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The Hancock County Extension Office gives residents a local link to the University of Illinois. The Hancock County Extension Office is equipped to handle a variety of questions from the public concerning issues in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, horticulture, nutrition and wellness, family life, consumer and family economics, community and economic development, 4-H, and youth development. Staff members are available to provide programming for individuals,schools, organizations, clubs, businesses and agencies. Give us a call and let us help you "put knowledge to work."
Stop and Think
"Reason often makes mistakes but conscience never does." – Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw), American writer and humorist (1818-1885)

Questions? Contact Sheri Merry, Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development at smerry@uiuc.edu

Hancock County Extension Program Areas

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

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Quick Links
Hancock County Extension Meetings

Council Meeting (see minutes)
8/27/07

Council Meeting (see minutes)
10/22/07

Council Meeting (view minutes)
12/3/07

Special Council Meeting (see minutes)
1/14/08

Council Meeting (view minutes)
2/25/08

Council Meeting (view minutes)
3/24/08

Council Meeting (view minutes)
4/28/08

View archived meetings >>

Program Registrations

Roller Skating Classes
Register by November 10, 2008

News & Updates
Youth Leadership Academy Blog
We're off to another exciting year with our Hancock County Youth Leadership Academy...
4-H Newsletter
News from the Hancock County 4-H program.
Ag Literacy Resource List
Find a comprehensive listing of books, videos and kits available for free loan to Hancock County educators.
Ag Newsletter
Updated Agriculture programming information for Hancock County
Teacher Newsletter
Ag literacy resources for teachers in Hancock County.
Upcoming Events

Farmland Leasing Class
September 16 - October 28, 2008

Southern Illinois Leadership Convention
Makanda, Illinois (Jackson County)
October 11-13, 2008

Extension Annual Conference
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
October 14-15, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
Fair 2008
Achievement Day Pictures (2007)
Youth Leadership Academy 2007-08
2007 4-H Fair
Contact Us

Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
Email Us

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