University of Illinois Extension

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Welcome to University of Illinois Extension in Franklin County. Using the vast resources of the U of I, Extension provides practical, research-based information to make a positive difference in people's lives. Explore our website and let us help you put knowledge to work!

Today's Features

Are Japanese beetles feasting on your landscape plants? Click the link below for a helpful fact sheet.

Eat healthy without breaking your grocery budget. Check out the Wellness Ways newsletter. Click the link below to get this month's issue as well as past issues.

Coma sanamente sin pasarse de su presupuesto de alimentación. Lea nuestro boletín, Formas de Mantenerse Saludable (Wellness Ways). Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener el número del boletín de este mes, así como el número anterior.

Tip of the Week

The local Farmer's Market is a great place to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables. And, our Harvest Calendar is a handy resource for knowing what's in season. Download a copy from the SI Gardening website ---it's in the Fruits and Vegetables section.

Questions? Contact Annette Campbell, Extension Educator, Communications & Marketing and Interim County Director, Franklin County at mdcampbe@uiuc.edu

Franklin County Extension Program Areas

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

Quick Links

Family Nutrition Program

Franklin County Extension Meetings
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Podcasts

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension

News & Updates
	Consumer News Consumer News You Can Use
	Clover Corner Timely information for 4-H Families in Franklin County.
	Agriculture News Ag News for Franklin County Farmers
	Food and Nutrition Tips Valuable tips to help Franklin County families stay healthy
News Releases
Beef Day at Dixon Springs Ag Center See You at the Fair Are You a Net-Savvy Parent? Mark Your Calendar for 4-H Barbecue Preserving Flowers
Ag Quarterly News for Southern Illinois farm families.
Diabetes Life Lines Current diabetes research.
Family and Consumer Focus Family and consumer news for Southern Illinois.
Green Thumb Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News A newsletter on the production of fruit and vegetable crops in Illinois.
Pest Management and Crop Development Bulletin Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.
You and Your Family Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Clover News A newsletter for Franklin County 4-H members.
Home Yard and Garden Pest Provides timely information on insect, weed, and plant disease pests for landscapers, arborists, lawn care professionals, golf course personnel, and garden center operators.

Upcoming Events

Diabetes Support Group
Benton, Illinois (Franklin County)
July 8, 2009

Franklin County 4-H & Jr. Fair
Ina, Illinois (Franklin County)
July 9-15, 2009

Franklin County 4-H Barbecue
Ina, Illinois (Franklin County)
July 15, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
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