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The Montgomery County Extension office gives residents a local link to the University of Illinois. Educators provide training and expertise in a variety of areas such as agriculture, economic development, agricultural literacy, family nutrition, natural resources and gardening. In addition, the 4-H program reaches out to the youth in Montgomery County through club work and community service. University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and unbiased research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills, and solve problems by "helping you put knowledge to work."
Montgomery County Extension Program Areas

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Community & Economic DevelopmentHorticulture & Environment4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural Resources
Money ManagementAnimal SciencesNutrition & HealthChildren, Families & Seniors
Schools OnlineJust for TeachersDisaster Resources

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Community Directory

Montgomery County Social Service Directory
Agencies & Organizations Serving Montgomery County

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Montgomery County Extension Council.
Giving to Montgomery County Extension
Learn how you can help support Montgomery County Extension.
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Program Registrations

Holiday Swag Workshop - ADULT
Register by December 3, 2009

Holiday Swag Workshop - Youth
Register by December 5, 2009

Montgomery County Pesticide Safety Education Program Clinic (PSEP) and IDA Private Pesticide Applicator Testing
Register by December 17, 2009

Montgomery County Pesticide Applicator Test Only
Register by January 18, 2010

The Future of Soil and Water Management Seminar (4.5 Certified Crop Adviser Credit)
Register by February 10, 2010

Upcoming Events

Master Gardener meeting
Hillsboro, Illinois (Montgomery County)
December 3, 2009

Holiday Swag Workshop
Hillsboro, Illinois (Montgomery County)
December 3, 2009

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

Full event calendar >>

News & Updates
4-H Headline News! Blog
Find Out What's New in 4-H
Bio Energy Blog
http://bioenergyuiuc.blogspot.com/
Your Health and You
Valuable tips for staying healthy.
From the Ground Up
Montgomery County Ag Quarterly
Podcasts
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Illini Farm Report

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Photo Galleries
2009 National 4-H Week Promotion
2009 4-H Achievement

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Contact Us

Montgomery County Unit
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
(North of Route 16 on the edge of Schram City)
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941
FAX: 217-532-3944
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