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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.

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May 23, 2019

2019 Summer Programs for Emmet County 4-H'ers!

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office in Emmet County is offering summer programming for 4-H'ers!

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.

May 13, 2019

Junior 4-H Bus Trip to Des Moines

Come join us on Tuesday, June 11th as we take part in three of Des Moines' fun places to visit – the Science Center of Iowa, Kids Warrior Gym, and the Blank Park Zoo!

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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