Dubuque County

A world of 4-H with you in it. Join 4-H!

Connect with our Dubuque County Master Gardeners to learn more about your yard & garden.

Our agriculture & dairy experts give you research-based, unbiased information about improving your business.

We need your ideas - join the discussion about aging in Dubuque County.

ISU celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 which created the national Cooperative Extension System.

Dubuque County Extension

In these trying economic times, improving the quality of life in Iowa continues to be at the heart of ISU Extension’s work: collaborating with communities to reduce poverty; helping farmers and consumers enhance energy efficiency; educating Iowans about food, feed and fuel issues; and helping companies develop strategies to improve their bottom line.

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Job Openings and Internships

All staff postions are filled at this time.

2019 FARMLAND LEASING:  Powerpoint for Farmland Leasing & Land Value Meeting.

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES:  Information for farmers, consumers, and others interested in regional food systems.

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES FOR YOUTH EDUCATORS:  Looking for research-based gardening & food curriculem to help your students learn about the source of their food? Look no further! Lists all ISU Extension programs & resources for educators in school & community-based settings.

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES FOR INSTITUTIONS:  Learn about Dubuque Eats Well - Farm to Institution Working Group. Includes research-based information on food safety, procurement policy, distribution, planning and other information for institutional food service managers interested in buying local.

SCHOOL'S OUT DAY CAMPS:  A variety of School's Out Day Camps for youth in the Dubuque Community School district or Western Dubuque Community School district. Registration questions can be directed to Dubuque Leisure services (563)589-4263.

SERVSAFE:  Food Safety training - certification for Foodservice Managers & Workers.

PESTICIDE AND MANURE APPLICATOR TESTING AND TRAINING INFORMATION

YARD AND GARDEN/HORTICULTURE:  Local highlights, events, news, resources and more!

MASTER GARDENERS:  Spring Seminar, newsletters, fall training, events, and more!

MASTER CONSERVATIONIST:  Training information for our first ever program.

LINKS FOR FARMERS, LAND OWNERS AND DAIRY NEWS:  Custom farm rate survey, land values, cash rental rates, pasture rental rates, and more.

4-H ONLINE:  Web-based access for 4-H families to update their records and project information.

FAIR ENTRY:  Online fair management system. Online entries required for all exhibitors and all projects (both livestock and indoor projects).

FAMILY LIFE:  Find resources to help you manage your finances, control your credit, and plan for your future. Join the Mid-Life & Beyond discussion about issues surrounding aging in Dubuque County.

PHOTOS:  Check out the work our 4-H volunteers, Master Gardeners, and Extension Specialists are doing in Dubuque County.
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County News

August 4, 2020

COVID Ag Updates Will Focus on Resilience

COVID Recovery Iowa, in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is hosting COVID Ag Updates: Focus on Resilience. These 60-minute weekly updates from agriculture specialists will be held via Zoom on Monday evenings in August and September.

June 19, 2020

Plan, Shop, Save, Cook

Come join our FREE nutrition series! Plan, Shop, Save & Cook is a year-round 4-week nutrition program focused around planning for low-cost healthy meals and snacks, learning how to save money when shopping at the grocery store, how to write a grocery shopping list and how to better understand food labels. There are also, some fun take home items such as measuring spoons, reusable shopping bag, and a cook book. To learn how to register or for more information contact Abby Spiegel at 563-583-6496 or email at spiegel@iastate.edu.

June 2, 2020

Iowa Concern Line is Here to Help

Whether you are facing legal, financial, stress or worried about a crisis or disaster in your family, Iowa Concern Line has resources for you.

June 1, 2020

Buy. Eat. Live Healthy

We have ideas to help you make healthy meals that are easy and inexpensive. We are available for phone calls and video chat. Call Abby at 563-583-6496 for more information.

May 1, 2020

Dubuque County 4-H T-Shirts are Available!

Dubuque County 4-H t-shirts are now available to order from the Dubuque County Extension Office.

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For over 100 years, ISU Extension and Outreach has been serving Iowans. As our state recovers from COVID-19, we’ll continue to deliver research-based education and information. We’re here for you now. And for the next 100 years.

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