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Keeping It Green Event Planned to Kick-Off National 4-H Week
(Posted on 9/29/2008)
A special county-wide 4-H kick-off event is planned for Sunday, October 5th from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Adair County 4-H and FFA Center on the fairgrounds in Greenfield. All current members along with potential members and their families are encouraged to attend the come-and-go event.
Apple Orchard Serves as Class Room
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Diane Weiland shared information about fruit production at Henry A Wallace Country Life Center (HAW) orchard as part of the Transitioning Organics Workshop. More than 50 participants from three states attended the workshop organized by ISU Extension and the Leopold Center. Fruit and vegetable sessions were held at the HAW while the Neely-Kinyon Research Farm south of Greenfield hosted sessions on organic row crops.
Alfalfa Harvest Reminder
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Alfalfa plants cut immediately after a partial freeze (non-killing
frost) and which experience further normal growing temperatures
will start new regrowth from crown buds, using accumulated proteins and carbohydrates that would otherwise be used for over wintering and regrowth the following spring. When these late-recovering plants experience a killing freeze a few days or weeks later, they will be physiologically weaker and more susceptible to winter injury.
Join Clover Kids
(Posted on 9/17/2008)
First through Third graders are invited to join Clover Kids. The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Extension Office meeting room in Greenfield to play active games, make crafts, explore books, and enjoy a nutritious snack. Clover Kids begins on October 4th. There is a one-time $10 registration fee. Sign up is needed by September 30th. Download enrollment forms at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/info/4henrollmentforms.htm
2008 State Fair Results for Adair County
(Posted on 8/25/2008)
Adair County 4-H’er gets tips from the judge in the meat goat show at the Iowa State Fair. Complete listing of Iowa State Fair 4-H results is available here.
Family Storyteller Now Available in Adair County
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
Parents of 3-5 year olds will want to sign up for the nationally acclaimed Family Storyteller series. It is being offered at two locations this fall. The Public Resource Technology Center will host the series beginning October 6th in Orient; for more information, contact Sharon Mensing at 641-337-5061. The series is also slated for Greenfield beginning the evening of September 11th; for more information, contact Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412.
Adair County Announces Master Gardener Program
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
Enrollments are being accepted for the Fall Master Gardener class. The 40 hour training program is offered by Iowa State University. The Adair County Extension will be a host site for the program set to begin September 8th. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m. There is also a Saturday field trip to ISU. Sign up by calling the Adair County Extension office at 743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399.
ServSafe™ Food Safety Certification Course Scheduled
(Posted on 5/10/2008)
Course provides certification for food service professionals in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and other food service businesses. Next class to be held Nov 10-13 at Mount Ayr
If Only I knew my Brain Style...
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
“Ever wonder why you and your child sometimes mix about as well as oil and water? It may be that your brain styles are opposites,” said Donna K. Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. By understanding the four brain styles, you and your child can get along and even learn to enjoy each other.
Career Adventure Trips
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Exploring career options is one important component of the career development process. Area students used their spring break to master new skills and explore options in the field of natural resources during the Springbrook Overnight Adventure. A group of students also traveled to ISU to visit the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Career adventures for middle school students are a joint effort between ISU Extension-Adair County and Nodaway Valley AmeriCorps State of Promise Initiative. Special funding is provided with a grant from the Creston Cluster Decat project.
Hay Market News
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Check out Mid - to - Late September 2008 hay prices. These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets.
Fight Hunger in Adair County
(Posted on 11/19/2007)
Poverty is a reality for more than 1 in 10 Adair County residents. The Horizons project seeks to make sure people living in poverty have their basic needs met and to reduce the poverty level. The Food for Everyone Committee identifies several ways for community members to get involved.
Wind Energy Production: Legal Issues and Related Concerns for Landowners
(Posted on 9/30/2006)
Wind farming presents numerous legal issues that landowners must consider carefully before entering into an agreement with a wind development company. Read information presented by Roger A. McEowen, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Iowa State University, on wind energy production.
Adair County Community Directory
(Posted on 2/25/2005)
Check-out the new community directory. The Adair County Community Directory has been updated with important information from Child Care to a listing of Important Phone Numbers that everyone should have at easy reach.
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