Soil & Water Quality Improvement in Northwest Iowa - Workshop
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
A CCA Continuing Education Workshop to be held at Calhoun County Extension Office on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings Scheduled for December 4, January 5, and March 3

PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions in Pocahontas & Cherokee Counties
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQAPlus®) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) programs.

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The benefits of well-balanced meals and daily physical activity are well documented. But fitting both into a regular routine isn’t always easy. The Iowa State University Extension Healthy Homemade 2010 Nutrition and Fitness Calendar is an attractive, helpful way to put both on the daily schedule.

Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
“Combine economic worries with ever-changing parent-teen relationships, and you have the potential for a lot of stressed-out families,” said Kimberly Greder, an Iowa State University associate professor and ISU Extension family life specialist.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

Pesticide Applicators Testing Dates
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Testing dates at Calhoun County Extension Office for pesticide applicators.

Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
As Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

Calhoun County Youth Receive Iowa’s Promise Youth Grant
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
A Calhoun County partnership is among 36 youth groups awarded a 2009 Iowa’s Promise Youth Grant for a community service or community improvement project.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
The 2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available.

Iowa 4-H Youth Survey Results Released
(Posted on 2/27/2009)
Iowa Youth Say 4-H Membership Increases Their Citizenship, Leadership & Communication Skills

Extension Energy Tips
(Posted on 2/17/2009)
Tips to help you conserve energy.

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
Building smart food shopping skills isn't a game, but an Extension game will test your skills and add to your shopping knowledge. Learn what else is available at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Families Extension Answer Line
(Posted on 1/2/2009)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.