East Pottawattamie County

East Pottawattamie Extension Office Hours: Mon-Thur 7:30am-5pm

     2020-2021 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification:

Pre-registration and payment of $20 is required this year! Call 712.482.6449 to schedule your training.   

   Walk-ins WILL NOT be admitted.

       East Pottawattamie County Continuing Ed Courses for 2021:
January 21, 9AM, Oakland Community Building - FULL
January 26, 9AM, Oakland Commuity Building
February 2, 9AM, Oakland Community Building
February 10, 6:30PM, Carson Community Building
February 16, 9AM, Walnut Community Center
February 23, 9AM, Walnut Community Center
March 2, 1PM, Oakland Community Building
March 9, 1PM, Oakland Community Building
       All current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. 

       4-H Market Beef Information:

Step-by-step instructions on identifying Market Beef in 4-H Online      East Pottawattamie County Beef Project Help Sheet

Iowa State Fair - August 12-22, 2021

It is required each year that 4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, or rabbits are YQCA certified. This can be done online ($12) or in-person ($3).

To get certified online, visit the YQCA website and send a copy of your certificate to adanker@iastate.edu to be East Pottawattamie County eligable.
Three upcoming in-person trainings are scheduled with limited availability. Register ASAP for the date below that best aligns with your schedule. 
February 24th, Oakland Community Building, 6:30PM-7:30PM     Register Here.
March 2nd, Olsen Lodge, Botna Bend Park, Hancock, 6:30PM-7:30PM     Register Here.
March 9th, Olsen Lodge, Botna Bend Park, Hancock, 6:30PM-7:30PM     Register Here.
Masks will be required for all in-person trainings and only those registered for the training are allowed inside the building. $3 registration fee is due upon arrival - please have exact cash amount or checks made to East Pottawattamie 4-H.

4-H Online Family Enrollment Guide