http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/ en-us University of Illinois Extension Web Manager 2009 The Board of Trustees at the University of Illinois ewd@extension.uiuc.edu http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5076_510.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5076_510.html Articles in this issue:

• A Note from the County Director
• Mason County Fair is for Families
• Central Illinois Irrigated Growers Plot Tour
• Visitation Rights for Grandparents an Evolving Issue
• Cooking With Herbs & Spices
• Ag Olympics at the Mason County Fair
• Agronomy Day 2008
• Four Seasons Gardening Telenets
• Quick Tip for Summer
• Marinades
• Kountry Kritters 400 Challenge Update
• Mason County Fair Clean-up Day
• Havana Area Prevention Team at the Fair
• Illinois Foundation at the State Fair

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:08:37 CST 4-H Agriculture Family Family Nutrition Program General Horticulture http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5335_592.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5335_592.html Articles in this issue:

• Bell Wins Outstanding Master Gardener Award
• 4-H Federation to Participate in Santa Parade
• Annual Diabetes Support Group Meeting
• Upcoming Nutrition Programming
• Celebrate Pumpkins in Illinois
• Exciting Ways to Serve Apples
• HCE Sponsors Lessons for Living
• Private Applicator Dates Set
• Upcoming Programs in Agriculture/Horticulture
• Master Gardener Training
• Fall Lawn Care Tips
• Safe Trick-or-Treat Night
• 2008 Bartels Award Winners
• 4-H Achievement Ceremony
• HNB Award Winners Banquet

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:22:49 CST 4-H Agriculture Consumer Economics Family Family Nutrition Program Horticulture Nutrition http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5610_592.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5610_592.html Articles in this issue:

• 2009 Agricultural Scholarship Program Announced
• Soil Fertility Workshop
• Certified Crop Advisor Online Modules Launched
• Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women
• Irrigation Clinic Planned for February 5
• Saving & Investing in Turbulent Times
• Four Seasons Gardening Telenets
• Let's Make Bread Workshop
• Did You Know ? ? ?
• Congratulations 4-H Federation ...
• 4-H Federation Awarded CVS Caremark Grant
• Host Families Needed for 4-H Summer Exchange Programs
• Landowners Wind Farm Forum
• Soil & Water Management Workshop
• Healthy Ideas for Preschoolers
• Veggie Dip

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:31:10 CST 4-H Agriculture Consumer Economics Family Family Nutrition Program Horticulture http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5882_592.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i5882_592.html Articles in this issue:

• Spring Gardening Series
• Successful Disease Control in Tomatoes
• Pesky Little Biting Gnats
• Hummingbird Program
• Planting Dates for Central Illinois Summer Gardens
• Extension Week Celebrates Education
• Family Walk Day Event
• Jams & Jellies Workshop
• Asparagus - A Delicious Spring Vegetable
• Whole Grain Foods
• Mason County Crop Update
• 2009 Annie's Project Gaduates
• 3rd Annual Federation YARD SALE & COOKOUT
• 2009 Farm Safety Day Camp
• Federation Sponsored County 4-H Bowling Party a Success
• 4-H Enrollment Reminder
• New Cookbook Contains Favorite Illinois 4-H Recipes
• 4-H Program Change Coming in September '09

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:38:58 CST 4-H Agriculture Consumer Economics Family Family Nutrition Program General Horticulture http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i6446_592.html http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mason/extnews/i6446_592.html Articles in this issue:

• Help us Go Green!
• Beef Cow Nutrition Workshop
• Private Applicator Training & Testing Date Set
• Agronomy Van Trip
• Illinois Ag Masters Conference
• Prepare Trees for Winter Now
• Child Care Provider Series
• Holiday Gift Ideas
• Local Economic Development Leaders Visit Pike County
• Soil & Water Management Workshop Offers Continuing Education
• Upcoming Ag Meeting Dates
• Four Season of Gardening Telenet Series
• VanTrip Planned
• Gardener's Big Day
• Christmas Tree Care
• Mason County HCE Programs - Open to the Public
• Be Prepared for Emergencies
• Take the Hassle out of Preparing Holiday Meals – Cook Ahead
• Holiday Food Safety Tips
• Diabetes Support Group Meeting
• Mason Extension Receives Strong 4-H Report
• 4-H Enrollment Deadline
• 4-H Shooting Sports
• Congratulations ...
• 4-H Resources Available Online

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