Washington County Extension

05/28/2026

Join our Master Gardeners for a flower arrangement workshop on June 23rd!

Please join us and open to the public! Free for 4-H'ers and youth!

05/28/2026

Huge thank you to our Master Gardeners and their hard work this morning on the donation garden! 🪴 🪏

05/28/2026

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/summer-field-day-iowa-state-university-southeast-research-farm-june-16

AMES, Iowa – Farmers and agriculture-related professionals in southeastern Iowa are invited to attend the Summer Field Day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on June 16. The event is hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Southeast Iowa A...

05/27/2026

🌽🚜 Registration is still OPEN for the Keokuk & Washington County Youth Ag Field Trip! 🚜🌽

📍 Featured Stop: Pro Growers Solutions

At Pro Growers Solutions, youth will:
🌱 Learn about the products and services used to grow food and feed for our communities
🚜 Explore the equipment and facilities used to support farmers

This stop gives students a better understanding of the many people and businesses involved in agriculture beyond the farm directly!

📲 Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/4RSSPK

05/27/2026

We are down to ONE spot left! Registration does close tomorrow, May 28th!

Get ready for a fun, hands-on day of agriculture at the Keokuk & Washington County Youth Ag Field Trip on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026!

👫 Who: Students who have completed 4th–6th grade
🕗 Approx Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Drop-off/Pick-up locations: Sigourney or Washington
💲 Cost: $60 per participant

👉 Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/4RSSPK

Keokuk County Farm Bureau

05/26/2026

🐖🌾 Registration is still OPEN for the Keokuk & Washington County Youth Ag Field Trip! 🌾🐖
We’re excited to keep sharing the hands-on learning opportunities students will experience on this year’s trip!
📍 **Featured Stop:** Brenneman Pork
At Brenneman Pork, youth will:
🐷 Learn about modern pig production
🏠 Tour the inside of a commercial pig barn
🌽 Learn how swine nutrition helps keep pigs healthy and growing
This stop gives students a firsthand look at pork production and the care that goes into raising livestock in Iowa agriculture!
📅 Spots are still available — sign up today!
📲 Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/4RSSPK

Keokuk County Farm Bureau

05/25/2026

🐄🔨 Registration is still OPEN for the Keokuk & Washington County Youth Ag Field Trip! 🔨🐄
Each stop on this year’s trip gives students a chance to explore a different part of the agriculture industry!
📍 **Featured Stop:** Keoco Auction Co.
At Keoco Auction Co., youth will:
🐂 Learn how an agricultural auction company works
👀 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the auction process
🏢 Tour the facilities and see where livestock are bought and sold
This stop will help students understand the important role livestock markets play in agriculture and food production!
📅 Spots are still available — register today!
📲 Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/4RSSPK

Keokuk County Farm Bureau

05/25/2026

Just a reminder that our office will be closed today, May 25th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on tomorrow, May 26th for our regular business hours of 8:00am-4:30pm. Happy Memorial Day!!

05/23/2026

The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face. For more information, click the link below:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-launches-county-roads-podcast-farm-business

05/22/2026

Great opportunity coming up for Sheep and Goat producers. This will take place in Jefferson County:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/parasite-patrol-plus-workshop-coming-jefferson-county

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th for our regular business hours. Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!