University of Illinois Extension – Unit 26 received a generous donation from Farm Credit Illinois in October.

A $750 check from Red Bud Farm Credit was presented to County Director Lynn Heins and 4-H Program Coordinator Brandi Swisher.

Another $750 check was donated to Unit 26 from Mt. Vernon Farm Credit.

The donations will go towards the purchase of a portable livestock scale for counties within the unit to use during fairs.