University of Illinois Extension

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The Extension Office is busy as usual--programs, community involvement, 4-H activities are in full swing. Regardless of your relationship to us, you can be guaranteed that the staff at the U of I Extension - Stephenson County is here "to help you put knowledge to work!"

Today's Features

Join us at JOYS OF GARDENING 2010 for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun! This annual event is scheduled for February 20 at Highland Community College, Freeport, IL. Cost is $25 for full day (includes 4 workshops, materials, and lunch) or $15 for half day (2 workshops and materials); there is an additional fee for two of the workshops. To REGISTER ONLINE click under Program Registrations, or call U of I Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125; registration deadline is February 19.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing will be held in Stephenson County on February 11.

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Visit www.engaginggenerations.com or click on the green "learn more" link below for the website and more information.

Stephenson County Extension Program Areas

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

Quick Links

Stephenson County Extension Meetings
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Program Registrations

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Clinic to be held February 11
Register by February 10, 2010

Joys of Gardening 2010: A Saturday of Horticulture Fun
Register by February 21, 2010

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Clinic to be held March 12
Register by March 11, 2010

NW Illinois Local Foods Task Force - Symbol Registration and Agreement
Register by March 29, 2010

Upcoming Events

Workshop for Farm Women
Mt. Carroll, Illinois (Carroll County)
February 9 - March 9, 2010

Soil & Water Management Workshop
Sycamore, Illinois (DeKalb County)
February 10, 2010

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

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Online Forms & Surveys
Guest Book

News & Updates
News Releases
Effect of Nitrogen on Biomass Crops Testing Corn for Presence of Molds CWD Incidences Continue - Deer Feeding Regulated Hay and Straw Auctions Set Time to Soil Sample Minimizing Volunteer Corn in 2010 Soybeans New U of I Agronomy Handbook Available
Good Gardening A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Thrifty Living Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Ag Newsletter Agriculture news from Stephenson County Extension.
Dirt News from the Stephenson County Master Gardener program
Focus News from the Stephenson County 4-H program.
Working Families News and ideas for families with working parents.

Podcasts
	Closing Market Report A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
	DairyNet Podcast News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers
	Commodity Week Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580
	Challenges at the Supermarket JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
	Illini Farm Report News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

Photo Galleries
Freeport Neighborhood Garden
4-H Livestock Show
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Stephenson County Unit
Highland Community College
Building R
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
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Closing Market Report

DairyNet Podcast

Commodity Week

Challenges at the Supermarket

Illini Farm Report