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University of Illinois Extension in Shelby County has as its Mission - Making a difference by putting knowledge to work. To complete our Mission educational efforts are focused in programming and community education in the following core areas; Agricultural and Natural Resources, 4H & Youth Development, Nutrition, Family, and Consumer Science, and Community and Economic Development. We strive to provide educational programs and research-based information that helps enable people to improve their quality of life.
Today's Features

Shelby County 4-H and Junior Fair -- July 20-23, 2009.

For food preservation questions, go to the National Center for Home Food Preservation website at the Learn More link. For Recommended Processing Times go to the Nutrition & Health section and look under Food Preservation.

A guide for growing, harvesting, and exhibiting vegetables.

State Fair Premium Books on the IL State Fair website.

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

Shelby County Extension Program Areas

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4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & SeniorsCommunity & Economic Development
Horticulture & EnvironmentJust for KidsJust for TeachersMoney Management
Nutrition & HealthSchools Online

Reports

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Quick Links
Shelby County Extension Meetings

Shelby County Extension Council
3/15/07

Shelby County Extension Council
3/20/08

Shelby County Extension Council
4/8/08

Shelby County Extension Council
8/21/08

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Podcasts

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Commodity Week

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

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.

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

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.
Upcoming Events

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair
Arthur, Illinois (Moultrie County)
July 6-11, 2009

Shelby County 4-H & Junior Fair
July 20-23, 2009

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

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Community Directory

Shelby County Social Services Directory
This directory is a listing of social service agencies serving Shelby County.

Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Shelby County Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
4-H Federation - Valentine's
2009 Shelby County Ag Day
4-H Craft Day 2008
2008 4-H Fair
2008 Aerospace Workshop
2008 4-H Photography Workshop
2008 4-H Sewing Workshop

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Contact Us

Shelby County Unit
1125 W N 2nd St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
Phone: 217-774-9546
FAX: 217-774-9549
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