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Welcome to University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County! The mission of University of Illinois Extension - Bureau County is to deliver quality, relevant educational information in a fiscally responsible manner. Local staff, Extension Educators, and State Specialists provide programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community and economic development, nutrition and wellness, and youth development including the 4-H Program. The goal is to help people develop skills; solve important problems; and improve their families, farms, businesses, and communities. In short, our mission is to help Bureau County residents put knowledge to work by serving as the local link to the University of Illinois.
Today's Features

Today's Feature:

2008/2009 Bureau County Resource Directory - Please visit the Bureau County Youth Development Coalition Programs & Forms Downloads page for the Microsoft Word version.

Bureau County Extension Program Areas

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

Nutrition & Health4-H and YouthChildren, Families & SeniorsHorticulture & Environment
Family LifeAgriculture & Natural ResourcesMoney ManagementCommunity & Economic Development
Just for KidsJust for TeachersSchools OnlineEn Español

Quick Links
Bureau County Extension Meetings

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Podcasts

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
News & Updates
Ag Advice
Bimonthly column appearing in the Macomb Journal, providing advice on current agricultural and horticultural issues.

Crop, Stock and Ledger
Crop, Stock and Ledger covers a variety of agricultural and natural resources issues.

The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.

BCYDC Model After-school Program Sites Blog
Bureau County Youth Development Coalition's Model After-school Program Idea Exchange.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
4-H Grapevine
Current information on 4-H in Bureau County.
Upcoming Events

Healthy Tween's Walking Club
June 8 - July 15, 2009

Cooking School
June 9 - July 30, 2009

Bi-State Pasture Management Workshop
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
July 15, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Bureau County Extension Council.
Giving to Bureau County Extension
Learn how you can help support Bureau County Extension.
Contact Us

Bureau County Unit
Becker Professional Suites
850 Thompson St
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-2878
FAX: 815-875-2870
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