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"Helping Tazewell County Put Knowledge to Work" -- Extension provides programs and resources in agriculture, horticulture, health and nutrition, youth development, home economics, and community and economic development. Explore our website or contact the Tazewell County Extension office for more information.
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The Tazewell County Extension office is in full swing with it's summer activities, including the 4-H Fair and summer food programs. You may also call our office with gardening querries for our Master Gardener volunteers. We look forward to serving you!

Happy 4th of July! Please take time to reflect on our great country and why we celebrate!

Also, check our our website regarding the latest on H1N1 Flu Virus (click 'learn more' below).

FYI

DATES TO HOLD:

July

  • 2 - County Fair Superintendent Meeting 6:00 p.m.
  • 7- Fair Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
  • 18 - Fair set up - 8:00 a.m.
  • 20-23 Tazewell County Fair

August

  • 14-23 Illinois State Fair

September

  • 17 - Extension Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
  • 22 - Leader Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Mary Spahr, Youth Development Educator at mlspahr@uiuc.edu
Tazewell County Extension Program Areas

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4-H Youth DevelopmentJust for TeachersNutrition & HealthAgriculture & Natural Resources
Horticulture & EnvironmentCommunity & Economic DevelopmentJust for KidsChildren, Families & Seniors

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Tazewell County Extension Meetings

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Podcasts

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

Commodity Week

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

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

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
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
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 Tazewell County Extension Council.
Photo Galleries
Tech Tour
Science Sleepover
Children's Learning Garden
FNP - Valle Vista Apartments

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Contact Us

Tazewell County Unit
1505 Valle Vista
Pekin, IL 61554
Phone: 309-347-6614
FAX: 309-347-5472
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