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We are the flagship outreach effort @UofIllinois. We help put learning and discovery into practice for the people of Illinois. Housed in @ACESIllinois.

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  1. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Hi Friends! It's been a little quiet over here, and we expect this to be the case for the foreseeable future. But don't fret - you have multiple ways of staying connected. 1. Head to our website (link in bio) to get all the latest events, news, and content directly from us. 1/2
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    2. Check us out on our other social accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube) and be sure to give us a follow in these spaces! (You can find this information in the footer of our website.) Hope to see you soon! 2/2
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  3. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Spotted Lanternfly has officially made it to Illinois. Know what to look for, and if you see one, take a picture with date, specific location, and number of insects found. FMI: En español:
    Kelly Estes @ILPestSurvey
    From @ILextension : Did you see a spotted lanternfly? Send a picture to lanternfly@illinois.edu with the date, specific location, & number of insects. Know what to look for. Download this identification fact sheet - - En español:
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  4. Kelly Estes@ILPestSurvey
    From @ILextension : Did you see a spotted lanternfly? Send a picture to lanternfly@illinois.edu with the date, specific location, & number of insects. Know what to look for. Download this identification fact sheet - - En español:
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  5. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Tonight is the night! Hope to see you there! FMI:
    College of ACES @ACESIllinois
    Showtime is near 🎥 Be sure to tune in at 6pm CT for "Feeding a Heating Planet," the final edition of the @NewsHour "Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink" series 🌎 A livestreamed event with industry leaders, ACES experts, & award-winning journalist @milesobrien
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  6. College of ACES@ACESIllinois
    Showtime is near 🎥 Be sure to tune in at 6pm CT for "Feeding a Heating Planet," the final edition of the @NewsHour "Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink" series 🌎 A livestreamed event with industry leaders, ACES experts, & award-winning journalist @milesobrien
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  7. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Check out this awesome documentary TONIGHT (Monday)!
    Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau
    IFB’s documentary, “Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story,” will air on RFD-TV Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET. The hourlong feature follows the conservation efforts of three generations of an Illinois farm family. #SustainingOurFutureIL
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  8. Illinois Farm Bureau✓@ILFarmBureau
    IFB’s documentary, “Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story,” will air on RFD-TV Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET. The hourlong feature follows the conservation efforts of three generations of an Illinois farm family. #SustainingOurFutureIL
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  9. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Illinois Extension
    RT @UofILSystem: ICYMI: With neighbors in need, @ILextension's Dixon Springs Agricultural Center donated over a ton of fresh produce to their community in 2022. 🍅🥕 And DSAC's high tunnels foster boosts in crop productivity, too. For more about this southern IL gem: 👇
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  10. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Are annual plants “junk food” for bees? Can I help pollinators by not mowing? How can I help pollinators without a garden? Learn what the latest science has to say about challenging pollinator questions on March 9 at 1 PM. Sign up for the webinar at
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  11. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at - 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield - 2/8 Monmouth - 2/9 Sycamore - 2/10 Freeport - 2/21 Effingham - 2/22 Breese - 2/23 Pittsfield
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    Looking to challenge your green thumb? Try micropropagation! Most gardeners are familiar with dividing plants, but another common form of propagation is tissue culture or micropropagation. Get the guide at or watch the webinar at
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  13. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    With bright colors and interesting shapes, unique tree and shrub bark can add visual bite to winter landscapes. A few options are dogwoods shrubs and trees, paperbark maple, river birch, and shagbark hickory. Explore more at
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    Climate change has big impacts on ag in Illinois, including extreme weather and pest challenges, and they're expected to get worse. Explore how using soil and water conservation practices now can improve long-term profit, sustainability, and resilience.
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    24,500 - that's how many plates were filled in year 1 of our Deer Donation program! The 12-county program connects hunters in East Central Illinois with meat processors and food pantries to fight food insecurity. Explore how it's a win-win for everyone at
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    Illinois Extension
    RT @FarmWeekNow: The @ILextension is asking late-winter hunters to consider donating to the Illinois #Deer Donation Program. Hunters are not charged a processing fee for donated deer taken to one of six partnering meat processors, which is shared with food pantries: #FWN
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    One legal subject that keeps farmers and ranchers up at night is liability and insurance issues. We’ll explore the essential points of liability and property insurance that every producer needs to know in a free webinar from @FarmCommons. Get started 🔗
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    Spring will be here before we know it! At least, that's what we keep telling ourselves. But in the meantime, why not plan a perennial garden? Explore how to create a beautiful and functional garden with structural, ground cover, and seasonal layers at
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  19. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Got livestock? The LMFA Act requires facilities with 300+ animals have staff certified in manure management. Find a workshop at - 2/7 & 2/24 Springfield - 2/8 Monmouth - 2/9 Sycamore - 2/10 Freeport - 2/21 Effingham - 2/22 Breese - 2/23 Pittsfield
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  20. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Need to get your pesticide applicator or operator license? Sign up for online or in-person training/testing at - Private applicator: 1/17 Rock Island, 1/24 Carterville, 2/2 Springfield - Commercial: 1/25-26 Mt Vernon, 1/31-2/1 Springfield, 2/14-15, Peoria
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    Four Seasons Gardening is back with a great lineup of sessions to keep your thumb green this winter. - Pruning Shade Trees, 1/31 - Success with Indoor Plants, 2/28 - Basics of Home Composting, 3/7 Sign up at
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  22. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Making difficult decisions can be overwhelming. As we transition into 2023, maybe you're reflecting on choices you made as you look ahead. Decision making tips - Accept that fear is part of the process - Make a pro/con list - Imagine possible outcomes
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  23. Illinois Extension@ILextension
    Explore how to become certified with Beef Quality Assurance at a January 19 program in Baylis. BQA is a national program that provides U.S. beef producers and consumers with tools to effectively raise cattle. Sign up for the session at
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