Help Wanted: County Program Coordinator
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Full-time Program Coordinator to maintain and increase Iowa State University Extension educational programming for Agriculture and Horticulture in Cerro Gordo County. Bachelors degree plus three to five years of related experience required. Application deadline: November 27, 2009.

Women Land & Legacy Discussion Meeting
(Posted on 2/4/2010)
Women, Land and Legacy Discussion Meeting, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:30-6 pm registration & light supper, 6-8 pm program & discussion on "Farm & Acreage Insurance," 4-H Learning Center, North Iowa Fairgrounds, Mason City. To pre-register by February 17, contact NRCS at 641-424-4452 or Cerro Gordo County Extension at 641-423-0844.

4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER for Cerro Gordo County
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Find out what's happening in Cerro Gordo County 4-H!

Homebuyer Education Course Online
(Posted on 1/27/2010)
This Iowa State University Extension online course will help first-time homebuyers meet rural development’s homebuyer education requirement.

Ask the ISU Experts - Yard and Garden News
(Posted on 1/27/2010)
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Onions, Cold Frames, Lenten Roses and Primroses. This week's answers discuss the best varieties of onions for Iowa gardens, where to locate a cold frame, growing the Lenten rose in Iowa and caring for primroses.

Extension’s Monthly Energy Tip
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Extension’s Energy Tip can save you money.

Women Around Ag Conference
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Hold March 27, 2010 for the upcoming Women Around Ag conference being held again at the Best Western in Clear Lake.

Commercial & Private Pesticide Recertification
(Posted on 1/21/2010)
Private Pesticide Applicator Training for Cerro Gordo County, February 11, 7 pm, Methodist Church, Manly. Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Continuing Education Class, February 10, 9-11:30 am, Cerro Gordo County Extension Office.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth Class Online
(Posted on 1/20/2010)
Make small changes in your health and financial practices. They are easier to maintain and are ALWAYS BETTER than taking no action at all.

Summer Youth & 4-H Intern Job Opening
(Posted on 1/19/2010)
Interested in working with youth? Send us your resume by March 15 for the Summer Youth & 4-H Intern Job Opening.

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 1/7/2010)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 1/6/2010)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

Winter Storm Tips from ISU Extension
(Posted on 12/23/2009)
Iowa winter is here! ISU Extension has many resources available to help you through the winter season. Winter Storm Tips from ISU Extension: * No electricity: Is food in the freezer and refrigerator still safe? * May I refreeze food that has thawed or partially thawed? * De-icing compounds and the home landscape * Helping trees and shrubs survive the storm

Garden Clippings
(Posted on 12/18/2009)
This issue of the Cerro Gordo County Master Gardener Newsletter, "Garden Clippings" is jam packed with all kinds of information for Master Gardeners. Take a look!

Extension Notes News Column
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Extension Notes are produced weekly by Gary Hall, Regional Extension Education Director for Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Mitchell and Worth County. Check out the various topics of interest to those in North Iowa.

Ag Decision Maker Updates
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
AgDM Newsletter: Crops: Has It Stopped Raining Yet? Economy: Alternative Measures of Iowa's Unemployment Rate Dairy: September Production Down 0.7%, Cow Numbers Down Too.

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Have you heard about our Early Learning Webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online early childhood training that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

H1N1 and Other Flu Information
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Washing your hands frequently is one of your best defenses against the flu. Also, make sure you cough or sneeze into your elbow and stay home if you are sick.

ISU Names New Region 3 Extension Director
(Posted on 7/14/2009)
The regional director position was created by the ISU Extension restructuring plan as a way to facilitate an issue-based approach to delivering ISU Extension programming and resources.

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network
(Posted on 6/16/2009)
What's the Weather in Your Backyard? When you hear the rainfall amount from the official gage, have you ever said, "That's not what I got!"

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 6/12/2009)
Managing Tough Times: Money Managing Articles by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Family Resource Specialist.

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.