WINTER 2000

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Welcome to Extension Connection In this issue • Families find strength in grant-funded program • Task force takes on youth and family issues • Des Moines Initiative offers new learning opportunities • Fight fire with fire -- for better firefighter training • Journey into new agriculture ventures • CIRAS works on quality control in agriculture • "Speaking of skin cancer" -- A cooperative success • Conferences examine transitions in agriculture • Dairy laboratory is "center of excellence" Above: Jane Wilson, left, of Danville, received the Distinguished Extension Council Member Service Award in November. The award is sponsored by the Iowa Association of County Extension Councils (IACEC) and recognizes contributions to the growth and development of extension programs, as well as strong leadership as an extension council member. IACEC president Fred Sick, right, presented the award.

Vice Provost for ISU Extension Stanley R. Johnson vpforext@exnet.iastate.edu Managing Editor Mark Settle x1settle@exnet.iastate.edu Editor Laura Sternweis x1lstern@exnet.iastate.edu

...and justice for all. The Iowa Cooperative Extension Service's programs and policies are consistent with pertinent federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, and disability. Questions or comments about this site? Contact x1lstern@exnet.iastate.edu Last update: December 28, 1999