University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

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• Around the County Blog
  Frequent information updates for agricultural audiences
• Fruit and Vegetable Weekly Crop Update Blog
  Timely vegetable and fruit crop info for local producers.
• In The Backyard Blog
  Horticulture columns and tips done on a timely basis
• Hill and Furrow
  A blog by the Northwestern Illinois Agricultural R&D Center.
• Kaleidoscope of Garden Facts
  
• Ag. Literacy Newsletter
  Check out our quarterly newsletter to see what schools our Ag Literacy Coordinator has been visiting and what agriculture topics she has been discussing with the students.
• Extension Unit News
  The Sangamon/Menard Extension News is your connection to monthly programs, activities and events happening in the Sangamon/Menard Unit.
• Home Yard and Garden Pest
  Provides timely information on insect, weed, and plant disease pests for landscapers, arborists, lawn care professionals, golf course personnel, and garden center operators.
• Local Food/Small Farms Newsletter
  Learn more about upcoming programs and meetings of interest to farmers as well as those interested in local food systems and small farm issues.
• Master Gardener Bulletin
  News from the Sangamon/Menard Master Gardener Program.
• Sangamon-Menard 4-H News
  4-H updates in Sangamon and Menard counties.
• The Bulletin
  Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

News Releases

• Farm tour to feature showcase of specialty crops equipment June 8
• Illinois Herb Association to Hold Annual HerbFest
• LLCC Green Center high tunnel build workshop - May 29-30
• Getting Started with Treatment-Free Beekeeping May 18
• Central Illinois Sustainable Farming Network workshops in 2013

Podcasts

• Gardener's Corner
• Spotlight on Natural Resources

Photo Galleries

• 2013 Logan 4-H Mother's Day Workshop
• 2013 Logan 4-H Horse & Pony Workshop
• 2013 Logan Master Gardener's Plant Sale Prep Day
• 2013 Logan 4-H April Shooting Sports/Shotgun
• 2013 Logan County Leader Appreciation Meeting
• 2013 Sangamon/Menard Sew Easy Workshop
• 2013 Logan County Go Green/Recycling Fun Workshop

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Contact Us

University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

Main Office (Sangamon County)
700 S. Airport Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662
Email:uie-lms@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Logan County)
980 N. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-8289
FAX: 217-735-5837
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Menard County)
420 S. 7th St., PO Box 138
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-7491
FAX: 217-632-2425
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

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