Cherokee County Extension News

Cherokee County News

Holiday Office Hours
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
We will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Enjoy your family during this time of Thanksgiving!

Recipes Needed for 4-H Family Cookbook
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H'ers, family members, leaders, alumni - we need your recipes!

4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-in December 29
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Don't forget the market beef weigh-in coming soon!

2010 Garden Calendars Are Here!
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The 2010 ISU Garden Calendar is more than a calendar (and makes a great gift, too).

Extension's Energy Tip - Home Energy Publications
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store and local county Extension offices. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances.
Learn more by clicking on the title above.

Iowa Beef Center Resources
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The Iowa Beef Center offers many resources to assist cattle producers.

Learn More About the 4-H Shooting Sports Program
(Posted on 9/13/2009)
What is Shooting Sports?
Click here to find out more.

Tips To Make 4-H Record Keeping Easy and Fun
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Keeping track of what you have done and what you have learned is an important part of 4-H. It is also an important skill you will use in school and in life. Check out these "Record Keeping Hints" fact sheets for help with your record keeping.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

ISU Design West Seeks Project Ideas
(Posted on 1/19/2009)
Learn more about this unique program and projects they are involved in.

Useful Web Sites for Decision Making and Marketing
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
These web sites will help you in a variety of ways, from marketing to determining optimum nitrogren rates or flexible rent to be paid.

Cherokee County 4-H Foundation - Promoting Youth
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
The Cherokee County 4-H Foundation was formed in 1990 to support, promote, and assist in the education and development of 4-H members in Cherokee County by recognizing and encouraging participation in worthwhile 4-H experiences and activities.

4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Planning Team Requests Interest Application/Commitments
(Posted on 12/4/2006)
Interested in participating in the 2010 Citizenship Washington Focus trip to Washington, D.C.? If so, please see the information contained in this link.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 9/22/2006)
Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org to help you weather tough financial times.

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