ISU Extension & Outreach, Clarke County

09/02/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the Clarke County Extension Office will be closed Monday, September 7.

We will reopen and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙



Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

Learn more: https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Our office will be closed Monday morning to pick up Iowa State Fair projects! We will reopen in the afternoon. 

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

The Clarke County Extension Office will be closed Friday, August 14th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday!

08/12/2026

🌾 FARMLAND LEASING ARRANGEMENTS 2026 — BETTER LEASES, BETTER RELATIONSHIPS🌾

Are you a farmland owner, tenant, or ag professional? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about today’s farmland leasing environment!

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:30 AM
💻 Virtual Webinar
💲 $25 Registration

This webinar, presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach farm management specialists, will cover important topics including:

🌱 Current farmland leasing trends and market outlook
🤝 Strengthening tenant and landowner communication
📋 Improving lease agreements and relationships
💰 Calculating fair cash rent under current economic conditions
🏡 Understanding how estate and succession plans can impact farmland leases

Registration includes an electronic copy of the Farmland Leasing Arrangements handbook and access to the webinar recording.

👉 Register here: https://registration.extension.iastate.edu/emc00/PublicSignIn.aspx?&aat=6870523164524e325a733658587167777a4a734768715651615771646f6e503653697246376145713170633d

Take the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and make informed decisions about your farmland lease arrangements!

📢 Share this post with a landowner, tenant, or ag professional who may benefit from this webinar!

08/12/2026

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual-Online class, September and October dates.

08/11/2026

Upcoming virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers series in beginning on Fridays in September through October. Caregivers of Iowa cancer survivors may participate at no cost thanks to funding from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Registrations are due by September 4.