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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Cerro Gordo County

ISU Extension in Cerro Gordo County serves Iowans through five program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Communities, Families, 4-H Youth Development.
ISU Extension in Cerro Gordo County serves as a resource to individuals and groups through publications, local workshops, and other programs.

North Iowa Fair: August 2-8, 2021                       Iowa State Fair: August 12-22, 2021  

 

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2020-2021 Private Pesticide Training

Dates: 

January 5 - 9:30 am or 1:30 pm at Cerro Gordo Extension Office

January 12 - 9:30 am or 1:30 pm at Cerro Gordo Extension Office 

January 13 - 9:30 am or 1:30 pm at North Iowa Events Center 

January 19 - 9:30 am or 1:30 pm at Cerro Gordo Extension Office 

January 26 - 9:30 am or 1:30 pm at Cerro Gordo Extension Office

VIRTUAL OPTIONS for Private Pesticide Continuing Education...find details here

      Pesticide Testing

Testing Information

Pre-Register in required 48 hours in advance

In Person Dates:
January 21, 2021, February 18, 2021, March 18, 2021, April 15, 2021, May 20, 2021, June 17, 2021

County News

Dairy Cows
January 14, 2021
Virtual Dairy Day to Feature Profitable Practices

Producers and industry partners will have a chance to hear about current and relevant information to help them make sound management decisions.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
January 7, 2021
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online

Online workshops designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself

 

ServSafe
December 30, 2020
ServSafe Classes

Classes for 2021

Shade Tree Short Course
December 30, 2020
65th Annual Iowa State University Shade Tree Short Course

Virtual Conference February 22-26, 2021

Iowa teens
December 29, 2020
Iowa Teens Encouraged to Attend National 4-H Healthy Living Summit

Iowa 4-H Youth Development invites teens interested in addressing community health improvement

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Real Connections, Caring Hearts

2020 has been a tough year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will continue to deliver research-based education and information and engage with Iowans on issues that will lead to recovery. Together, we will build a strong Iowa.  

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NEWSLETTERS for YOU!

 
News You Can Use - Nutrition Education with Seniors
Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter - Event and program information
Cerro Gordo County Ag News Today - Ag news for north central Iowa
4-H Monthly Newsletter - 4-H news for Cerro Gordo County
AG Newsletters - A listing of ISU Ag Newsletters and other ag resources
NC Iowa Agronomy Connection Newsletter - by Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
Ag Decision Maker Newsletter - Agricultural economics and business
DAIRY News & Views from the ISU Extension Dairy Team
WOW-"Word On Wellness" Newsletter - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness
Horticulture & Home Pest News - filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension Specialists
Dare to Excel Newsletter - To help parents help their children become better learners
CALT Newsletter - ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation

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