Events

02/09/2012- New "Beef Buddies" Program Information Meeting
Please join us on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Dickinson County Extension office for an information meeting on a new pilot program called "Beef Buddies". This is an opportunity for youth to work with a sponsor to learn about the market beef project area. See the Dickinson County website for more details.

02/14/2012- Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
The Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instructional Course (P-CIC) will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Spirit Lake Community Building. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the course runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $20. To pre-register for this event, please contact the Dickinson County Extension Off

02/22/2012- Seed Treatment Continuing Instructional Course
This course is designed for certified commercial pesticide applicators needing yearly certification credits in category 4-Seed Treatment. The registration fee is $35 due by February 15, 2012 and $45 after February 15, 2012.

03/07/2012- Ornamental, Turfgrass and Forest Applicators Continuing Instructional Course
This course is designed for certified commercial pesticide applicators needing yearly certification credits in categories: 2-Forest Pest Control, 3O-Ornamental Pest Control, 3T-Turf Pest Control and 3OT-Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. The registration fee is $35 due by February 29, 2012 and $45 after February 29, 2012.

03/08/2012- ServSafe Certification Training
This course is designed for foodservice managers. ISU Food & Nutrition Specialist, Nancy Clark, will educate participants on food hazards and appropriate food handling practices. The program will be held at the Dickinson County Extension & Outreach Office from 9AM -5PM with testing followed from 5PM - 6PM. Contact the office at 712-336-3488 for mor

03/14/2012- Certified Handlers Continuing Instructional Course
This course is designed for certified commercial pesticide applicators needing yearly certification credits in category H-Certified Handlers. The registration fee is $35 due by March 7, 2012 and $45 after March 7, 2012.

03/27/2012- Spend Smart and Eat Smart Workshop
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Holly VanHeel, MHA, RD Nutrition and Health Program Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a program designed for the individual, child care provider or family wanting to stretch their food dollars and still provide a balanced, healthy meal. This 2 hour workshop will provide DHS trai