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The nationwide network of Extension programs began in 1914 as
a means of presenting land-grant university research in
understandable and useful ways to farmers and rural families. Today,
Extension serves both urban and rural areas by offering programs in
a variety of areas, including 4-H youth development, agriculture,
natural resources, home gardening, horticulture, community and
economic development, nutrition and wellness, family life, and
consumer education.
The Logan County Extension Unit currently has 18 4-H clubs
throughout Logan County with approximately 300 members total. What
is 4-H? If you like having fun, meeting new people, developing new
skills and getting involved in community projects, then 4-H is for
you. You can join 4-H if you are a third-grader through the
age of 19. Club members elect their own officers, plan programs and
conduct six or more meetings and other events. Each member enrolls
in at least one 4-H project. Some clubs also participate in group
activities or community service projects. There is no cost to
enroll. Through Logan County 4-H there are many activities, such as
International Night, Junior Master Gardeners, Rookie Cooks, Family
Fun Night, visual arts workshops and foods workshops, just to name a
few. For further information, contact U of I Extension, Logan Unit
at 217-732-8289 or visit online at
www.extension.uiuc.edu/logan.
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Extension Week recognizes the variety of programs that University of
Illinois Extension provides. U of I Extension targets educational
programs at the request of local residents and community leaders to
address issues of concern. In short, the mission is to help Logan
County residents put knowledge to work.
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the
Logan County
Unit, University of Illinois Extension] |
