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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.

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
HorticultureJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Reports

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Quick Links
Macon County Extension Meetings

University of Illinois Extension Macon County Extension Council Agenda
5/12/08

University of Illinois Extension Macon County Extension Council Agenda
9/8/08

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Program Registrations

Tree Identification & Planting
Register by September 17, 2008

Dining with Diabetes Workshop Series
Register by September 24, 2008

Going Green with Evergreens
Register by October 1, 2008

Backyard Composting
Register by October 15, 2008

Fabulous Friday
Register by November 5, 2008

Sign-Up for the 4-H Online Mailing List!
Register by April 20, 2009

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

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
Plant Palette
Learn different plants you can use in creating your garden masterpiece.

Diabetes Life Lines
Current diabetes research.
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.
Pest Management and Crop Development Bulletin
Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.
Echoes of Knowledge
News & Notes
News from the Macon County Master Gardener Program.
Upcoming Events

Champaign County Corn & Soybean Marketing Club
Champaign, Illinois (Champaign County)
September 8, 2008

Energy Solutions Workshops 2008
Springfield, Illinois (Sangamon County)
September 10, 2008

Barn Keepers Meeting to Feature "Nolan's Round Barn"
Bloomington, Illinois (McLean County)
September 10, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Macon County Extension Council.
Contact Us

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

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