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March 9, 2011 11:41 AM
Iowa State University Extension Week is March 21-25
Gerald Miller

Iowa State University Extension will celebrate Extension Week throughout the state March 21-25, 2011.
 

March 9, 2011 10:08 AM
Judges Needed for 2011 State Science + Technology, FFA Agriscience Fairs
Jay Staker

The State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) and FFA Agriscience Fair need judges to review middle and high school science projects during the two events April 1-2 at Iowa State University in Ames.
 

March 8, 2011 06:02 PM
March Workshops Provide Environmental Issues Updates for Medium-Sized Beef Feedlots and Dairies
Beth Doran

Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will offer workshops in northwest and western Iowa March 29, 30 and 31 featuring environmental issues for feedlots and dairies that are medium-sized concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

March 3, 2011 11:53 AM
Foodservice Manager and Supervisor Training Now Available Online
Catherine Strohbehn

Iowa State University has released an online version of “Your Motivation Toolkit,” a self-guided training program in food safety for foodservice managers and supervisors.

March 3, 2011 11:00 AM
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Uncovering Plants, Spraying Fruit Trees and Cutting Ornamental Grasses
Richard Jauron

The time is approaching to uncover hybrid tea roses and strawberries, cut back ornamental grasses and apply dormant oil spray to fruit trees.

March 2, 2011 11:00 AM
ISU Extension Course for Those Interested in Producing Foods for Personal Use
Andy Larson

Homegrown Lifestyle is for people living on a large lot or a small acreage with visions of producing food for their own use and practicing land stewardship, but aren't sure how or where to start.

March 2, 2011 10:20 AM
Pork Producers Invited to Two-State Swine Seminar
Dave Stender

Iowa and Minnesota pork producers attending the Swine Production Seminar can hear from industry experts and contribute to the conversation during an open discussion.

March 1, 2011 03:01 PM
New Radio Program Podcast Examines ‘Science’ of Parenting
Douglas Gentile

Parents have a new source for sound advice on raising kids and teens — the Science of Parenting, a new monthly radio program podcast from Iowa State University Extension. It’s available for free download.
 

March 1, 2011 11:23 AM
‘Eat Right with Color’ during Nutrition Month and All Year
Sarah Francis

For good health, eat a colorful diet during National Nutrition Month in March as well as the rest of the year, says ISU Extension nutrition specialist Sarah Francis.