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University of Illinois Extension has been helping the citizens of Clinton County put knowledge to work for over 85 years. Thousands of Clinton County residents take advantage of research-based educational programming every year to enable them to make practical decisions to improve their quality of life.
Today's Features

It is the time of year to start watching your shrubbery and flowers for Japanses Beetles. Follow our link to find a fact sheet on what to look for and how to treat the insects if you do find them.

With the increased interest in vegetable gardening, this new site offers new gardeners the essential information for planning, planting, maintaining, harvesting and storing vegetables. Follow the link for more information from A Taste of Gardening website.

Along with Spring comes stormy weather. Follow the link and learn more about what to know and what to do when the weather turns bad.

Clinton County Extension Program Areas

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Extension Meetings

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Podcasts

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

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
Elaine's Blog
Find out what's new in Clinton County 4-H

News Releases

Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Green Thumb
Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
HEA Newsletter
Upcoming Events

4 Seasons Gardening Telenet--Summer Series--Landscaping on the Wild Side
Breese, Illinois (Clinton County)
July 14, 2009

Beef Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
July 23, 2009

Dixon Springs Ag Center Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
August 6, 2009

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 Extension Council.
Contact Us

Clinton County Unit
1163 N. Fourth Street
P.O. Box 185
Breese, IL 62230
Phone: 618-526-4551
FAX: 618-526-4597
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