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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 09:32
Adventure Learning Center Offers Complete Healthy Challenge

Better nutrition and more physical activity are the stable, healthy resolutions that override any diet craze. The Adventure Learning Center is balancing the two by offering courses that combine rope challenges and nutrition education.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 10:31
Take First Steps to Follow New Dietary Guidelines

ISU Extension nutrition specialist suggests steps for following USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 10:15
EFNEP Program Has Powerful Impact on Families, Health Care Costs

Extension's nutrition education programs have been helping low-income couples and families plan healthy, cost-effective meals — and saving health care costs.
 

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 10:07
Research and ISU Extension Outreach Will Benefit Vegetable Growers

Iowa State University researcher Kathleen Delate is undertaking perhaps the most comprehensive study of organic vegetable-growing practices by looking at the use of cover crops, manure, tillage and mulch.
 

Friday, January 14, 2011 - 15:16
Volunteers Help Older Iowans Sign Up for Food Assistance

ISU Extension is training volunteers with Retired Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP) who will help older Iowans with limited incomes learn how the Iowa Food Assistance Program can help them buy nutritious food.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - 11:28
Food Safety Workshops for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Offered in Seven Locations

Recent federal food safety legislation can impact small fruit and vegetable growers. Seven workshops throughout the state in January and February will highlight good practices for food safety and post-harvest handling.