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U of I Extension highlights Hometown Leaders, 4-H grant and Pumpkin Smash diverting 3,400 pounds of pumpkins
Summary
Carla Nelzer, U of I county extension director, updated the board on youth engagement, a $1,500 state grant for 4-H Health Rocks, master naturalist training, Farm-to-Table tours and a Pumpkin Smash event that diverted over 3,400 pounds of pumpkins from landfill.
Carla Nelzer, U of I Extension county director, delivered the quarterly extension report to the Lee County Board on Nov. 17, highlighting several community programs and recent successes.
Nelzer thanked the board for partnering on the Hometown Leaders program held in September that connects students with county departments and civic processes. She noted…
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