County News

Exciting Events at Extension !!
April 2, 2013

The Extension office hosted the Chamber Coffee along with Farm Bureau on March 22nd, we had over 40 attendees !  Senator Anderson was able to join the fun.

     

 Annie’s Project, a farm management risk education program designed for women and facilitated by women agriculture professional is being held currently in Cherokee.  The class picture is show below.

Apply Soon for Summer Assistant position
March 29, 2013

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EXTENSION JOB APPLICATION (pdf)

UNMASK YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
March 22, 2013

2013 CHEROKEE COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE

Fairy Garden Workshop held at Rhoadside Blooming House March 9th !
March 15, 2013

A Cherokee County 4-Her is shown here looking for something in her newly created Fairy Garden, her Fairy maybe?

Last Chance Private Pesticide Applicator Training
March 13, 2013

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in Cherokee County  will be hosting the Last Chance Private Pesticide DVD program on Friday, April 12th, 2013 from 1:30 to 3:30pm in the Conference Room at 209 Centennial Drive.  Preregistration is requested by April 11th.  The cost is $20. Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to be sure to be in your seat by 1:30, program will begin promptly at that time. Please call our office at 712-225-6196 should you have any questions and to register.

Start Garden Transplants at Home
March 13, 2013

Gardeners can learn how to start annual flowers and vegetables at home and to enjoy them earlier in the growing season with Starting Garden Transplants at Home (PM 0874), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

Field & Feedlot Newsletter April 2013
January 15, 2013

The NW Area Program Specialists compile information monthly and issue a Feed and Feedlot newsletter for everyone to use as a complete farming resource.

It's Food Preservation Season!
September 7, 2009

Are there special concerns in canning tomatoes? Where can I get replacement parts for my pressure canner? What kind of vinegar is best for making pickles? Why is open kettle canning not safe? Here are some resources you can use for answers to your que

Iowa Beef Center Resources
March 18, 2009

The Iowa Beef Center offers many resources to assist cattle producers. One new resource is an online site where producers can watch and learn at their own pace and on their own time. See what they have to offer.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
February 26, 2009

Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

Useful Web Sites for Decision Making and Marketing
April 3, 2008

These web sites will help you in a variety of ways, from marketing to determining optimum nitrogren rates or flexible rent to be paid.

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