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Dubuque Area Farmers' Market Vendor Conference
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
The Dubuque Area Farmers' Market Vendor Conference is putting on Marketing, Merchandising, & Food Safety For Farmers' Market Vendors! on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Dubuque. It is free and open to the public.

Food Safety Certification Short Course for Restaurants & Food Handlers
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Iowa State University Extension will be offering a one day certification course on food safety for food service managers in Cedar Rapids.

2012 Come to the Table Summit
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
The 2012 Come to the Table Summit is scheduled for February 10, 2012 in Iowa City. Organizers hope to increase the amount of local food bought and sold in Iowa by bringing together state and national food buyers with local food producers.

2011 Annual Report - People Advancing People
(Posted on 1/11/2012)
Here in Iowa, people care about each other and their communities. That's why they have invested in Iowa State University - and Extension and Outreach.

Local Farmer Workshops in Eastern Iowa - January 2012 to March 2012
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Workshops on Business Management and Decision Making on the Farm, Legal Strategies of Land Acquisition and Transfer for Beginning Farmers, Creating a Food Safety Plan for Your Farm and Capturing and Organizing Data for Organic Certification, GAPs Compliance, and Other Endeavors will be available in Eastern Iowa.

2012 Winter Gardening Fair
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Linn County Extension Master Gardeners will be presenting their 2012 Winter Gardening Fair on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Budget Ideas for Families
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
Publication that provides 101+ ways to save food dollars.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/18/2011)
ISU Extension's Managing Tough Times website is your one-stop shop for the help you need during tough times.

Answer Line Hotline
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Iowa Answer Line: 800-262-3804 Call from 9:00 am to noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Morel Mushroom Certification Workshops Scheduled for March and April
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Individuals who would like to be able to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa can take a three-hour certification workshop in March or April. Workshops are being offered at several locations across the state.

Use MyPlate to Make a Better Pizza
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
One food with the potential to include all the food groups is pizza. But can this well-loved entree that is notoriously high in fat, sodium and carbohydrates fit on MyPlate? Yes it can, with a few modifications,says an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.

Forget ‘Forbidden’ – Focus on Foods to Eat More Often
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Many people make New Year’s resolutions to slim down. Their plans often involve rigid diet regimens that make them feel deprived. So instead of avoiding "forbidden" foods, focus on foods you can eat more often, says an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.

Healthy Choices Don’t Have to be on Hold during Holidays
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Make smarter choices during food-filled holiday festivities, says Sarah Francis, an ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist. Control portion size, exercise and join the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge.

Poverty and Food Needs Profiles Offer County Data
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Poverty statistics have climbed during the past decade, and food insecurity rates have increased across Iowa and the nation as a whole. Researchers from Iowa State University have assembled the latest data on these issues in a series of publications, now available online.

Eat Simpler, Healthier with New Healthy & Homemade Cookbook
(Posted on 12/6/2011)
Need a holiday gift or an addition to a personal cookbook collection? The Healthy & Homemade cookbook from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is a great resource for any family.

Videos Demonstrate Internet Supply/Demand Tool for Farmers, Markets and Consumers
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Take a tour of the MarketMaker website by viewing recently released videos highlighting everything MarketMaker has available. MarketMaker is an online tool connecting family shoppers with farmers and everyone in between – including restaurants and grocery stores.

Get Answers to Holiday Food, Stain Removal Questions from ISU Extension’s Answer Line
(Posted on 11/15/2011)
What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to these and other holiday food questions, call Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Answer Line, 800-262-3804.

Extension Food Safety Specialist to Conduct Seminar on New Federal Law
(Posted on 11/7/2011)
Angela Laury will work with Iowa producers and manufacturers to promote food safety as the new food safety specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. One of her first assignments is introducing food producers to the Food Safety Modernization Act, a new federal law designed to encourage food safety through preventive measures.

Third Group of Iowa Volunteers Visits Uganda
(Posted on 10/12/2011)
A third group of volunteers traveled to Uganda in August this year as part of the rural development program, Bridging the Gap: Increasing Competitiveness of Ugandan Women Farmers in the Marketplace. This farmer-to-farmer program pairs Iowa women farmers with eight groups of women farmers in the Kamuli District of Uganda.

Staff

Jill Weber - Nutrition and Health Program Specialist
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu