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May 17, 2021

O'Brien County Fair 4-H Information

The 2021 O'Brien County Fair is July 24-29!

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January 10, 2020

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing and Continuing Instruction Schedule

Due to COVID-19: Before traveling to a training/testing center one should call the site to make sure they will be open.

January 9, 2020

Commercial and Confinement Manure Certification and Reshow Policy

Due to COVID-19: Before traveling to a training/testing center one should call the site to make sure they will be open.

July 9, 2021

Growing Up Wild Training for early childhood professionals offered Aug. 21 at Dog Creek Park near Sutherland

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and O’Brien County Conservation will host “Growing Up Wild” training on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dog Creek Park near Sutherland. “Growing Up Wild” is a workshop for early childhood professionals, childcare providers and teachers who work with children ages 3 to 7. The training focuses on reconnecting children with nature by building on children’s sense of wonder and exploring the world just outside the door.

July 1, 2021

Extending Pastures

Most of Northwest Iowa is under moderate or severe drought that is beginning to take a toll on pasture carrying capacity, according to Beth Doran, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Doran reminds producers that changes in management can help extend pasture forage.

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Growing Together Iowa

Growing Together Iowa combines extension expertise in horticulture, food safety, and nutrition education with Master Gardener volunteers to develop community donation gardens throughout the state. The goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice for Iowans.