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We are the "front door" to the University of Illinois. We bring research-based information to the people of Henry & Stark Counties. Our mission, in short, is to help YOU put knowledge and information to work addressing issues that are important to YOU and your family. Take a look at our website to learn more.
Today's Features

Parenting is a 24/7 job and now you can get advise from University of Illinois Extension 24/7 (Raising children & managing your family life)

Canning those Veg. Don't rely on what you remember from old Aunt-?- about canning - Get the fact on food preservation and be safe

Attention Vegetable Gardeners * What's next...insects, diseases, harvesting, storage? * Find out how to handle each vegetable problem 24/7.

Stark County 4-H Fair and Jr. Fair Book online NOW!!! (Fair registration deadline is July 10 for both 4-H and Jr. Fair!)

Summer 4-H Fun

As we get closer and closer to fair season, the number of important 4-H deadlines/events/contests continue to grow. Please make sure to read your 4-H newsletter (4-H Insight right-hand column) and put those dates on your calendar that affect you. Please email or call, if you have questions.

FYI:

  1. Henry County Fair June 23-28
  2. Stark County Fair July 24-27
  3. Illinois State Fair August 14-23

Questions? Contact Angela Basehoar, 4-H and Youth Community Worker at basehoar@uiuc.edu

Henry-Stark 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 & EnvironmentMoney ManagementNutrition & HealthSchools Online

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Program Registrations

Camp Clover
Register by July 9, 2009

Podcasts

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
News & Updates
From the Fields
Weekly ag news updates.

The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.

News Releases

Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
4-H Insight
News from the 4-H program in Henry and Stark Counties.
Ag News
This newsletter features seasonal programming descriptions and calendar information for producers and agricultural landowners.
The Clover Patch
Cloverbud news for Henry & Stark Counties.
Upcoming Events

2009 Sustainable Agriculture Tour
July 7, 2009

Camp Clover
July 13-16, 2009

Landscaping on the Wildside – Attracting Wildlife to your Yard
July 14, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
2009 Henry County General Show
2008 Cloverbud Workshop
2008 Textiles Workshop
2007 SC 4-H Fair
2007 HC 4-H Fair
Henry-Stark Livestock Judging Practice
4-H/Youth Horse Judging Contest

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Video Features
Ornamental Grasses
Broadband | 56k Modem
Contact Us

Henry-Stark Unit
Black Hawk East College, Bldg. 4
26234 Black Hawk Rd.
Galva, IL 61434
Phone: 309-853-1533
FAX: 309-853-1634
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