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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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Recipes, parenting tips, and practical ideas for your home are just a click away at the You and Your Family website.

Favorite Recipes of Illinois 4-H Through the Years ... More than 150 recipes from the past 60 years of Illinois 4-H are included in this spiral bound cookbook. Order your copy today while quantities are available.

Have you noticed a purple contraption that resembles a box kite hanging from a tree? If so, it's probably an Emerald Ash Borer trap. Follow the link below to read more about this destructive pest.

Japanese beetles are destructive plant pests -- munching on everything from fruit and ornamental trees to vegetable and field crops. This full-color fact sheet explains the extent of damage associated with the adult and larva stages as well as recommended control methods.

Hamilton/Wayne/White Extension Program Areas

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Quick Links
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White County 4-H Alumni Project

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.

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.
Upcoming Events

Hamilton County 4-H Tractor Rodeo
July 4, 2009

Hamilton County 4-H General Projects Show
McLeansboro, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 6, 2009

Basic Cooking School for Youth
Fairfield, Illinois (Wayne County)
July 6-17, 2009

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Photo Galleries
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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