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YQCA Training

Do you need to complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals training?

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Marcoot Creamery Visit

Experience a hands-on “field to fork” tour where youth can explore how milk goes from the farm to the table.

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Gardening on a Budget

Join us for a free workshop on creating a personalized garden budget!

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Illinois Grasses
Illinois Master Naturalist Program
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Local Food Systems and Small Farms
Local Government Education
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Small Fruits for Home Gardens
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Serving Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington Counties
Washington County Extension Office
9623 Wall Street
Nashville, IL 62263
Phone: 618-327-8881
Bond County Extension Office
208 Academy
Pocahontas, IL 62275
Phone: 618-664-3665
Clinton County Extension Office
1163 N. Fourth Street
Breese, IL 62230
Phone: 618-526-4551
Jefferson County Extension Office
4202 Williamson Place
Suite 2
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-0780
Marion County Extension Office
1404 E Main
Salem, IL 62881
Phone: 618-548-1446