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University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land grant institution. Local staff at the offices in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties provide programs in Commercial Agriculture, Horticulture, Nutrition Education, and Youth Development. For other topics, we can connect you with regional and statewide specialists and share their research-based resources.

Local Highlights

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Find a 4-H club

Through 4-H you can find where you belong! Click here to find local clubs in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties.

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Garden Help Desk

Get timely, research-based answers to your home horticulture and gardening questions.

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Community Food Map

Find the places in your community that offer free food or meals and accept SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons.

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Farm Business Foundations

Find useful resources that give producers the skills and tools to be effective managers of their farm businesses.

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Resources Available

Farm Record Books and Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals and Workbooks are available for purchase through your local Extension Office.

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Pressure Canner Testing

Contact local Extension staff to request free testing of your pressure canner's dial-gauge.

News Releases
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Logan County’s Deanna Voyles named to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
LINCOLN, Ill. – Illinois 4-H has honored Logan County’s own Deanna Voyles for her remarkable 40+ years of service, inducting her into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame during the Illinois State Fair 4-H Alumni & Volunteer Celebration.Voyles, a leader of the Beason Ag 4-H Club and longtime...
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Local 4-H scholarships awarded
LINCOLN, Ill. – Local 4-H members were recently awarded scholarships in recognition of their accomplishments in 4-H, school, and community service.The Logan County 4-H Foundation awarded the Ross B. Conrady Memorial Scholarship to Sophia Schneider of the Beason Ag 4-H Club. She...
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4-H members showcase projects at county shows
LINCOLN, Ill. – Local 4-H members showcased their knowledge and skills at the 2025 4-H Shows, earning awards across a variety of project areas.This year’s events featured:Sangamon County: 218 live animal entries (June 29–30, Sangamon County...
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Menard County youth share project work during 2025 4-H shows
PETERSBURG, Ill. – 4-H members earned awards during the local 2025 4-H Shows by demonstrating knowledge and skills they gained this year.  Menard County 4-H members showed 93 live animal exhibits at the Menard County Fair and 42 general project exhibits, and 1 entry at the Logan, Menard and...

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