Babysitting is a workshop program done as a part of child development, one of Iowa 4-H’s approved project areas. Many county offices, project area volunteers, and campus staff may offer educational ...

The Dubuque County Extension Office is closed on Fridays.Upcoming Local Events ...

AMES, Iowa – The National 4-H Artificial Intelligence Challenge has announced its 2025 national winners, recognizing ...

Another way to reduce the summer slide in academics is to encourage children to write about their summer experiences, Dunn ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa livestock producers can estimate their production costs for 2025 by using information published in the June edition of Ag Decision Maker. The article, “ Livestock Enterprise Budgets ...

AMES, Iowa – The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building. This contest is supported by ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains ...

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has confirmed a case of Theileriosis, caused by Theileria orientalis Ikeda, in a herd of cattle in southeast Iowa for the first ...

AMES, Iowa – Grape growers, winemakers, and extension and other related industry personnel are invited to a June 30 field day focusing on microbial resistance in vineyards and wineries. “This one-of-a ...

This event has been cancelled due to recent weather and the prediction of severe weather for Tuesday evening. AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an evening crop walk ...

This summer, 350 teens are expected to convene on the Iowa State University campus to experience three consecutive days full of speakers, educational workshops, team building and service learning. The ...

Livestock quiz bowl is a team event for 4th-12th graders where they test their knowledge of beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats. Students gain knowledge in animal husbandry, genetics, reproduction, ...