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Disaster Recovery Website - resources for drought, flooding, severe weather, fire and bullying. When events and conditions warrant, additional resources will be added.

"Finding Answers Now" - great resources for unexpected events

 

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County News

January 22, 2020
Helping Farmers Deal with Stress

Farm life with its country setting often is idealized, but as the complications and pace of agriculture have increased, so have the physical and mental demands on farmers.

January 16, 2020
Spring Commercial Applicator Trainings in Franklin County

Check out the upcoming Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings to be held at Franklin County Extension!

January 2, 2020
NC Beef Conference 2020

An educational program for North Central Iowa youth who want to learn more about beef production will be held Saturday, February 1.  

January 2, 2020
2020 Garden Calendar - Butterflies: flowers that fly and all but sing

This 12-month calendar showcases butterflies throughout the year, as they bring their special beauty to each page. It is now available!

December 16, 2019
Franklin County Extension Offering Manure Applicator Certification Trainings

Commercial and Confinement manure applicator certification trainings are offered at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in Franklin County. 

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Newsletters

4-H Monthly Newsletter - 4-H news for Franklin County
Words on Wellness "WOW" Newsletter and News You Can Use  - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness
NC Iowa Agronomy Connection Newsletter - by Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
Yard, Garden, Horticulture & Home Pest News - filled with articles to help with your yard and garden, current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Specialists
Ag Decision Maker Newsletter - An agricultural economics and business web site

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Finding a Path to College and Careers

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps Latinx youth and their families gain information, skills, resources and networks so these young people can find a path to college and careers.

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