Apples & More Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
Backyard Fruits Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
Food for Thought Fun ideas each month about food and nutrition for parents of preschool children.
Healthy Hopping Jumping rope is fun and good for you, too! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games.
Pumpkins & More You can learn about U-pick pumpkin farms, pumpkin nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
Raspberries & More Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
Strawberries & More Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.
Turkey for the Holidays Need help with your holiday turkey? Get all the answers here—cooking techniques, leftover ideas, turkey facts, and much more.
Local Programs
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP) is a federally funded grant that provides education to low-income families on nutrition, food safety, and money management.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Ellen M. Luhman
Community Worker, FNP/Family and Consumer Science
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058 luhman@illinois.edu
Deanne Holste
Community Worker/ 4-H Youth and Family
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058 deholste@illinois.edu