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ISU Extension and Outreach 2012 Annual Report

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Bremer County

You can rely on your dedicated Iowa State University and Bremer County Extension staff for unbiased, research based information and educational services. We emphasize healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy local economies for our Iowa citizens. Click Here to see our new video: “HOW DO WE BENEFIT BREMER CITIZENS” Click here to watch our Barn Quilt Video. Click here for our new Barn Quilt Map.

Dealing with Drought

Find resources for dealing with crops, livestock, yards and more.

Get answers to frequently asked questions or ask your own.

UPCOMING EXTENSION RELATED EVENTS FOR YOU

April 4 – Women Caring for Ag, 8:30 am-2 pm, Extension Office, Tripoli
April 6 – 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh In, 9 – 10:30 am, Fairgrounds, Waverly
April 8 – 4-H FSQA – 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
April 10 – Women Caring for Ag, 8:30 am-2 pm, Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
April 10 – Extension Council Meeting, 7 pm, Extension Office, Tripoli
April 15 – Master Gardeners Meeting, 7 pm, Extension Office, Tripoli
April 10 - Cover Crops Meeting, 1- 3:30 pm, Butler Extension
April 20 – Tree Planting Demo, 10 am, Tripoli Park
April 23 – 4th Grade Farm Safety Day, 9 am-2:30 pm, Fairgrounds, Waverly
April 25 – Tree Planting Demo, 4 pm, Tripoli Park
April 27 – 4-H FSQA, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
May 4 – 4-H/FFA Sheep Weigh In, 8 – 10 am, Fairgrounds, Waverly

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County News

Women Caring For The Land Meeting

March 20, 2013

Women currently own or co-own over half of the farmland in Iowa. Area women are invited to discussions on conservation, farm management goals, fencing, drainage, etc. Programs run from 8:30AM-2PM on April 4^th at the Bremer Extension office, and another on April 10^th at Hawkeye Community College-Tama Hall in Waterloo. The program and meal is free.

Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa

March 11, 2013

This ISU Decision Maker article helps producers and owners estimate your costs for crop inputs and farming operations

AG APP’S FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE

March 11, 2013

Our partners at Texas Extension put together a list of the ever increasing list of app sources. Check out their attachment to view some possibilities.

Soil Moisture and Planting Season

February 25, 2013

As spring planting season gets closer, soil moisture levels and plant populations are major considerations. ISU Agronomist gives his opinion on the attached article.

Bremer County 4-H Awards

February 14, 2013

“Brighten Your World” was the theme of the annual Bremer County 4-H Awards Banquet held on Sunday, January 13 at the Tripoli High School.

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