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Today's Features

Turkey for the Holidays! Learn more about turkey safety, nutrition, history and even Thanksgiving Events.

Pumpkins & More...We have all the information you are looking for when it comes to learning about pumpkins. If you are looking for a good recipe or would like to learn how nutritious they are for you. There are lots of fun things to do on this website, even watch a pumpkin wilt.

Want your kids to do better in school? Eat together! Research shows that kids who eat five or more meals with family do better in school and have fewer behavior problems. Click below for quick and easy meal ideas.

A Guide to the Business of Babysitting

Alexander/ Johnson/ Massac/ Pulaski/ Union Extension Program Areas

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Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Alexander/ Johnson/ Massac/ Pulaski/ Union Unit Extension Council.
Program Registrations

Pesticide Certification Training and Testing
Register by December 8, 2009

Upcoming Events

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

PSEP Training & Testing Session
Ullin, Illinois (Pulaski County)
December 10, 2009

Shepherds' Clinic Telenet
Anna, Illinois (Union County)
January 4, 2010

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News & Updates
Ag Quarterly
News for Southern Illinois farm families.
Family and Consumer Focus
Family and consumer news for Southern Illinois.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Green Thumb
Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Podcasts
Illini Farm Report

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Contact Us

Alexander/ Johnson/ Massac/ Pulaski/ Union Unit
Johnson County Office
P.O. Box 158
208 E. Main
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: 618-658-5321
FAX: 618-658-2028
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Alexander & Pulaski County Office
502 Oakley Lane
Mounds, IL 62964
Phone: 618-745-6310
FAX: 618-745-6806
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Massac County Office
1438 W. 10th Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
Phone: 618-524-2270
FAX: 618-524-3948
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Union County Office
515 E Vienna St., Suite G
PO Box 604
Anna, IL 62906
Phone: 618-833-6363
FAX: 618-833-6304
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