AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Waste Survey: Illinois households are being invited to take a short survey on meal planning and what happens to food at home, aiming to cut landfill methane while also tackling hunger—UI Extension says 436,500 tons of home food waste went to landfills in 2024. Extreme Weather & Farms: A UN FAO alert warns a new El Niño phase could raise the odds of drought, heatwaves, storms and flooding, pushing agriculture and food security risks higher—calling for early warning, anticipatory planning and practical mitigation. Data Centers in Decatur: Residents packed a “Let’s Talk Data Centers” town hall over water stress, rising electricity costs and public trust concerns as AI-driven demand grows; a zoning moratorium was recommended but not yet voted on. Master Gardener Training: Illinois Extension will run a hybrid Master Gardener program starting Sept. 8, pairing online coursework with required in-person sessions to expand community garden and pollinator projects. Mini-Forest Win: The Algonquin Garden Club’s “mini-forest” project in Kane County earned national recognition for planting a dense, self-sustaining stand using the Miyawaki method.
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