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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

Upcoming Events

June 14, Music In Motion Summer Camp, K-3, Thompson Fairgrounds, 12:30 to 2:30 pm

June 19, Wellness Expo, Heritage Center, Buffalo Center 3-5 pm

June 20, Achievement Show, Bethany Lutheran Church, Thompson, 3-7 pm

June 22, Art Workshop, The Doll's Nest, from 10am to 12 pm

June 23, Shooting Sports, Florence Park, 4-6 pm

June 24, FSI Camp, 4-6, Food Stand Thompson Fairgrounds, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

June 26,  Fishing with a Friend, 1-3, Thorpe Park, Forest City, 8-12 pm

July 1, FAIR ENTRY DAY!  Extension Office 8-4:30 pm

July 2, Splish Splash Summer, K-3, Fairgrounds, Thompson, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

July 9, Clover Kids Workshop, Grades 2-3. Extension Office, Thompson, 4 to 5:30 pm

July 10, KIMT and Photo Workshop! 

July 14, Shooting Sports, Florence Park, 4-6 pm

July 15, Fairgrounds Clean up day!  4-7PM

July 16, Clothing Event, Extension Office.

July 18 - July 21, WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR! 

 

 

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County News

SUMMER Day Camps for KIDS!!
June 14, 2013

Join us for one of the many Fun and exciting opportunites for the youth to participate in the Summer Day Camps!

 

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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High School Teams Should Register by June 1 for Crop Scouting Competition
May 24, 2013 08:53 AM

A crop scouting competition for high school youth is scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Iowa State University Extension Farm near Boone. High...

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