Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Webster County

Master Gardener Volunteer Applications Taken Till August 14 in Hamilton and Webster Counties

Gardeners looking to expand their horticultural knowledge have two opportunities through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Garden Academy. Whether your goal is to volunteer in your community or simply become a more knowledgeable home gardener, there is a training option to fit your interests.

Applications for the Fall 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer training cohort will be accepted from July 20 through August 14. Hamilton and Webster counties will partner to offer the training, providing participants with a combination of online learning and local, in-person educational sessions.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/become-master-gardener

Farmland Owners & Tenants: Plan Ahead with Confidence
Commodity markets, land values, and cash rental rates continue to shift.
Join us to learn:
• What current rental rate data shows
• Methods for calculating fair rent
• Communication strategies for stronger landowner-tenant relationships

Webster County Extension Office
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12

register before August 10 for $25; after the 10th, $30

Large harvest at the donation garden August 4
👉109 pounds to the Salvation Army
👉12 bags of green beans that we picked from six raised beds
👉a crate of summer squash
👉over a crate of summer squash

Want to be part of this successful adventure to help grow fresh produce for those at the Salvation Army, Lord's Cupboard and Holy Trinity Food Pantry? Taking applications now to go thru the Master Gardener program till August 14.

Keeping clothes clean and stain-free helps them last longer and can save you money. While some stains are tough to remove, many can be treated successfully by acting quickly and using the right stain remover. Check out the new guide, Quick and Easy Stain Removal for Clothing, for practical tips and easy solutions to tackle common clothing stains. go.iastate.edu/2QJJ4P

We are just SIX days away until the Iowa State Fair kicks off! 🎡🍦

Come visit us in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building or check out the 4-H livestock shows. We can't wait to see you! 🍀

Here is the schedule of all the 4-H events happening during the Fair, August 13-23 ➡ https://go.iastate.edu/YK7AJA

Low acid additions like peppers or chilies to jams and jellies can make them unsafe. Without a tested recipe that accounts for the peppers, there’s no guarantee the product will be safe for shelf storage. Discover how these additions can alter the pH and get tested recipes for two pepper jelly recipes that meet these standards. go.iastate.edu/2WOFHG

Summer fruits can be safely canned or frozen without sugar. Unsweetened fruit juice (apple, white grape, or pineapple) is a great alternative to sugar syrups. Get more tips on reducing sugar in canned fruit! go.iastate.edu/0RQWMQ