Turkey Talk for the Holidays
(Posted on 11/7/2008)
Turkey is often a favorite main dish when friends and family gather for holiday meals. Barb Fuller, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Field Specialist, offers a few simple steps can ease your holiday fears and ensure a delicious and safe meal for everyone!

4-H Youth Area Recognition Opportunities
(Posted on 11/4/2008)
Each year 4-H’ers from 17 Central Iowa counties are invited to participate in the Central Area Recognition, in which they apply for recognition in up to two project areas, the Iowa 4-H Tech Team, State Council, National Conference, or National Congress. To apply a 4-H’er must complete up to five pages of support material that tells about the experience, information learned, citizenship, leadership and communication in the area they applied for. Pictures of 4-H’er working in the area of the application should be included in the five pages. Three copies of the application and support material should be turned in to the Extension office by February 2. It will be evaluated by three judges. The Recognition Opportunities form gives age requirements and more information about each recognition. The Organizing and Designing Support Material form will help you get started at organizing your support material. On March 7th, at United Community School between Ames and Boone on Hwy. 30, applicants will be interviewed by the same three judges who read the support material. Interviews will last 10 minutes. The interview can be video-taped, if 4-H’er is unable to attend. The snow date is March 14th. If you have a question about the recognition process, please contact Doni at the Marshall County Extension office. 752-1551.

REDUCE YOUR HOME FUEL BILLS
(Posted on 10/24/2008)
Worried about your heating bills this winter? Not sure you can afford to do anything about it? Check out a new presentation on saving money on fuel bills.

The Digital TV Transition
(Posted on 10/17/2008)
Are you ready for February 17, 2009? What does all this information mean? Find out what you need to know.

Freezing Your Credit Report
(Posted on 10/17/2008)
After July 1, 2008 Iowa consumers have the ability to freeze their credit reports. When should you use this service and how should it be managed?

Make Friends! Have Fun! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/15/2008)
Did you know 4-H is not all about cows and cooking. 4-H has something for everyone! There is a HUGE variety of project areas that you can learn about. Join 4-H-all the cool kids are doing it!

2008 ISU Shadow Days
(Posted on 10/3/2008)
The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences would like to present high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in your county with an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a college student. This event, known as Shadow Days, will be hosted by the Ambassadors student organization and will take place on November 2nd & 3rd. This event is a perfect orientation to ISU for any student with an interest in any of the following majors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

In Times of Economic Stress - Getting The Most From Your Grocery Dollar
(Posted on 10/3/2008)
We are all motivated to save money and stretch the dollar.

Crop Marketing Strategies
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
NEW SEPT 10, 2008 - SIZING UP THE CORN CROP - September Newsletter Now Posted - Plus Current and Past Issues of Crop Marketing Strategies Newsletter.

Tips and Publications for Harvest Safety
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Harvest is a busy and often hectic time for farmers and agricultural workers. More workers, more equipment, and a slim time schedule for harvest increases the chance for accidents and injuries. Check out our links to publications and websites for tips on a safe and a good harvest!

Acreage Living
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
The current issue of Acreage Living Newsletter from Iowa State University Extension is now available for viewing and downloading.

Family Nutrition Program
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Iowa State University Extension -- Marshall County offers free nutrition education to low-resource families with children younger 10 years old or expecting a newborn.

ISU Extension relocates to S. 2nd Street
(Posted on 7/22/2008)
ISU Extension, Marshall County is pleased to serve you in a new location.

2008 Cash Rent Survey Available
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
As anyone who is involved with the rental market for Iowa farmland knows, rental rates have been jolted by the sharply higher corn and soybean prices that have been available recently.

Gardening and Lawn know how
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Looking for answers to your gardening and lawn questions? ISU Extension has numerous resources find solutions and peak your horticulture interests.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Time? Money? Nutritional value? Which one most influences your mealtime decisions? "Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

2008 Custom Rate Survey Available
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
The yearly update of the 2008 Custom Rate Survey is now available from the ISU Extension Publication Distribution Website and also on the Ag Decision Maker Website.

Join 4-H
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
Join a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Clover Kids
(Posted on 2/8/2008)
Do you have a little Clover Kid in your home? Iowa State University Extension's Clover Kids program is an exciting, developmentally appropriate program for youth in grades K-3. Clover Kids emphasizes overall well-being by empowering young children with successful learning and positive social interaction through cooperative learning in noncompetitive environments.