Serving Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson Counties

Announcements and Highlights

COVID-19 Resources

The spread and mitigation of COVID-19 is an evolving concern for Illinois. This collection of resources can assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19.

Updated Hours

Extension has suspended normal office hours at our Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph and Williamson County offices. While our staff will still be working, they will be doing so remotely.

Gardener Webinars

During our time of quarantine, there is still one thing we can all do – garden!  Join us for a six-part webinar series to get started with the basics of gardening.

Uninvited Guests

Join Horticulture Educator Austin Little as he helps you address problems with uninvited plant guests and furry pests and implement the best control strategies for your garden.

Cancellations

To protect the health and safety of our community and employees, Extension offices are currently closed to the public. Please see a full list of event cancellations.

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Monthly Impact Reports

Check out our monthly impact reports highlighting the programs and events offered to area youth and residents over the past month.

Industrial Hemp

Commercial Agriculture Extension Educator Phillip Alberti shares information on the cultivation, distribution and processing of hemp for fiber, grain and cannabidiol (CBD).

Become a Master Gardener

University of Illinois Extension is now accepting applications to participate in the online summer Master Gardener training program.

Promoting Health

An early learning collaborative has been meeting for the last ten months to support child care centers implement best practices in early childhood nutrition and physical activity.

Mini Grants Awarded

Thanks to a recent donation from Ameren Illinois and supplemental funding from SIH, the Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network awarded six mini-grants in December.
Events

  1. canceled
    Passport Party
    DuQuoin Middle School, 845 E. Jackson St., DuQuoin, IL (Perry County)
  2. Uninvited Plant Guests and Furry Pests Webinar
    Webinar
  3. The Beginning Gardener Webinar Series- Site Selection and Preparation
    Webinar (Jackson County)

  1. Food Rescue at Home: Reducing Food Waste and Reusing Leftovers WEBINAR
    Online (Champaign County)

  1. The Beginning Gardener Webinar Series- Soils
    Webinar (Jackson County)
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