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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

The FUN START HERE ** 4-H 2009 ** That's right a new 4-H year has begun with the new school year. Want to find out more follow some of the link from our unit 4-H page ** THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHERS CLOVER ** Check it out for your self

Dramatic Increases in Corn and Soybean Costs in 2009 (July 11, 2008) Costs for corn and soybean production are projected for central Illinois farms having high-productivity farmland. **Cash and 50/50 lease forms also available on Farmdoc web site

Need Answers to your Horticulture Question? Check the Hort. Answer web site for everything from tomatoes to flowers (24/7 on your schedule)

New 4-H Begins Sept 09

NEW 4-H Year begins with the new school year ON SEPTEMBER 1ST. If you know of someone between the ages of 8-19 as of September 1, 2009 you know someone who might be interested in joining 4-H. For more information follow the 4-H link from this page or contact the Extension office for several club contact in your community at (309-853-1533) ** Ask for Carol ** Note many club do not get their new year underway until late September or October, but now is the time to contact them and get your name on their mailing list

Questions? Contact Carol Kendall, Office Support Assistant at cakendal@uiuc.edu

Henry-Stark Extension Program Areas

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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.
Economic Development News
News from University of Illinois Extension Henry County Community and Economic Development Office.
Upcoming Events

Annie's Project
Galesburg, Illinois (Knox County)
August 26 - September 11, 2008

Rural Landowner Workshop & Expo
Burlington, Wisconsin
September 6, 2008

Energy Solutions Workshops 2008
Quincy, Illinois (Adams County)
September 9, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
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
2007 Cloverbud Workshop

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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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