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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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If you have questions on any topic, please give us a call at 641-423-0844 Thank you!

4-H MONTHLY NEWSLETTER           Link to Iowa 4-H ONLINE          2012 Points of Pride for Cerro Gordo County!

North Iowa Fair:  July 10-14, 2013    Iowa State Fair:  August 8-18, 2013

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 Extension is also on FACEBOOK!!      Cerro Gordo County 4-H is on FACEBOOK!!

County News

WOW
Words on Wellness (WOW) Newsletter
April 4, 2013

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.

Women, Land & Legacy
Women Land & Legacy Meeting
April 4, 2013

The next Women, Land and Legacy meeting will be held on May 23, 2013. Paula Petersburg from Clear Lake Bank & Trust (with help from Marc and Mark) will give a presentation on “Planning Around New Federal Estate Tax Laws and Higher Land Values."  The meeting will be held from 5:30-8 pm at the 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Events Center, Mason City.

Women, Land and Legacy discussion meetings offer presentations and discussion on topics that are a concern of women involved in farming. Everyone is invited to come. Please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions for discussion topics by calling Cerro Gordo County Extension, 641-423-0844.

4-H
4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER
April 4, 2013

Find out what's happening in Cerro Gordo County 4-H! Now is the time to re-enroll in 4-H. Go to Link to Iowa 4-H ONLINE to enroll.

Spring 2013
Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
March 21, 2013

Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

MG Bus Tour
5th Annual Gardeners Bus Tour
February 13, 2013

Cerro Gordo County Extension, along with the North Iowa Master Gardeners, is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Gardeners Bus Tour will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Five educational and fun stops are planned for the tour. The public is invited to attend. Please call Becky or JoAnn at 641-423-0844 for more information.

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NEWSLETTERS for YOU!

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter - Event and program information

4-H Monthly Newsletter - 4-H news for Cerro Gordo County

AG Newsletters - A listing of ISU Ag Newsletters and other ag resources

WOW-"Word On Wellness" Newsletter - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness

Yard & Garden Information: Articles by ISUE staff to help you with your yard and garden.

Horticulture & Home Pest News - filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists

Dare to Excel Newsletter - To help parents help their children become better learners

Ag Decision Maker Newsletter - An agricultural economics and business web site

CALT Newsletter - ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation

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