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Extension webinars July 13th through 27th
 

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[July 14, 2020]   Local Government and Communities

July 15 | Noon:
Fiscal and Economic Impacts of COVID: Webinar

As COVID-19 continues to burden systems around the world, the economic shock and effects of business closures, unemployment, unrealized tax collections, and Medicaid expenditures are being analyzed. A webinar co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs and Illinois Extension will analyze recently released reports and answer participant questions. Organizer: Nancy Ouedraogo

July 16 | Noon:
Racial Equity: From Agency Initiatives to Social Service Delivery Programs

This webinar will cover how to implement and expand racial equity policies and practices, including racial equity in decision-making, team-building, and leadership development, and cover technical models, such as racial equity impact analysis tools to improve the impact of policies and services for the communities we must serve. By starting from the internal environment of the state and building a learning culture based on racial equity approaches, we seek to strengthen government so it can respond comprehensively and collaboratively to the new American public of the 21st century. Organizer: Nancy Ouedraogo

July 17 | 1 PM
Liquidity Management, Crisis on Main Street

How are companies managing their liquidity in the COVID-19 crisis? We will talk about the dash for cash that has been happening since March and the importance of bank credit lines as a source of liquidity for large companies. We will discuss how a liquidity crisis in the corporate sector can trigger a wave of bankruptcies that has the potential to create a full blown financial crisis. We will also discuss the role of government policies such as the Main Street Lending Program in mitigating the risk of such a crisis. Finally, we will speculate about what may happen to US companies in the near future, given what we know about the propagation of the disease and how people are reacting to the slow reopening of the US economy. Presenter: Gies Colege of Business



Personal Finances

July 16 | 6:30 PM
Let's Talk Money: Best Kept Secret for Financial Success

Money comes in. Money goes out. Do you have money left for your important goals and wants? Learn the secrets of directing your money to where you want it to go. Presenter: Kathy Sweedler

July 23 | 6:30 PM
Let’s Talk Money: Facing Financial Fears

Our financial fears and personal biases can hold us back from making wise financial decisions. Learn how to overcome poor spending choices by using behavioral economics techniques. Presenter: Sasha Grabenstetter

Food Nutrition and Safety

July 15 | 1 PM
Preserving Apples at Home: Fill Your Pantry

Apples are ripening in Illinois orchards. Learn about the varieties of apples along with preservation methods. We will discuss juicing, freezing, canning, and dehydrating apples. All this information will include the most current science-based preservation methods and highlight food safety. Join us and learn to preserve this delicious seasonal fruit with confidence. Presenter: Caitlin Mellendorf

July 22 | 1 PM
Processing Tomatoes at Home: Fill Your Pantry

Do you expect an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, but you aren’t sure what to do with them? Whether canning, freezing or drying, it’s important to follow up-to-date methods. You’ll learn all about canning salsa, the variety of ways to water bath or pressure can tomatoes, dehydrating this luscious fruit, and how to freeze for best results! Presenter: Caitlin Mellendorf

Family Health and Safety

July 14 | Noon
Make Your Habits Stick: Establish Lasting Behavior Change

We are all trying to establish some behaviors that we have long-known we need to incorporate and root out some others. Learn what the science says regarding scaling adherence to your current level of preparation and how to apply it to common frustrating areas: diet and exercise. Presenter: Chelsey Byers

 

 

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July 14 | 1 PM
Recognizing and Managing Stress Webinar

Volatile crop prices, global markets, and natural disasters create stress for rural residents, farmers, and ranchers. Even before the current health crisis, rural communities across the Midwest were dealing with additional economic stressors, such as the closing of coal-fired electric plants, off-shore manufacturing, and reduced demand for oil and gas. Extension is providing support to stressed workers in a webinar: Recognizing and Managing Stress. Presenter: Pam Schallhorn

July 21 | Noon
Role of Genetics on Nutrition and Cognitive Aging Webinar

The genes you inherit influence almost every aspect of your health and wellness. But, did you know that you could modify this effect with what you eat? This presentation will focus on how one of the primary risk factors for cognitive decline, ApoE, is related to cognitive function in older adults and how nutrition might be used as an intervention tool. Presenter: Chelsey Byers

Youth Development

July 15 | 1 PM
Meet a STEAM Professional: Engineering

Today's guest STEAM professional is Ursula Towne, Caterpillar and Society of Women Engineers. Presenters: Judy Schmidt, Emily Schoenfelder

July 22 | 1 PM
Meet a STEAM Professional: Arts and Animals

Investigate careers with the arts and animals with Jenn Gordon, executive director, Arts Partners of Central Illinois; and Adrienne Baurer, education and programming director, Wildlife Prairie Park. Presenters: Judy Schmidt, Emily Schoenfelder

Commercial Agriculture

July 22 | 3 PM
Commercial Ag Webinar: Mid-Season Insects

Do you have an insect infestation in your corn or soybean fields? Have you scouted for rootworm damage in your corn? Nick Seiter, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences crop science professor, discusses scouting for and managing mid-season insect pests to help protect the yield potential of your corn and/or soybean crops. Presenter: Nick Seiter

Home Gardening

July 14 | 1:30 PM
Four Seasons Summer Webinar: Ground Cover

Unlike daylilies, ground covers should be ornamental year-round and low maintenance once established. Learn some new options for ground cover, including plants that you may not think of, to create these living carpets. Presenter: Kelly Allsup



July 17 | Noon
Creating and Caring for Cacti and Succulents

Are you overwhelmed by maintaining your ornamental plants? Well, how about trying succulents? Succulents (which include cacti) are some of the easiest plants to care for, but before you get started, find out about the many available varieties, how to handle them, and the best environments for them. You will learn basic watering, potting, lighting, and seasonal care tips, as well as the most common problems you will want to avoid. Presenters: James Theuri, Laurie George


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Extension Communications and Marketing Manager: Judy Mae Bingman
Extension Public Relations and Government Affairs Coordinator: Stephen Wald]

 

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