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PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
(Posted on 11/21/2009)
The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQAPlus®) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) programs. One session of each program has been set for Dec. 10 in Pocahontas County.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price
information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local
Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions
were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No
endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

2010 ISU Garden Calendar Now Available
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
This full-color 12-month calendar focuses on earth-friendly gardening. Each month lists specific tips plus the back pages offer details on four green garden topics: compost, rain collection, beekeeping, and houseplant choices. Gardening resources, such as web sites and publications, also are listed.

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 9/14/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.
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Staff
Chris Mondak-
Dairy Extension SpecialistPhone:
712-737-4230 Fax:
712-737-3590Email:
cmondak@iastate.edu Jerry Weiss-
ISU Extension Swine Field SpecialistPhone:
712-335-3103 Fax:
712-335-3104Email:
weissj@iastate.edu Dennis DeWitt-
Livestock SpecialistPhone:
712-336-3488 Fax:
712-336-3498Email:
dewitt@iastate.edu
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