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Year in Review 2024

Each year we take time to celebrate the impact our Extension staff, volunteers, and partners have made in the people and communities of Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

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Our Staff

Our staff are the most valuable resource and most popular. Visit this page to connect with the staff serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

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Extension Snapshots

Monthly impact reports sharing the stories of our programs in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

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ILRiverHort

Connecting people to nature and helping everyone grow.

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Connection Corner

Timely information, activities, and resources to help you  stay connected to loved ones, the world around you, and yourself.

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Farm Coach

Helping farmers and landowners navigate the rapidly changing farm management environment of today's world.

Events
News Releases
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Water trees wisely to beat winter woes
URBANA, Ill. — As autumn colors emerge, it may seem that trees are preparing for rest. However, when fall brings dry conditions instead of seasonal rains, trees can enter winter under stress. Fall droughts can be subtle but have lasting impacts. With timely care, trees can weather dry spells and...
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Farm Drainage Series – Part 3:  A tile main multi-farm project
HAVANA, Ill. - Draining excess water from farm fields in Illinois is vital to food and renewable fuel production. However, the lack of adequate farm drainage is a serious problem. Many older farm drainage systems are still in place but are past their viable economic use value due to being...
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National 4-H Week observed in Fulton County  
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Fulton County 4-H Clubs prepared window displays promoting the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program during National 4-H Week, October 5 -11, 2025. Fulton County 4-H clubs used the theme “Red, White, and Blue and Clover too!”. Five 4-H clubs created festive and eye-...

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