Jones County

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Learn it. Grow it. Teach it. Become a Master Gardener.

Families make sure you take time to check out the many scholarships that are available thorugh Jones County Extension as well as other partners in Jones County like the Cattlemen and Pork Producers.

Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H youth program specially designed for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Clover Kids fosters positive relationships and builds valuable life skills through a variety of hands-on activities.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Jones County

Welcome to the Jones County Extension and Outreach website! We offer an array of services designed to help with a variety of needs. Our office provides research based information and education on agriculture, environment, business, community, healthy living, families and youth to improve the quality of life in our communities.

County News

March 8, 2021

2021 Derby Swine Weigh-In

The 2021 Jones County Derby Swine Weigh-In will be held from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Great Jones County Fairgrounds in the Small Animal Barn. Check out our exhibitor letter, 2021 Livestock Project Requirements for Swine and the state PEDV documents here.

March 3, 2021

2021 4-H/FFA Dog Workshops

The 2021 4-H/FFA dog workshops have been announced! If you are planning to show a dog for 4-H or FFA at the 2021 Great Jones County Fair, you must attend workshops based on what year you are as a member will determine how many you have to attend to be eligible to show.

March 2, 2021

Jones County Extension Now Hiring County Director

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? The Jones County Extension Director position might be right for you. If you are organized, innovative, with excellent computer skills, a great communicator and can lead a team environment, then check out the full description and application . Application Deadline - 03/18/2021; Position Open Until Filled. EOE/AA

March 1, 2021

4-H/FFA Market Broiler Orders Due May 1, 2021

Learn more about the 4-H/FFA Broiler/Roaster Futurity/Pen of 3 project for the 2021 Great Jones County Fair Poultry Show. Order form and letter included.

February 25, 2021

2021 4-H/FFA Horse Clinics

The 2021 4-H Horse Clinics have been announced! If you are planning to show a horse for 4-H or FFA at the 2021 Great Jones County Fair, you must attend one of these workshops with your horse to be eligible to show.

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Read Across Iowa!

Read Across Iowa will launch March 1 and begin a month-long celebration. Our goal is to help Iowa communities be places where adults make time to read with children, and children get the message that reading is important.