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McLean Extension will host two pesticide clinics/testing on 2/23 (SESSION FULL) and 3/10.

Learn about the ways that Extension is serving McLean County. Please view this video highlighting our programming!

2010 Technology Academy: Don't miss this local, affordable, one day of Science, Engineering, Technology for youth, offered by McLean County 4-H.

Money Smart Kid Essay Contest - Win $4,000 for Being a "Money Smart Kid".

Want to learn more about gardening? Why not attend a Master Gardener "2nd Thursday" Class? Sign up for the complete series for a reduced rate.

Do you know how to make sure your lawn is well maintained and looking its best this year? Join Don Meyer for "Lawn Care 101" to find out.

Multi-county training available for 4-H volunteer leaders.

Radon Poster Contest for Youth

Looking for Scholarships?

Taxes can be confusing, but with expert help, at NO CHARGE, filing taxes can actually get you ahead.

For our Valued 4-H Volunteers - "Continuing Education from UI" by Teleconference.

Landowners and others interested in learning more about basic agronomy and farm leasing - Register now for Landowner 101, a two-session workshop. Click below for more details.

Farmers and Landowners, these two economic workshops in February will feature information about leasing and crop insurance decisions.

McLean County Master Gardener's Annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day will be held this year on March 6, 2010. The event will feature keynote speaker Dianne Noland, co-author of eleven books and host of WILL-TV's Illinois Gardener.

Local and State-wide Extension Agriculture Programs
Fall/Winter 2009-10

McLean County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
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Program Registrations

Farmer Series - Agricultural Economics Workshops
Register by February 16, 2010

4-H Volunteer Orientation & Screening, 2/17/2010
Register by February 17, 2010

Pesticide Safety Education Program- 3/10/10 - Bloomington
Register by March 7, 2010

Follow the Leader - Multi County 4-H Leaders Training
Register by March 9, 2010

4-H Find Out Party/New Member Meeting
Register by March 12, 2010

Oh, the places you'll go...in 4-H! - First Stop
Register by March 29, 2010

PQA Training for 4-H Swine Exhibitors - McLean Co., April 15
Register by April 15, 2010

Upcoming Events

Annie's Project
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
February 1 - March 8, 2010

Living on the Land
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
February 3 - March 17, 2010

Livingston County Agronomy Day
Pontiac, Illinois (Livingston County)
February 9, 2010

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Welcome to Our Kitchen
Click to learn the latest in nutrition and food safety. The column by Robin Bagwell is published in the LIFE section of the Pantagraph Newspaper and the Community News every Wednesday!

4-H News Blog
New information about 4-H events!
Feature on 4-Hers Blog
Learn more about Mclean County 4-Hers doing extraordinary things!
Nutrition & Family Program Update Blog
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4-H Volunteer Update
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Spotlight on Natural Resources

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources
Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
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McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
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