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Welcome to University of Illinois Extension. Your local Extension office in Randolph County brings you reliable, research-based information in horticulture, agriculture and natural resources, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, community and economic development and 4-H/youth development. Our goal is simple . . . to help you put knowledge to work!
Today's Features

Before all the holiday shopping, be sure to visit our new website about credit cards...

YOUTH ROBOTICS WORKSHOP - The University of Illinois Extension Office in Randolph County is sponsoring a robotics workshop for youth ages 8 and older on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Chester Public Library. The library is located at 733 State Street in Chester. Participants will work in small groups to build and program a robot using LEGO Mindstorms robotics kits. The fee for the workshop is $12. Lunch is included. Space is limited. Registration is required by contacting the Extension Office by December 9.

A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! - FAVORITE RECIPES OF ILLINOIS 4-H THROUGH THE YEARS COOKBOOK - More than 150 recipes from the past 60 years of Illinois 4-H are included in this spiral bound cookbook. Cookbooks can be ordered online at the link below or contact your local Extension Office for an order form.

Turkey for the Holidays...

Check out our new website for winter. Everything from weather conditions to how to have fun in the snow.

Visit our newest website - Dealing with Toddlers.

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. Call our office for your copy today!!

Learn more about H1N1 virus.

Randolph County 4-H will soon be offering shooting sports activities for youth through the 4-H program. Contact the Extension Office for information on how youth can get involved in 4-H shooting sports or learn how adults can volunteer.

New -- Pumpkins and More website...

Illinois Fruit & Vegetable website. Information on upcoming seminars for commercial growers.

Dates for Illinois Farm Economic Summit

New website for helping children succeed in school.

Parenting Again website -- targeted for grandparents raising grandchildren.

The new Tree House Weather Kids website helps young people understand such things as why the weather changes, how we predict the weather, and how weather causes great destruction. The website is designed for students in fifth through eighth grade. Click on the link to check it out!!

Introducing the new Osteoporosis website...

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

Randolph County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for TeachersMoney ManagementNutrition & Health

Quick Links
Randolph County Extension Meetings

Extension Council Meeting
8/17/09

October 27, 2009 Extension Council Meeting
10/27/09

Giving to Randolph County Extension
Learn how you can help support Randolph County Extension.
Program Registrations

PSEP Training
Register by December 7, 2009

Ag Tech Conference
Register by January 9, 2010

Upcoming Events

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

PSEP Training
Sparta, Illinois (Randolph County)
December 7, 2009

Robotics Workshop
Chester, Illinois (Randolph County)
December 12, 2009

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News & Updates
Extension in Action
Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
Family and Consumer Focus
Family and consumer news for Southern Illinois.
Green Thumb
Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
Weekly Outlook
Published each Monday and addresses current and prospective developments in crop and livestock markets.
You and Your Family
Resources for Southern Illinois Families.
Randolph County 4-H Connection
Keep up to date with the Randolph County 4-H program with the monthly 4-H newsletter.
Podcasts
Commodity Week

Commodity Week

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

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
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
2009 Randolph County 4-H Achievement Night
2009 4-H Show Days
2009 Youth Cooking School

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Contact Us

Randolph County Unit
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
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