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University of Illinois Extension in Jasper and Cumberland 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.

Today's Features

The Jasper/Cumberland Extension unit will be closed this Friday, July 3rd. The offices will re-open on Monday, July 6th at 8:00 AM. Please have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday weekend!

The Jasper County Hunter Safety co-sponsored by Jasper County Extension and volunteers with the Illinois Department of Natural Resouces will be Thursday, July 30th at the Newton Christian Church Hall and Saturday, August 1st at the Sunrise Youth Center and Community Building in Newton.

It is recommended that participants be at least 10 years of age, attend both training sessions and pass a test at the conclusion of the session Saturday, August 1st to successfully complete this educational training.

There is no fee. Click below to get registered. Space is limited.

Jasper/Cumberland Extension Program Areas

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Jasper/Cumberland Extension Meetings
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Program Registrations

Cumberland County - Summer Gardening Series
Register by July 16, 2009

Jasper County Hunter Safety
Register by July 29, 2009

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

News & Updates
Nibbles Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Pet Columns General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thrifty Living Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Jasper County 4-H Newsletter The latest Jasper County 4-H Newsletter is here! Check out all the dates and deadlines for show at the upcoming Jasper County 4-H Shows, and check out the new event Grandparents Day!

Upcoming Events

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair
Arthur, Illinois (Moultrie County)
July 6-11, 2009

Beef Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
July 23, 2009

Food Preservation Class (afternoon or evening session)
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
August 5, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
Flood Damage from June 6 2008 Rains to Jasper County Farmland
Cumberland County 4-H Day with the Cardinals May 17, 2008
Jasper County 4-H Day with the Cardinals May 17, 2008
2008 Cumberland County 4-H Workshops
2008 Livestock Camp - Part 1
2008 Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Banquet
2008 Cumberland County 4-H Dance
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Jasper/Cumberland Unit
Jasper County Office
1401 Clayton
P.O. Box 31
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: 618-783-2521
FAX: 618-783-2232
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Cumberland County Office
130 Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 218
Toledo, IL 62468
Phone: 217-849-3931
FAX: 217-849-2411
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Jasper County Community & Economic Development
1002 S. Van Buren Street
P.O. Box 31
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: 618-783-3409

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