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The University of Illinois Extension offices in Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, and Saline Counties are here to help you put knowledge to work.
Today's Features

Do you need wildlife help with: ~ Identify the Wildlife Animal Causing a Problem ~ Prevent Problems with Wildlife ~ Solve a Problem with Wildlife ~ Directory of Illinois Wildlife ~ Do I Need a Permit? ~ Sick, Injured, or Orphaned Wildlife ~ Report Unusual Wildlife Sightings to IDNR

What to do after a disaster? Fact sheets are here on different aspects of disaster recovery. Some of these publications can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat format for viewing or printing.

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.

Whether you have lost your home or job or are concerned with the decreasing value of your assets, you must rethink your money management strategies to minimize the impact of the current financial situation. This website is designed to help you make good decisions during these tough financial times.

CONSUMER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Several community committees and organizations collaborate to enhance economic and community development in Saline, Gallatin, Pope and Hardin counties. Efforts include REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) sponsored by Southeastern Illinois College, Area Main Street Programs and Illinois Delta Network Grants for Health Care.

Programs are also coordinated with the Small Business Development Center of SIC, Southeastern IL Regional Development & Planning Commission, IL Department of Commerce & Economic Development. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Questions? Contact Sharon (Cherrie) L. Wilkerson, County Extension Director, Saline, Gallatin, Pope & Hardin at wilkerso@uiuc.edu

Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Extension Program Areas

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

Nutrition & Health4-H and YouthHorticulture & Environment
Agriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development

Quick Links
Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Unit Extension Meetings

Saline County 4-H Federation Meeting
7/6/09

Pope/Hardin County Expansion & Review Meeting
7/8/09

Pope/Hardin County Management Committee Meeting
7/8/09

Saline County 4-H Federation Meeting
8/10/09

Gallatin County Achievement Night
8/24/09

Pope-Hardin Achievement Night
8/27/09

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Podcasts

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
News & Updates
Recipe of the Month


Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Nutrition Newsletters
A variety of nutrition newsletters from Extension.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Upcoming Events

Interagency Council Meeting
Rosiclare, Illinois (Hardin County)
July 14, 2009

Landscaping on the Wildside
Harrisburg, Illinois (Saline County)
July 16, 2009

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

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
Saline County 4-H Shows 2008
Saline County Achievement Night 2008
Saline County 4-H Shows 2007
Pope-Hardin County 4-H Show 2007
Saline County Achievement Night 2007
Saline County 4-H Activities
What is Ms Joy up to?

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Video Features
Herb Gardening
Broadband | 56k Modem
Contact Us

Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Unit
Saline County Office
34 Veterans Drive, Suite D
PO Box 467
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-252-8391
FAX: 618-253-3006
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Gallatin County Office
450 N. Lincoln Boulevard East
PO Box 256
Shawneetown, IL 62984
Phone: 618-269-3049
FAX: 618-269-3107
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Hardin County Office
Walnut Street
PO Box 86
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Phone: 618-287-8673
FAX: 618-287-8673
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Pope County Office
Corner of Clara & Lewis
PO Box 97
Golconda, IL 62938
Phone: 618-683-8555
FAX: 618-683-4025
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