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How We've Served You in Champaign County

• 84 individuals learned more about Wind Energy and how land owners and the community can effectively work with wind energy developers.
• 126 households and four businesses filled sixteen 4x4x4 bins with used garden pots during a recycling event.
• Over 1200 people viewed horticulture and pest management practices at the Master Gardener Idea Garden.
• An Emerald Ash Borer task force of professional and municipal arborists was created.
• 169 area farmers received training for their Private Pesticide Applicator licenses.

• 125 high school teachers and family practice residents gained an understanding of the realities of living in poverty in today's world by participating in the Poverty Simulation.
• 49 senior citizens received special containers and supplies to grow their own "Mini Victory Garden." Each participant was mentored by a Master Gardener.
• 260 child care providers learned tips and games to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles for young children.

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• 29 people learned safe methods for preserving food (canning and freezing) in a hands-on workshop.
• 44 individuals successfully completed Master Gardener Training and 25 completed Master Naturalist training.
• 64 adults increased their capacity to create nutritious meals on a limited budget through community seminars.
• 11 seniors in an assisted living facility learned problem solving skills related to managing their chronic disease through the Live Well, Be Well program.

• 89 youth at Juvenile Detention Center were taught gardening and personal development skills. The Garden has been expanded and cooking classes are now being conducted.
• 1,704 youth received life skill education through in- and after-school programs.
• 144 children learned basic food preparation and nutrition during summer day camps.
• 326 youth participated in 4-H community clubs. 99 4-H youth participated in special workshops.
• 332 African American high school students participated in 12 focus groups designed to ascertain their vision, suggestions and commitments related to developing greater intellectual health and success in the honors-level curriculum.
• 38 African American high school students and 91 promoted fifth grade students participated in Summer Research Academies and a Summer Math Enrichment Transition program, respectively; each designed to prepare them to excel in honors classes in the coming school year.

• More than 1,350 high school students learned to make money management decisions including the skills needed for checking accounts and maintaining account balances.
• Provided leadership for local America Saves affiliate, Champaign County Saves, to encourage individuals to develop strategies for saving.
• 23 volunteer Money Mentors have been trained to work one-on-one with individuals in organizing finances, setting goals, paying bills on time and saving money. Nineteen individuals have been assisted to date.
• Over 80 farmers received monthly grain marketing information through the Champaign County Corn and Soybean Marketing Club.