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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Polk County
When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business, or farm, look to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. You can rely on ISU Extension for unbiased, research-based information and education to help you make better decisions.
Dealing with Disasters
Drought - Find resources for dealing with crops, livestock, yards and more.
Flood - First Steps to Flood Recovery and other Flood resources
Yard and Garden Tips
Now that spring is here, home gardeners are ready to plan for a successful garden.
Early spring is the time to plant strawberries. This publication will help with selecting the proper site, time and way to plant your strawberries.
If you're more interested in vegetables, try reading the Suggested Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden.
Also there are many publications about lawn care available in the Extension Publications Online Store.
Expertise Directory
Search the ISU Extension and Outreach expertise directory to find a specialist that can help you!
County News
Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
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Polk County
1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A
Altoona, Iowa 50009
(515) 957-5760; (calls from campus dial: 8-957-5760)
Polk County Events
- 4-H Dog Obedience Class
05/26/2013 - IDALS Pesticide Testing
06/03/2013 - 4-H Program Advisory Board
06/04/2013 - 4-H County Council
06/05/2013 - IDALS Pesticide Testing
06/06/2013
All Events for Polk County
Statewide Calendar
