O'Brien County News

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 Kokak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

Eco Stimuli Pkg 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 cover 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.

Record Keeping Get Ready, Get Set to work on your 4H Record Book!  
(Posted on 8/14/2007)
It is never to early to start on your record book follow these easy guidelines and forms available to do your record book in no time!

And have fun doing it!

Webster Webster County Acreage Living   
(Posted on 2/5/2007)
This newsletter addresses frequent questions asked by residents of Webster County living outside incorporated areas. We welcome your comments and suggestions for future issues.

acreage living Acreage Living Newsletter  
(Posted on 2/5/2007)
A bi-monthly newsletter put out by ISU Extension for rural residents highlighting timely topics on country living.

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.

Dairy Cow NW Iowa Dairy Calendar of Events  
(Posted on 11/16/2006)
Calendar of Dairy Events for the NW Iowa Dairy Community

  
(Posted on 11/1/2006)

GreenScapes GreenScaping: The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard  
(Posted on 10/17/2006)
The EPA Office of Solid Waste, the Office of Water and the Office of Pesticide Programs developed a brochure called GreenScaping.

  
(Posted on 8/22/2006)

premise 4-Hers and Producers Register now for Premises ID   
(Posted on 5/4/2006)
4-H members and producers are encouraged to have their farm registered by filling out a premises identification form.

Discovering 4H O'Brien County Discovering 4-H  
(Posted on 3/21/2006)
O’Brien County Extension is offering an interesting fun-filled educational program that provides opportunity for youth in many areas of interest. We will meet after school in two sites in O’Brien County.

Leaders Training 007 "License to Succeed" join 4-H today!  
(Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meeting to learn tips on how to jazz up their meetings and much more.......

Photographer Check out the 2006 O'Brien County Fair Pictures!  
(Posted on 1/26/2006)
Click on the links below to view shots from the 2006 O'Brien County Fair.

(click your mouse to advance pictures)

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.

Cow eating May Beef Month 2005  
(Posted on 4/21/2005)
http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/content/maybeefmonth05releases.htm

kids eating apples CYPHERnet offers children, youth and family resources   
(Posted on 3/1/2005)
If you're a professional serving children, youth and families or a parent with your own children, you know that finding reliable, high quality, research-based information on the Web can be a major challenge. That's where CYFERnet can help you.

2006-2007 O'Brien County Fair Board Members  
(Posted on 1/12/2005)
Local individuals volunteer countless hours to make the O'Brien County Fair a huge success year after year!

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

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