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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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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.

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Upcoming Events

Christmas Ideas Day & Health Fair
Benton, Illinois (Franklin County)
November 7, 2009

Design and Use of Windbreak Afternoon Telenet Session
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
November 12, 2009

Design and Use of Windbreak Evening Telenet Session
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
November 12, 2009

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White County 4-H Alumni Project

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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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