County News

Anyone who is unsure of how to build a transition plan or what options are best for their farm operation and family should attend this workshop. Held at the Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon on June 19. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and adjourns at 4:00 p.m.  Advance registration is required and space is limited to the first thirty registrants. The workshop costs $50 per person and includes lunch and materials. Register online here.

A crop newsletter of timely topics for farmers, ag producers and others in Northwest Iowa - written by Joel DeJong, Field Agronomist.

The Iowa Master Gardener program is offering a series of summer webinars. The 2012 series is titled "Garden Goodness" with sessions presented 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. Each session will provide information about vegetable gardening, but from a variety of perspectives.

A newsletter of timely topics for farmers, ag producers and others in Northwest Iowa - written by Agriculture Program Specialists serving Northwest Iowa.

We women have 4 strikes against us* in funding a great retirement for ourselves.  This means we have to work harder and smarter when it comes to financial planning.  If you worry that you aren’t on track for a great retirement, there are things you can do and ISUE will help!

First:  The Iowa State University Extension will be offering Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women is a great way to get started or renew your focus on the actions you need to take to make the most of your money, whether you are just starting out, single, partnered/married, or heading into your retirement years.

What do you want from your money . . . a house, financial security in later life, college for your children, or another financial goal? Four local volunteers met with Lyon County Extension staff to plan the next Money Talk program to begin May 30.

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 26-28, 2012 Theme: Brighten Your World

In spring 2012, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H staff across Iowa will join together to provide new and existing 4-H club/project and Clover Kids volunteers with a newly designed training program. The program was created by a team of 4-H

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking volunteers (high school students and older) to assist Northwest Iowa youth learn about the expanding field of robotics and automation! Come be a part of an exciting and innovative experience that you

Lyon County Extension will reshow both the Commercial and Confinement Manure Applicator Programs on the second Thursday of each month, beginning March 8, 2012, for those that were unable to attend a workshop. If you need to schedule a reshow at any other