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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, and 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.
Our office will be closed August 2-6, 2021. Come see us at the North Iowa Fair.
North Iowa Fair: August 2-8, 2021 Iowa State Fair: August 12-22, 2021
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Pre-Register in required 48 hours in advance
In Person Dates*:
There are NO in person dates for June, July or August. In person will resume in September.
*TWO options for SUMMER TESTING: for June, July and August 2021 pesticide applicators have two options for testing:
1. In-person at partner college test centers. All test categories are available.
2. Online private exam and some online commercial exams (Core, 1A, 3OT, 6, 7A and 11).
Testing at the ISU Extension offices will resume September – December 2021
County News
July 6, 2021
Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Growing Together IowaGrowing Together Iowa combines extension expertise in horticulture, food safety, and nutrition education with Master Gardener volunteers to develop community donation gardens throughout the state. The goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice for Iowans.
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Cerro Gordo County
601 S. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-423-0844
Cerro Gordo County Events
- Water Rocks!
08/06/2021 - Farmland Leasing and Management Workshop
08/11/2021 - ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Course
08/24/2021 - Master Gardener Program
08/24/2021 - Extension Council Meeting
08/30/2021
All Events for Cerro Gordo County
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