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Agriculture

Exhibitors wanted for Grundy County Fair Open Class Show

GRUNDY CENTER – Exhibitors are needed for the 2025 Open Class Show (non-livestock) at the Grundy County Fair to be held the week of July 21-26, 2025. Residence in Grundy County is not required. Participation is open to everyone, of any age and there are NO entry fees. Classes include ...

Water Rocks! visits Tama County schools

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H in collaboration with Iowa State University's Water Rocks! program is doing fantastic work by educating kids about water conservation and environmental stewardship. Water Rocks! combines STEM and the arts to inspire young minds to appreciate and care for water ...

​​Wetland and Prairie Field Day to be held near Haverhill June 12

HAVERHILL – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Middle Iowa Watershed Management Authority and Marshall County Natural Resource Conservation Service, will host a wetland and prairie field day Thursday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Tony and Roberta Brink’s farm near ...

Pork in the Pantry provides 75K servings to those in need

IOWA – County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations, including Grundy County Pork Producers, participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 ...

Bru, Cornwell earn Iowa FFA Degrees

AMES – Two members of the Green Mountain-Garwin FFA Chapter – Jay Bru and Jacob Cornwell – were awarded the coveted Iowa FFA Degree at the 97th Annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames held on April 15. The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree conferred on student members by the ...

Tama County Fair Queen call for candidates

Miss Amaya Peterson, 2024 Tama County Fair Queen has been representing Tama County at fair activities, parades and other activities throughout the year. Her reign will soon be coming to an end. Peterson is the daughter of Loni and James Droigk of Gladbrook. She attended Gladbrook-Reinbeck ...

Learn to make, preserve your own salsa with Totally Tomatoes

TOLEDO – Are you ready to embark on a tasty gardening journey? Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County for the Totally Tomatoes program, featuring two engaging sessions designed to teach you what you need to know to grow and prepare fresh ingredients for delicious ...

Agriculture Safety Day educates South Tama 3rd graders on farm safety

South Tama Elementary School recently held an engaging Agriculture Safety Day for its third-grade students, focusing on vital safety topics related to farm life. The event aimed to educate youth about the importance of staying safe in agricultural environments while providing hands-on learning ...

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure with Tama County 4-H!

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an action-packed summer filled with exciting activities for youth of all ages! And you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! Whether you're eager to explore the great outdoors, try something new, or make lasting memories with friends, this ...

Grundy County Celebrates National Soil and Water Conservation Week

GRUNDY COUNTY – April 27 through May 4, 2025, marks National Soil and Water Conservation Week. This annual celebration reminds us of Grundy County’s most valuable resource – our fertile topsoil. The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is actively promoting soil ...