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University of Illinois Extension Macon County office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.

Happy Thanksgiving

Home for the Holidays

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. The site also provides links to turkey farms and several sites about the history and lore of Thanksgiving.

Check out the newly revised website for Local Community Resources.

The site provides a variety of resources on water quality, land use planning, government finance, meeting management, and other helpful resources.

Check out Macon County HCE's new website

For timely and honest discussions about money issues that matter.......

Visit the Plan Well, Retire Well Blog.

Thinking of joining University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program this year. Check out this link for information on on-line training.

Macon County Tip of the Week

Before the busy holiday season begins, take time to learn simple and cost effective ways to help keep your holiday budget intact.  Make soothing bath salts, sample simple, but delectable holiday munchies that you can make on a budget, and walk away with helpful ideas to make your holidays bright!  Please join us for a workshop on Simplifying the Holidays.  The cost for the workshop is $10.00, and you can register by calling 217.877.6042.  Choose from December 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm or December 10 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Questions? Contact Mindy Peterson, Program Coordinator, Community and Economic Development at mmunro@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
HorticultureNutrition & HealthJust for KidsJust for Teachers
Money ManagementSchools Online

Reports

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Quick Links
Macon County Extension Meetings

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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 Macon County Extension Council.
Program Registrations

Power of the Wind Teacher Training
Register by February 1, 2010

Upcoming Events

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

Private Pesticide Education Program and Testing
Lincoln, Illinois (Logan County)
December 15, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Shelbyville, Illinois (Shelby County)
January 13, 2010

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

News Releases

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.
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.
Access Extension
Macon County Extension Unit Newsletter
Echoes of Knowledge
News & Notes
News from the Macon County Master Gardener Program.
Podcasts
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
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Spotlight on Natural Resources

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources
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

Macon County Unit
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
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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