University of Illinois Extension - Hamilton/ Wayne/ White

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University of Illinois Extension in Hamilton, Wayne & White counties is your first stop for information about agriculture, horticulture, community development, families, youth education, nutrition and health. Extension provides practical, non-biased, research-based information presented in workshops, fact sheets, websites and individual consultation. Explore our website and let us help you put knowledge to work.

Tip of the Week

Are you looking for something for your children to do this summer? University of Illinois Extension may have some answers for parents. More than 20 websites sponsored by U of I Extension are available to help kids learn and have fun at the same time. The Just For Kids website is located at http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/kids/index.html. by using this website, kids can plant their first garden, learn about where their food comes from, or embark upon a "great corn adventure" – just to name a few!

Questions? Contact Darlene Waier, County Extension Director at dwaier1@uiuc.edu

Hamilton/Wayne/White Extension Program Areas

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Quick Links

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

News & Updates
	Ag Update News for farmers. Family Update News for families.
Helping Kids Grow Blog Tips for parents, teachers and other caregivers.
News Releases
Retirement and the Three-Legged Stool Scout Now for Black Cutworm Time to Cut Firewood Tips to Control Brush Beef Field Day Set for July 31 at Dixon Springs Ag Center Heat Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle!
Hamilton County 4-H Newsletter News from the Hamilton County 4-H program.
Wayne County 4-H Newsletter News from the Wayne County 4-H program.
White County 4-H Newsletter News from the White County 4-H program.

Upcoming Events

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Ottawa, Illinois (Lasalle County)
July 22, 2008

Brownstown Agronomy Research Center Field Day
Brownstown, Illinois (Fayette County)
July 31, 2008

Beef Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
July 31, 2008

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Photo Galleries
2007 4-H Kids Helping Kids Benefit Walk
2007 4-H Corn Day Royalty Candidates
2007-2008 Hamilton County Events
2007 Babysitter Workshops
2007 White County 4-H Show
2007 White County 4-H General Activities
2007 Hamilton County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
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Hamilton/Wayne/White Unit
Wayne County Office
#2B Frontier Dr
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: 618-842-3702
FAX: 618-842-4725
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Hamilton County Office
100 S. Jackson
Courthouse Basement
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Phone: 618-643-3416
FAX: 618-643-3206
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White County Office
1715 College Avenue
Carmi, IL 62821
Phone: 618-382-2662
FAX: 618-382-2276
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