University of Illinois Extension: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion

University of Illinois Extension: Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion University of Illinois Extension Champaign/Ford/Iroquois/Vermilion Unit is the link between University and our local communities. University of Illinois * U.S.

We are committed to developing programs, tools, and knowledge that will support needed change. Dept. of Agriculture* Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please let us know at 217.333.7672. Please review our social media commenting policy: https://stratcom.illinois.edu/social-media-comment-guidelines/

In observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 8 AM.
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 8 AM.

Thinking about selling homemade foods from your home kitchen? Illinois Extension’s Cottage Food resources can help you u...
09/04/2026

Thinking about selling homemade foods from your home kitchen? Illinois Extension’s Cottage Food resources can help you understand the basics, including food safety, labeling, allowable products, and other requirements for getting started.

Whether you’re exploring a new business idea or already selling cottage foods, find helpful information and resources here:
https://extension.illinois.edu/cottage-food

Join Illinois Extension for a free Brain Health Series at Ogden Rose Public Library with Health and Family Educator Emil...
09/02/2026

Join Illinois Extension for a free Brain Health Series at Ogden Rose Public Library with Health and Family Educator Emily Harmon. Each session is from 6 to 7 PM and will share practical information and activities to help support memory, cognitive health, and healthy aging.

Sept. 15 - Fit Wits: Fun activities to challenge your brain
Sept. 22 - Hold That Thought: Tips to support memory and cognitive function
Sept. 29 - Know the 10 Signs: Learn early signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Oct. 6 - Head Strong: Strategies to maintain brain health

Register today at go.illinois.edu/BrainHealthOgden

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you! 🥒 Join Illinois Extension at the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets on Tuesday, Septemb...
08/31/2026

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you! 🥒 Join Illinois Extension at the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets on Tuesday, September 1, for a tasty food demonstration featuring seasonal ingredients and a lesson on how to make your own delicious homemade pickles!

Catch the demos starting at 5 PM, then stop by to sample the recipe, prepared by Big Grove Tavern. Be sure to keep an eye out for it as a special on their menu, too!

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you! 🥒 Join Illinois Extension at the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets on Tuesday, Septemb...
08/27/2026

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you! 🥒 Join Illinois Extension at the Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets on Tuesday, September 1, for a tasty food demonstration featuring seasonal ingredients and a lesson on how to make your own delicious homemade pickles!

Catch the demos starting at 5 PM, then stop by to sample the recipe prepared by Big Grove Tavern. Be sure to keep an eye out for it as a special on their menu, too!

Many older adults want to remain in their homes and maintain their independence as they age. Planning ahead for home saf...
08/26/2026

Many older adults want to remain in their homes and maintain their independence as they age. Planning ahead for home safety, transportation, daily tasks, health needs, and available support can make aging in place safer and more manageable.

Learn more about aging in place from the National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/aging-place-growing-older-home

🍃 Poison ivy may be well known, but correctly identifying it isn’t always as simple as it sounds. In this edition of The...
08/24/2026

🍃 Poison ivy may be well known, but correctly identifying it isn’t always as simple as it sounds. In this edition of The Garden Scoop, learn what to look for, which plants are commonly mistaken for poison ivy, and how a little practice can help you spot this notorious Illinois plant before an itchy encounter.
go.illinois.edu/GardenScoop

Join our team! The Extension Educator for Health and Community Wellness will support and develop innovative curricula an...
08/21/2026

Join our team! The Extension Educator for Health and Community Wellness will support and develop innovative curricula and programs that address local needs and align with state and national initiatives.
This position will be located in our Champaign office. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 18, 2026.
Learn more at the link below
https://go.illinois.edu/1037894

Is your pressure canner ready for canning season?Dial-gauge pressure canners should be tested every year to make sure th...
08/21/2026

Is your pressure canner ready for canning season?
Dial-gauge pressure canners should be tested every year to make sure they are accurate. Even a slightly off gauge could affect the safety of your canned food. Weighted-gauge pressure canners do not need annual testing.

Illinois Extension offers free dial-gauge testing. Simply drop off your pressure canner lid at one of our local Extension offices. We will contact you with the results and arrange a pickup time.

Learn more about safe pressure canning: https://extension.illinois.edu/food-preservation/pressure-canners

Questions? Call 217-333-7672.

Join our team! The Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development will support promoting, expanding, and implementing Univ...
08/20/2026

Join our team! The Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development will support promoting, expanding, and implementing University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs.
This position can be located in one of our offices in Champaign, Gilman, or Danville. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 15, 2026.

Learn more at the link below
https://go.illinois.edu/1037566

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