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Science of Parenting: Children and Play
March 8, 2013

Parents often greet a new baby with stuffed animals, dolls and other toys, all given in anticipation of the play that is to come. During March, learn about the power of play for children of all ages in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach

Farm Poll Examines Where, How Farmers Get Their Information
March 1, 2013

AMES, Iowa — Iowa farmers rely primarily on agribusinesses, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and state agencies for their information needs, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.
 

Conserve water to prepare for possible water Shortages
March 1, 2013

Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.

2013 Custom Rate Survey
February 25, 2013

2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available.

Start Garden Planning with Updated ISU Extension Publications
February 21, 2013

Many Iowans start planning their spring and summer gardens months in advance. For those planners and other garden enthusiasts, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides garden publications and resources.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar Features Leopold Center Director
February 13, 2013

The Iowa Learning Farms’ Wednesday, Feb. 20, webinar will feature Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture director Mark Rasmussen. The webinar begins at 11:30 a.m., and all that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.

Consumers Should Check Their Credit Reports for Free Using AnnualCreditReport.com
February 12, 2013

In FTC Study, Five Percent of Consumers Had Errors on Their Credit Reports That Could Result in Less Favorable Terms for Loans

Keeping Retirement Savings on Track Despite Financial Setbacks
February 11, 2013

With the increase in our taxes you may not think that you can contribute to your 401K. Here are some tips that may interest you and a retirement calculator

Dealing with Drought Website
February 7, 2013

 Added under the Livestock tab are the recorded segments

Managing through Stress: A Livestock Information Event – February 4, 2013

Farm Poll: Cell Phones Common among Iowa Farmers
February 7, 2013

About 70 percent of farmers report using at least one technology that provides them with Internet access, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. In addition, a basic cell phone was the most common communications technology used by farmers in the survey.

Consider Frostseeding Pastures in February and Early March
February 7, 2013

Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many Iowa

pastures. 

Ricochet:An Extreme Leadership Adventure
February 4, 2013

 “Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure” Facilitator Training will be held in northwest Iowa in March 2013.  This two-day training is for Extension staff and volunteers who are interested in teaching middle school youth leadership skills.  

Deal with Cold Stress in Cattle
January 29, 2013

Although Iowa cattle typically can tolerate winter conditions surprisingly well, colder temperatures can mean higher nutrition needs for cow herds, says Iowa State University Extension beef specialist.

2013 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Offer Wealth of Information
January 29, 2013

Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about herd health and disease diagnostics, get livestock and grain economic outlooks, and hear about changing feed and diet options at the 2013 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for February.

Photography Workshop
January 25, 2013

The Sac County and BV County Extension Office will be teaming up to host a photography workshop held on February 16th from 9-11am in Early, location is TBD.

4-H Special Swine Project 2013
January 25, 2013

Does your child want to learn about and work with livestock, but you don’t live on a farm?  Then the Buena Vista County Extension 4-H Special Swine Project is just what you are looking for! 

Extension Offers Online Short Course Series for Equine Business Professionals
January 25, 2013

Equine business professionals can connect with land-grant universities, equine business experts, networking opportunities and other invaluable resources by participating in the new, online Equine Business Short Course series. The series is offered at no charge.

A New Look for Ag Decision Maker Website
January 25, 2013

Ag Decision Maker, one of the most visited Iowa State University Extension and Outreach websites, has a new look. The decision-oriented agricultural business website now showcases new and emerging issues within farm management.

Annie's Project
January 25, 2013

Risk Managemant Education for Farm and Ranch Women.  Coming to Cherokee

Exploring Unusual Societies
January 24, 2013

A Touch of History, a Touch of Utopia

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