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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Palo Alto County

When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business or farm, look to Palo Alto County Extension and Iowa State University Extension for unbiased, researched-based information and education to help you make better decisions.

Palo Alto County Extension office is open Monday - Friday   

9:00AM to 4:30PM

Bring your facecovering and please use the handicap ramp on the south side of our building.  Do not enter if not feeling well.

 

*Pre-registration required for ALL Pesticide and Manure training - call 712-852-2865.
 

The Palo Alto County Extension office will be closed Friday, April 2 and reopen on Monday April 5th

County News

April 1, 2021
Spring 2021 4-H Workshops

Palo Alto County Extension & Outreach has put together a new set of 4-H workshops for this spring that are going to be offered to all 4-Hers in the county.  Pre-registrations are due 1 week before each workshop so we know how many to plan for and so supplies can be purchased if needed.  Sign up now so you don't miss out on some great project learning!  Non-4-Hers are welcome for an additional $2 fee/workshop.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
March 31, 2021
Powerful Tools for Caregivers to be offered in Emmetsburg

When you take care of yourself, everyone benefits.

March 17, 2021
2021 Palo Alto County Fair Book

The 2021 Palo Alto County Fair Book is now ready for use for the 2021 Palo Alto County Fair!  This is a must see if you plan to bring exhibits to the fair.  The fair book includes rules, fair classes and descriptions, premiums, etc.  Please read before you exhibit!  See link below to access the book.  There are some class changes this year so be sure to use this updated version.

March 8, 2021
4-H Bowling Party

All 4-H members are invited to a countywide 4-H Bowling Party on Friday evening, April 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Shamrock Lanes in Emmetsburg.  Pre-registration is required - teams will be assigned on Thursday before the event.  Cost is $11 and will include pop and a personal pizza and 2 games of bowling.  Prizes will be awarded.  Deadline to register is April 7th.  This event is for all 4-Hers in grades 4-12 - no non-4-Hers, please.

Boots in the Barn
December 14, 2020
Boots in the Barn, a program for cattlewomen, to be offered in Emmetsburg
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