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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:
 

2019 Summer Day Camp Guide for Grades Completed: K-3  
Back to Nature 4-H Camp - June 11-13, Grades 4-7, Clover Woods 4H Camp, Madrid, IA
Kids in the Kitchen Day Camp- June 20 Grades 4-6

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!

Publications:

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

County News

Spring Storm
May 22, 2019
ISU Extension and Outreach to Offer Delayed and Prevented Planting Webinar on May 24
Information addressed during free webinar includes planting options and crop insurance policies and considerations on May 24, 2019.
 
Women, Land and Legacy
May 21, 2019
Women, Land and Legacy Discussion Meeting

Mark your calendars to attend on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the 4-H Learning Center

Turfgrass
May 21, 2019
Spring Lawn Care

Spring is here and a few things done now will help your lawn deliver the appeal and durability that you expect during the summer

https://register.extension.iastate.edu/servsafe
May 20, 2019
ServSafe Classes

ServSafe Classes coming up.  Make sure you register 3 weeks before the scheduled class.

Potato
May 20, 2019
Potato Peelings

Many of us will probably be making potato salad this Summer. Good reminder to all of us to not put potato peelings down the garbage disposer. 

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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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