County News

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 (Fairgrounds), 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.

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

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.

Click here to see pictures that were taken at the Shade & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on April 6, 2013 on a farm east of Manly.

Cerro Gordo, Floyd, and Bremer County Extensions would like to tell everyone about the Summer Horticulture Showcase that will be taking place on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Borlaug Learning Center (ISU Research Farm) west of Nashua. It is becoming the premier gardening event in Northern Iowa! There will be expert Horticulturists giving presentations on 12 different horticulture related topics throughout the day (10:00 am – 3:00 pm). Participants may choose 4 of the 12 programs to attend. A brochure and registration form will be coming soon. For more information contact Cerro Gordo County Extension & Outreach, 641-423-0844 or email Rick Pleggenkuhle at plegg@iastate.edu www.extension.iastate.edu/cerrogordo .

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. Camp information for June 2013 will be coming soon.

Cerro Gordo County 4-H Teen Council found out that serving the community can be a fun experience in itself. The 4-H Teen Council spent Wednesday evening purchasing Toys for Tots at Mills Fleet Farm in Mason City.

Twenty-seven people from throughout north-central Iowa recently participated in the Iowa Master Conservationist class.  Master Conservationists are individuals that share an interest in the sustainability of Iowa’s natural resources and in becoming better stewards of Iowa’s resources.

Master Gardener Classes will be scheduled again soon! Anyone interested in gardening is encouraged to call Cerro Gordo County Extension at 641-423-0844! 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.