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Cancellations:
The Farmer's Coffee scheduled for Tuesday April 2nd at the ISU Webster County Extension and Outreach office has been cancelled. A May coffee is being planned.
STEM Robotics Day
The Wright, Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster County 4-H programs are coordinating a STEM Robotics day to take place for 4th-7th graders on April 20th. Instruction will be from the gear-tech curriculum developed by the University of Nebraska and will utilize the Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics platform to introduce students to building and programming robots. This event will take place at the ISU Webster County Extension and Outreach Office in Fort Dodge.
Just In Time Parenting
Have questions about your baby? Wonder why your toddler bites? Want to help your school-ager with friends?
Preserve the Taste of Summer
Are you planning to grow a garden and want to preserve the bounty of your harvest? Do you have a dial pressure canner? Have you had it tested this year? Safely preserve your summer bounty witha tested dial pressure canner for the canning season!
North Central Iowa’s “Open for Business” Challenge is an opportunity for new businesses to be awarded up to $10,000. For more information or to submit an application click here!
Yard and Garden: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower Seedlings
Starting vegetables at home can be fun and offers several advantages. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about starting cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower seedlings and selecting varieties.
Food Safety Workshop
If you are a food service establishment, vendor, farmer's market participant, or have a home based food product, this workshop is for you! Equip your business with the necessary knowledge for maintaining safe food and profitability.
2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Follows Recent Trend
ANN JOHANNS
The 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available to download from the Extension Online Storeor the Ag Decision Maker website as Information File A3-10, Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. Print copies will be available at county extension offices.
Interested in becoming a Tree Steward?
“The Iowa Community Tree Steward Program is intended for citizens and professionals who wish to learn more about trees and tree care,” said Jesse Randall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forester. “The program includes training in both classroom and field settings and plenty of ideas for completing the required volunteer service component.”
Are you interested in Viticulture? Want to Learn More?
Persons with grape vines wanting to learn more about vineyard pruning, drought management and fertilization are invited to a workshop scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 6th at the Webster County Extension Office, 217 South 25th St, Suite C12, Fort Dodge. The presenter for the program is Paul De Moto, Professor, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University, Ames.
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10.00 which includes a light meal at noon. Feel free to contact Mary Jo Wagner, 515-576-2119 or maryjo@iastate.edu if you have questions. To ensure adequate materials are available, pleasecall the Extension office at 515-576-2119. The March workshop, Amateur Winemaking 101, has been rescheduled for August 4th, 1pm-5:30pm. For more information on Amateur Winemaking 101, click here.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers nutrition classes to households on limited incomes with children age 10 and under or who are expecting a child.
For more information on the Buy Eat Live Healthy Classes or to sign up, contact Carolyn Maschino, ISU Webster County Extension and Outreach, 515-576-2119.
Farmland value reaches historic $8,296 statewide average
Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $8,296 per acre, an increase of 23.7 percent from 2011, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the third year in a row where values have increased more than 15 percent. The 2012 values are historical peaks.
Expertise Directory
Search the new ISU Extension expertise directory to find a specialist that can help you!
Jr. Camp Counselor Applications. Due to Extension Office by Monday, April 8.
Iowa State Fair Vet Camp and Advanced Vet Camp
Children ages 10-18 have the opportunity to attend the Iowa State Fair Vet Camps for FREE. All camps are held during the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18 and will consist of three stations each designed to encourage hands-on learning about veterinary medicine. Information will be available in mid-March on the Iowa State Fair website atwww.iowastatefair.org or contact Emily Brewer at 515.262.3111 ext. 244 or ebrewer@iowastatefair.org for more information. Do not delay as this program is very popular and fills up quickly!
Webster County 4-H Youth Grant Program available! Click here to learn more!
Read about the earliest Webster County 4-H club work - dating back as early as 1917!
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217 South 25th St., Ste. C12
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4676
515-576-2119
Webster County Events
- 4-H Archery Discipline ~ Advanced
04/08/2013 - 4-H Photography Project
04/08/2013 - 4-H Technology Project
04/08/2013 - ACRE Program
04/09/2013 - Training Reshow Day
04/09/2013
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