University of Illinois Extension

Welcome to Our Website!

Piatt County Extension is the University of Illinois educational outreach to local residents. Extension provides practical non-biased research based information offered in a variety of educational forms such as workshops, fact sheets, websites, and individual consultations. Our primary goal is to assist residents in their decision making process for the best possible outcome.

Today's Features

	For information of purchasing, thawing and cooking a holiday turkey, see the University of Illinois Extension website - Turkey for the Holidays.
	Christmas Trees and More. This website features information on local tree farms, tree types, how to select and care for the perfect tree, flowers and greenery, recipes and more.
	Home for the Holidays 2009 Click here for great information that will make your holidays special. Learn tricks for cooking holiday dishes for a crowd,healthy alternatives when making holiday recipes and many holiday recipes to try. Home for the Holidays 2009 is full of fun and interesting holiday ideas.
	Here is a one-stop website for all the up-to-date information on the H1N1 virus (swine flu).

Piatt County Tip of the Week

Inspire the Next Generation.

Become a 4-H Volunteer!

When adults take time to help young people through 4-H, they exert an enormous, positive influence on the lives of youth."

-Retired General Colin Powell

4-H is a great volunteer opportunity that fits your interests, skills and time available with the needs of youth in your community. Interested in learning more? Contact the Piatt County Extension office at 217-762-2191 or the Macon County Extension office at 217-877-6042.

Questions? Contact Amy Leman, Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development at bunselme@illinois.edu.

Questions? Contact Amy Leman, Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development at bunselme@uiuc.edu

Piatt County Extension Program Areas

Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.

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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 Piatt County Extension Council.

Program Registrations
Holiday Craft and Food Workshop Register by December 4, 2009

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
November 26 - October 27, 2009

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

4-H Federation Meeting
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
December 8, 2009

Full event calendar >>

News & Updates
	A View from the Field Updates from Piatt County Agriculture
4-H/LEADER Blog
News Releases
Are Your Ready for Retirement?
Illinois Leader Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Pet Columns General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Piatt County 4-H News News from the Piatt County 4-H program.
Piatt County Extension Connections Monthly updates on Extension activities and current events.

Podcasts
	Commodity Week Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580
	Illini Pet Pod The latest news about pet care and humane education

Photo Galleries
4-H NOW!
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Piatt County Unit
210 South Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: 217-762-2191
FAX: 217-762-2703
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