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Tomato

Salmonellosis Outbreak from Certain Tomatoes
(Posted on 6/20/2008)
Questions & Answers for Consumers and Industry regarding the Salmonellosis Outbreak

Money Saving Tips

Money Saving Tips from ISU Extension - O'Brien County
(Posted on 5/23/2008)
Are you feeling the crunch of the extra cost of a gallon of milk or gas prices? You are not alone. Here are some tips on how to save money.

Beef Facility Tour

Beef Producer Tour Features Facility Designs
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Hoop, mono-slope or open beef feedlot – which is the right facility for a cattle producer? This was the big question featured in “Cattle Farming Matters – a Forum and Feedlot Tour” for Northwest Iowa cattle feeders and agri-business staff on August 21, 2007.

Flower

Now is a great time to get going on your 4H Photography Project!
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
Don't miss terrific photo ops that are all around you! Check out Kodak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

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Economic Stimulus Package
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million individuals. The stimulus payments will go out through the late spring and summer.

Private Pesticide Certification
(Posted on 1/16/2008)
Find out where the nearest Private Pesticide locations are for you.

2008 Fairbook

2008 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 10/8/2007)
2008 Fairbook is now available online, many changes have been made, so please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

“O’Brien County Extension – Serving our Youth”

O’Brien County Extension – Serving our Youth
(Posted on 9/25/2007)
Can't make it to the Extension Office, check out the forms now available online.

Grain

2007 Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(Posted on 11/28/2006)
Results of the 2007 Iowa Crop Performance Test for corn, soybeans, barley, oat, triticale and winter wheat are now available.

Dont forget

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 11/27/2006)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients.

Manure Applicator Certification Dates
(Posted on 1/9/2006)
Receive intial certification or renew certification for Commercial Manure Applicators and Confinement Manure Applicators

National 4H Week

What does each of the four H’s stand for?
(Posted on 10/25/2005)
Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Learn this and much more by joining 4H today! Celebrate National 4H week October 7-13.

Ribbon

It's Time To Get Ready for Fair!
(Posted on 2/11/2005)
Here are many of the forms to help you prepare for fair.

Commercial Applicator Training Dates
(Posted on 10/4/2004)
Look Here for Upcoming Dates to Renew your Commercial Applicator Certification

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