University of Illinois Extension

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News from University of Illinois Extension serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties

Story

University of Illinois Extension, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark counties serves over 50,000 youth and adult residents each year. U of I Extension offers educational programs in five broad areas: healthy society; food security and safety; environmental stewardship; sustainable and profitable food production and marketing systems and enhancing youth, family and community well-being. As part of the nationwide Cooperative Extension System, U of I Extension also is able to draw on research-based expertise from land-grant universities all across the country. Volunteers who serve on our local advisory council provide direction for U of I Extension programming, ensuring that programs continue to meet critical local needs.

Mission

Through learning partnerships that put knowledge to work, U of I Extension's programs are aimed at making life better, healthier, safer and more profitable for individuals and their communities.

Products

U of I Extension offers educational programs in five broad areas:
Healthy society
Food security and safety
Environmental stewardship
Sustainable and profitable food production and marketing systems
Enhancing youth, family and community well-being