About ISU Extension and Outreach: Mills County

Iowa State University Extension serves Iowans through six program areas:  Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Communities, Families, 4-H and Youth Development, and Continuing Education.  Mills County Extension brings Iowa State University to you.  

Mills County Extension Council

Extension council members are elected by the voters of Mills County to serve four year terms.  They oversee the planning, preparation, marketing, and delivery of the extension educational program in the county.  Every county in Iowa has an extension council.  Through a unique partnership with Iowa State University and other federal and state organizations, Extension councils provide research-based, unbiased information and education to help county citizens make better decisions.

History of Iowa State University Extension

To learn more about Iowa State University Extension, please refer to the following website:  Extension Service:  A Historical Perspective.

The Mills County Extension Council, county staff and ISU Extension and Outreach staff work together to provide research-based learning opportunities for our citizens. Through this partnership, we carry Iowa State University’s land-grant mission across Mills County.

Our 2011 Points of Pride tells how we act on that commitment.

Mills County programs are fulfilling that commitment:

• Becoming a scientist or engineer is not easy, but Iowa teens are getting hands-on experience.
• In only seven weeks, a child can learn how to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
• Starting conversations that lead to farm business transitionsfrom one generation to the next is hard – we help get them started.
• Schools and restaurants are trained to safely prepare nutritious foods.
• Families are learninghow to prepare healthy, economical meals.
• Foods grown and marketed locally boost the local economy and fulfill consumer demands
• Our communities are more sustainable.
• Businesses get individualized supportthey need to grow.
• Farmers depend on us for the latest crop production research.

We can anticipate trends, build relationships, and catalyze opportunities because we are part of the ongoing life of our communities, committed to healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies.