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April 2013 Newsletter
March 29, 2013

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Public Invited to Greene County Community Involvement Night
March 14, 2013

An evening for people to find out more about the various community groups and organizations in Greene County will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parish hall in Jefferson.  The public is invited to attend. The evening will have an expo-like feel with community organizations having booths to visit.  The Greene County Cattlemen will be grilling free hamburgers and hot dogs for visitors.  Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening, as well as a grand prize to be raffled off at the end of the night.

"Annie's Project" - Local Course Helps Farm Women Manage for Today and Tomorrow
February 13, 2013

.  The “Managing for Today and Tomorrow,” program, a new Annie’s Project course, is being offered in Jefferson on Thursday evenings, February 21 to March 28 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.  at the Greene County Extension Meeting Room

Ag Marketing Meetings Scheduled
February 8, 2013

Greene County Extension and Boone County Extension are partnering this year to host a series of meetings in Ogden on the topic of crops marketing, open free of charge to anybody interested in learning more through hearing guest speakers and participating in hands-on experiences. 

Registration Open for Babysitting Basics Course
January 29, 2013

Registration is now open for Greene County 5th and 6th graders interested in learning more about the field of babysitting.  The Babysitting Basics course is a five-week series that will run on Tuesdays, beginning March 5th, with the final class scheduled for April 2nd.  The sessions will run from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., with the exception of the first class, which will last until 6:00 p.m.  The course is jointly offered by Greene County Extension and Greene County Public Health.

IOWA STATE FAIR - AUGUST 8TH THRU AUGUST 18TH
January 23, 2013

IOWA STATE FAIR SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8TH - 18TH.

2013 GREENE COUNTY FAIR - JULY 9TH THRU JULY 15TH
January 23, 2013

PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2013 GREENE COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULED JULY 9TH - 15TH

Greene County Master Gardener's Training Course Information for Spring 2013
January 9, 2013

2013 Master Gardener Training Course will be held at the Greene County Extension Office at 104 West Washington St., Jefferson, IA.  This Master Gardener Training will start on Tues., Jan. 22nd.  Sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Greene Leadership 2013 Details Announced
December 11, 2012

The steering committee working on the Greene Leadership 2013 program has announced the details about the course, set to begin January 28.  The six sessions being held at locations throughout the county will help participants develop leadership skills and networking abilities for both career and community.

2013 Garden Calendar Available
November 29, 2012

"Garden Bounty - 2013 Garden Calendar" (PM 0815) is available for $6.00 from the ISU Extension and Outreach online store at www.extension.iastate.edu/store or at the Greene County Extension Office, 104 W. Washington St., Jefferson, IA.  This is the 35th edition of the ISU Extension and Outreach garden calendar.

Iowa Commercial Manure Applicator Certification
November 28, 2012

Plan to attend the 3-hour commercial satellite downlink scheduled annually in January and offered at Greene County Extension on Friday, January 4th, 2013, or schedule an appointmnet to take (and to pass) the applicator's exam at your local DNR field office.

Master Gardener Training to Begin January
November 21, 2012

Those interested in becoming Master Gardeners are invited to attend the required training this winter through Greene County Extension.  The Master Gardener course includes a total of 40 hours of training via in-person speakers, webinars, and a one-day training session on the Iowa State University campus.

Steering Committee Plans Greene Leadership 2013
November 14, 2012

A series of leadership workshops is coming to Greene County in early 2013, thanks to a local steering committee partnering with Greene County Extension to design and plan the program.  Greene Leadership 2013 is a six-session course designed to help participants develop leadership skills and networking abilities for both career and community.

Pro-Ag Outlook Meeting in Carroll
November 9, 2012

The annual Pro-Ag Outlook and Management regional meeting sponsored by Iowa State University Extension will be an afternoon session near Carroll starting at noon on Friday, November 16, with an included lunch, at the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center.

Child Health and Nutrition Workshop is Nov. 20
November 9, 2012

An upcoming workshop on role modeling healthy behaviors is being sponsored by Greene County Extension for child care providers, teachers, as well as parents.  The workshop is eligible for two hours of licensing credits for child care providers.

Ag Marketing Meetings Scheduled
October 30, 2012

Greene County Extension and Boone County Extension are partnering this year to host a series of meetings in Ogden on the topic of crops marketing, open free of charge to anybody interested in learning more through hearing guest speakers and participating in hands-on experiences.

Pro-Ag Outlook Meetings in Fort Dodge, Carroll
October 29, 2012

The annual Pro-Ag Outlook and Management regional meetings sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are set to happen in November, with two local options for interested Greene County participants.

Upcoming Workshops for Child Care Providers, Teachers, Parents
October 26, 2012

Two upcoming workshops related to raising and teaching children are being sponsored by Greene County Extension for child care providers, teachers, as well as parents. One workshop will focus on building quality relationships with children, while the other will help participants learn the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for kids. Each workshop is eligible for two hours of licensing credits for child care providers.

Annie’s Project Course Offered for Women Involved in Farm Operations
October 15, 2012

Women involved in farm operations can learn more about risk management on the farm and value-added agriculture opportunities at an upcoming workshop series sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Beginning October 29, sessions will be held every Monday evening at the Des Moines Area Community College, Room 219 in Boone, from 6 to 9 p.m. through December 3.

Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Course Offered at Greene County Extension
October 12, 2012

The 2012 course will provide continuing instructional credit for commercial pesticide applicators certified in categories 7D (Community Insect Management), 8 (Public Health Pest Control) and 10 (Demonstration and Research).  The course will cover topics such as equipment calibration, safe application techniques and drift, pests and pest management, and pesticide labels.

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