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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    Fair Book 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

Farmland Leasing
Farmland Leasing Workshop
June 17, 2013

It’s the time of year when farmland leases come up for review. This workshop will guide landowners and renters through the process of finding the right kind of lease for their situation. The workshop will be led Kelvin Leibold, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist.

Jody Gatewood
New Videos that Help you Shop for Fruits and Vegetables
June 11, 2013

When you’re planning your meals and writing your grocery list, do you ever wonder how many fruits and vegetables to buy or how to get the best deals on them? If so, check out our new series of 2-3 minute ‘how to’ videos.

Drought
Moisture Extremes in the Landscape Summer Webinars
June 10, 2013

The public is invited to attend the 2013 Summer Horticulture Webinars. The theme for this year's webinars is "Moisture Extremes in the Landscape." Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dates, presenters and topics are: July 23, 2013 - Richard Jauron, 2013 Landscape Plants for Moisture Extremes; Denny Schrock, 2013 Waterwise Landscaping. August 13, 2013 - Jeff Iles, 2013 Diagnosing Drought Damage, Flood Damage, and Other Abiotic Stress Injury on Landscape Trees & Shrubs. Cost is $5 per session. Please contact Rick Pleggenkuhle, 641-423-0844, with any questions.

MG Bus Tour 2013
2013 Gardeners Bus Tour Huge Success
June 10, 2013

This year’s Gardeners Bus Tour was once again a huge success. Here are some pictures from this year's trip on June 8, 2013. Be watching next year for our 2014 Gardeners Bus Tour to more horticulture destinations in Iowa.

4-H
4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER
June 5, 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.

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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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