Live Healthy Adair County Kickoff Event
(Posted on 1/7/2009)
Form a 2-10 member Live Healthy Iowa Team and sign up now for the 100 Day Wellness Challenge. Adair County residents can enroll at a special event on Sunday, January 11 at the Adair County Health and Fitness Center in Greenfield. From 3-5 pm, your whole team is invited to stop by and register, use the Fitness Center free, sign up for door prizes, get a blood pressure check, and lots of free information to help you make 2009 your Healthiest Year ever.

Pro-Ag Market Outlook
(Posted on 1/6/2009)
Iowa State University Extension–Adair County will be hosting a Pro Agricultural Outlook meeting Wednesday, January 21. The meeting will be at the 4-H/FFA Center on the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. The meeting will run from10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. with a complimentary lunch. The seminar is designed to provide agricultural producers & agribusiness leaders with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Sign-up needed by Friday, January 16.

4 State Beef Conference
(Posted on 1/6/2009)
The ISU Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis will be hosting the 25th annual 4-State Beef Conference on Thursday, January 15th. The Conference is designed to provide an annual update on current cow-calf and stocker topics and features speakers from across the nation. Cost is $25 per person which includes lunch and all-day conference proceedings. Sign up is needed at county Extension Office by Friday, January 9th.

Youth Identify Beef for Fair
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
Adair County 4-H and FFA members, parents and volunteers worked in good winter weather conditions Monday, December 29th weighing and tagging beef animals at the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. The 151 head identified by 51 potential exhibitors at the weigh-in are now eligible to be exhibited at the Adair County Fair scheduled for July 22-26, 2008. This is an increase of 22 head over 2007.

2008 Land Values
(Posted on 12/14/2008)
Adair County land values increased by 12.4% in 2008 according to the ISU Annual Land Value Survey. Results of the survey show the average value for Adair County land in 2007 as $2742 and in $3081 in 2008. The state average went up 14.3%.

Money Management in Tough Times
(Posted on 11/25/2008)
More Americans feel additional stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health. Visit eXtension for access to 18 fact sheets covering such topics as managing stress, stretching grocery dollars, and keeping a roof overhead.

2008 Adair County 4-H Awards Day
(Posted on 11/12/2008)
Adair County 4-H Clubs, members, volunteers, and community friends were recognized for their outstanding work during the group's annual Awards Day held Sunday, November 9th. See complete results and photos here.

Join Clover Kids
(Posted on 9/27/2008)
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.  There is a one-time $10 registration fee. The next Clover Kids meeting will be Saturday, February 7th. New members may sign up anytime before February 5th. 

Kids and TV: Limit Screen Time for Young Children
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Does background television have any unintended consequences for children’s behavior and development? Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, shares research results which support parents/caregivers limiting television viewing during their children’s early years and turning off the TV when no one is watching.

Stretch Your Food Dollar by Keeping Food Safe
(Posted on 9/26/2008)
Barb Fuller, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Field Specialist, offers ideas for stretching your food dollar by keeping food safe.

Sources for Help with Prescription Drug Costs
(Posted on 9/19/2008)
Help is available for individuals who are struggling with their prescription costs. If you lack coverage or find yourself in the donut hole of your current plan there are some possible solutions.

Building Positive Relationships with Children
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Building positive relationships with children is a lifelong task. Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, recommends five tools to help the effort which can yield lifelong rewards.

Hay Market News
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Check out Mid - to - Late December 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.

ISU Extension's Energy Tips
(Posted on 6/18/2007)
Energy Tip for January 2009- Look for ENERGY STAR computers, copiers, printers and fax machines when purchasing new equipment for your home office. ENERGY STAR products use about half the electricity of standard equipment. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.

Impact Stories
(Posted on 10/2/2006)

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 9/28/2006)
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.