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May 10, 2019
Welcome New Sioux County K-3 Program Coordinator, Summer Beery!

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sioux County is excited to welcome Summer Beery as the new Sioux County K-3 Program Coordinator beginning May 20. Beery is from Anthon, Iowa, and is a recent graduate of Morningside College where she studied Applied Agriculture and Food Studies and minored in Agriculture Business and Business Administration.

June 13, 2019
Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm Annual Field Day July 10

Producers can learn about the latest in agronomics and weed management during the annual Iowa State University Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day, July 10.

April 24, 2019
Flood Recovery for Pastures

Through a series of research-based articles, Beef Specialist Beth Ellen Doran and partners strive to help Northwest Iowa and surrounding livestock producers to recover and renovate flooded pastures. Flood waters are receding, but the challenges in recovery for farmers and livestock producers are just beginning. That's why Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist, said producers should get out in their fields as soon as possible....

February 28, 2019
Iowa Master Gardener Training to be hosted in Orange City Fall 2019

Registration Now OPEN! The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will hold its core training sessions this fall for individuals interested in becoming Master Gardener volunteers. The local training will be hosted Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Aug. 24 through Nov. 2 in Orange City. The Master Gardener program, which is celebrating its 40th year in Iowa, is looking for people who are passionate about volunteering and gardening. No previous garden knowledge is required.

January 15, 2019
2018-19 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.

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