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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.

Announcements:             

Fall Master Gardener Bus Trip- October 18 
Game Changers- 4th-6th graders
Clear Creek Elementary Clover Kids- Kindergarten-3rd graders
Cerro Gordo County Clover Kids- Kindergarten-3rd graders
Teen Council Application-- 8th-12th grade 4-H Members

4-H MONTHLY NEWSLETTER           Link to Iowa 4-H ONLINE

North Iowa Fair: July 18-21, 2019   -   North Iowa Fair 2019 4-H and FFA Handbook
Iowa State Fair:  August 8-18, 2019   

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Please check out the Events Calendar on the right side of this page to find out what's happening at Cerro Gordo County Extension!

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Cerro Gordo County Extension is also on FACEBOOK!!      Cerro Gordo County 4-H is on FACEBOOK!!

County News

Farm Safety
September 13, 2019
National Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 15-21

“Shift Farm Safety Into High Gear.”

Bulbs
September 13, 2019
Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs

October is the best time to plant tulip and other spring-flowering bulbs

Carpenter Ant
September 11, 2019
Ant Swarmers Fill the Air

Winged ants are visible and easy to notice, but they are harmless

ISU Forestry
September 10, 2019
What's Happening to our Bur Oak Trees?

McIntosh Woods State Park - October 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Creeping Charlie
September 9, 2019
CREEPING CHARLIE - Borax on Ground Ivy?

Ground ivy is known by a variety of names, including Creeping Charlie, Creeping Jenny, and Ground-Over the-Gill.

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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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