University of Illinois Extension serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

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• Winnebago County 4-H Blog
  Check here for 4-H updates and events in Winnebago County
• The Bulletin
  Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

News Releases

• Governor Proclaims Thousand Cankers Disease a Threat to Illinois' Walnut Trees
• Foundation Pork Chop Dinner
• Annual U of I Extension Gardening Day Welcomes Writer and Talk Show Host Mike Nowak
• University of Illinois Extension Presents 16th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference
• Stephenson County Programs & Events Flyer
• Pruning neglected apple trees - 11/16/11
• University of Illinois Extension Re-organized and Still Strong in Northwest Illinois; Larson Named Director of Three-County Area - 11/11/2010
• Pasture Walk Scheduled for June 14, 2010 in Pecatonica
• University of Illinois Extension Provides Support to Community Garden Participants
• Organic Weed and Pest Control Workshop presented by U of I Extension - 02/12/2010
• Soil Fertility workshop presented by U of I Extension - 02/12/10

Photo Galleries

• Volunteer Banquet 2010
• 2010 Club Officer's Training
• Achievement Night 2010
• Freeport Neighborhood Garden
• 4-H Livestock Show

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Contact Us

University of Illinois Extension serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

Main Office (Stephenson County)
Building R, Highland Community College,
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
Email:uie-jsw@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Jo Daviess County)
204 Vine, PO Box 600
Elizabeth, IL 61028
Phone: 815-858-2273
FAX: 815-858-2274

Branch Office (Winnebago County)
1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: 815-986-4357
FAX: 815-986-4329
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Joys of Gardening: A Saturday of Horticulture Fun!

  Saturday, February 18 at Highland Community College in Freeport - an annual event that features a choice of four workshops, lunch, and keynote presentation "Gardening for Hummingbirds."

  
  

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• 2012 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

  Monday, February 20 at Midway Village Museum in Rockford - an annual event featuring sessions with a focus on fruit, vegetable and organic topics presented by U of I Extension Educators and experts from throughout Illinois.

  
  

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• Gardening for Food and Fun

  Saturday, March 3 at NIU-Rockford campus in Rockford.

  
  

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• Efficient Pasture Grazing

  Thursday, March 8 - Learn about how to design a successful rotational grazing system to increase pasture efficiency and lower feed costs.

  
  

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• Openfields Local Foods Conference

  Saturday, March 17th at Atwood Center featuring keynote speaker Jennifer Murtoff of Home to Roost Services, sessions on beekeeping, growing mushrooms and fruit production, and a delicious local foods lunch.

  
  

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• Find out about joining 4-H in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

  4-H is a community of young people across America that learns leadership, citizenship and life skills. Join today- call your local Extension office for information. County Offices: Jo Daviess 815-858-2273; Stephenson 815-235-4125; Winnebago 815-986-4357

  
  

  

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Welcome!

Margaret Larson
County Director

Thank you for visiting our website. University of Illinois Extension is the link between the University and all of our friends and neighbors in JoDaviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Extension staff offer practical, research-based education to help area residents improve their lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us at the local Extension office with questions or to learn more about these educational or leadership opportunities. We also encourage you to add our site to your favorites list.

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