that make it possible. Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour,…

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Opportunity to learn practical money management strategies

 January 9, 2024

Opportunity to learn practical money management strategies URBANA, Ill. — Navigating financial management can often seem overwhelming and intimidating, particularly for those uncertain about how to begin. Studies have shown that financial stress can have detrimental effects on both physical…

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Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

 January 9, 2024

NEWS FOR ILLINOIS Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future URBANA, Ill. — The only thing certain about modern farming is that things are always changing, and today’s weather isn’t your grandparents’ weather. Growing seasons…

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