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The website, "Living with Wildlife in Illinois", provides information on controlling deer damage.

"Take the Family Mealtime Challenge: Strive for 5!"Research shows that kids who eat five or more meals per week with family do better in school and have fewer behavior problems. To help famillies a website has been developed, "Take the Family Mealtime Challenge: Strive for 5!"

The Illinois Heifer Development Program sale, will be Dec. 4. Consignors from central and southern Illinois will offer high-quality, health verified bred heifers. The sale will be held at 6:30 p.m. at United Producers, Inc., Route 37 North, Salem. For more details, contact Teresa Steckler, U of I Extension, 618-242-9310, or tsteckle@illinois.edu.

Private pesticide trainings have been scheduled for Sangamon-Menard on January 6 or March 2. To register go to the right side of this page. For more information on other training sites click below.

A new cookbook, Favorite Recipes of Illinois 4-H Through the Years, includes all of the most requested recipes from the past 60 years and is available from the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Click to order below.

The fall issue of Illinois Small Farm News is available. Click below!

Information on the 2010 Corn & Soybean Classic is now available and coming to Springfield, January 11.

Dr. Dale Sorensen will speak on " Corn Hybrid Development for the Future", at this years AGMASTERS Conference, set for Dec. 1st and 2nd. For more information click below.

The University of Illinois Tax School, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Fall Tax School. Click below for the Tax School site.

Weekly Tip
While the holidays can be an emotional drain, they do not need to take a toll on your health. Keep an eye on over committing and over-spending. Try to find a balance between work, home and play.  Rely upon family and friends for support, understanding and encouragement. Practice good time management techniques, and try your best to keep a relaxed and positive outlook.

Questions? Contact Diane Duewer, County Extension Director at lduewer@uiuc.edu

Sangamon-Menard Extension Program Areas

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Quick Links
Sangamon-Menard Unit Extension Meetings

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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 Sangamon-Menard Unit Extension Council.
Giving to Sangamon-Menard Unit Extension
Learn how you can help support Sangamon-Menard Unit Extension.
Program Registrations

Lesson for Living: Food Trends: Organic Foods
Register by January 23, 2010

Lesson for Living: Governors & Gangsters
Register by February 5, 2010

Private Applicator Training
Register by March 2, 2010

Lesson for Living: Growing Small Fruits in the Home Garden
Register by March 27, 2010

Lesson for Living: Quick Breads
Register by April 10, 2010

Upcoming Events

Holiday Candy Making Workshop
Virginia, Illinois (Cass County)
December 1, 2009

Holiday Cooking Class
Springfield, Illinois (Sangamon County)
December 2, 2009

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

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News & Updates
Health & Wellness Blog
Tips to improve your quality of life.
Pruning Storm Damaged Trees Blog

News Releases

Extension in Action
Extension in Action is published by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals -- a collaboration of University of Illinois Extension employee associations.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Farm Gate
Where farm decision-makers start their day.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Extension News
The Sangamon/Menard Extension News is your connection to monthly programs, activities and events happening in the Sangamon/Menard Unit.
Podcasts
Closing Market Report

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest
Gardener's Corner

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Spotlight on Natural Resources

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources
Challenges at the Supermarket

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.
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
Diabetes Cooking Class
4-H Cardinal's Game
Super Saturday
Sangamon-Menard Officers Training
4-H Dog Obedience Workshop
U of I Extension Highlights Nutrition Education

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Contact Us

Sangamon-Menard Unit
Sangamon County Office
2501 North 8th Street
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662
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Menard County Office
420 S. 7th St., PO Box 138
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-7491
FAX: 217-632-2425
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UPS Mailing Address
801 Sangamon Avenue
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Building #30
Springfield, IL 62702

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