Henry County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Henry County

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October 19, 2020

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses

Fall commercial pesticide re-certification starts this month. Courses are in person at the extension office. Space is limited to allow for adequate social distancing. Pre-registration is required. Call 319-385-8126 before the deadline to reserve your spot!

October 19, 2020

Child Care Providers Online Trainings Fall 2020

Are you a child care provider and need credits? Fall virtual training opportunities. Each session is $5 and 2 hours of credit. Sign up now!

October 19, 2020

Cattle in the Green

This four-part course was developed by ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Specialist, Patrick Wall, to share some simple changes that can enhance profitability, eliminate money pits and lower stress by financially analyzing your livestock/farm operation in a different way.

October 12, 2020

Des Moines and Henry County Extension Offices Welcome New Marketing Program Coordinator

Kelly Waters has accepted the Marketing Program Coordinator position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will serve Des Moines and Henry counties in Region 27.

June 8, 2020

2020 Henry County Fair FAQ

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How to build homes for wildlife

4 videos: Adam Janke, ISU Extension and Outreach wildlife specialist, shows how you can build an Aldo Leopold bench, a bat box, a bird box and a wood duck box. (Then you can sit on your new bench to watch the bats, birds and ducks at their new homes!)