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Join us on October 23rd for an hour-long workshop about the importance of pollinators and how to create a pollinator garden in your home. The workshop runs from 6 PM to 7 PM at the Marion County Extension Office. 

Marion County Feed the Farmer Flyer. Sponsors names, when, how, what, and how to reserve meals.

ISU Extension and Outreach, Marion County and Marion County Cattlemen host Annual Feed the Farmer event.

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If you are struggling with Parkinson's disease (PD) or know someone who is, it's helpful to know where to find support on the journey. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PD and therapeutic activities that can be done in the home. 

Great Iowa Road Trip Banner

June 2nd & 3rd, the Great Iowa Road Trip is a self-guided tour of Marion, Mahaska, and Jasper counties. Businesses participating range from small shops, restaurants, hotels, breweries, and more! Some businesses may even offer special deals for the two days of the event. 

2023 Great Iowa Road Trip

Marion, Mahaska, and Jasper county businesses we are inviting you to apply to be a stop in the Great Iowa Road Trip!

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The 2023 Senior Scholarships are now open! Due to the Extension Office by June 1st. 

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2023 Marion County Fair Camping forms are available! 

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"Getting Started with Backyard Chickens" Workshop Set for March 14, 2023, in Knoxville. This one hour workshop covers ordering and caring for a new flock. 

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Just in time for spring, the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach 2023 Seeds for Thought Garden Symposium will be held on March 25 from 9 am—3 pm at the DMACC campus in Newton.

Farmland Owners Workshop Flyer

The Polk County Extension Office is hosting a Farmland Owners Workshop on Friday, February 17, 2023.