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May 23, 2013

A Pee Wee Show and a Dairy Novice Class will be hosted at the Allamakee County Fair on Saturday, July 20 after the dairy auction.

May 15, 2013

Research has long told us that consumers view the meat case as a “sea of red” and are increasingly confused about fresh meat cuts. As a result, they tend to only purchase the 3 or 4 cuts they are most familiar with. The Beef Checkoff, in partnership with the National Pork Board, spent more than 18 months conducting research to learn how to help consumers understand the beef and pork cuts they see in the meat case.

May 3, 2013

There are beef choices for all budgets. Planning menus, creating shopping lists and knowing what cuts to look for will help shoppers stretch their food dollar. Here are some tips from the Iowa Beef Industry Council to stretch your beef dollar.

May 1, 2013

One fun-filled day of learning for children who are 6-14 years of age.  Are invited to register for the Safety Day Camp on Thursday, June 13.  Registration Deadline is Friday, May 17.

May 1, 2013

Iowa 4-H’ers experience United States history, national security, national diversity, National 4-H Center hospitality and more on their seven day adventure to Washington D.C. Thirty-three youth, eighteen adults and four ISU Extension Staff from Allamakee, Howard & Winneshiek Counties departed Northeast Iowa on April 6 to participate in the 2013 4-H Citizenship Trip.

Resources

Dare to Excel Newsletter

Science of Parenting Resources

 

AnswerLine - Information and resources for home & family questions 800-262-3804

Iowa Poison Center
IowaDepartment of Human Services

Statewide Resources

  • Get answers to your home and family questions from the specialists at AnswerLine. Connect with them on the phone, email, Facebook or Twitter for information about cleaning, food preparation, preservation, and safety, home environment, equipment, nutrition, textiles, and laundry. - 1-800-262-3804 or - answer@iastate.edu

  • Find reliable, high quality, research-based information for professionals and parents in CYFERNet’s clearinghouse of the best children, youth and family resources of all the public land-grant universities in the country.

  • Help children succeed at school by creating a home environment that promotes learning.  Find out how developing routines, setting limits, and providing good nutrition can help.
     

  • Are you an early childhood professional that provides care and education in your home, a center or a school? Check out our programs, resources, and trainings available to help you be the best early childhood professional you can be.

  • A 24-hour resource for legal, finance, crisis and disaster and personal health issues, Iowa Concern provides access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services.

  • Learn about connecting family and the environment, get ideas on “living lighter”, and share your experiences and thoughts on how to positively impact economic and environmental health through sustainable living.
     

  • A national resource that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

  • A source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.

  • A series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. Learn more about the six-week series and find a class near you.

  • Parenting can be fun, enjoyable and stressful! Check out our blog and podcasts for the latest research based information and resources to help parents in their important role of raising children.

  • Extension to Families is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, and Twitter!

  • Articles from Ag & Biosystems Engineering for housing issues.

  • Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.

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