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Thank you for visiting our website! The University of Illinois Extension Christian County office is the link between University of Illinois and all of our friends and neighbors in Christian County. The Extension Office offers practical, research-based information to improve lives and communities through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work. Please contact us at 217-287-7246 with questions or to learn more about these educational or leadership opportunities. We also encourage you to add our site to your favorites list. Have a great day!

Today's Features

Christian County Social Services Directory

The Christian County Social Service Directory is designed to provide access to social services available to Christian County residents.

You can search for agencies alphabetically if you know what you're looking for, or search by services you need, such as "food", "support", "housing", etc.

We have tried to make the directory as complete as possible. However, if you know of any agencies or services that should be included, please call 217-287-7246.

Christian County Extension Program Areas

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

Quick Links

Christian County Extension Meetings
UI Extension Christian County Holiday Schedule 7/1/09

Program Registrations

Four Seasons Fall Gardening Series - Tree Identification & Maintenance
Register by September 12, 2008

Lesson for Living: Fruits and Vegetables
Register by September 19, 2008

Four Seasons Fall Gardening Series - Going Green with Evergreens
Register by September 26, 2008

Private Applicator Training & Testing
Register by November 26, 2008

Private Applicator Testing
Register by February 5, 2009

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

News & Updates
Thrifty Living Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Working Families News and ideas for families with working parents.
Your Health and You Valuable tips for staying healthy.
4-H Forecast News from the Christian County 4-H program.
Ag & Natural Resources Newsletter
Extension Connections Monthly newsletter highlighting upcomint progams and infomation of interest to Christian County citizens.
Step-It-Up News from the Christian County bi-monthly walking program.

Upcoming Events

Christian County Ag Group, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., UI Extension Christian County Office
Taylorville, Illinois (Christian County)
September 8, 2008

Ag Literacy: "Apple Chain", 12:30-2:00 p.m., North Elementary, Taylorville
September 9, 2008

Ag Literacy: "Embryology", 12:30-2:00 p.m., St. Mary Elementary, Taylorville
September 9, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Community Directory
Christian County Social Services Directory This directory is a listing of most social service agencies serving Christian County residents.

Extension Council

Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Christian County Extension Council.

Giving to Christian County Extension

Learn how you can help support Christian County Extension.

Photo Galleries
2006 Tour to the University of Illinois

Christian County Unit
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Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
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