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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Black Hawk County

We are committed to provide our citizens with "Information for Everyday Living." Iowa State University Extension offers education and information to the citizens of Iowa through the following areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Community and Economic Development, Families, and 4-H Youth Development.

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Jesse Cosby
Join us at the Jesse Cosby Garden, Wednesday night May 22nd, 2013 at 6:00PM
May 9, 2013

At: 1112 Mobile Street, Waterloo.  For all families interested in planting a vegetable garden plot at the community garden.  

Everyone is Welcome to Enter Our Challenges at the FAIR!
April 19, 2013

Cake Mix, Bucket & Dish Garden of Flowers, Commodities, Pallet, Photography and Healthy Snack!

Great 4-H INFO...
April 19, 2013

 
2013 Black Hawk
County 4-H Program


4-H Youth Conference
at Iowa State University!
June 25-27 - Register by:
May 24, 2013
Some scholarships may apply
Call: 319-234-6811

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Do not have to be a 4-H member.

 

 

 
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Community Garden Plots now Available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
May 17, 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering individuals and families a garden plot to grow fruits and vegetables at the Jesse Cosby Garden, 1112 Mobile Street in Waterloo.  Planting night is planned for Wednesday, May 22, weather-permitting at 6:30 pm at this location.

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Teaches Children Basics of Farm Safety, May 24th 8:30 - 2:30
May 17, 2013

For many children, the farm is a workplace, home and playground.  Teaching them how to take responsibility for their own safety on the farm is the subject of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at La Porte Elementary School in La Porte City, Iowa.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.

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Iowa State University Extension & Outreach News

Iowans Can Sign Up for Remaining Eco Family Conference Sessions
April 30, 2013 02:19 PM

There is still time to register for the remaining Eco Family Virtual Conference sessions.

Black Hawk County Extension Council Meetings

May 6
June 3
June 27
August 5
September 9
October 7
November 4
December 2
Meetings are held at the Black Hawk County Extension Office at 6:30 pm

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