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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.
Bureau County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthChildren, Families & SeniorsHorticulture & EnvironmentNutrition & Health
Family LifeAgriculture & Natural ResourcesCommunity & Economic DevelopmentMoney Management
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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
From the Fields
Weekly ag news updates.

BCYDC Model After-school Program Sites Blog
Bureau County Youth Development Coalition's Model After-school Program Idea Exchange.
Parenting Again Blog
Information for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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

Rural Landowner Workshop & Expo
Burlington, Wisconsin
September 6, 2008

Energy Solutions Workshops 2008
Quincy, Illinois (Adams County)
September 9, 2008

Farmland Lease Program
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
September 11, 2008

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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