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November 2, 2011 01:19 PM
Yard and Garden: Fallen Leaves
Richard Jauron

Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective way, but can they also be used for mulch? ISU Extension horticulturists share ways to use fallen tree leaves.

November 2, 2011 12:25 PM
11th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Set for Nov. 21
Kathleen Delate

The 11th Annual Iowa Organic Conference, to be held Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State campus, will offer many educational opportunities for those interested in organic agriculture research and practical applications for farming systems.

November 2, 2011 07:00 AM
Registration Open for Rural Entrepreneurs Summit
Mark Edelman

Registration is open for Rural YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) Nov. 9 in Ames. Summit sponsors include the Community Vitality Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the U.S. Small Business Administration and USDA Rural Development.

November 1, 2011 02:36 PM
Cerro Gordo, Howard, Johnson, Webster Counties Add 4-H History Online

Cerro Gordo, Howard, Johnson and Webster counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a new blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
 

November 1, 2011 11:57 AM
New AAP Survey Shows Toddlers Watch Too Much Television
Kimberly Greder

Parents, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), your toddler could be watching too much television. A new policy report from the AAP says there are better ways to help children learn at this young age.

November 1, 2011 09:12 AM
Science of Parenting: Children’s Brains
Douglas Gentile

There’s a reason that kids act like zombies sometimes, and it’s all in their brains. Children’s brains keep changing from birth through the teen years and into early adulthood. Learn how parents can help those young brains develop — listen to this month’s Science of Parenting podcast.
 

November 1, 2011 08:50 AM
ISA Pledges $148,000 to Iowa 4-H Foundation

The Iowa Soybean Association pledges $148,000 over the next four years to the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The contribution will be used to develop a cross-country adventure race at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.