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OFFICE CLOSURES:
Friday, January 17 - 10:00 AM-4:30 PM due to weather
Monday, January 20 - MLK Day

 

County News

Individuals Standing in a Farm Field
October 31, 2019
Agronomy in the Field

Join Mahaska County for Winter Agronomy in the Field ZOOM sessions!

Annie's Project Empowering Women in Agriculture Logo
January 10, 2020
Mahaska County to Offer Annie's Project: Farm Business Management Course for Women

A six-session course created to guide women in making good decisions for their farm business.

MakerMondays
January 3, 2020
Maker Monday Workshop Series

Do you like to be creative?  Want to learn new skills?  Like making things?  Anyone in 4th-12th grade is invited to attend our FREE Maker Mondays this year!  Workshops will be held at the Extension office once per month.  Click the link above for dates and details!

January 2, 2020
Gardener's Show and Tell January 23

Want to learn what the Mahaska County Master Gardeners enjoyed about their garden in 2019? It may be garden tools, plants-varieties, tips/how-to's, recipes, etal. The public is invited to share as well!  

We Want You! Now Hiring
December 17, 2019
4-H Summer Youth Assistant Position Available

We are currently seeking applicants for our 4-H Summer Youth Assistant position.  This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of Mahaska County 4-H Summer Fun Day Camps and assisting with various 4-H events and activities throughout the summer, including the Southern Iowa Fair.  Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2020.

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Monthly 4-H Newsletter
  4-H newsletters provide families and volunteers with information regarding upcoming 4-H events, activities, and deadlines.
 
At the Garden Gate
Horticulture Newsletter
  At the Garden Gate informs individuals about important garden topics, available resources, & upcoming workshops, trainings and events.
 
Words on Wellness Newsletters
  Words on Wellness (WOW) promotes a healthy lifestyle. Get reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety.
 
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Community Matters Newsletter
   Community Matters is a quarterly newsletter that showcases the activities of the ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development program.  Our audience includes community leaders, planners, government officials or anyone interested in community and economic development in Iowa. 

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