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Ford County Board adopts U of I Home Extension agreement to fund 4‑H, master garden programs
Summary
Ford County adopted Resolution 26‑19 on Feb. 9, 2026 to approve an agreement with the University of Illinois Home Extension; board members said the annual levy supports 4‑H and the master garden program. The motion passed by unanimous roll call.
The Ford County Board on Feb. 9 adopted Resolution 26‑19, an agreement with the University of Illinois Home Extension, endorsing continued levy support for local 4‑H and master gardening programs.
Carson Vaughn moved to adopt the agreement; the motion was seconded and passed by unanimous roll call. During reports and discussion, Ginger Boas of the U of I Home Extension (delayed earlier in the meeting) explained how the levy funds youth 4‑H activities and the master garden program each year, and Bob L., a former board chairman, outlined the programs’ local benefits. The board also recorded that Glenn from the Ford County Public Health Department had updated members earlier on the need to fill a Public Board of Health vacancy.
The board’s approval continues an annual partnership between Ford County and the U of I Home Extension for FY 2026. No dollar figure for the levy was specified in the minutes. The resolution was recorded as passed by roll call at the Feb. 9 meeting.
