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

School is out for the summer, but that doesn't mean learning has to stop for your children. Parents can teach children responsibility by assigning age-appropriate household chores. Assigning household chores at a young age can establish good habits and attitudes about work. It will also enable them to manage and maintain their own household when they are adults. Take the time this summer to teach your children responsibility. They may not appreciate it now, but they will see the value in later life.

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

Hamilton/Wayne/White Extension Program Areas

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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
Controlling Insects at Picnics Correcting Problems with Wet Soils Date Set for U of I Agronomy Day Plan Now to Control Bagworms
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 General Project Show
McLeansboro, IL, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 7, 2008

Hamilton County 4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser
McLeansboro,, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 7, 2008

Hamilton County 4-H Horse Show
McLeansboro,, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 8, 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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