Our office will follow these guidelines: Phase II Guidance for Meetings and Events

• This guidance applies to all counties in the state.

• • This guidance includes pesticide trainings and exams, 4-H activities, individual on-farm visits, programs taught by volunteers and all events sponsored by NDSU Extension or carried out by Extension staff as well as other outreach activities conducted by departments, REC’s, and other NDSU Ag Affairs entities.
  • Local county and tribal extension offices and REC’s may engage in outdoor activities using the following guidelines and in compliance with the ND Smart Restart guidance for Large Group Gatherings (available at: https://www.ndresponse.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-business-and-employer-resources/nd-smart-restart/nd-smart-restart-protocols/large-gatherings):
  • For outdoor events:
  o Social distancing strictly adhered to, including transportation to plot tours.
  o Food and beverages may be served in congruence with the Yellow Category of the ND Smart Restart Guidelines for restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, and food trucks.
   https://ndresponse.gov/sites/www/files/documents/covid-19/ND%20Smart%20Restart/Restaurants/Restaurants%20Standards.pdf
   Food options such as boxed lunches are strongly encouraged.
  o Consider alternative formats for vulnerable populations.Limited Face to Face (F2F) activities are allowed but must follow the guidance below

NDSU Extension Service in Foster County gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of North Dakota State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Foster County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

Summer Office hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Central Time)

Friday hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

These hours are in effect until September 4th. Starting September 8th we will be back to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closing from 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Jeff Gale - Ag & Natural Resource Agent                                                            

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