We are Illinois Extension's Community and Economic Development team. We work with local communities to build capacity, create resilience, and improve lives.
Vista Energy just announced that it will close 4 more coal-powered plants in Illinois. Here are some thoughts about Illinois's coal future from a guest blog post I did with @JTFund. https://t.co/AlyfM6vyGP
Our horticulturists are back today LIVE at NOON CST on our Facebook page (https://t.co/VqtvAZUbFK). Candice, Ryan, and Kelly will discuss straw bale gardening, planting summer bulbs, and planting trees and mulch rings as well as answering your questions. We'll see you there!
Are Demographics Destiny for the Rural Midwest? Join us April 18 at NOON for a webinar discussing challenges & recommendations related to rural population decline. This is FREE and open to the public, but you must register in advance. https://t.co/t65n6exlCX
On Facebook #6. Facebook has the option to have a “Call To Action” button. Usually you can use these to say “book,” “buy” or “vote.” Learn more at https://t.co/sTMqSlCWTp #facebook#socialmedia#smallbusiness#business
On Instagram #4. Use videos or photos with words and pictures from different angles in your Instagram feed. Don’t just post you or your product repetitively. Learn more at https://t.co/sTMqSlCWTp #instagram#socialmedia#smallbusiness#business@ILextension
A great example of how @ILextension is helping families make changes for healthier lives! And during #NationalNutritionMonth!
Congratulations to Martina on this well-deserved award. https://t.co/fz1yZBBGR1
"Pop-up power! #Entrepreneurs, economic power working well in #ruralIllinois." Pam Schallhorn, Extension Community and Economic Development Educator, wrote a blog post now published in @FarmWeekNow. Read more at https://t.co/GkWpw2kaAk
@usdaRD is hosting a listening session webinar on Thursday, March 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. to listen to questions about the #2018FarmBill. Register at https://t.co/7jfulYO5bi to participate.
#ruralcommunities