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August 8, 2019
Registration Open for Fall Master Gardener Training

Cass County Extension to host training sessions starting in September

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July 30, 2019
Workshop on Jam Making and Dehydration offered on Saturday, August 3

Get hands-on experience and take home a freshly preserved jar of jam! Register today!

Farmland Leasing meetings in Southwest Iowa
July 25, 2019
SWI Farmland Leasing Meetings Kick Off August 7 in Atlantic

Get answers to farmland leasing questions and stay atop of the changing trends

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June 27, 2019
Cass County Extension to Host FREE Food Preservation Class July 8

Course Covers Overview of Preservation Methods and Resources; Pre-Registration Required

June 24, 2019
Produce Growers Offered Free Water Testing

Cups available at Cass County Extension Office; Dropoff at Atlantic Farmers Market 4-6 PM on June 25 and July 23

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May 28, 2019
Master Gardeners Offer Three Summer Webcasts FREE to Local Gardeners

Participants will gain insight into pollinators, vegetables and flowers, and urban ecology

Get on The Bus with Master Gardeners
April 22, 2019
Cass County Master Gardener Bus Tour Heads for Ames Area on June 6

Local gardeners invited to “Hop on the Bus!” and join the fun

Emerald Ash Borer Alert
April 3, 2019
Public Invited to Information Meeting on Emerald Ash Borer April 18

Invasive Pest Discovered in Cass County Earlier this Year

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March 29, 2019
Cass County Master Gardeners Grant Money Available for Local Garden Projects

Each grant has a maximum value of $300. Applications must be received by Wednesday, April 24 for consideration. 

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March 6, 2019
Writing Your Retirement Paycheck Class set for April 2 & 9

Two session class focused on planning for those retiring within the next 10 years

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March 1, 2019
Cass County Master Gardeners Scholarship Application Due April 1

Second Annual Scholarship Award to Encourage Horticulture Careers

Emerald Ash Borer Alert
February 15, 2019
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Cass County

New infestation of invasive pest discovered in southeast corner of Cass County this winter

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January 21, 2019
MarketReady Workshop for Producers February 26 in Atlantic

Provides information on scaling up to sell to wholesale markets; includes panel of area buyers

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December 26, 2018
Cass County Extension Now Hiring 2019 Summer Program Assistants

Two positions available- application materials due January 31 for consideration

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December 5, 2018
Commercial Pesticide Applicators Reminded that Continuing Education Re-Shows must be scheduled by December 14 to be honored

Continuing Education Courses Must be Completed by Year End

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November 8, 2018
4-H County Convention Celebrates Youth Success

Cass County 4-H is hosting the 4-H County Convention on Sunday, November 11.  The annual awards program will begin at 2:00 PM at the Cass County Community Center, and is being organized by the 4-H Youth Council and Youth Action Committee.

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August 10, 2018
Cass County Extension to Host FREE Food Preservation Class August 21

Course Covers Overview of Preservation Methods and Resources; Pre-Registration Required

4h grows here
June 28, 2018
Cass County 4-H Interview Workshop set for July 9

Members of all ages invited to learn interview skills and tips! RSVP by July 5

Cole Madsen Scholarship Presentation
June 6, 2018
Cass County Master Gardeners Award Scholarship

Cole Madsen, E-EHK Grad, Awarded $1,000 Scholarship to Pursue Horticulture Education

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May 29, 2018
Cass County Extension Seeks Local Input on Food Waste Opportunities

Any local business or organization that handles food is invited to take the survey before June 11! Help us understand what you already do, and what you'd like to see happen with the "extra" food we create!

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