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Is your organization looking for a gardening program? Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who share their enthusiasm for gardening with the public.

2009 8th Grade Career Expo Evaluations--click here!

On Thanksgiving, turkey is a favorite! "Turkey for the Holidays" shares cooking techniques, selection, nutrition, food safety, using leftovers & tasty side dishes. See links to turkey farms and about history/lore of Thanksgiving.

Master Gardeners offer opportunity to recycle plastic garden pots

Alfalfa production and harvesting strategies will highlight the 2010 Alfalfa Workshop-Positioning for Success hosted by University of Illinois Extension on February 8.

Learn about biochar, cap and trade legislation, water quality issues, web resources, soil water properties and new conservation tillage tools on February 10.

Landowners and others interested in learning more about basic agronomy and farm leasing - Register now for Landowner 101, a two-session workshop. Click below for more details.

International 4-H Exchange Programs provide 4-H youth an opportunity to connect with the global world.

Gift Certificates for Holiday gift giving to Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2010 now available

McLean County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Community CompactConsumer EducationHorticulture & EnvironmentNutrition & Health

Reports
Quick Links
Program Registrations

Award Writing 101
Register by December 1, 2009

2010 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Register by January 25, 2010

Positioning for Success - Alfalfa Workshop Teleconference
Register by February 5, 2010

The Future of Soil and Water Management Teleconference
Register by February 5, 2010

Landowner 101 - Understanding Agriculture for Landowners
Register by February 9, 2010

Farmer Series - Agricultural Economics Workshops
Register by February 16, 2010

Pesticide Safety Education Program- 2/23/10 - Bloomington
Register by February 20, 2010

Pesticide Safety Education Program- 3/10/10 - Bloomington
Register by March 7, 2010

Upcoming Events

Pesticide Safety Testing Only Session
Bloomington, Illinois (McLean County)
November 23, 2009

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

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

Full event calendar >>

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News & Updates
Welcome to Our Kitchen
Click on the above, Welcome to Our Kitchen, to learn the latest in nutrition and food safety. The column by Robin Bagwell is published in the LIFE section of the Pantagraph Newspaper every Wednesday! Her column is also in the weekly Community News.

4-H News Blog
New information about 4-H events!
Feature on 4-Hers Blog
Learn more about Mclean County 4-Hers doing extraordinary things!

News Releases

Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
4-H Volunteer Update
Click here for the 4-H News in McLean County!
McLean County Extension News
The latest news from McLean County Extension
Podcasts
Spotlight on Natural Resources

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources
Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Illini Pet Pod

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Contact Us

McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
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