Homegrown Lifestyles
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Homegrown Lifestyle is a 12-week spring short course for people living on a large lot or small acreage who are interested in producing food for their own use in a way that sustains their natural environment.

Internet Marketing Strategy Workshop
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
The Internet Marketing Strategy Workshop will empower business leaders, marketing professionals and internal site developers to take charge of their web site and make it a truly effective marketing tool. This workshop will provide an understanding of the fundamentals AND a step by step approach to making immediate strategic improvements to your site.

ServSafe
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
ServSafe is offered in several locations in Central Iowa. The reputation of your foodservice establishment is only as good as the quality- and safety- of the food you serve. Research has shown that training employees in safe food handling significantly improves food safety practices. So sign-up for a class today!

Annie's Project
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
This six-week course is designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms.

Click here for Online 4-H Enrollment!
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
All clubs in Kossuth County are using on-line enrollment for families and members! Check with the Extension office or club leader to see if you can use this option.

Kossuth County Recognition Sunday
(Posted on 11/7/2011)
Right to left: Dave Miller and Dean Dodds.

2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Dee Ann (Jensen) Bierstedt began her 4-H career at the age of 9 with her parents, Dean and Lucile Swanson of Swea City, encouraging her to do her pledge her head, heart, hands, and health in 4-H.

Words on Wellness
(Posted on 4/27/2011)
WOW stands for Words on Wellness – Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness.

2011 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 3/14/2011)
The information below is based on survey responses from 179 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

New Member Handbook
(Posted on 2/10/2011)
A “How to” Guide For 4-H Families

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 11/11/2010)
Are you spending more and more on food and ending up with less and less? Does the thought of meal planning make your head spin? Do leftovers become mold-covered “science projects” cluttering your refrigerator?

Speak UP
(Posted on 8/17/2010)
Students in Kossuth county get hands on help with public speaking.

Manure Reshow Policy
(Posted on 7/20/2010)
Please call to pre-register at 515-295-2469.

2011 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 5/25/2010)
2011 Cash Rent Survey

2011 Land Survey
(Posted on 4/5/2010)
Welcome! This page contains information about the Iowa Land Value Survey, directed by Michael Duffy, Iowa State University extension farm management specialist and professor of economics. The survey has been conducted annually since 1941, and is the only statewide survey that collects information on land values in each of Iowa's 99 counties.