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Sangamon-Menard Extension is the University of Illinois educational outreach to local residents. Extension provides practical non-biased research based information, helping citizens put knowledge to work.
Today's Features

Inheriting a Farm, an ISU publication addressing questions that arise when a farm is inherited.

Healthy Hopping is a series of 6-8 lessons that engages youth to increase their physical activity and eat healthy.

Stop by the Extension office on the State Fairgrounds to see 4-H projects on display, July 11 and 12.

Looking for a good cookbook on canning and preserving food safely? Stop by the Extension office and purchase your copy of "So Easy to Preserve", a USDA approved cookbook for home preservation.

Consider Illinois County Fairs as part of your summer vacation plans.

Weekly Tip
Farm Direct, connecting the farmer to the consumer for locally grown products.  Go to http://www.illinoisfarmdirect.org/

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

Sangamon-Menard Extension Program Areas

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Agriculture & Natural ResourcesNutrition & HealthMoney ManagementJust for Teachers
Children, Families & SeniorsHorticulture & EnvironmentSchools Online4-H and Youth
Community & Economic DevelopmentJust for Kids

Quick Links
Sangamon-Menard Unit Extension Meetings

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Program Registrations

2009 Summer Horticulture Institute for Elementary School (K through 5th) Teachers
Register by July 7, 2009

Flower Arranging Demonstration
Register by July 7, 2009

4-H Food Demonstation
Register by July 9, 2009

Landscaping on the Wild Side
Register by July 17, 2009

Food Preservation Workshops
Register by July 28, 2009

Tree Maintenance
Register by September 18, 2009

Poisonous Plants
Register by October 2, 2009

Bonsai
Register by October 16, 2009

Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
News & Updates
Health & Wellness Blog
Tips to improve your quality of life.
Pruning Storm Damaged Trees Blog

News Releases

Extension News
The Sangamon/Menard Extension News is your connection to monthly programs, activities and events happening in the Sangamon/Menard Unit.
Upcoming Events

Crop Scouting Workshop
Broadwell, Illinois (Logan County)
July 15, 2009

Beef Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
July 23, 2009

Dixon Springs Ag Center Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
August 6, 2009

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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.
Photo Galleries
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
Email Us

Menard County Office
420 S. 7th St., PO Box 138
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-7491
FAX: 217-632-2425
Email Us

UPS Mailing Address
801 Sangamon Avenue
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Building #30
Springfield, IL 62702

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