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Illinois Extension engaged in a strategic planning process throughout 2024 that created opportunities for many voices to contribute their own vision for Illinois Extension’s future. We are confident that this process has synthesized the ideas of our entire community to create a compelling and forward-thinking strategic plan.

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

This program meets the coursework and examination requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health. We offer courses within our unit throughout the year.

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4-H Boot & Shoe Demo

October 7, 2025

County

Macoupin

Slow Cooker Magic

October 7, 2025

County

Montgomery

Native Seed Collection Workshop

October 7, 2025

County

Montgomery

Cooking from the Cabinets

October 10, 2025

County

Christian

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September 3, 2025

Christian and Montgomery County Extension Welcomes New 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Taylorville, Ill. – Cheralee Vohlken is the newest member of the local Illinois Extension and 4-H team, serving Christian and Montgomery Counties. As a 4-H youth development program coordinator, Cheralee will provide evidence-based, hands-on learning programs to youth to help...

University of Illinois Extension staff member presenting the 2025 Community Partner Award to Borgic Farms.

August 19, 2025

Borgic Farms receives 2025 Community Partner Award from University of Illinois Extension of Montgomery County
RAYMOND, Ill. – Borgic Farms has been named the 2025 Community Partner Award winner by University of Illinois Extension in Montgomery County. Staff from Borgic Farms made a big impact by bringing piglets from their sow farm into classrooms...

August 12, 2025

Explore practical approaches to supporting mental health within the agricultural community
URBANA, Ill. — Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health, often at higher rates than the general population. To address these challenges, University of Illinois Extension...

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August 7, 2025

Simple design changes can make bat boxes safer
URBANA, Ill. — Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident.Bat boxes, a kind of artificial roost, are a simple and cost-effective way to increase habitat for these flying mammals. They’re a preferred spot for...

A SNAP-Ed community worker teaches children to cook

August 6, 2025

Illinois SNAP nutrition education program, U. of I. jobs cut
URBANA, Ill. In late July, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced it will end a successful ...

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