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Youth ages 5-18 by Sept. 1 are welcome to join any time. Members gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experiences that support future success, leadership development, career exploration, and more. 

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Hunters Feeding Illinois

Support food security in your communities. Explore the program, provide financial support, and learn how to donate your deer this season.

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News Releases

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Illinois study reveals another reason to save the world’s trees
All over the world, from Oregon’s old-growth forests to Queensland’s eucalyptus groves, creatures depend on trees for shelter. A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that as the climate destabilizes, the world’s...
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4-H members demonstrate skills at 2026 State Dog Show
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – 4-H members from across the state recently demonstrated their skills during the Illinois 4-H Dog Show, held Aug. 22 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The show is open to 4-H members who are enrolled in the...
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Illinois Extension Announces Local 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees
ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties is proud to announce the five-county unit’s 2026 inductees to the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. Counties are welcome to nominate individuals, couples, or family duos who meet the award...
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Programs We Offer

4-H Youth Development
Edwards County 4-H
Lawrence County 4-H
Local Foods & Small Farms
Master Gardener
Richland County 4-H
School Programs
Wabash County 4-H
Wayne County 4-H

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Topics we address
Agricultural Technology
Beef Cattle
Christmas Trees
Climate
Community Gardens
Community Planning
Composting
Container Gardens
Cottage Food
Crops
Diabetes
Disasters
Economic Development
Energy
Environmental Quality
Family
Farm Management
Firewood
Flowers
Food
Food Preservation
Food Safety
Forestry
Fruit Trees for Home Gardens
Health
Hemp
Herbs
Home Vegetable Gardening
Houseplants
Illinois Grasses
Illinois Master Naturalist Program
Insects
Invasives
Lawns
Livestock
Local Food Systems and Small Farms
Local Government Education
Mental Health
Mushrooms
Natural Resources
Nutrient Loss Reduction
Personal Finances
Plant Problems
Plants
Pumpkins
Rainfall Management
Regenerative Agriculture
Roses
Septic Systems
Small Fruits for Home Gardens
Soil
Specialty Crops
Thriving Youth
Ticks
Turkey
Vaccines
Weather
Wildlife
Youth Gardening

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Serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne Counties
Edwards County Extension Office
7 N. Fifth St.
Albion, IL 62806
Phone: 618-445-2934
Lawrence County Extension Office
10722 Cherry Blvd.
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Phone: 618-943-5018
Richland County Extension Office
306 S. Fair St.
Olney, IL 62450-2236
Phone: 618-395-2191
Wabash County Extension Office
738 N. Market St.
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Phone: 618-262-5725
Wayne County Extension Office
2B Frontier Dr.
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: 618-842-3702