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Keeping it Local, Buying it Fresh.

Tomatoes, peaches, cantalope, sweet corn, green beans, garlic and more have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!

State Street Farmers' and Artisan Market located on State Street in Jerseyville Illinois showcases locally grown produce and artisan items.

Location of the Market: Parking lot on corner of N. State Street and Exchange Jerseyville, Illinois

When: Every Tuesday June 17 - September 30,2008

Time: 4:00 p.m.– dusk

Tip of the Week

Make plans to attend the Calhoun County Fair this week. The fair starts Thursday and runs until Sunday.

See you there!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Russell, County Extension Director at perica@uiuc.edu

Ag & Natural Resources Topics
The emeral ash borer is becoming a concern throughout Illinois as the pest attacks and eventually kills ash trees of all kinds. This pest is spread mainly through transporting firewood and landscaping material. If you are concerned about the health of your ash trees, contact the County Extension office. For more information about the emerald ash borer visit http://www.illinoiseab.com/

Questions? Contact Michelle Berg Vogel , Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator at mbergv@uiuc.edu

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Upcoming Events

State Street Farmers and Artisan Market
June 17 - September 30, 2008

2008 Calhoun County Fair
September 4-7, 2008

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

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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 Calhoun/Jersey Unit Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
Jersey County Fair photos
Jersey County Fair Flower Pot Contest
4-H Bench Competition
Jersey County Fair
Calhoun-Jersey Showbook Winner
4-H Sewing Workshop
Contact Us

Calhoun/Jersey Unit
Calhoun County Office
818 S. Park, P.O. Box 366
Hardin, IL 62047
Phone: 618-576-2293
FAX: 618-576-8013
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Jersey County Office
200 North Lafayette, Suite 6
2nd Floor (NO MAIL DELIVERY)
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: 618-498-2913
FAX: 618-498-5913
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