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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Winnebago County

Winnebago County Extension , in partnership with Iowa State University, provides education and information to help the people of Winnebago County become the best they can be. We believe in quality, access, diversity and accountability. We provide unbiased, research-based information and educational programming to help you make better decisions.

Winnebago County Agriculture click on this link for info on the farm count and other important agriculture statistics.

ATTENTION MANURE APPLICATORS: We offer to reshow the Manure Programs on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month for those that were unable to attend a workshop.  Commercial Manure (3 hours in length) will be shown at 9:00 a.m. and Confinement Manure (2 hours in length) will be shown at 1:30 p.m.  If special arrangments must be made a $10.00 fee will be charged per participant.  You must call and register at least a day ahead of time.  If we have no one register, neither program will be shown.  Please contact the Winnbago County Extension office at 641-584-2261 or e-mail xwinnebago@iastate.edu

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May 15, Livestock Entry Day

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Help Wanted: 4-H Food Stand Manager
May 10, 2013

Seeking 4-H food stand manager for Winnebago County Fair July 18-21.  Will be responsible for planning the menu, preparing all food during and prior to fair, and managing the food stand during open hours at the fair. The food stand manager will also be expected to work with 4-H members, volunteers, and donors in running of the food stand.

NEW 2013 4-H/FFA Fair Book
April 22, 2013

New 2013 4-H/FFA Fair Book

Winnebago County Fair is July 18-21, 2013

Livestock Entry Day is May 15th

4-H Newsletter!
March 28, 2013

The Spring 4-H Newsletter is filled with information to update you on all the 4-H workshops and information planned for the upcoming months.  So check it out!!

*NEW* 4-H 202
February 21, 2013

2013, 4-H 202 has been updated, 4-H Iowa Livestock Show Requirements!!

Farmland Value Reaches Historic $8,296 Statewide Average
December 28, 2012

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.

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Yard and Garden: Selecting Fruit Varieties
May 17, 2013 02:09 PM

What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about...

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