Clayton County ISU Extension & Outreach Media Packet for 2/27/25
Wednesday, March 5
9:00AM Ornamental and Turf Pest Control C-CIC Elkader, IA
Saturday, March 8
9:00AM Clover Kid Day Elkader, IA
Wednesday, March 12
9:00AM Certified Handlers C-CIC Elkader, IA
Thursday, March 14
9:45AM Boots in the Barn: Beef and Dairy Women in Ag Edgewood, IA
Tuesday, March 18
6:30PM Private Pesticide Applicator CIC (P-CIC) Elkader, IA
Saturday, April 5
8:30AM 4-H & FFA Derby Swine Weigh-In Elkader, IA
4-H Planning a Summer Adventure Trip to Northwest Iowa
Youth in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to explore Northwest Iowa on the 2025 Intermediate 4-H Summer Adventure trip on June 10-11. Youth will visit Arnolds Park Amusement Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country, learn about the history and culture of the Iowa Great Lakes at the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, plus enjoy some fun & educational stops along the way. Stops include Grotto of Redemption, Jones Dairy, Algona POW Camp, Rancho Deluxe Bicycle Garden in Mason City, and the Little Brown Church. Overnight will be at the Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center. This adventure is open to all youth currently in 6th, 7th and 8th grades in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Clayton and Fayette Counties. Registration closes April 15. Space is limited. Register at https://tinyurl.com/20254-HIntTrip Contact the Clayton County Extension and Outreach Office at 563-245-1451 for more information.
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4-H Junior Camp to be Held June 5-6
Clayton, Fayette and Buchanan 4-H programs are offering an overnight junior camp on June 5-6. “Adventure Awaits” is this year’s theme for the camp. Junior Camp is open to 4-H members in grades 4th- 6th. Adventure will be waiting for you whether you’re in the water or on land. Registration closes April 15. Space is limited. Register at https://tinyurl.com/jrcamp2025 Contact the Clayton County Extension office at 563-245-1451 for more information about this opportunity.
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Private Pesticide Continuing Instruction Course
Elkader, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Clayton County office will be offering a Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field Agronomist, Josh Michel on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm at the Freedom Bank Community Room in Elkader. Preregistration is requested. Walk-ins on the day of the program will be admitted. Please preregister online or call 563-245-1451 to register.
The course will fulfill 2024-2025 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators. The registration fee is $30. To register or to obtain additional information about the P-CIC, contact your county extension office.
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Boots in the Barn Offered as One-Day Program in March in Edgewood
Jennifer Bentley
Cow herd basics for dairy and beef women
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host Boots in the Barn, a program for women dairy and beef producers, March 14 in Edgewood. This year’s program features three events on one day, starting at 10 a.m. and concluding by 3:30 p.m.
Program agenda9:45 – 10 a.m. Meet at Edgewood Locker, 609 W. Union Street, for participant registration and the program introduction.10 – 11:30 a.m. Tour Edgewood Locker and gain insights into direct marketing beef, the facility’s expansion and its increased processing capabilities. Learn about pricing strategies and how the locker has grown to meet customer demand. Participants may bring a cooler if they would like to shop Edgewood Locker’s extensive selection of meats or other local products available in the storefront.11:30 a.m. – 1p.m. Head to Woods Edge Golf Course, 504 W Union Street, for a lunch and learn with Farm Credit Services on mastering financial recordkeeping and profitability. Gain insights into financial recordkeeping, understanding profitability, and the key differences between cash flow and profitability. Discover practical tips and strategies to strengthen your financial management.1–3:30 p.m. The program continues at Edgewood Veterinary Clinic, 2078 IA-3, with an informative and hands-on session on calf care and troubleshooting, led by Allison Vander Plaats, ISU College of Veterinary Medicine, with assistance from Sami Kemp, veterinarian with Edgewood Veterinary Clinic. Learn how to identify common health issues, master proper esophageal feeding techniques, and understand essential equipment. Explore the causes of calf diarrhea, effective fluid therapy, and strategies for managing colostrum when supply is limited. Participants are encouraged to bring their farm’s esophageal tube feeders for an in-depth discussion on hygiene, proper handling, and maintenance to ensure safe and effective use. This session is an opportunity to gain practical insights for raising strong, healthy calves.Registration is openBy March 10, those interested in the program can register online at www.tinyurl.com/BootsBarn2025 or by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach Delaware County office at 563-927-4201 or the ISU Extension and Outreach Clayton County office at 563-245-1451. The fee for this program is $25 per person, which includes lunch and program materials.
The Boots in the Barn program was created after ISU Extension and Outreach staff identified the need for additional ag programs for women.
“We’ve had great success with programs designed specifically for women,” said Jenn Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Women often prefer to learn in small groups and with hands-on opportunities. They like to ask lots of questions of presenters without feeling intimidated, so programs designed for women alone are very effective.”
For more information on Boots in the Barn, contact Bentley at 563-382-2949 or jbentley@iastate.edu, or Denise Schwab, beef specialist, at 319-472-4739 or dschwab@iastate.edu.
Additional Stories Published Online
The following news releases have been published on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website.
Members, farmers and ag business professionals are invited to attend the North Central Iowa Research Association annual meeting on Thursday, March 27, at the Northern Research Farm, located at 310 South Main St., Kanawha.
Just in time for spring, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2025 Seeds for Thought Garden Symposium will be held Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DMACC campus in Newton. This event is a joint effort by the county extension horticulture staff and Master Gardeners from Jasper, Mahaska, Marion and Poweshiek counties.
Iowa Learning Farms will host a monarch and pollinator habitat workshop on Tuesday, March 18, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coralville Public Library. Farmers, landowners and urban residents are welcome to attend the free workshop and a complimentary meal.
For more than five years, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been delivering “A Journey Through Parkinson’s Disease.” The educational series has reached over 1,000 participants.
Results from a recent study on how early nutrition can affect finished beef health, performance and carcass quality in beef x dairy calves provided some clarity and some surprises for Iowa State University researchers.
The “Emerging Science of Anaerobic Digestion” webinar series returns for 2025. This year's series will alternate between industry and academic perspectives, offering a well-rounded look at the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities in anaerobic digestion.
“Digital Dilemmas: Succeeding in a Digital Ag World” is the theme for this year’s Women in Agriculture Conference, to be held March 22 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County and the Washington County Women in Agriculture Advisory Board are hosting the event.
Urban farmers interested in learning how to safely harvest, store and transport produce are invited to a webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Food Safety for Urban Farms” is the next webinar in the Urban Agriculture Catalyst Project series.
Chad Hart, extension crop marketing specialist, Melissa Miller, project director of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, and Kelly Garrett, co-founder of XtremeAg, will speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association on March 19. The meeting will be held at the Borlaug Learning Center, Iowa State University Northeast Research Farm, Nashua.
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