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Families Together Workshop Series in Carroll
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Check it Before They Chomp It!! Food allergies are increasing in young children and up to 25% of children may experience their first reaction in childcare. Learn the signs and symptoms of food allergies, how to identify a food with common allergens, and how to develop an emergency plan. Carroll will host this workshop on February 25th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Call Julee at 792-2364 to pre-register.
Tractor & Farm Machinery Safety Course in Harlan
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Shelby County ISU Extension is hosting a Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course. To register or for more information please call the Shelby county Extension office at 712-755-3104.
Wind Energy 101 and 201 Workshops
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Wind Energy 101 and 201 workshops to be held Thursdays: March 4th and March 18th at the Wall Lake Community Center~ "The City of Energy". Workshops start at 1:00 pm each day.
Wall Lake Crop Fair to be held on February 22nd
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Come to Wall Lake to hear from top experts about some of the newest developments in Iowa agriculture, courtesy of Crop Production Services, BASF, Carroll County ISU Extension, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, and the Iowa Corn Growers Association. This FREE Crop Fair is designed to give you direct access to timely information that can help make your operation more profitable. RSVP to Sue Arnold at 800-522-1908.
New Year's Resolutions
(Posted on 1/27/2010)
Wild Weight Lose Claims Don't Work~ Instead, Eat Less and Burn More Calories! Television, magazines, and the Internet are ushering in the New Year with tricks, tips and gimmicks to lose weight. But the only sure thing about these claims is that they don't work, said Sarah Francis, an Iowa State University assistant professor and ISU Extension nutrition specialist.
Power Outages and Food
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
With all of the recent weather causing much of Western Iowa to lose power in their homes, the question arises on the safety of our food. To Keep or to Throw out? Read some of the articles from your experts at ISU Extension to find the answers to your questions. Call the Carroll County ISU Extension at 712-792-2364 if you have any questions.
Helping Your Trees and Shrubs Survive the Storm
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
When the weight of ice causes a small tree to bend sharply, it may be possible to prop it up to prevent breakage. Don't attempt to remove the ice by beating the branches. This will only cause greater damage.
2010 Confinement Site Manure Training in Carroll
(Posted on 1/19/2010)
Confinement Site Manure Applicators should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by ISU and the Iowa DNR on February 16th at the Carroll County ISU Extension office at 1:30 pm or 7:00 pm. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Carroll County ISU Extension office at 712-792-2364.
New Members' Night
(Posted on 1/14/2010)
All new or 1 year members and their parents are invited to attend the New Members' Night on Thursday, February 11, at 7:00 pm. at the Extension Office.
2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. The information on the survey is based on 185 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.
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