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The Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension; Extension Councils cooperate with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served.

Our Unit Council membership has representation from each of the counties we serve.

Edwards County

  • Kelley Biggs
  • Doug Raber
  • Michelle Pillar

Lawrence County

  • Jim Brewer - Chair (2022-2023)
  • Megan Rinsch

Richland County

  • Terry Bruce - Vice-Chair (2022-2023)
  • Jan Ridgely
  • Julie Clodfelter

Wabash County

  • Haleigh Buchanan
  • Tonya Potts

Wayne County

  • Justine Basnett - Secretary (2022-2023)
  • Paul Bruinsma
  • Lily Simpson

For contact information please contact Tara Buerster, County Director at 618-445-2934 or by email at buerste2@illinois.edu.

Extension Council Agendas

Agenda 11-28-2023

Agenda 3-28-2023

Agenda 11-22-2022

Agenda 9-13-2022

Agenda 3-22-2022

Agenda 11-3-2021

Agenda 9-29-2021

Agenda 1-22-2019

Agenda 9-25-2018

Agenda 6-26-2018

Extension Council Minutes

Minutes 3-28-2023 (Draft - Pending County Approval)

Minutes 1-24-2023 

Minutes 11-22-2022 

Minutes 9-13-2022 

Minutes 3-22-2022 

Minutes 11-3-2021

Minutes 9-29-2021

Minutes 6-26-2018

Minutes 9-25-2018

Council Meeting Dates

Below are the Extension Council meeting dates for 2023-2024.  Meetings are held at the Edwards County Farm Bureau Community Meeting Room (15 S. 5th Street, Albion) unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 5:30 PM