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The Winnebago County Extension Office sponsors 4-H programs for youth, horticulture programs for adults and youth, and programs for families on a variety of family and consumer science topics. Training is provided to our Master Gardener volunteers who sponsor a horticulture hot line, oversee community gardens, and host a program to provide fresh produce for the homeless and underprivileged. The 4-H Program offers youth many opportunities to develop leadership and responsibility through participation in 4-H projects and activities. Youth ages 5-18 are invited to learn and grow with the 4-H program.
Today's Features

Suzanne McMurry Leaves A Forever 4-H Legacy

An estate gift valued at more than $100,000 has established the Suzanne McMurry 4-H Memorial Endowment. Interest earned from the fund will provide support to 4-H Youth Development programs in Winnebago County for all the years to come in Suzanne's memory.

She embraced community life and volunteered extensively including as a leader for the Guilford Gainers 4-H Club for more than 20 years.

All four of her children, Elizabeth Russo, Sara Dady, Katy McMurry, and Robert McMurry, were Guilford Gainers 4-H Club members and participated in 4-H international exchange programs.

Click on the green "learn more" link below for the 4-H Foundation website.

Two ENGAGING GENERATIONS programs will be presented in Rockford, Illinois in June 2008. Contact University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County at (815) 986-4357 for more information.

Learn the secrets of motivating and servicing workers and customers from different generations . . . before your competitors do! New from the University of Illinois: a remarkable research-based program for improving communication and performance.

Visit www.engaginggenerations.com or click on the green "learn more" link below for the website and more information.

Winnebago County Extension Program Areas

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Podcasts

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

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
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News Releases

Cloverpatch
For the latest ideas in leading Cloverbud 4-H Clubs, check out the Cloverpatch.
Connecting with Kids
Resource for staying in touch with kids.
Family Talk
News and ideas for families.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
4-H Clover Newsletter
News from the Winnebago County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

Illinois Policy on Providing Mental Health Services - Local Government Teleconference (Spring 2008 Series)
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
May 22, 2008

4-H Camp at White Eagle Camp
Leaf River, Illinois (Ogle County)
June 9-13, 2008

Fencing & Watering Options for Grazing
Elizabeth, Illinois (Jo daviess County)
July 9, 2008

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Winnebago County Unit
1925 S. Meridian Road
Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-986-4357
FAX: 815-986-4329
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