University of Illinois Extension serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

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• Coles County Wild Things
  Coles County Extension Master Naturalist, Esther Lutz, tells you about the local environment.
• Coles County Yard and Garden
  Bring excitement to your yard and gardening.
• Facts for Families
  Read important facts for Coles County families.
• Over the Coles
  Discover agriculture of Coles County.
• Ag Update
  Education and support to the agriculture industry.
• Diabetes Life Lines
  Current diabetes research.
• Extension in Action
  Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
• Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News
  A newsletter on the production of fruit and vegetable crops in Illinois.
• Illinois Leader
  Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
• Moultrie-Douglas Extension Unit Newsletter
  The latest news from Extension & 4-H.
• Nibbles
  Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
• Parenting Again
  A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.
• The Bulletin
  Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

Photo Galleries

• Shooting sports 2011
• 2011 Variety Test Plot Corn Harvest
• 2011 Photography Contest
• 2011 Shelby County 4-H Week
• 2011 Spring into Gardening Workshop
• Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens
• Shooting Sports

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Contact Us

University of Illinois Extension serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

Main Office (Coles County)
707 Windsor Road, Suite A
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 217-345-7034
FAX: 217-348-7940
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Cumberland County)
130 Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 218
Toledo, IL 62468
Phone: 217-849-3931
FAX: 217-849-2411
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Douglas County)
122 S Walnut St
Arthur, IL 61911
Phone: 217-543-3755
FAX: 217-543-3757
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Shelby County)
1125 W N 2nd St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
Phone: 217-774-9546
FAX: 217-774-9549
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

• Local Food and Small Farm Webinars

  A series of webinars on a variety of topics that relate to small farms and local foods will be held at University of Illinois Extension offices throughout the state on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 24, 2012 and running through March 29, 2012.

  
  

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• Four Rivers Ag Report

  We have partnered with Eastern Illinois University public broadcasting service to bring you a weekly report of local agriculture and rural living information on WEIU. It airs weekly - view past programs here.

  
  

Welcome!

James Looft
County Director

Welcome to our website. The Coles-Cumberland-Douglas-Moultrie-Shelby Extension Unit is the University of Illinois' educational outreach to local residents. We offer programming in the following areas: local food systems and small farms, 4-H youth development, family life, and nutrition and wellness. We also offer the Family Nutrition Program and Master Gardener program. Extension's research-based programming helps local citizens improve their lives and our communities through learning partnerships. We are "Investing in You!"

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