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Benton County News

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.

2012 4-H Legislative Trip  
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
4-H students from Benton County visited the Capitol in Des Moines on January 19, 2012. They had a chance to visit legislators and tour the Capitol.

Iowa State Fair Corndog Checkoff  
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
From 4H exhibits, funnel cakes, Ferris wheels, food on a stick and free entertainment, to premier livestock events, expansive art displays and the country's largest state fair food department, the Iowa State Fair has something to offer every member of the family. Through the Corndog Tax Checkoff, Iowans can express their love for the Fair and help renovate its historic grounds.

Evaluating Your Estate Plan - A workshop for farm families  
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
The "Evaluating Your Estate Plan" workshop will answer estate planning questions and help prepare you for future farm transitions and estate planning.

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.

Beef Feedlot Roundtable Sessions  
(Posted on 1/11/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Nebraska will be teaming up to offer a Feedlot Roundtable session at Manchester, Nashua, and Garner on February 14, 2012.

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.

Smart Investing @ Your Library  
(Posted on 12/27/2011)
Become a confident investor. Sign up for FREE Smart Investing @ Your Library classes.

Spring 2012 Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators  
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
The dates for the upcoming Spring 2012 courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators are now available.

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

eFile For a Fast Income Tax Refund!  
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
85% of Iowans filed their income tax return electronically last year! eFile and receive your income tax refund FAST.

New Phone Application will Help Stranded Winter Motorists  
(Posted on 12/2/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists stuck in winter weather.

2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses  
(Posted on 10/18/2011)
Dates and times have been announced for the 2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Benton, Buchanan, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Poweshiek, Tama and Washington Counties.

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.

Program Builder  
(Posted on 10/13/2010)
Welcome to the Community and Economic Development Program Builder. It is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

4H Websites  
(Posted on 10/31/2008)
Two great websites to browse containing great 4H information.

IowaConcern HotLine  
(Posted on 6/16/2008)
Please contact the IowaConcern HotLine with any questions or concerns.

Answer Line Hotline  
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Iowa Answer Line: 800-262-3804

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