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Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Howard County

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DUE TO COVID 19 our office is going to be open to the public Monday thru Friday from 9- 12 noon. We will be closed to the public each afternoon from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.  If you need assistance at other times you may call for an appointment or leave a message on our phone at 563-547-3001 and we will respond.  4H papers can be dropped thru the drop box by the front door.  Email xhoward@iastate.edu

For the lastest up-to-date information please check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Iowa Department of Public Health websites.  The health and safety of our community and staff is priority. 

VOLUNTEER Income Tax Assistance -(click here) check out the options.

 

 

AT HOME LEARNING RESOURCES

 

 

DEALING WITH STRESS - click here for information

DEALING WITH DISASTERS- check out the website.

Manure applicator training for commerical or confinement and commerical pesticide applicator continuing ed reshows will be held each Friday at either 8:30 or 1:00.  You must call and register at least one day in advance.  If no registrations are received, the program will not be shown. 

Howard County Resource Directory - a collaborative effort by the Howard County Interagency Group to provide a quick resource guide with pertinent contacts.
Howard County Barn Quilts
Check out the Corn and Soybean test results at the Iowa Crop Performance Testing Page.
Farm Analysis information called FINPAK - check it out.
2020 Howard County Stakeholder Report

County News

April 13, 2021
Howard County 4-H Spring Fair Held on April 10, 2021

The Howard County 4-H Spring Fair was held on April 10, 2021 at NICC Cresco Center and the Cresco Community Chapel in Cresco.

March 8, 2021
4H FFA Swine Facility Project Sign Up

Sign up for the 4-H FFA Swine Facility project is now open for 4H and FFA members grades 4 thru 12.

pictures of canned vegetables
January 21, 2021
Preserve the Taste of Summer 101

As you plan for Spring gardens, plan and learn the preservation techniques to enjoy the garden produce you harvest.

November 9, 2020
ONLINE CLASSES OFFERED WITH WEEK

Sevearl online classes are being offered by our Human Sciences Staff.

November 6, 2020
4H Awards

4H Awards program on November 8, 2020 was cancelled but awards will be given to members at their club meetings in the near future.

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