We think you're near Los Angeles

Currently in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles Current temperature: 58°F: Current condition: Clear See Extended Forecast

2012 Cherokee County Ag Show Tuesday, February 7

The most popular event in Cherokee County since 1994 will return Tuesday, February 7 from 9 am to 3 pm at Western Iowa Tech Community College Conference Center in Cherokee, Iowa. The Cherokee County Ag Show is a great way for farmers to stay informed of new farming innovations.

Admission is FREE. Click here for a full schedule of events.

Private pesticide applicators needing to attend a Continuing Instruction Course to re-certify will have an opportunity at 9:30 am Attendees will need to arrive 20-30 minutes early to register. Registration fee is $20.

Advertisement

Over 50 display booths will be on hand, and proceeds from the booth fees go to an Ag-scholarship program. One scholarship is awarded to each of the Cherokee area schools to a student who is going to pursue an Ag-related course of study.

Renee Sweers an ISU Extension & Outreach Family Nutrition & Health Program Specialist will present two programs on eating smarter and better.

From noon to 1 pm a FREE lunch will be provided by area sponsors.

At 2:00 pm featured speaker Elwynn Taylor will discuss current weather patterns and the 2012 growing season.

Cherokee Iowa
42.749248504639 ; -95.551322937012

, Des Moines Agriculture Examiner

Eric grew up in rural Illinois about 45 miles east of St. Louis, MO. He is married with two sons. Recently they relocated to northwest Iowa where he works on his wife's family farm. He is interested in being an advocate for the positives of agriculture, as well as learning about new products and...

Don't miss...