Black Hawk County News

cow 4-H FSQA Training  
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Required FSQA Training is scheduled for February 20th, 25th, and April 28th!!!

Pesticide Recertification Course Reschedule  
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
The Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification that was cancelled January 20th, has been rescheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012; at 1:30 pm. The recertification will be held in Tama Hall at Hawkeye Communty College.

  
(Posted on 1/20/2012)

ribbonsm NE Iowa Judges Training  
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
4-H Exhibit Judges’ training will be held on Saturday, February, 25th 2012 in Independence, Iowa at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The training is designed for individuals with an interest in becoming a 4-H judge, along with updating current 4-H judges.

Re-Enroll in 4-H online  
(Posted on 12/21/2011)
Current 4-H families need to re-enroll in the 2011-2012 4-H year online.

Connecting Families to the Environment Virtual Conference  
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
A virtual conference for families will be held once a month beginning January 5th through June. The conference will help families help make attitude and behavior changes that will improve the enviornment, human health and family services. Registration fee is $15.00. Contact Krist Cooper at 319-377-9839, kcoop@iastate.edu

Spring 2012 Master Gardener  
(Posted on 12/19/2011)

WOW - Words On Wellness December Issue  
(Posted on 10/27/2011)
“Words on Wellness" is a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

Give Time • Guide Youth • Get Involved   
(Posted on 10/10/2011)
4-H volunteers reap many rewards, not only for themselves, but also for 4-H members and their community. With the wide variety of programs offered through 4-H you can get involved in an activity or club that interests you and develop your skills while you enrich the lives of the youth you work with. Please consider volunteering with the Black Hawk County 4-H program.

skateboard Join 4-H  
(Posted on 10/10/2011)
Click on the above link to learn more!

Strengthening Families Program  
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
Iowa State University Extension is offering the Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10 to 14...

hopper3 Pesticide Applicator's Instructional Courses   
(Posted on 9/30/2011)
2012 Commerical Pesticide classes will begin in February. Private Pesticide Continuing Education Classes are from January - March.

Brenda Schmitt's ISUE Weekley Finance Column  
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
Paying bills and balancing the family checkbook with a bank’s online software program saves time, but few people plan for handling the accounts if there is an unexpected illness or even a death in the family.

State Fair Pictures  
(Posted on 8/26/2011)
View pictures from the 2011 State Fair!

Fall 2011 Master Gardener and ProHort Class  
(Posted on 8/25/2011)
ISU Black Hawk County Extension will be offering a Fall Master Gardener and ProHort class...

Preserve the Taste of Summer  
(Posted on 8/10/2011)
Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health program specialists are eager to announce a new food preservation program, Preserve the Taste of Summer.

Strong African American Families Program  
(Posted on 8/8/2011)
Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) will be starting up again!!

Fair Pictures  
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
2011 Fair Pictures...

ServSafe ServSafe Food Safety Certification 2011/2012  
(Posted on 8/2/2011)
ServSafe training provides knowledge every food service professional must know regarding food hazards and proper food handling practices.

Master Gardener Answers Your Gardening Questions  
(Posted on 8/2/2011)
Master Gardener Norman Lemmon is available to answer your gardening questions each Tuesday morning. Find out how to contact him...

Crop Chat with Terry Basol  
(Posted on 7/21/2011)
Greetings from NE Iowa. My name is Terry Basol and I am the Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist in NE Iowa.

Community Garden Growing Fast  
(Posted on 7/19/2011)
Bridget Saffold is proud of the bounty her garden is producing. See why...

Pesticide Applicator Testing Changes  
(Posted on 7/12/2011)
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is transitioning private and commercial pesticide applicator certification testing from the Wallace Building in Des Moines to the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus in Ankeny. All private and commercial pesticide applicator exams will be available at DMACC starting March 28, 2011. Certification exams will still be offered at the Wallace Building until July 1, 2011. Click here for more information!

eat smart Spend Smart, Eat Smart!  
(Posted on 6/10/2011)
Are you spending a reasonable amount of money on food? Find out how to stretch you food dollar in a healthy way!

2011 Extension Week Volunteer Service - Northeast Iowa Food Bank  
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
Check out pictures of the Black Hawk County Extension staff volunteering at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank for Extension Week 2011!!

calendarglass Black Hawk 4-H Calendar  
(Posted on 1/26/2011)
Take a look at our monthly calendar for what's happening in 4-H!

lady bugs What's Bugging You Today?  
(Posted on 6/29/2010)
What sorts of insect problems are you experiencing in your home and yard? Helpful information is available!

piggy bank Managing Tough Times  
(Posted on 1/22/2009)
Timely information to help you manage your finances and related crisis situations.

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