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University of Illinois Extension reports 4‑H growth and expanded ag programming in Peoria County
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County Extension Director Earl Allen and staff told the Peoria County board the four‑county Extension unit added staff programming in agriculture and youth development, reporting an 11% increase in 4‑H club membership this year and plans for upcoming events including an Agronomy Summit on Jan. 12.
Earl Allen, county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension, told the Peoria County board the four‑county Extension unit (Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell) has 35 staff and steadily expanded local programming across agriculture, nutrition, youth development and community development.
Allen said Extension’s outreach priorities vary by program area but emphasized service and local partnerships. "We had an 11% jump in…
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