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Disaster prepardness...what to do after a disaster from health and safety to coping with stress.

Randolph County Fair dates are July 9-19, 2009. Free gate and free parking all during the fair. Click on full event calendar for a listing of activities.

U of I agriculture and consumer educators have developed information regarding ethanol. Visit our website for more information.

News and resources for Southern Illinois gardeners. Tips on flowers, news for commercial growers and much more.

CAMP CLOVER -- Join kids ages 8-11 this summer in discovering more about their community and world, learning about food and nutrition, making their own snacks, participating in fun science activities, making new friends,and having a blast! Camp Clover is a two day day camp experience sponsored by U of I Extension in Randolph County. Camp Clover is being planned for July 27-28 at the Coulterville School. The deadline to register HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 10. Camp Clover is also going to be held on August 3-4 at the First United Methodist Church in Chester. The deadline to register for this session is July 17. Camp Clover will run from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily. Participants should plan to attend both days. The cost is $25. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact the Extension Office at 443-4364.

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Want to learn more about gardening? Do you need ideas on how to show your vegetables at the county fair? Click below for ideas and tips.

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2009 DISCOVER CHICAGO TRIP OCTOBER 10-12 - is your chance to experience three jam-packed days in one of our largest cities. All Southern Illinois youth in grades 5-7 during the 2009-2010 school year can attend. Contact the Extension Office for more information or click below