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Welcome to University of Illinois Extension. Your local Extension office in Effingham County brings you reliable, research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family economics, community and economic development and 4-H/youth development. Our goal is simple . . . we're here to help you put knowledge to work!
Today's Features

Need help with your holiday turkey? Get all the answers here–cooking techniques, leftover ideas, turkey facts, and much more.

The Great 4-H Debate is here!! Attention High School Teens! Come to the conference prepared to debate by researching the topics with other delegates! Learn about the legislative process and debate bills! Here is your chance! Click here for more information.

The most important way to protect yourself from seasonal flu and H1N1 flu is to follow some simple, common sense steps.

Skilled Gardeners Needed to Teach Others

If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy teaching others, you are invited to apply to become a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener.

Martin's IGA Perks Promotion!

Christmas Trees & More

Effingham County Extension Program Areas

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

4-H and YouthJust for KidsChildren, Families & SeniorsHome & Money Matters
AgricultureNatural Resources & EnvironmentCommunity & Economic DevelopmentHorticulture & Environment
Nutrition & HealthJust for TeachersSchools Online

Quick Links
Effingham County Extension Meetings

Council Meeting - February 15, 2010
2/15/10

Council Meeting - June 21 - 7:00 p.m.
6/21/10

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Upcoming Events

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Shelbyville, Illinois (Shelby County)
January 13, 2010

News & Updates
Crop, Stock and Ledger
Crop, Stock and Ledger covers a variety of agricultural and natural resources issues.

From the Fields
Weekly ag news updates.

New Agriculture Network
Seasonal advice for field crop and vegetable growers interested in organic agriculture.
Nutrition Newsletters
A variety of nutrition newsletters from Extension.
Parenting Again
A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Effingham 4-H Newsletter
News from the Effingham County 4-H program.
Podcasts
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Photo Galleries
Food Nutrition Program
Conservation Field Days
Master Gardener Conference Pictures 2009
Effingham County Fair 2009
ECYA

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Contact Us

Effingham County Unit
1209 Wenthe Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7773
FAX: 217-347-7775
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