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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

Welcome to the Livestock E-Quiz! This web site was created by the University of Illinois Extension to help you learn more about beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, and forages.

Shelby County Fair Book is now available!

All State Fair Premium Books and Entry Forms are online.

Shelby County 4-H and Junior Fair is July 28-31, 2008.

Shelby County Extension Program Areas

Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.

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

Quick Links
Shelby County Extension Meetings

Shelby County Extension Council
3/15/07

Shelby County Extension Council
6/21/07

Shelby County Extension Council
3/20/08

Shelby County Extension Council
6/19/08

Shelby County Extension Council
8/21/08

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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

Walk Around Shelby County!
May 5 - September 29, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Champaign County)
July 11, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Marion County)
July 11, 2008

Full event calendar >>

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
2008 4-H Photography Workshop
2008 4-H Sewing Workshop
2008 HCE Annual Meeting
2008 4-H BBQ Clean Up
2008 4-H Electricity Workshop
2008 4-H Amazing Race
4-H Week Activities

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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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