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Turkey for the Holidays

The wild game recipe booklet, From Field to Table, has been updated with a new temperature recommendation. Booklet cost is $5. Over 40 recipes for venison, rabbit, squirrel and game birds.

What can 4-H do for you?

Fall Lawn Care Guide

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Favorite Recipes of Illinois 4-H Through the Years Cookbook is available now. Click here to order.

Monroe County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsMoney ManagementNutrition & Health
Schools OnlineJust for TeachersDisaster Resources

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Monroe 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 Monroe County Extension Council.
Program Registrations

Private Applicator Training & Testing
Register by December 9, 2009

Become a Master Gardener!
Register by December 28, 2009

Agriculture Technology Conference
Register by January 4, 2010

Upcoming Events

Developing a Farm Business Plan
Waterloo, Illinois (Monroe County)
September 11 - December 15, 2009

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

Private PSEP Training & Testing Workshop
Waterloo, Illinois (Monroe County)
December 10, 2009

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News & Updates
Plan Well, Retire Well Blog

News Releases

Connecting with Kids
Resource for staying in touch with kids.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Extension in Action
Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
New Agriculture Network
Seasonal advice for field crop and vegetable growers interested in organic agriculture.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
4-H Alumni Newsletter
Monroe County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Monroe County 4-H program.
Podcasts
Commodity Week

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580
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
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
Photo Galleries
Monroe County Fair 2009
Conservation Days 2009
Jr. Master Gardener 2009
YCS 2009
4-H Shows 2009
Master Gardener 2009
Harvest Night

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Video Features
About the Master Gardener Program
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901 Illinois Avenue
PO Box 117
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3434
FAX: 618-939-7708
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