Welcome to the University of Illinois Extension Macon County website! Extension is the University's outreach to our community. Extension provides practical research-based information to make a positive difference in people's lives. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Today's Features
4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator job description and application instructions
Macon County Program Coordinator, Horticulture Program, Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator and applications instructions
Stain Solutions
This website will help people treat more than 230 different stains.
Dealing with Clutter
Are you overwhelmed with clutter? This website helps you deal with the many barriers to getting organized.
Living with Wildlife in Illinois
This website provides residents of Illinois with information about how to coexist with Illinois wildlife.
Macon County Tip of the Week
Vary Your Veggies!
With summer and fall veggies at their peak, now is the time to make them a part of your diet. The new MyPyramid encourages folks to eat plenty of orange colored vegetables. These vegetables are high in Vitamin A. Examples of orange vegetables are acorn, butternut and hubbard squash. Also don't forget other orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin. If you need ideas for preparing these recipes, please give our office a call.
Questions? Contact Phyllis A. Herring, Extension Educator, EFNEP/FNP at
paherrin@uiuc.edu
Macon County Extension Program Areas
Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
Local Government Matters
Community and economic development news from University of Illinois Extension.
Nibbles
Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Parenting Again
A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Macon County Unit
2535 Millikin Parkway
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-877-6042 FAX: 217-877-4564 Email Us Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday-Friday
Macon County Unit