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ISHS Announces Upcoming All Iowa Horticulture Exposition in Ottumwa
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
This mega horticulture/gardening event is being billed as the largest All Iowa Horticulture Expo in over 100 years. The Expo will be at the Bridge View Conference Center in Ottumwa, Iowa April 304, 2009.

4-H Awards Program to be Held
(Posted on 11/14/2008)
The 4-H Awards Program is scheduled for Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Albia.

Garden Calendar

2009 Garden Calendars Are Here!
(Posted on 10/27/2008)
The 2009 Garden Calendar is now available at the Monroe County Extension Office for only $6. Pick one up today!

Master Gardener

Enroll Now for Master Gardener Training in 2009
(Posted on 10/15/2008)
Would you like to learn more about horticulture? Enroll in the Master Gardener program that will be starting in January 2009.

4-H Members Receive Bettis Scholarships
(Posted on 9/17/2008)
Two Monroe County 4-H members have been awarded the Lloyd and Kathryn Bettis 4-H scholarship in memory of Herbert Bettis.

Fishing Club

Fishing Club holds first meeting for the 2008-09 Year
(Posted on 9/17/2008)
Twenty-two youth have signed up for the 2008-2009 Fishing Club and recently had their first outing.

Deanie Walsh McDowell

Deanie Walsh McDowell Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/17/2008)
Long time 4-H leader from Monroe County inducted into the 2008 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Join 4-H

Join 4-H Now
(Posted on 9/16/2008)
The Monroe County 4-H Program is in full swing for enrolling for the 2008-2009 year! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity for your child and your entire family!

3rd Place Livestock Judging

Monroe County 4-H'ers Place in Livestock Judging
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
4-H Team #2 from Monroe County placed 3rd overall in the Junior 4-H division.

4H Livestock Judging

4H Team Placed 2nd in Livestock Judging
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
Monroe County 4-H Team #1 placed 2nd in 2008 Junior Livestock Judging Division.

FFA Team

2008 Livestock Judging Circuit results
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
The Albia FFA Chapter placed 2nd in the state

Healthy Meals in a Hurry

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saing convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

Livestock Judging Team

Monroe County 4-H'ers Attend Livestock Judging Contest
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Seven Monroe County 4-H membes participated in the 2008 Block & Bridle Livestock Judging Contest held on April 13th at Kildee Hall on the Iowa State University Campus

4-H Day at the Legislature

4-H Day at the Legislature
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Nearly 175 4-H members and volunteers from across the state gathered in Des Moines at the State Capitol Building on Wednesday, March 26 for the seventh annual 4-H Day at the Legislature.

2008 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available
(Posted on 3/11/2008)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. This information is based on a survey of 165 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

Ag Decision Maker

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 3/23/2007)
This web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.

Iowa State

Considering Iowa State University for your College Education?
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
What's your dream? At Iowa State University, you will have the opportunity to pursue your career dreams while you're meeting people from all over the world, participating in clubs and organizations you didn't know existed, and enjoying the excitement of a Big 12 College Campus.

answerline

Who Ya Gonna Call? AnswerLine
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
Families Extension Answer Line is a program of Iowa State University Extenison, providing information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

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