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The Extension Office is busy as usual--programs, community involvement, 4-H activities are in full swing. Regardless of your relationship to us, you can be guaranteed that the staff at the U of I Extension - Stephenson County is here "to help you put knowledge to work!"
Today's Features

LOCAL FOOD INITIATIVE Where does your food come from? The Northwest Illinois Local Foods Task Force wants you to be able to answer that questions with, "Right here in Stephenson County!" Visit www.http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson/localfoods/index.html or click on the green "learn more" link below for the website and more information about Local Food.

ENGAGING GENERATIONS

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.

Healthy Hopping

Free radon test kits are available at our office. University of Illinois Extension encourages homeowners to test their homes for radon. You can't see or smell radon, but it may be in your home, posing a health risk to you and your family.

Stephenson County Extension Program Areas

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

4-H and YouthAgriculture & Natural ResourcesChildren, Families & Seniors
Community & Economic DevelopmentHorticulture & EnvironmentNutrition & Health

Quick Links
Stephenson County Extension Meetings

Extension Council Meeting
10/13/08

Extension Council Meeting
1/12/09

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Program Registrations

Pasture Improvement and Manure Management Field Day
Register by September 9, 2008

Farmland Lease Program
Register by September 11, 2008

Introduction to Prairies
Register by October 21, 2008

Wet & Wild: The Benefits of Rain Gardens
Register by November 3, 2008

Online Forms & Surveys

Guest Book

News & Updates

News Releases

Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Ag Newsletter
Agriculture news from Stephenson County Extension.
Dirt
News from the Stephenson County Master Gardener program
Focus
News from the Stephenson County 4-H program.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Upcoming Events

Refresher Course for Food Handlers
Oregon, Illinois (Ogle County)
September 3, 2008

Rural Landowner Workshop & Expo
Burlington, Wisconsin
September 6, 2008

Energy Solutions Workshops 2008
Quincy, Illinois (Adams County)
September 9, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
Freeport Neighborhood Garden
4-H Livestock Show
Contact Us

Stephenson County Unit
Highland Community College
Building R
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
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