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University of Illinois Extension, Monroe County volunteers and staff diligently plan and conduct high quality educational programming for the people in Monroe County. Volunteer and staff leadership to the 4-H Youth Development program is a priority in order to involve youth in positive life skill enrichment, leadership and achievement. The home horticulture programming is very popular due to the increased housing growth in this area.
Today's Features

Fall Lawn Care Guide 2008

1st Annual Harvest Night Dinner Auction

See U of I Extension, Monroe County in Action

The Hines Report

Monroe 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
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsMoney ManagementNutrition & Health
Schools OnlineJust for TeachersDisaster Resources

Reports
  • Annual Report 2006-07
    University of Illinois Extension - Monroe County 2006-07 Annual Report

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Quick Links
Monroe County Extension Meetings

December 3, 2007 Extension Council Meeting
12/3/07

February 4, 2008 Extension Council Meeting
2/4/08

April 7, 2008 Extension Council Meeting
4/7/08

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Podcasts

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580

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

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.
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.
Monroe County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Monroe County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Craft Camp
September 10, 2008

HCE Board Meeting
Waterloo, Illinois (Monroe County)
September 10, 2008

Energy Solutions Workshops 2008
Mt. Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County)
September 11, 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 Monroe County Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
Garden Tour 2008
Jr. High Camp High Roping
Rose Garden Walk - June 2008
Jr. Master Gardener Camp 2008
Youth Cooking School 2008
Babysitting Clinic 2008
GPS/GIS & Robotic Workshop
Contact Us

Monroe County Unit
901 Illinois Avenue
PO Box 117
Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618-939-3434
FAX: 618-939-7708
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