Agency

University of Illinois Extension

Address

1301 E Washington
Pittsfield, IL 62363

Phone

217-285-5543

Fax

217-285-5735

Contact Person

Stephanie Sorrells - - County Extension Director


Kelly Pool - Unit Educator, Youth

Email

pike_co@uiuc.edu

Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm     M-F
closed Noon - 1pm

Accessible

Yes

Program Eligibility

Open to everyone

Fees

minimal on select programs

Website

www.extension.uiuc.edu/pike

Description

4-H Youth Development:

4-H Clubs, In-school Programs, Operation Safe Kids, Summer Youth Programs, Ag In The classroom, Solid Waste/Recycling Education, Career Exploration and Conservation Days.

Agriculture and Natural Resources:

Pesticide Applicator Training, Farm Financial Programs, Women in Agriculture, Integrated Pest Management Courses, Master Gardener Training, Garden Tours and Horticultural Programs.

Community and Economic Development:

Community Swaps, Strategic and Comprehensive Planning, Governmental Newsletters, Grant Writing Assistance, and Business Retention and Expansion.

Family and Consumer Sciences:

Food Safety Education Classes, Food Handlers Certification Training, Child Care Providers In-Service, Pressure Canner Testing, Family Nutrition Program (FNP), Financial Planning Workshops and Budgeting Information.