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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.

County News

January 17, 2019
2019 Clover Knowledge Escapade (Communications Event)

The Clover Knowledge Escapade is the 4-H Communications Event. For the 2019 year, it will be held on Sunday, March 31st at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (409 N 6th St., Estherville). It will begin at 2:00 pm with Extemporaneous Speaking and end around 5:00 pm. The Clover Knowledge Escapade is a great way to build your speaking and presentation skills, as well as be an experience that will last LIFETIME!

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December 27, 2018
2019 Northwest Iowa Beef Bonanza

Beef is a year-round favorite, from grilling burgers in the summer, to enjoying a hearty stew in the winter.  4-H and FFA youth in grades 4th – 12th are invited to join us for the 2019 Northwest Iowa Beef Bonanza on Saturday, February 2nd from 9:45 am – 3:00 pm at the Iowa Lakes Community College Campus in Emmetsburg.

December 27, 2018
1st Year Member Meeting for Emmet County 4-H

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd for first year 4-H members in Emmet County. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Estherville. The meeting will entail the ins and outs of 4-H in Emmet County, important reminders and dates, insight to prepare for the County Fair, and how to be a successful 4-H’er.

December 13, 2018
Clover Kids for 2019

Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade, in which they will participate in hands-on activities to help build different life skills. The program will be run from February to May in which we will meet one day each month. At each session, the children will make a project in which they can take to the Emmet County Fair in July.

November 29, 2018
Market Beef Weigh In for 4-H & FFA Members

Market beef weigh-in for the 2019 Emmet County Fair will be December 15th. Location of weigh in is Gary Madden's -- 5150 240th St., Ringsted, IA 50578. PLEASE note that it is ONLY 1 day.

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2019 Emmet County Fair

Thurs. July 25-Sun. July 28

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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