Online Class Explores ‘Your Money Your Future’
(Posted on 5/24/2013)
To help Iowans improve their financial future, ISU Extension and Outreach offers an online class, “Your Money Your Future,” the first Monday of each month. The next class is June 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Extension and Outreach Offers Summer Lawn Care Tips
(Posted on 5/24/2013)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides many resources on lawn care for homeowners to help maintain a healthy summer lawn.

High School Teams Should Register by June 1 for Crop Scouting Competition
(Posted on 5/24/2013)
A crop scouting competition for high school youth is scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Iowa State University Extension Farm near Boone. High school students (those completing grades 9-12) are invited to compete and showcase their scouting abilities in corn and soybean during this one-day event.

Iowa Swine Day 2013 Will Address Valuable Production Topics
(Posted on 5/24/2013)
Pork producers will have a world of information available to them at the Iowa Swine Day on June 27. The event at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State campus begins at 9 a.m.

Iowa State Study Shows Soil-Building Benefits of Organic Practices
(Posted on 5/23/2013)
Producers making the switch to organic crops to meet growing market demand not only fetch premium prices, according to a recent study; they also build healthy soil and sequester carbon, making organic agriculture a useful strategy for dealing with climate change.

Remember Safe Farming Practices for Spring Planting
(Posted on 5/23/2013)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has a series of publications, titled “Safe Farm,” that contain valuable information on safe farming techniques and tips. 

Baby Cut Carrots: Healthy or Harmful?
(Posted on 5/23/2013)
Many people choose baby carrots as their snack. They are healthy, full of vitamins and are easy to eat and feed to children. But are they safe? Jody Gatewood, a nutrition specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, dispels the myths and explains the facts.

Register Now for Family Economics and Financial Education Training
(Posted on 5/23/2013)
Iowa school children may be counting the days until summer vacation begins, but they may not realize that summer means “back to school” for their teachers. Registration is now open for the fourth annual Iowa Family Economics and Financial Education (FEFE) Teacher Training workshop Aug. 6-8 at Iowa State University.

Beef Management Series Set for ISU McNay Research Farm
(Posted on 5/22/2013)
A four-part beef management discussion series has been scheduled for Iowa State University’s McNay Research and Demonstration Farm southwest of Chariton. The session dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 26 and Sept. 10.

Nonprofit Workshops Offer Incentive for Attendees
(Posted on 5/21/2013)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Linn County is offering educational discounts to nonprofit professionals and organizations.  The remaining 2013 Nonprofit Management Academy workshops will be offered at a reduced rate — three workshops for the price of two.