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Farmland rental rates show continued strength in 2012
(Posted on 5/16/2012)
Anyone who is involved with the rental market for Iowa farmland knows that rental rates have been pushed significantly higher by the favorable corn and soybean prices that farmers have enjoyed since 2010. This trend continued in 2012. The Cash Rental Rates for Iowa 2012 is now available.
Master Gardener Summer Webinar Series "Garden Goodness" Announced
(Posted on 5/15/2012)
The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer webinars. The 2012 series titled "Garden Goodness" will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension MonroeCounty office on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. Each session will provide information about vegetable gardening, from a variety of perspectives.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasonal, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Troy Troopers Elect Officers
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
The Troy Troopers 4-H Club recently elected their officer team for the 2011-2012 4-H year.
From Left to Right: Kristyn Garver-Secretary, Amber Bachman-Historian, Colton Shull - Recreation, Bradley Martinez - Recreation, Kylie Peterson-Vice President, Mikayla VandenBerg - President, Katie Dyson - Reporter, Andy Henderson - Recreation, and Cody Wynn - Treasurer.
The 4-H club is planning their annual Christmas Event scheduled for Monday, January 2nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The group is open to all youth grades 4th - 12th. This would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining this fantastic youth group! Please contact the Monroe County Extension Office at 641-932-5612 for further information.
Newsletter Helps Parents Help Kids Become Better Learners
(Posted on 9/30/2011)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a monthly newsletter during the school year, September through May, to help parents help their children become better learners.
Monroe County NEST Program
(Posted on 9/23/2011)
The NEST Program is a free program, which helps pregnant mothers preparefor the arrival of their baby and mothers of children up to 5 years of age. The program encourages early entry into the healthcare system, education and awareness.
Let's Go Fishing
(Posted on 9/23/2011)
Fishing Club is underway with a good start for 2011-2012 year.
Talkin' Tobacco Newsletter
(Posted on 6/14/2011)
The Monroe County Tobacco Coalition is publishing a quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is prepared by Attumn Denato, Monroe County Tobacco Coordinator.
New Dietary Guidelines Released
(Posted on 2/3/2011)
Every five years the USDA and Health and Human Services update and release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. New Dietary Guidelines encourage more fruits and vegetables and less sodium.
4H Food Club's Community Service Project
(Posted on 12/3/2010)
Members of the Food Club made 25 lasagna dishes and 25 plates of cookies to be handed out to the NEST families as a Community Service Project.
Hotlines Numbers
(Posted on 11/12/2010)
Iowa State University Extension's purpose is to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines, many are toll-free, to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension everyday. Give us a call!
2012 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Now Available
(Posted on 9/7/2010)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business or perform custom work for others.The information is based on survey responses from 179 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.
Save Money, Eat Healthy
(Posted on 1/20/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hostged by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.
Early Learning Webinar Website
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.
Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saing convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.
Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 3/23/2007)
This web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.
Considering Iowa State University for your College Education?
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
What's your dream? At Iowa State University, you will have the opportunity to pursue your career dreams while you're meeting people from all over the world, participating in clubs and organizations you didn't know existed, and enjoying the excitement of a Big 12 College Campus.
Who Ya Gonna Call? AnswerLine
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
Families Extension Answer Line is a program of Iowa State University Extenison, providing information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.
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