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Extension in Des Moines County offers programs that support families, horticulture, 4-H youth development, business and industry, communities, agriculture and continuing education. Iowa State University Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve the quality of life in Iowa.

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Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 27
June 6, 2013

Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops are invited to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville.

Information on Emerald Ash Borer
May 14, 2013

Stay up to date with information on the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest from Asia.  A cooperative state and federal effort has developed the "Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan". Check out this and other information about this pest that threatens Iowa's forests at ISU Extension and Outreach's EAB site.

Regional Director Robert Dodds Named Community Forestry Outstanding Professional for 2012
April 4, 2013

Region 20's very own Robert Dodds, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, has been honored as this year's Outstanding Professional by the Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council.

What is 4-H?
January 18, 2012

4-H is the largest youth organization in the WORLD!

4-H Community Service
March 25, 2011

Community service activities have always been an important part of the 4-H experience. Get some ideas on how to implement this with your club.

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High Tunnels Help Local Vegetable Growers Produce Earlier Crops
June 19, 2013 03:20 PM

With this spring’s wet soils and cool, cloudy weather, some people wonder where those ripe tomatoes and green beans at the farmers...

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