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If you are looking to provide a food source to wildlife for observation or for hunting, plan to attend this program.

Get the latest information on the H1N1 Flu Virus.

Eat healthy without breaking your grocery budget. Check out the Wellness Ways newsletter. Click the link below to get this month's issue as well as past issues.

Coma sanamente sin pasarse de su presupuesto de alimentación. Lea nuestro boletín, Formas de Mantenerse Saludable (Wellness Ways). Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener el número del boletín de este mes, así como el número anterior.

Jackson County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentMoney ManagementNutrition & Health

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Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Jackson County Extension Council.
Upcoming Events

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

PSEP Training and Testing
Carterville, Illinois (Williamson County)
January 12, 2010

Food Plot 101
Murphysboro, Illinois (Jackson County)
March 6, 2010

Full event calendar >>

News & Updates

News Releases

You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Southern Illinois Equine Newsletter
Latest equine-related information for Southern Illinois.
Podcasts
Commodity Week

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
DairyNet Podcast

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers
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
Contact Us

Jackson County Unit
402 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
Phone: 618-687-1727
FAX: 618-687-1612
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