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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

Spring 2013
Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
May 6, 2013

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

WOW
Words on Wellness (WOW) Newsletter
May 6, 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.

4-H
4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER
May 1, 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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Shade & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Pictures
April 23, 2013

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.

West Fork FFA Jackpot at the North Iowa Fair
April 15, 2013

Non-Terminal Swine Show. All animals released after the show. Pre-Registration is encouraged, but swine may be entered the day of the show. Prizes. Iowa Swine: Need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by a Certified Iowa Veterinarian. Out of State Swine: Must present test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Bring your own bedding.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.

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Youth Prepare for Careers through 4-H and Adobe Youth Voices
May 6, 2013 04:46 PM

Through 4-H, Iowa youth can become involved in many unique educational experiences that prepare them to be effective leaders, productive...

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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