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4-H Memorial Established for Verna Thenhaus
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Verna Thenhaus, who was an office assistant here at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office for over 30 years, passed away last Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Hospice after a short illness. Verna requested memorial contributions go to your local 4-H chapter. A memorial fund has been set up at Cerro Gordo County Extension in Verna's name. The Cerro Gordo County Extension 4-H Youth Committee will be meeting to decide how the 4-H memorial funds for Verna will be used. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
USDA Releases New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
The USDA recently released a new Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the Unites States. This is the first time it has been updated since 1990. Most of north central Iowa has been reclassified from zone 4b to zone 5a. Even though your location may now be considered zone 5, I would not recommend replacing all the plants around your home with less hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials. Read more...
Goldie Meets Cy
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Recent changes in the aquarium at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office result in a meeting between Goldie, the Cerro Gordo County mascot and Cy, the ISU mascot. Read more...
Women Land & Legacy Meeting
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
The next Women, Land and Legacy Meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2012, 5:30-6:00 pm meal, 6:00-8:00 pm, program on Trusts by Paul Petersburg, Financial Updates by Marc Young, and Economic Updates by Mark Hewitt, all of Clear Lake Bank and Trust. Women of all ages are invited. For information contact Cerro Gordo County Extension at 641-423-0844.
Meetings Grow Local Food Capacity in North Iowa
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Meetings Grow Local Food Capacity in North Iowa - Upcoming local food producer meetings are being planned in North Central Iowa to help encourage planning for the expanding local food opportunities in this region.
Farmland Value Reaches Historic $6,708 Statewide Average
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
AMES, Iowa — Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5 percent from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey. The increase matches results of other recent surveys of Iowa farmland value -- the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank’s estimated 31 percent increase in Iowa land values and the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute’s 12.9 percent increase estimated for six months of 2011. The 2011 values are historical peaks.
Commercial & Private Pesticide Recertification
(Posted on 12/12/2011)
Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicator Training information, Cerro Gordo County Extension. For pesticide testing in Mason City at NIACC, call Gary Show at 641-422-4266.
ISU Extension 2012 Garden Wall Calendar
(Posted on 10/10/2011)
The ISU Extension 2012 Garden Calendar is now available at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office. This year's theme is "Public Gardens of Iowa!"
MidDay Moment with Extension
(Posted on 10/7/2011)
MidDay Moment is an informational segment provided by KIMT in Mason City for Extension Professionals from Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota to discuss various topics. Take a look at the video clips and enjoy all the information they contain.
Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation
(Posted on 12/6/2010)
The Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University, created by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2006, is a primary source of professional educational training in agricultural law and taxation.
Answers In Tough Times
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
Get answers to questions from Iowa State University Extension Field Specialists.
Publications Online
(Posted on 11/10/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online!
Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.
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