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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.
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This time of year, deer can cause major damage to landscape plants. The Living With Wildlife website provides residents of Illinois with information about how to coexist with wildlife. Check it out today!

It's almost Thanksgiving and turkey is always a favorite! The U of I Extension website Turkey for the Holidays is loaded with information about cooking techniques, selection, nutrition, food safety issues, how to use leftovers and tasty side dishes to serve. This site also provides links to turkey farms and several sites about the history and lore of Thanksgiving.

To learn about different types of investments and the risks associated with them, visit University of Illinois Extension's interactive website, Plan Well, Retire Well: Your How to Guide.

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Upcoming Events

New Cloverbud Club for 5-7 Year Olds Starts in Carmi
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
December 1, 2009

White County 4-H Federation Meeting & Christmas Party
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
December 1, 2009

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

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Online Forms & Surveys

White County 4-H Alumni Project

News & Updates
Ag Update
News for farmers.

News Releases

Extension in Action
Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
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.
Podcasts
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Illini Farm Report

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Photo Galleries
2008/2009 4-H Year in White County
2009 White County 4-H Show
2008 White County 4-H Show
2007-2008 Hamilton County Events

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Contact Us

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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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm). Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Hamilton County Office
100 S. Jackson
Courthouse Basement
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Phone: 618-643-3416
FAX: 618-643-3206
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm). Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

White County Office
1715 College Avenue
Carmi, IL 62821
Phone: 618-382-2662
FAX: 618-382-2276
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm). Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

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