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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Butler County

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Dealing with Drought

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UPCOMING EXTENSION RELATED EVENTS:

April:
1               PQA Plus Training, 10 am-noon, Butler County Extension, Allison, Registration $25
2               Local Foods Workshop, Buchanan, 12-4:00 pm
3               PPAT, 7 pm, Community Center, Grundy Center
4               Women Caring for the Land, 9-3 pm, Bremer County Extension Office
6               4-H Recycling Workshop, 9 am-noon, Butler County Extension Office, Allison
8               FSQA, Fenneman Building, Hawkeye Community College, 6:30-8:30 pm
10             Cover Crops Meeting, Butler County Extension Office, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
10             Women Caring for the Land, 9-3 pm, Hawkeye Community College
18             Spend Smart Eat Smart, 6:30-8:30 pm, Butler County Extension Service, Allison
21-27        National Volunteer Week
27             FSQA, Fenneman Building, Hawkeye Community College, 9:30-11:30 am

May:
1 Farm Safety Day set-up, Butler County Fairgrounds, 4:00 pm
2 Farm Safety Day, Butler County Fairgrounds, 9:00 - 2:00 pm

County News

Your Money Your Future On Line Class

February 5, 2013

Are you concerned about your financial future, these classes will answer many of your financial questions.

Dealing With Drought - 2012

July 19, 2012

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

Words on Wellness

July 16, 2012

WOW stands for Words on Wellness - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness. It is a new newsletter developed by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists. Published monthly, it will promote a healhy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you'll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living.

Terry Basol 'Crop Chat' newsletter

May 4, 2011

Our new field agronomist, Terry Basol, has developed a new 'CropChat Newsletter'. Read this newletter on-line or let him know if you'd like to receive your own personal e-mail newsletter.

Hay Prices at Auction

December 6, 2010

Steve Barnhart, Professor of Agronomy/Forages at Iowa State University Extension has provided this Hay Price information. See the hay prices at auction from across the state. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

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