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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Lyon County

Lyon County is located in the far Northwest corner of Iowa, with many unique cooperative working relationships with bordering South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
 
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May 10, 2019
Lyon County Safety Day is June 13

The Lyon County Safety Day for Preschool through 1st graders will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the fairgrounds in Rock Rapids. There is a maximum limit of 75 youth. Register online to guarantee your child(ren)'s spot. 

May 1, 2019
“Growing Up Wild” Child Care Provider Training May 28 near Inwood

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Lyon County Conservation Board are hosting a “Growing Up Wild” child care provider training on Tuesday, May 28 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the East Shelter at Lake Pahoja Recreation Area near Inwood. The workshop is for adult childhood professionals that work with children ages 3 to 7.

April 23, 2019
NOW HIRING: Horticulture Program Coordinator

The Horticulture Program Coordinator’s role is to work with ISU Extension and Outreach to: Provide Consumer Horticulture programming in Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties; Support ISU Extension and Outreach’s efforts to market and meet the growing demand for horticulture programs; Maintain a strong Master Gardener volunteer organization; Build positive working relationships with those involved with horticulture in each county. 

May 17, 2019
Certification Workshops for Cattle Producers and Livestock Haulers

Need to get your Beef Quality Assurance certification or Beef Quality Assurance Transportation certification? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Beef Industry Council are offering two workshops on June 12 at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg.

April 24, 2019
Flood Recovery for Pastures

Through a series of research-based articles, Beef Specialist Beth Ellen Doran and partners strive to help Northwest Iowa and surrounding livestock producers to recover and renovate flooded pastures. Flood waters are receding, but the challenges in recovery for farmers and livestock producers are just beginning. That's why Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist, said producers should get out in their fields as soon as possible....

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