Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Buy Fresh Buy Local
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Buying purchases locally is important whether you are buying clothing, cars or farm supplies. Buying local products at locally owned businesses keeps money circulating closer to where it is spent.

ServSafe® Classes to be Offered to Food Service Professionals
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

The Extension Connection
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Interesting online newsletters - your opportunity to view timely topics from ISU Extension and other informational partners.

eExtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

After School Program
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Sarah Hoeft, Youth and Family Program Coordinator, presents classes to Bremer County school children.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.