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January 10, 2020

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing and Continuing Instruction Schedule

January 9, 2020

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification

Check this list of private pesticide continuing instruction course (CIC) programs that will be held in and around Northwest Iowa this winter. You do need to preregister for CIC sessions in each county.

January 9, 2020

Commercial and Confinement Manure Certification and Reshow Policy

December 23, 2019

NOW HIRING: O'Brien County Youth Program Summer Assistant

The Youth Program Summer Assistant supports Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with the preparation and delivery of summer educational programs. Primary responsibilities include support and coordination of K-12 youth programs, especially in relation to the O’Brien County Youth Fair preparation and delivery as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program in O’Brien County to improve the effectiveness and efficient delivery of programming.

February 28, 2020

Northwest Iowa Summer Camps; 2020 Registration Opens March 16!

Our summer camps are offered throughout Cherokee, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola and Sioux Counties each summer beginning in June and continuing through early-August. The annual camp booklet is released each spring with online registration opening shortly after. For more information on summer camps, please contact your local ISU Extension and Outreach office.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps Latinx youth and their families gain information, skills, resources and networks so these young people can find a path to college and careers.