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The Hancock County Extension Office gives residents a local link to the University of Illinois. The Hancock County Extension Office is equipped to handle a variety of questions from the public concerning issues in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, nutrition and wellness, family life, consumer and family economics, community and economic development, 4-H, and youth development. Staff members are available to provide programming for individuals,schools, organizations, clubs, businesses and agencies. Give us a call and let us help you "put knowledge to work."
Stop and Think
"Reason often makes mistakes but conscience never does." – Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw), American writer and humorist (1818-1885)

Questions? Contact Sheri Merry, Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development at smerry@illinois.edu

Hancock County Extension Program Areas

Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Quick Links
Hancock County Extension Meetings

Council Meeting
11/16/09

Council meeting
2/22/10

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Social Media
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Program Registrations

Dog Obedience Training
Register by February 10, 2010

Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Vegetable School
Mt. Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County)
February 10, 2010

Putting Small Acres to Work
Quincy, Illinois (Adams County)
February 13, 2010

Illinois Wheat Forum
Mt. Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County)
February 15, 2010

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News & Updates
4-H Newsletter
News from the Hancock County 4-H program.
Ag Literacy Resource List
Find a comprehensive listing of books, videos and kits available for free loan to Hancock County educators.
Ag Newsletter
Updated Agriculture programming information for Hancock County
Teacher Newsletter
Ag literacy resources for teachers in Hancock County.
Podcasts
Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Commodity Week

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Illini Farm Report

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Photo Galleries
Fair 2008
Achievement Day Pictures (2007)
Youth Leadership Academy 2007-08
2007 4-H Fair

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Contact Us

Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
Email Us

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