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Quick Links to Local Programs
Ag Literacy
The Sangamon-Menard Agricultural Education Partnership is a collaborative effort between Sangamon-Menard Extension, Sangamon and Menard Farm Bureaus, Department of Agriculture, Sangamon County SWCD and other commodity groups to provide education and resources for agricultural programming in the classroom.
Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
The University of Illinois Extension Food Nutrition Program (FNP) promotes safe and healthy eating by providing nutrition education programs and materials for food stamp eligible residents of Sangamon and Menard Counties.
Lessons for Living
Lessons for Living provide community groups and the public with opportunities for education on various subjects related to consumer education, nutrition and family life issues.
Master Gardener
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who provide horticulture information to home gardeners.
New Council Member Orientation
Welcome new council members! The online tour will help you become familiar with all of the different and fascinating areas of U of I Extension. Enjoy the tour.
Rainfall Report
View rainfall reports for Sangamon and Menard County
Sangamon County Ag Roundtable
The Sangamon County Ag Roundtable provides the Ag community an opportunity to network and keep up-to-date on issues which affect agriculture.
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