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February 23, 2012 09:32 AM
Eco Family Conference Explores ‘Green’ Schools, Homes, World
Kristi Cooper

Learn what families can do to make their community’s schools more sustainable during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on March 1. The March session is the third in the online conference series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

February 22, 2012 04:18 PM
Adults May Register Now for 2012 Iowa Travel Adventures
Diane Van Wyngarden

The rich culture and interesting lifestyles of Iowa’s most unique communities await participants in the Road Scholar program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The 2012 travel schedule includes tours of Iowa’s uncommon utopian communities, historic towns along the Upper Mississippi River and a four-state tour along the Missouri River.
 

February 22, 2012 12:09 PM
Yard and Garden: Petunias
Richard Jauron

Petunias are easy to grow, bloom reliably all summer and are available in a wide range of colors, flower forms and growth habits. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists answer questions about selecting and growing petunias.

February 20, 2012 03:57 PM
4-H Center Hosts Free Friday Flicks and More
Abbie Parker

The Iowa 4-H Center hosts many events from summer camps to winter retreats each year. This spring, the center is hosting free Friday Night Flicks, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.

February 20, 2012 03:22 PM
Two 4-H Teams Honored at Iowa FIRST LEGO League Championship
Holly Bignall

Hundreds of Iowa 9- to 14-year-olds showed off their engineering skills and competed for top honors during the Iowa FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship Jan. 14 at Iowa State University. Among the 72 teams of youth, 11 4-H teams competed.

February 20, 2012 02:13 PM
Review and Quiz Modules for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core Manual Now Available
Betsy Buffington

A new CD, the Iowa Core Companion, now is available to assist those preparing for the commercial pesticide applicator core exam. It provides review and practice quizzes for a better understanding of the material covered in the Iowa Core Manual.

February 17, 2012 03:54 PM
Popular Heifer Development Series adds Southwest Iowa Location
Clint McDonald

Providers of a popular series of workshops on assisting cattle producers with heifer development have added a southwest Iowa location.

February 17, 2012 10:07 AM
Algona Native Selected as Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director

An Algona native and Iowa 4-H alumni, Kris Fish Kulhmann, is the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s new executive director. Fish Kuhlmann replaces Interim 4-H Foundation Executive Director Glen Mente on March 12, 2012.

February 16, 2012 01:37 PM
Yard and Garden: Pruning Raspberries
Richard Jauron

To obtain maximum yields through increased berry size, raspberries must be pruned properly. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants, say ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists.

February 15, 2012 12:24 PM
RUSLE2 and P Index Introductory Workshop for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers
Kapil Arora

Livestock producers and service providers can learn how to use RUSLE2 in nutrient management, manure management and comprehensive nutrient management plans at a workshop April 5 at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Polk County office.