University of Illinois Extension - Calhoun/Jersey Unit

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Thank you for visiting our website! The University of Illinois Extension Calhoun-Jersey County Unit is the link between University of Illinois and all of our friends and neighbors in Calhoun and Jersey County. The Extension Office offers practical, research-based information to improve lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us at 618-576-2293 or 618-498-2913 with questions or to learn more about these educational or leadership opportunities. We also encourage you to add our site to your favorites list. Have a great day!

Tip of the Week

Pesticide Safety Training and Testing for the Private Applicator license will be held on February 16 at 9:00a.m. in Hardin. Due to the large number of registered participants we will move this class to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hardin.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Russell, County Extension Director at perica@illinois.edu

Ag & Natural Resources Topics

This state-wide seminar will be held at the Calhoun Extension Office in Hardin on February 10 from 8:30 am to 2:25 pm.

Topics to be covered include: Biochar *Cap and Trade Issues * Water Quality Issues * Web Resources * New Conservation Tillage Tools.

This workshop qualifies for 4.5 CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors.

Questions? Contact Michelle Berg Vogel , Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator at mbergv@illinois.edu

Calhoun/Jersey Extension Program Areas

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Quick Links

2009 Farmers' & Artisan Market

Extension Council

Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Calhoun/Jersey Unit Extension Council.

Program Registrations

Soil & Water Management Workshop
Register by February 10, 2010

Private Applicator Pesticide Safety Education Program - Calhoun County
Register by February 16, 2010

4-H Rabbit Workshop
Register by February 27, 2010

Agroforestry Workshop
Register by March 5, 2010

"CSI" 4-H Forensics Workshop
Register by March 5, 2010

Beginner Horse Safety/Show Etiquette Workshop
Register by April 9, 2010

Basic 4-H Horsemanship Clinic
Register by May 14, 2010

Upcoming Events

Lone Star 4-H Club Meeting
Fieldon, Illinois (Jersey County)
February 9, 2010

Soil & Water Management Workshop
Hardin, Illinois (Calhoun County)
February 10, 2010

Solar Energy Seminar
Jerseyville, Illinois (Jersey County)
February 10, 2010

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News & Updates
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	The Homeowner's Column Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.
Keeping it Local, Buying it Fresh Blog
4-H Insider News Blog Your source for the latest 4-H news
Illinois Small Farms Newsletter News pertaining to small farm operations in Illinois.
Calhoun-Jersey Extension News

Podcasts
	Challenges at the Supermarket JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
	Illini Farm Report News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

Photo Galleries
2009 Calhoun County 4-H Achievement
2009 Jersey County 4-H Achievement Program
Calhoun 4-H Livestock Show 2009
Jersey County 4-H Horse Show
Jersey County 4-H Livestock Show
Calhoun County Taste of 4-H Camp
Jersey County Taste of 4-H Camp
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Calhoun/Jersey Unit
Calhoun County Office
818 S. Park, P.O. Box 366
Hardin, IL 62047
Phone: 618-576-2293
FAX: 618-576-8013
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Jersey County Office
200 North Lafayette, Suite 6
2nd Floor (NO MAIL DELIVERY)
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: 618-498-2913
FAX: 618-498-5913
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