Des Moines County

ISU Extension & Outreach - Des Moines County

Extension in Des Moines County offers programs that support families, horticulture, 4-H youth development, business and industry, communities, agriculture and continuing education. Iowa State University Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve the quality of life in Iowa.

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SHARE THE HARVEST

Providing excess garden produce to area food pantries prevents food waste while providing fresh, nutritious food to families experiencing food insecurity. Share the Harvest is a guide to make donating produce or volunteering time easier for local gardeners in Southeast Iowa.

County News

April 3, 2018

Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

Des Moines County Master Gardeners' Annual Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Homestead 1839. (701 W Agency Rd. West Burlington)

April 10, 2018

Finances of Caregiving

If you are a caregiver and have questions about finances, we have a class for you!

September 29, 2014

Join Des Moines County Extension on Facebook

Facebook users are invited to stay up-to-date with Des Moines County Extension by joining us on Facebook. We keep the link right here -- or search for Iowa State University Extension, Des Moines County

May 16, 2014

Des Moines County 4-H County Endowment Established

Des Moines County 4-H is excited and proud to announce the establishment of a county endowment fund with the Iowa 4-H Foundation. There are over 75 county endowment funds established with the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

The partnership of Des Moines County and Iowa 4-H foundation provides benefits to local supporters and the local 4-H program. The county endowment fund replaces the formally known Friends of 4-H. There are several ways to give towards the Des Moines County Endowment. Follow the link to get more information.

January 18, 2012

What is 4-H?

4-H is the largest youth organization in the WORLD!

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20,000 Meals from the Heartland

Nothing brings people together quite like working shoulder to shoulder in hairnets and packaging 20,000 meals in an hour. During a Meals from the Heartland service project, ISU Extension and Outreach was networking with a purpose to fight hunger.