Would you like to learn how to make small changes in your life that cumulatively will have a great impact on the environment? What if you could do it from the comfort of your own home, in your pajamas even? Well you can! Join other sustainably minded couples, families and friends as we connect for the 2013 Eco Family Virtual Conference! This year, the focus of the conference is on our relationship with natural resources, our food and each other! Children, teens and adults of all ages can choose activities that align with their family values. Learn more...
Temporary Summer Positions available at the Benton County Extension Office in Vinton are Summer Discovery Program Coordinator and Summer Discovery Program Intern.
Nutrena is sponsoring an equine clinic at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on May 9, 2013.
One thing that we learned from the 1988 drought was that it resulted in less nitrogen needed for many corn fields in 1989, according to Jim Fawcett, ISU Extension Field Agronomist.
Read this article on evaluating your forage stands for winter injury.
Benton County Master Gardeners present Celebrate Spring at the 9th annual Benton County Garden Extravaganza Saturday May 11, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine.
Show Your Love for the Iowa State Fair! This year, Iowans can show their love for the Fair on their tax returns and help the Fair continue on the path of preserving the historic Fairgrounds.
Citizenship Washington Focus 2013 is a nine-day trip for 4-H youth in grades 10, 11 and 12.