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The Cass and Schuyler County Extension Offices give residents a local link to the University of Illinois. Staff work with a local Extension Council and other volunteers, small businesses, governmental officials, and other individuals and groups to offer researched-based, unbiased information and educational programs, based on what people want and need. Areas of emphasis include 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Community and Economic Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Home, Lawn and Garden. Give us a call and let us help you put "knowledge to work."
Cass County 4-H Info

Cass County Newsletter June-July 2008 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/12565.pdf

ORDER NOW! Cass Co. 4-H T-shirts - $13 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/12795.pdf

Fair Swine Affidavit due 7/1 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/12498.doc

Cass Co. 4-H & Junior Fair Schedule of Events, July 13-19 http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/13093.pdf

Cloverbud Circle Time will be held on Monday, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your project to the stage area to share with Cloverbud friends.

Questions? Contact Cindy L Swartz, 4-H Community Worker, Cass and Schuyler Counties at swartzc@uiuc.edu

Horticulture Corner

Check out the April - May 2008 Horticulture newsletter at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/11136.pdf

4 Seasons Gardening Summer Telenet Series http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/13151.pdf

Lunch & Learn for Gardeners - Salsa Workshop, July 31 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/13160.pdf

University of Illinois Master Gardener Stepping Stones-$40 - to order contact the Schuyler Co. Extension Office at 217-322-3381.

Questions? Contact Joan Sullivan, Horticulture Coordinator at jsullivn@uiuc.edu

Cass/Schuyler Family Nutrition Program

The University of Illinois Extension Food Nutrition Program (FNP) promotes safe and healthy eating by providing nutrition programs and materials for food stamp eligible residents of Cass & Schuyler Counties.

FNP program staff member, Janet Detrick, will provide programs throughout the year based on:

  • Nutrition Education
  • Food Safety
  • Food Budgeting
  • Healthy Lifestyles

The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNE) is funded with Food Stamp Administrative funds by the Food & Consumer Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food Stamp Nutrition Education Programs are available throughout Cass & Schuyler Counties upon request.

Questions? Contact Janet L Detrick, Family Nutrition Program Assistant at detrick@uiuc.edu

Schuyler County 4-H Info

Check out the May - June 4-H newsletter at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/downloads/11739.pdf

Additional Schuyler County 4-H flyers, schedules, and forms at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler/4hyouth1390.html

Questions? Contact Cindy L Swartz, 4-H Community Worker, Cass and Schuyler Counties at swartzc@uiuc.edu

Cass-Schuyler Extension Program Areas

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

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management & Consumer Economics
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

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
Weekly Ag Update
Disease Control in Wheat

Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Upcoming Events

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Champaign County)
July 11, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Marion County)
July 11, 2008

2008 Cass Co. 4-H and Junior Fair
Virginia, Illinois (Cass County)
July 13-19, 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 Cass-Schuyler Unit Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
2008 Farm Safety Day - SC
Conservation Days 2008
4-H Day with the Cardinals
2007 Cass County Fair
2007 Schuyler County Pool Party
2007 Schuyler County 4-H Fair
Soap Box Derby Race

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Contact Us

Cass-Schuyler Unit
Cass County Office
651 S Job
Virginia, IL 62691
Phone: 217-452-3211
FAX: 217-452-7260
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Cass County Satellite Office
8306 St. Lukes Drive
Beardstown, IL 62618
Phone: 217-323-9795
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Schuyler County Office
710 Maple Avenue
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: 217-322-3381
FAX: 217-322-3382
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Schuyler County Satellite Office
114 N Congress, Suite C
Rushville, IL 62681
Phone: 217-322-3003
FAX: 217-222-5512
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