Adventures Await! Illinois 4-H Invites New Members to join the program
The nation is invited to celebrate the largest out of school youth program in the United States during National 4-H Week October 6 – 12. It’s a time to highlight the benefits that being part of the 4-H positive youth development program brings to participants and to invite new youth ages 8 to 18...
4-H volunteers in our area inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service. This year, 80 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame during a celebration Tuesday, August 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, including four volunteers from our unit which...
University of Illinois Extension’s Mercer County office relocates to Viola starting in September
Starting Tuesday, September 3, you can find Mercer County Extension and 4-H in their new location, 910- 13th Street, Viola, Ill (next door to Casey’s in the building formerly used by Verplaste Excavating). County director Jenny Garner said the new office will provide more space, especially for...
