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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Benton County

Information from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Benton County is just a click away.  You can access information in Agriculture & Environment, Families & Healthy Living, 4-H & Youth, and Business & Community.  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has research-based information and education to help you.

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Applications for ISU Extension Master Gardener Being Accepted
June 19, 2013

Are you an avid gardener, but would like to know more about gardening, plants and horticulture?  Would you like to meet people who share your interest in gardening?  If so, you may be interested in becoming a MASTER GARDENER.

Backyard Forest Field Day
June 18, 2013

Whether you call it your backyard forest, your woodland, or your grove, landowners interested in learning more about the care, maintenance, and maximizing the benefits of your backyard forest are encouraged to attend an upcoming field day being sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trees Forever.

Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm
June 12, 2013

There will be a Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 27, 2013 near Crawfordsville.

Farmland Leasing Meetings
June 12, 2013

Iowa State University Extension is offering Farmland Leasing workshops at 9 locations in East Central and Southeast Iowa.

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High Tunnels Help Local Vegetable Growers Produce Earlier Crops
June 19, 2013 03:20 PM

With this spring’s wet soils and cool, cloudy weather, some people wonder where those ripe tomatoes and green beans at the farmers...

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