Palo Alto County Extension

Palo Alto County helping the citizens of Palo Alto become their best!

Welcome - When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business or farm, look to Palo Alto County Extension and Iowa State University Extension for unbiased, researched-based information and education to help you make better decisions.

Be sure to notice the Navigational Bars at the top and to the left. They will assist you in accessing information that is of interest to you.This is just one more way that Extension is helping you become your best!

Dates to Remember:

May 15 - animal ID deadline to be entered online
May 15 - FSQA training - Extension office 7pm
May 22 - Extension Council Meeting
May 23 - Come and Go Leaders' Mtg 5:00 to 7:00pm - at Extension office, pick-up fair forms & information
May 24 - Color Me Healthy program
May 28 - Office Closed for Memorial Day
June 29 - Livestock Fair Entry Day - all animal entries & stall fees due in Extension office
June 29 - Clay County Fair animal entries due in county office
July 4 - Office closed for holiday
July 19 - 22 - Palo Alto County Fair

News from Palo Alto County Extension

2012 Palo Alto County Fair Information
(Posted on 3/28/2012)
The Palo Alto County Fair Book is now online! Check out all the livestock and non-livestock fair classes. Use this when making all your fair entries. Read the class rules before you get to the fair.

2012 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
2012 Cash Rent Survey

NEW: Palo Alto County Fair Website - Check it out!
(Posted on 4/13/2011)

Words on Wellness
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
Start slowly and make it a habit. Drastic changes can be a recipe for failure; small changes can make a big difference, if they last.

2011 ISU Extension Current News
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
Current ISU News and Updates

Parenting
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
News for Parents contains information on family fun and everyday activities!

eXtension Just in Time Parenting?
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
A national extension Web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

Latest information on Fields and Feedlots
(Posted on 3/3/2010)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

2012 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. Others rent machinery or perform other services. See the attached survey to find out

Want to know what is a healthy snack, or something good for you to eat?
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Avoid Getting the Flu It’s everywhere; it’s everywhere! -- Critical information about the flu and how to avoid it!

Consumer Health Information Updates for 2009
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Keeping up with the latest consumer health information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just got easier.

AnswerLine for all of your needs!
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Have Questions relating to your home or family? Call or visit the Answer Line on-line by clicking on the link below!

Community Builder
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Community Builder is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

Events

10/17/2012 Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest
10/25/2012 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management
11/07/2012 Ornamental and Turf Applicators
11/14/2012 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management
11/27/2012 Fumigation

Complete listing of Events for this County http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=Palo Alto&CountiesScope=
View the complete ISU Extension events calendar http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=