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October 3, 2011 03:30 PM
Iowa Learning Farms New Video ‘Out to the Lakes’ Available
Jacqueline Comito

“Out to the Lakes” is a provocative and engaging film that encourages viewers to think about water quality and their personal relationship with their local lake or water body.

October 3, 2011 02:32 PM
New Publication Makes Interpreting Manure Nutrient Analyses Easier
Angela Rieck-Hinz

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has recently released a publication that complements existing extension manure management resources. How to Interpret Your Manure Analysis, PM 3014, explains the value of manure sample analyses that indicate nutrient concentrations.

October 3, 2011 09:16 AM
Annie’s Project to Develop Farm Transitioning Course with USDA and Farm Credit
Madeline Schultz

Women farmers and ranchers wanting to learn more about transition planning will benefit from a program that recently received USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding. The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Annie’s Project proposal, Farm Transition and Business Management Training for Women Farmers and Ranchers, was awarded $675,750 for curriculum development and delivery of courses.

October 3, 2011 08:28 AM
Science of Parenting: Children and TV
Douglas Gentile

Parents need to know what their kids are watching on television and steer them toward the “good stuff.” The trick is determining what the good stuff is. That’s the topic of this month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.