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December 12, 2018
Master Gardener Volunteer Meeting to be held Jan. 5 in Sanborn

A Master Gardener Volunteer meeting will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sanborn Public Library. Anyone with an interest in gardening is invited to attend.

“With winter in full swing, it is sometimes difficult to think about gardening and warm weather,” said Margaret Murphy, Horticulture Educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “These get-togethers are meant to be a fun time for any and all gardeners to get together and look forward to the next season. All gardeners are welcome; attendees need not have completed Master Gardener training.”

December 12, 2018
Crop Advantage Series Helps Producers Make Smart Decisions for 2019

Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for the farming operation. The 2019 meetings are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State University. Extension specialists will travel to 14 locations around Iowa from Jan. 3-30, providing updated management options and recommendations on current and future crop production issues. In addition, meetings will also offer continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and pesticide safety recertification. 

December 10, 2018
Feedlot Forum 2019 to Feature Marketing --- Register Now!

Beef producers are in a new era of marketing with more changes rapidly coming. It is this new era that will be the focus of Feedlot Forum 2019. Feedlot Forum 2019 will be Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center. Feedlot Forum 2019 is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Beef Center, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and three county cattlemen’s associations – Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux. 

December 5, 2018
NOW HIRING: 2019 Summer Educators

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is currently accepting applications for three summer educator positions in the areas of STEM, Robotics and Family and Consumer Sciences. These three individuals will serve Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O'Brien and Cherokee Counties from May 22, 2019 through August 14, 2019. For first review, a cover letter, resume and three professional references must be submitted to Laura Beyenhof at beyenhof@iastate.edu by Friday, Feb. 1. 

November 27, 2018
PQA Plus and TQA Certification Sessions offered Dec. 14 in Orange City

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach Swine Specialist Dave Stender will host a Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) session on Dec. 14 at the ISU Extension and Outreach – Sioux County office in Orange City. PQA Plus and TQA are part of the swine industry “We Care” responsible pork production initiative which establishes ethical principles for pork producers to produce safe food, protect and promote animal well-being, protect public health, safeguard natural resources, provide a safe work environment and contribute to a better quality of life in local communities.

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