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News from Carroll County Extension

Money Talk Girl

Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women on Web, by Mail or in Person
(Posted on 8/25/2008)
Women often have unique financial needs and eighty-five percent of women will be on their own financially at some time. To learn more or to register check out the brochure.

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Back to School Tips
(Posted on 8/12/2008)
Information from "Making the first day Easier", to "Back Pack Safety". Check out these helpful links to help make the new school year a safe and happy one for your kids!!

Families Together Workshop- "Borrowing Smart"
(Posted on 8/11/2008)
Come to the Families Together workshop on "Borrowing Smart" on Tuesday, September 16th at the Carroll County ISU Extension Office. Borrowing money can be a smart move in the right situation, and it's a fact of life for most people, either through loans, credit cards or other means. This session will address key points to keep in mind when you borrow, so that you do it wisely, minimizing both the cost and the risk.

2008 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
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.

Fuel Required for Field Operations
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
The new table will help calculate the average quantity of diesel fuel required for farm field operations.

2008 Cash Rental Rates
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
Check out the 2008 Cash Rental Rates publication.

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