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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Cerro Gordo County

ISU Extension in Cerro Gordo County serves Iowans through five program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Communities, Families, 4-H Youth Development.

ISU Extension in Cerro Gordo County serves as a resource to individuals and groups through publications, local workshops, and other programs.

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Our web page has a new design! If you have questions, please give us a call at 641-423-0844. Thank you!

4-H MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

North Iowa Fair: July 11-15, 2012

Iowa State Fair: August 9-19, 2012

Please check out the Events Calendar on the right side of this page to find out what's happening at Cerro Gordo County Extension!

Cerro Gordo County 4-H is on FACEBOOK!!

Cerro Gordo County Extension is also on FACEBOOK!!

2011 Points of Pride for Cerro Gordo County!

Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions or need more information. We are always glad to help.

County News

Fall 2012 Master Gardener Classes Offered by Cerro Gordo County Extension

May 7, 2012

Master Gardener Classes will be scheduled for next fall 2012! Anyone interested in gardening is encouraged to attend! Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the master Gardener training offered by Extension, and use that training to volunteer for 40 hours in their communities.

Annie's Project-Education for Farm Women

May 1, 2012

Annie's Project-Education for Farm Women is a class that will meet six consecutive Wednesday evenings starting May 23, 2012, from 6-9 pm at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. The registration fee is $75. Please register by May 15, 2012.

Women Land & Legacy Meeting

May 1, 2012

The next Women, Land and Legacy Meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2012, 5:30-6:00 pm meal, 6:00-8:00 pm, program on the Future of Agriculture by Kelvin Leibold, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist. Women of all ages are invited. For more information contact Cerro Gordo County Extension, 641-423-0844.

4-H Junior & Intermediate Camps - The Great Outdoor Adventure!

April 30, 2012

Do tubing, hiking, and s'mores sound like fun? Then 4-H Camp is the place for you! Space is limited, and you will not want to be left out. Your camp cost is $30 (after a $15 scholarship from the Cerro Gordo 4-H Foundation). Please mail registration form and $30 registration fee to Cerro Gordo County Extension, 2023 S. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 before May 18, 2012.

Words on Wellness (WOW) Newsletter

April 30, 2012

WOW stands for Words on Wellness – Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness. It is a newsletter for families developed by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists. Published monthly, it will promote a healthy lifestyle for Iowans.

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Growing Strong Families Since 1999

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.