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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Cherokee County

When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business, or farm, look to Cherokee County Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for unbiased, research-based information and education to help you make better decisions.

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Northwest Iowa Research Farm Field Day 2013 Wednesday June 26
June 14, 2013

Calumet—Plan now to attend the annual Iowa State University (ISU) Northwest Iowa Research Farm field day on Wednesday, June 26. The research farm is located south of Calumet in O’Brien County. ISU Extension and Outreach continues to anticipate Iowans’ needs for their farms, families, businesses, and communities.

Evaluating Your Estate Plan – A workshop for farm families
May 15, 2013

Talking about estate planning is difficult and implementing an estate plan can be even harder.  Questions often include: Who needs to be involved?  What information do I need to gather?  When is the right time to start?  Where do I start? How do I decide what to do?  The Evaluation Your Estate Plan program can help in the planning process.

UNMASK YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
March 22, 2013

2013 CHEROKEE COUNTY FAIR 4-H SCHEDULE

                                 2013 Cherokee County Fair Book

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2013 Flood Links:

Delayed Planting, Prevented Planting and Replant Crop Insurance Coverage

Producers have Options under Crop Insurance Coverage

 How to File a Crop Insurance Claim

House Hold Record Keeping Tips

 

 

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Yard and Garden:  Strawberries

 

Fresh strawberries, a favorite of almost everyone, are relatively easy to grow and hardy throughout Iowa. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach share cultural practices to reduce damage and losses caused by insects and diseases

 

 

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Iowa Swine Day 2013 Will Address Valuable Production Topics

    Pork producers will have a world of information available to them at the Iowa Swine Day on June 27. The event at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State campus begins at 9 a.m.

 

 

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Healthy Communities through Business Prosperity: CIRAS

Last year companies that worked with the Center for Industrial Research and Service reported $414 million in impact — new investments, higher sales, and lower costs.
 

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Flooding Impact and Crop Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
June 4, 2013 08:54 AM

The frequent rains that have soaked Iowa this year have left many corn and soybean fields unplanted or with flooded areas. Many...

2013 Fair Dates Announced: 

      July 16th: Static Judging

      July 17th: Weigh in Day

      July 18th- 21st: Cherokee

                                      County Fair

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