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Today's Features
If you are deer hunting this year, our fact sheet has important information on keeping the meat safe .... from field to table.
If you have a hunter who is putting venison in the freezer, try these four easy recipes! And if you want an entire wild game recipe booklet, contact our office, 618-439-3178.
Tip of the Week
Blueberries, both fresh and frozen, are rich in antioxidants that help fight diseases and slow down some effects of aging. Some evidence even suggests that this super fruit can cut your risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Questions? Contact Annette Campbell, Extension Educator, Communications & Marketing and Interim County Director, Franklin County at
mdcampbe@uiuc.edu
Franklin County Extension Program Areas
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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.
Franklin County Unit