ISU Extension and Outreach Lyon County

ISU Extension and Outreach Lyon County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University's research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Lyon County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Lyon County ISU Extension and Outreach Office

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the (County Name) ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Lyon County by delivering research-based education and re

sources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: www.extension.iastate.edu/lyon
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June 16, 2026 - ISU Extension and Outreach of Lyon County again partnered with the Central Lyon FFA to organize, plan an...
06/22/2026

June 16, 2026 - ISU Extension and Outreach of Lyon County again partnered with the Central Lyon FFA to organize, plan and present Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for youth in grades preschool-2nd grade of Lyon County. The topics presented to the youth were all on SAFETY in the following areas: Grain, Bicycle, PTO/Tractor, ATV, Lawnmower, Animal, First Aid, Chemical, Handwashing, and Water/Sun Safety. The youth were also presented a puppet show by the CL FFA at the end of the morning on how to stay SAFE. The local sponsors/supporters for this Safety Day include ISU Extension and Outreach-Lyon County, Central Lyon FFA, Lyon County Fair Board, and Dordt College Ag Dept. The program also has many national sponsors who provide the free t-shirts, take home bags, & other supplies. The mission of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Days is simple – to provide education and training to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for children and their communities.

06/22/2026

⏰We're getting down to the wire‼️

➡️ Thursday, June 25 is your last chance to complete entries as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor for the 2026 Lyon County Fair for…
▪️Livestock
▪️Clothing Event
▪️Communications Event.

🟢 And July 10 for 4-H Static and Live Horticulture.

📲 Please call the office at 712-472-2576 or 💻 email [email protected] if you are in need of assistance.

Fair Entry link in comments ⬇️

Make sure to register today!! Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University and South Dakota State University Beef Extension...
06/22/2026

Make sure to register today!!

Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University and South Dakota State University Beef Extension have partnered to showcase, demonstrate, and discuss a wide variety of new tools and techniques in beef production. Join us for the Northwest Iowa Precision Beef Technology Field Day on Thursday June 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Getting Farms, 2859 Pierce Avenue, Sanborn IA.

Registration is required by Monday, June 22. Register with the link in the comments or call 712-957-5045.

Thanks to sponsorship from Iowa State Beef Checkoff Program, NoFence, and Iowa Forage and Grassland Council, this program is provided at no cost to attendees and includes a meal grilled by the O'Brien County Cattlemen.

Join us on July 8 at the ISU Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm in Sutherland for our annual Summer Field Day! Th...
06/22/2026

Join us on July 8 at the ISU Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm in Sutherland for our annual Summer Field Day! This years field day will focus on timely topics, including the current crop market outlook, water quality and research, forecasting disease and fungicide decisions, and timely agronomic topics of the 2026 growing season. The event will also feature an optional afternoon session following the complimentary lunch. The hands-on session led by Wes Everman, Extension W**d Specialist, and Arti Singh, Associate Professor of Agronomy, will focus on using artificial intelligence in pest management and evaluating different tools.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. At the completion of the morning field day, a complimentary noon lunch will be served, with the afternoon session to follow. There is no cost to attend this event.

Don't forget to register!Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University and South Dakota State University Beef Extension have...
06/21/2026

Don't forget to register!

Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University and South Dakota State University Beef Extension have partnered to showcase, demonstrate, and discuss a wide variety of new tools and techniques in beef production. Join us for the Northwest Iowa Precision Beef Technology Field Day on Thursday June 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Getting Farms, 2859 Pierce Avenue, Sanborn IA.

Registration is required by Monday, June 22. Register with the link in the comments or call 712-957-5045.

Thanks to sponsorship from Iowa State Beef Checkoff Program, NoFence, and Iowa Forage and Grassland Council, this program is provided at no cost to attendees and includes a meal grilled by the O'Brien County Cattlemen.

Update from our Rising Star Interns!From Claire: I did a few different things this week! At the beginning of the week I ...
06/19/2026

Update from our Rising Star Interns!

From Claire: I did a few different things this week! At the beginning of the week I helped the Osceola County Office move into their new location and worked with them to start getting settled. I also had a few more visits to different Extension Offices! This week I went to Dickinson, Buena Vista, and Woodbury County Extension and learned how their spaces function.

Going forward, I'm going to start making some rough layouts for a new Osceola Office building based on some of these successful office spaces!

From Megan: This week, I visited local libraries across the counties to set up survey stations for community members. These stations will help us gather valuable feedback on local needs and interests, and on how our programs can better support the people we serve. A big thank‑you to the library staff who welcomed me in and made space for this project. I’m excited to see the responses come in and learn from our communities!

I also had the chance to attend the Sheldon Chamber luncheon meeting today, which was a great opportunity to connect with local leaders and learn more about community initiatives. I’m excited to see the survey responses roll in and to keep building relationships across the region!

If you have any other community event ideas, email me at [email protected]!

From Kaitlynn: This week, we continued visiting daycares and providing educational programs while also connecting with new groups interested in programming. We also had the chance to attend our first two council meetings in Osceola and O'Brien Counties! It was great to meet everyone, share what I've been working on this summer, and learn more about the communities in Region 1.

I have several meetings coming up with interested programs, and I'm excited to keep making connections and bringing fun, hands-on learning opportunities to communities across the region. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the summer has in store! 🌟

Update from our Rising Star Interns!From Megan: This week, I visited local libraries across the counties to set up surve...
06/19/2026

Update from our Rising Star Interns!

From Megan: This week, I visited local libraries across the counties to set up survey stations for community members. These stations will help us gather valuable feedback on local needs and interests, and on how our programs can better support the people we serve. A big thank‑you to the library staff who welcomed me in and made space for this project. I’m excited to see the responses come in and learn from our communities!

I also had the chance to attend the Sheldon Chamber luncheon meeting today, which was a great opportunity to connect with local leaders and learn more about community initiatives. I’m excited to see the survey responses roll in and to keep building relationships across the region!

If you have any other community event ideas, email me at [email protected]!

From Kaitlynn: This week, we continued visiting daycares and providing educational programs while also connecting with new groups interested in programming. We also had the chance to attend our first two council meetings in Osceola and O'Brien Counties! It was great to meet everyone, share what I've been working on this summer, and learn more about the communities in Region 1.

I have several meetings coming up with interested programs, and I'm excited to keep making connections and bringing fun, hands-on learning opportunities to communities across the region. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the summer has in store! 🌟

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