Extension Connection

A Quarterly Publication of Iowa State University Extension

Winter 2001

In this issue

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It's win-win: From farm to school.

An initiative called "farm to school" is improving the economic stability of Iowa's small farmers while improving the long-term health of Iowa's school children.

Manufacturers gain an e-business education.

Many small and medium-sized Iowa manufacturers are looking to ISU Extension and CIRAS for help with e-business.

This challenge benefits team spirit.

ISU Extension's 4-H Challenge adventure helps youth and adults work together to solve problems.

More stories

Food -- and nutrition education -- are available in Polk County.

ISU Extension offers nutrition education through Polk County's supplemental foods program.

Extension's financial training brings housing and families together.

Dubuque grant program links first-time homebuyers with financial education from ISU Extension.

Poll gathers views of rural Iowans.

For almost 20 years, the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll has provided timely information about the pressing issues of farm families.

Students have new pathways to learning.

An ISU biotechnology course is offered on the Web through FATHOM -- an interactive knowledge Web site.

Did you know Extension did that?

Check these quick updates on ISU Extension's programs.

...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.

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* Last update: Dec. 28, 2000

This column contains photos.	This column contains story titles. Cells 2, 3, and 4 also contain a short introduction to each story.
	It's win-win: From farm to school. An initiative called "farm to school" is improving the economic stability of Iowa's small farmers while improving the long-term health of Iowa's school children.
	Manufacturers gain an e-business education. Many small and medium-sized Iowa manufacturers are looking to ISU Extension and CIRAS for help with e-business.
	This challenge benefits team spirit. ISU Extension's 4-H Challenge adventure helps youth and adults work together to solve problems.
	More stories Food -- and nutrition education -- are available in Polk County. ISU Extension offers nutrition education through Polk County's supplemental foods program. Extension's financial training brings housing and families together. Dubuque grant program links first-time homebuyers with financial education from ISU Extension. Poll gathers views of rural Iowans. For almost 20 years, the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll has provided timely information about the pressing issues of farm families. Students have new pathways to learning. An ISU biotechnology course is offered on the Web through FATHOM -- an interactive knowledge Web site. Did you know Extension did that? Check these quick updates on ISU Extension's programs.