Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County Extension’

Riverside Organizing Youth Activities for This Summer

Posted: Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at 6:22 am

The City of Riverside will hold a summer youth program starting this year.

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Extension Office Hosts Garden Project Meeting

Posted: Friday, February 22nd, 2013 at 6:22 am

4H’ers interested in presenting garden projects are invited to attend an information meeting Saturday March 2nd at 9AM at the Washington County Extension Office.

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Washington County Extension Offers Testing Help

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The Washington County Extension Office is offering a commercial pesticide applicator test training course Monday, March 11th.

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Extension Office Suggests Frostseeding

Posted: Friday, February 15th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many pastures in southeast Iowa.

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Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Course

Posted: Monday, January 28th, 2013 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Extension Office is taking registrations for commercial pesticide applicators interested in a continuing instructional course.  

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Beekeeping Class in Washington

Posted: Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Extension office will offer a class about beekeeping.  

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University Releases Study on Economic Value of Outdoor Recreation

Posted: Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 at 6:24 am

A study on the economic value of outdoor recreation was recently conducted by Iowa State University.

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PQA Session Being Offered Next Month in Washington County

Posted: Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at 6:26 am

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A Pork Quality Assurance Plus training session is returning to Washington County next month.  

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Heat Brings Concerns over Lawn and Garden Care

Posted: Monday, August 13th, 2012 at 6:28 am

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Tips are being offered on how to keep your lawn fresh and hydrated during summer heat.  

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Monthly Pesticide Testing Offered in Washington Tomorrow

Posted: Thursday, August 9th, 2012 at 6:26 am

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The Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is offering pesticide testing tomorrow in Washington.  

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Program Discussing Watering Systems and Drought Issues Tomorrow

Posted: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 6:28 am

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Livestock producers wanting to know more about pasture management and drought issues have an opportunity to attend a popular program tomorrow.  

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Grazing Program Registrations Due Today

Posted: Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 6:22 am

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A popular southeast Iowa program is coming to Washington County next week.  

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Horse and Pony Show Coming Next Week

Posted: Monday, June 11th, 2012 at 6:21 am

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The Washington County 4-H Horse and Pony Club are finalizing plans for a 4-H/FFA Fun Horse Show next week.  

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Extension Summer Day Camps Available

Posted: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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School will out next week, and the Washington County Extension has a number of day camps planned to keep kids busy during their summer months.  

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Pesticide Testing

Posted: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:23 am

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The Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship has an upcoming opportunity for pesticide testing.

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Extension Honors Volunteers This Week

Posted: Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at 6:30 am

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This is National Volunteer Week and the ISU Extension is saluting volunteers across the state and here in Washington County.  

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Pesticide Testing Offered in Washington Tomorrow

Posted: Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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The Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is offering pesticide testing tomorrow in Washington.  

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Last Chance for Pesticide Applicator Training

Posted: Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at 6:23 am

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Thursday is the last chance to take a private pesticide applicator training course through Washington County Extension. The class will be held on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30.

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Alive After Five Event Tonight

Posted: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 6:22 am

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An Alive After Five event is being held tonight to celebrate a special week.  

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Good Production Practices Learned

Posted: Friday, March 16th, 2012 at 6:28 am

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Washington County 4-H members had a course in food safety and quality recently focusing on items from medicine labels to practicing ethics.  

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