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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Emmet County

Emmet County Extension brings the University to you, providing families with resources and educational opportunties. When you need to make decisons that affect your family, community, business or farm, look to Iowa State University Extension for research-based information and education to help you make better decisions.

OFFICE HOURS: ISU Extension and Outreach Emmet County office is open Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

County News

October 23, 2019

Summer Youth Assistant Position

The Summer Youth Assistant will be responsible for assisting or leading 4-H and Youth activities in Emmet County. This individual must be reliable, detail oriented, problem solver, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of teams of staff and volunteers.

October 10, 2019

Farm Bill Meeting Dec. 4th in Estherville

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is partnering with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to conduct Farm Bill: ARC/PLC & Farm Financial Decisions meeting Dec. 4th in Estherville.

May 20, 2019

Summer Camps offerings for June 2019

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office in Emmet County is offering summer day camps for area youth again this summer. The deadline to register is June 3rd! There are camps for all youth who have completed K-6th grade. All camps include; snacks, lunch, crafts, games, science activities, recreation, experiments, outdoor activities, and tons of fun!

May 15, 2019

Delayed Planting Impact and Next Steps Meeting to be held Wednesday, May 29

Are your fields too wet to plant? Do you have standing water in your fields? Do you feel you are way behind in fieldwork? Wondering how crop insurance will work if you can’t get a crop in the ground? Then maybe you should consider attending a Delayed Planting Meeting put on by Emmet and Kossuth County Extension Offices.

April 10, 2019

YQCA Offered in Emmet County for 4-H'ers

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development.

4-H members who exhibit the following species — beef, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine — must be YQCA certified by JULY 1st.

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