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University of Illinois Extension serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties

Main Office (Montgomery County)
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941
FAX: 217-532-3944
Email:uie-cjmm@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Christian County)
1120 N Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Jersey County)
200 North Lafayette, Suite 6
2nd Floor
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: 618-498-2913
FAX: 618-498-5913
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

Branch Office (Macoupin County)
#60 Carlinville Plaza
Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: 217-854-9604
FAX: 217-854-7804
Hours: M-T, 8:00am - 4:30pm; closed Friday

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Today's Features

Emerald Ash Borer information

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The Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County near Pana will be the site for the Beef Cow-Calf Field Day on Thursday, June 21, 2012 beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m.

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Tomatoes are usually easy to grow, and a few plants provide an adequate harvest for most families. Illinois-grown tomatoes are at their prime August through September. If you don't already garden, try container tomato gardening!

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Four Seasons Gardening Telenet Series Each session is $5. Or attend the entire series for just $15. Advance registration is needed one week before the program you attend.

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Master Gardener Reporting Tips

Report your volunteer and continuing education hours as soon as possible.

Questions? Contact Andrew Holsinger, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) at aholsing@illinois.edu

Extension Tips

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florscent light bulbs (CFL) wherever possible. By replacing just five, you can save about $60 per year.

Questions? Contact Amanda Cole, County Extension Director at acole1@illinois.edu

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