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Washington County Fair, July 15-20, 2012
Iowa State Fair, August 9-19, 2012

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Washington County Barn Quilts

Washington County proclaimed the Barn Quilt Capital of Iowa. Learn more about the Washington County Barn Quilt project.

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2011 Washington County Stakeholder Report

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County News

Greenhorn Grazing Series Begins 2012 Season

May 16, 2012

Beef producers interested in learning how to optimize forage and livestock production while conserving natural resources will want to consider attending the popular southern Iowa Greenhorn Grazing series. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Byron Leu is organizing this series, which consists of five ½ day sessions set for June through October.

Help Kids Have Safe Summer Fun on Bicycles

May 14, 2012

When the great outdoors beckons on warm summer days, kids are apt to pull on a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops and jump on their bikes. But before the kids head out the door, parents should review the safety rules, says Kristi Cooper, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Summer Day Camps

May 9, 2012

Get ready for a fun-filled summer of Day Camps! Washington County Extension will be offering a wide variety of camps for grades Pre-K through 5th grade. Registration forms are due June 1st to the Extension Office, but be sure to register early as camps do fill up quickly!

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day - June 8th

May 9, 2012

Washington County Extension will again be offering a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on June 8, 2012 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Washington County Fair Grounds for youth who have completed K-3rd grades. Cost is $10 and registrations are due to the Extension Office by June 1st.

Cash Rental Rates for Iowa 2012 Survey

May 7, 2012

Anyone who is involved with the rental market for Iowa farmland knows that rental rates have been pushed significantly higher by the favorable corn and soybean prices that farmers have enjoyed since 2010. This trend continued in 2012.

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Growing Strong Families

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Growing Strong Families Since 1999

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.