News from Pocahontas County Extension

Check Farm Ponds for Floodwater Damage
(Posted on 7/7/2008)
Farm pond owners need to consider some possible damaging effects brought by Iowa’s spring floodwaters.

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2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook Web Version
(Posted on 7/7/2008)
The 2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook is ready for your viewing. We hope that all 4-H/FFA members and families will have an exciting time preparing for the 2008 Pocahontas County Fair! Your hard copy of the fairbook will be arriving soon in your mail!

After the Flood: Options for Organic Producers
(Posted on 7/7/2008)
ISU organic agriculture expert discusses rotation options, cropping alternatives, pest pressure and long-term consequences resulting from recent extensive flooding.

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Now Is Time to Renovate June-bearing Strawberries
(Posted on 7/7/2008)
Taking care of your strawberry bed after harvest will help ensure a good crop for several more years.

The Not So Sweet Pest of Sweet Corn
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
One of the pure pleasures of summertime in Iowa is eating sweet corn fresh from the garden or farmers market. But one pest can make the joy of eating corn rather unsavory.

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4-H Endowment and Pie Auction
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
Do you have wonderful memories as a 4-H member or as a 4-H family? Would you like to see Pocahontas County 4-H continue to grow and increase its programs?

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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 6/10/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

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