Rock Island 4-H Club
Recent News About Rock Island 4-H Club
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Statewide equine contest fosters sense of connection and belonging
In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Keep an eye out for jumping worms this gardening season
After a long winter, Illinois gardeners are eager for the new growing season.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Entrepreneurial funding options promote local growth, community support
The best part about crowdfunding is that it does not have to be repaid.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Get rid of weeds and insects at home without pesticides
Do you dig out the trusty bottle of insecticide?
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Bring office plants neglected during pandemic back to life
When people walked out of their workplaces last March, most did not think it would be months or even a year before they would come back.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Warmer temperatures rouse reptiles for spring migration
This time of year, snakes are emerging from their winter dens to bask in the sun and seek mates.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Illinois pesticide applicator training, testing available 24/7 online
University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) has collaborated with the Illinois Department of Agriculture to offer online training courses and online certification exams to Illinois Pesticide applicators and operators.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Youth leaders ready to meet ag challenges today and tomorrow
High school students developed the skills and knowledge needed to face challenges in agriculture both as teen leaders today and as future careers tomorrow at the recent National 4‑H Youth Summit on Agri-Science.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: The time is right to plant cool season vegetables
Across Illinois, experienced gardeners are blocking dates on their calendars based on expected thaw dates and anticipated harvest times.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Environmental webinars explore owls, native shade gardens
Peer into the natural world during two University of Illinois Extension webinars.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Wild game webinar combines hunting, cooking safety
Illinois hunters support the health of ecosystems, conservation efforts, and local economies. Successful hunts also provide lean, local protein for families and communities.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: $10,000 prize awaits top AG innovator
Innovation is the heart of Illinois agriculture. A $10,000 Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism award will be given to one winner who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation through their business practices.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers
Vulture attacks eat away income for livestock producers
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market?
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Protect plants from winter salt damage
Deicing salts are essential to winter travel in Illinois and provide necessary safety in a landscape setting by melting dangerous ice on precarious steps, sidewalks, entryways and other areas of frequent foot traffic
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Turfgrass, ornamentals pesticide applicator certification open online
Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Take a stand against heart disease with Illinois Extension
Heart disease is a general term referring to several types of heart conditions.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: 4-H helps feed hungry families in their communities
Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice
When downstate peach growers need a new cold-hardy variety, or when pumpkin fields are threatened by pests, growers rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension.
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ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall.