The Adams County Extension Council has been

elected by the people of the county to guide local

educational programming by partnering with

extension staff. From needs assessment through

program implementation and evaluation of outcomes,

the council represents you and your issues. We are

always serving Iowans and we are here for you.

Now. Always.

Thank you for your support.

Serving the People of Adams County

As Iowans adjusted to life during the COVID-19 pandemic,

ISU Extension and Outreach continued to prioritize health

and safety as we delivered research-based education to the

people of Adams County. During 2021 we focused on the

following efforts.

ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager course.

The Extension Council offered a scholarship for

individuals who wanted to become ServSafe® certified in

the county. They paid for half of the enrollment fee in the

class which was held March 30, 2021. Six people

participated in this class, with three passing the

ServSafe® exam.

Child Care Training. A child care training, Safe Food for

a Healthy Future, was held on April 6, 2021 in

partnership with Union and Ringgold County. One

Dan Lamgo

Extension Council Chair

Emily Anderson

Council Member

Susan Bagby

Council Member

Don Gee

Council Member

Marlene Hardisty

Council Member

Clifford Mann

Council Member

Rex Townsend

Council Member

2021 IN ADAMS COUNTY Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State research and

resources. We listen, learn, and work with the people of Adams County for a #STRONGIOWA.

participant from Adams County attended

this training.

Showcasing 4-H at the County

Fair

The Adams County Fair returned in 2021,

providing the opportunity for youth to

demonstrate what they had learned

throughout the year.

Iowa State University Extension and

Outreach Adams County held a StoryWalk®

during the Adams County Fair which was a

great opportunity to involve the youth of the

county by posting poster boards with book

pages around the fair grounds. At the end of

the StoryWalk®, each family received a copy

of the featured book, “Fair Cow,”

compliments of Adams County Extension.

Working toward Recovery

As our state works toward recovery, ISU Extension and Outreach Adams County has been working to:

Support Iowans in reviving the Iowa economy, including the farm economy.

The Adams County Extension is continuing to partner with local organizations to help revive the economy in Adams County. One organization in particular that we have partnered with is Community Economic Vitality and are working towards joining forces to revive the Adams County economy.

Looking ahead to 2022, ISU Extension and Outreach Adams County will continue offering ServSafe® classes as well as partner with other counties in our region to reach residents with childcare classes. We will also continue offering Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator opportunities as well as Manure Applicator. These will be a combination of classes and opportunities to view the training separately as able.

Justin Akers

Regional Director

Evy Ganfield

County Youth &

Outreach Coordinator

Annie Fisher

Office Assistant

Extension Staff

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. ADV.21.04G. September 2021.

ISU Extension and Outreach

Adams County

603 7th Street

Corning, IA

(641) 322-3184

www.extension.iastate.edu/adams