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Online Review Course Available for Certified Crop Adviser Exam

May 2, 2017, 10:54 am | Robert Hartzler, Kristine Schaefer

An online review course is being offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to help individuals prepare for the next Certified Crop Adviser examination on Aug. 4, 2017. The review course is offered exclusively online and includes presentations on crop management, pest management, nutrient management and soil and water management.

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Resources Available for Financial Literacy Educators

May 2, 2017, 7:52 am | Mary M. Weinand, Laura Sternweis

Responsible financial decision-making is a habit that develops through lifelong learning. But it’s a good idea for that learning to be underway by the time teens begin high school, says Mary M. Weinand, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Determine When a Child Is Ready to Stay Home Alone

May 1, 2017, 12:29 pm | Malisa Rader, Laura Sternweis

Making the decision on when to leave a child home alone can be challenging. Parents should consider their child’s maturity level as well as the neighborhood environment and their own flexibility, says Malisa Rader, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Iowa State Workshops Examine Research on Mindful Eating and Behavior

April 28, 2017, 12:29 pm | Anthony Santiago, Laura Sternweis

Iowans have four opportunities in May to learn how mindful eating and behavior contribute to a healthy lifestyle. A faculty member and a clinician from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University will be sharing current research during free workshops in Waterloo, Le Mars, Atlantic and Iowa City.

Survey Shows Iowa Farmers Increasing Nutrient Loss Reduction Practices

April 26, 2017, 2:48 pm | J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr., Grant Wall

The 2016 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll examined trends in farming practices and strategies since 2013, the year that the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy was started. The results indicate that farmers are increasing their use of recommended practices and decreasing use of some practices that are not recommended.

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