Monona County Extension

08/26/2026

📢 Office Closed Today

Our office will be closed today while our staff participate in professional development. We’ll be back to our regular office hours tomorrow!

Thank you for your understanding!

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Due to flooding, the Monona County Extension office will be closed today, August 13, 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/02/2026

Fertilizer costs are high, which means making informed nutrient management decisions is even more critical. To help, four Fertilizer and Finance workshops will be held across Iowa this August for producers, crop advisers, and agricultural lenders.

🌽 Northwest Iowa: Aug. 13
🌽 Northern Iowa: Aug. 25
🌽 Eastern Iowa: Aug. 26
🌽 Central Iowa: Aug. 27

Register and learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/fertilizer-and-finance-workshops-be-offered-across-iowa-august

ISU Extension and Outreach Lyon County, Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Johnson County, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Dallas County

07/20/2026

Looking to improve your farmland lease agreements? Attend the Farmland Leasing Arrangements workshop this August with Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialists. Discover the latest leasing trends, explore how estate planning can affect farmland rental decisions, and learn strategies for setting a fair cash rent in today's market.

Strengthen your farm lease agreements and protect your working relationships! Join ISU Extension Farm Management Specialists this August for our Farmland Leasing Arrangements workshop. Get expert insights on recent survey trends, estate planning impacts, and how to calculate a fair cash rent in today's economy.
Woodbury County In-Person Session:
Thursday, August 20 | 1:30 PM
Call 712-276-2157 or register at https://go.iastate.edu/CZ3XJY
ISU Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County Monona County Extension

07/13/2026

📣 We want to hear from you! Thank you for helping make the 2026 Fair a success. Share your feedback and ideas for next year by completing our anonymous survey. Your input helps us continue improving the fair experience for everyone! 🎡✨

Link: https://form.jotform.com/wachter249/after-fair-week-feedback-form

07/10/2026

It’s Monona County Fair Week! Here are a few snapshots of the fun happening so far! 🍀🐷

07/10/2026

Attention all 4-H and FFA Monona County Fair Exhibitors: Please stop by the 4-H Office at the fairgrounds to pick up your bag and shirt! Thank you to NEW Cooperative for the generous donation!
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa 4-H

Happy Friday! All 4-H and FFA exhibitors will receive a drawstring bag from the Extension office and a donated shirt from New Cooperative! Please stop by the 4-H office to pick up!

07/06/2026

🍀 4-H Static Judging is Almost Here! 🍀
Don't forget—Static Exhibit Judging will take place Tuesday, July 7, at the Onawa Community Center due to construction at the fairgrounds.
🕘 Morning Session (9:00 AM–Noon)
• Onawa Bobcats
• Whiting Badgers
• Mapleton Starspinners
• Shooting Sports
🕐 Afternoon Session (1:00–3:00 PM)
• Castana Wildcats
• Franklin Go-Getters
• East Monona Explorers
• The Breakfast Club
✅ Please arrive during your club's assigned time.
✅ Clover Kids are welcome to attend either session.
✅ Remember, there will be no judging from 12:00–1:00 PM and judging concludes at 3:00 PM.
We can't wait to see all the projects and hear about the hard work that went into them. Good luck, 4-H'ers! 🍀🏆

07/05/2026

🚨 Monona County 4-H Families – Don’t Miss This! 🍀🎡

Stay up to date with all the latest Monona County Fair 4-H updates, reminders, schedules, deadlines, and important information in our Fair Newsletter! Whether you’re exhibiting, volunteering, or cheering on our youth, this is your go-to resource to help you prepare for fair week.

📖 Read the latest newsletter here:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/monona/newsletter/monona-county-fair-4-h-updates-reminders

Be sure to check back often so you don’t miss any important announcements. We can’t wait to see everyone at the fair! 💚🐄🌽