It's almost Thanksgiving and turkey is always a favorite! The U of I Extension website Turkey for the Holidays is loaded with information about cooking techniques, selection, nutrition, food safety issues, how to use leftovers and tasty side dishes to serve. The site also provides links to turkey farms and several sites about the history and lore of Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin questions? Check out the "Pumpkins & More" website. This site is filled with information about pumpkin history, varieties of pumpkins, selection and use, and nutrition. In addition, there are several links for parents and teachers to fun activities for students.

Master Gardener 2010 Application and Cover letter are online!

Shelby County Extension will be hosting a one day only Pesticide Safety Education Program (Private Applicator Training & Testing) on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ~ 8:30 a.m. at the 4-H Center Building, Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville. Register by calling 774-9546 or online at the Shelby County Extension website.

2009 Corn & Soybean Plot Results are online!

Information about the H1N1 Flu Virus

November 4-H Newsletter is online!

Getting Through Tough Financial Times is a new website to help consumers cope with the recent economic downturn.