Extension Connection

A Quarterly Publication of Iowa State University Extension

Fall 2001

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Project Freeze helps food business entrepreneurs find new markets

Small fruit and vegetable producers face high equipment and labor costs and time-consuming licensing requirements. To help them get over these obstacles, Iowa State University Extension is leading the way on Project Freeze, a project to help growers target and enter new markets.

Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H

Iowa schools and communities are more vibrant and the Iowa 4-H organization exists because more than 14,000 Iowa adults volunteer for Iowa State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development programs.

Iowa businesses benefit through breakfast

Business, Breakfast and More is co-hosted by the Iowa Procurement Outreach Center (IPOC) in ISU Extension’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS). Drake Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration also co-host the events. The breakfasts allow business people to see how other businesses work, share experiences and gain knowledge.

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4-H celebrates 100 years

In Iowa, 4-H traces its start to Page County boys and girls clubs begun in 1901. This centennial will be honored throughout 2001-2002 in club, county and state events, displays, historical reviews and other activities.

Businesses assess innovation

As small and mid-sized Iowa companies contemplate their position in this new economy, Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership (IMEP), part of Iowa State University Extension, is preparing to help. IMEP is bringing a new philosophy -- innovation as a company value -- to clients’ overall business strategy.

Program brings to light the effects of media violence

Iowa State University Extension will offer an in-depth look at “The Impact of Entertainment Media Violence on Children and Families.” This satellite series will present current research and help parents and family professionals apply it to their personal lives and their work with families.

John Deere employees get 'In Tune with Agriculture'

When John Deere Waterloo Works decided to provide an agriculture awareness course for its employees, the company contacted Iowa State University Extension.

Summit focuses on visions for Iowa future

This summit of Iowa communities, held in Ames Aug. 27 and 28, brought people together with dreams, experiences and questions to continue the discussion and put into action the visions for Iowa’s future.

Cultural foods offer taste of nutrition

A new set of food photograph cards and a nutrition guidebook is available from Iowa State University Extension. Cultural Food Photos and the Guide to Common Cultural Foods feature 54 foods that are common to Hispanic, African-American and Asian cultures and provide nutrition label information.

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This column contains photos.	This column contains story titles and a short introduction to each story.
	Project Freeze helps food business entrepreneurs find new markets Small fruit and vegetable producers face high equipment and labor costs and time-consuming licensing requirements. To help them get over these obstacles, Iowa State University Extension is leading the way on Project Freeze, a project to help growers target and enter new markets.
	Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H Iowa schools and communities are more vibrant and the Iowa 4-H organization exists because more than 14,000 Iowa adults volunteer for Iowa State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development programs.
	Iowa businesses benefit through breakfast Business, Breakfast and More is co-hosted by the Iowa Procurement Outreach Center (IPOC) in ISU Extension’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS). Drake Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Administration also co-host the events. The breakfasts allow business people to see how other businesses work, share experiences and gain knowledge.
	More stories 4-H celebrates 100 years In Iowa, 4-H traces its start to Page County boys and girls clubs begun in 1901. This centennial will be honored throughout 2001-2002 in club, county and state events, displays, historical reviews and other activities. Businesses assess innovation As small and mid-sized Iowa companies contemplate their position in this new economy, Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership (IMEP), part of Iowa State University Extension, is preparing to help. IMEP is bringing a new philosophy -- innovation as a company value -- to clients’ overall business strategy. Program brings to light the effects of media violence Iowa State University Extension will offer an in-depth look at “The Impact of Entertainment Media Violence on Children and Families.” This satellite series will present current research and help parents and family professionals apply it to their personal lives and their work with families. John Deere employees get 'In Tune with Agriculture' When John Deere Waterloo Works decided to provide an agriculture awareness course for its employees, the company contacted Iowa State University Extension. Summit focuses on visions for Iowa future This summit of Iowa communities, held in Ames Aug. 27 and 28, brought people together with dreams, experiences and questions to continue the discussion and put into action the visions for Iowa’s future. Cultural foods offer taste of nutrition A new set of food photograph cards and a nutrition guidebook is available from Iowa State University Extension. Cultural Food Photos and the Guide to Common Cultural Foods feature 54 foods that are common to Hispanic, African-American and Asian cultures and provide nutrition label information.