University of Illinois Extension serving Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington Counties

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Rabbit/Poultry/Sheep Workshop
May 26, 2012
Nashville (Washington County)
Washington County Electricity Workshop
June 5, 2012
Nashville (Washington County)
Rainbow Ranch Tour- Clinton County
June 10, 2012
Nashville (Clinton County)
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University of Illinois Extension serving Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington Counties

Main Office (Marion County)
1404 E Main
Rt 50 East
Salem, IL 62881
Phone: 618-548-1446
FAX: 618-548-9891
Email:uie-bcjmw@illinois.edu

Branch Office (Bond County)
Lake and Harris Ave.
P.O. Box 187
Greenville, IL 62246
Phone: 618-664-3665
FAX: 618-664-9277
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Branch Office (Clinton County)
1163 N. Fourth Street
P.O. Box 185
Breese, IL 62230
Phone: 618-526-4551
FAX: 618-526-4597
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Branch Office (Jefferson County)
4618 Broadway
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-0780
FAX: 618-242-0781
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm

Branch Office (Washington County)
9623 Wall Street
Nashville, IL 62263
Phone: 618-327-8881
FAX: 618-327-8882
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Welcome!

Lisa Wait
County Director

Welcome to University of Illinois Extension for Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties. Using the vast resources of the U of I, Extension provides practical, research-based information to make a positive difference in people's lives. Explore our website and let us help you put knowledge to work!

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Attend the field day and roundtable discussions on vineyard spray programs and management on May 20, 2012 from Noon to 4:00pm at LaFoon Vinyards near Anna. This educational opportunity is sponsored by the Shawnee Hills-Wine-Grape Association, and is open to all people who are currently involved in the grape and wine industry. For more information, contact Karen Hand at 618-995-9463, ext. 23. To register, contact Stephanie Rhodes at 618-697-0270.

Kids, here is your chance to get in the kitchen and have some fun at a summer Youth Cooking School sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. In today's convenience society of frozen dinners, take-out food and restaurant meals, some families rarely cook at home. University of Illinois Extension is working to change that trend through its Youth Cooking School program. To find out where Youth Cooking School is being offered in your county, contact your local Extension Office.

Central Ill Sustainable Farming Network Workshop – June 9, 2012 at Sidney, Illinois (Champaign County). Workshop will focus on pasture management, animal health, and livestock production. Will cover information on goats and poultry production, as well as meat production from poultry, lamb, and pork.

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Do you have financial questions? University of Illinois Extension has answers. Plan Well – Retire Well is a monthly electronic newsletter that will keep you up to date about current financial issues, from student loans to Roth IRAs and credit scores. It will link you to current blog posts, news articles, and tools from Extension and other reliable sources.

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The Green Center at Lincoln Land Community College is offering a high tunnel workshop series for local food producers and others interested in building and using high tunnels. The first workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The workshop will cover siting considerations, pre-planning, and construction of a high tunnel. Participants will assist in constructing a 22'x48' high tunnel during the workshop. Tools will be provided. The second workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012. It will cover will cover developing a planting plan, planting, management topics including pest and weed control, and winter growing.

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The Illinois State Fair Jr. Department Premium Book is now available online. 4-H'ers planning to show livestock at the Illinois State Fair will want to check it out!

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