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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

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

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Program Registrations

Christmas Cards & Cookies Workshop
Register by December 5, 2009

Refresher Course for Food Handlers
Register by December 14, 2009

Private PSEP Training & Testing
Register by January 13, 2010

Private PSEP Training & Testing
Register by February 8, 2010

Upcoming Events

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

Christmas Cards & Cookies
December 5, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program TRAINING & TESTING
Monmouth, Illinois (Warren County)
December 15, 2009

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News & Updates
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.
Photo Galleries
Fair 2008
Achievement Day Pictures (2007)
Youth Leadership Academy 2007-08
2007 4-H Fair

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Contact Us

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