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Rising Gas Prices

Higher Fuel Prices Push Up Farm Custom Rates
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. Others rent machinery or perform other services. With fuel prices still going up from a year ago, farm custom rates have increased as well.

Playground

Make Playgrounds Safe For Children
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
No one wants to see children get hurt doing what comes naturally -- playing. Playground injuries can be life-threatening to children. Learn how to keep children safe.

4-H Animals

FSQA Training Time Again
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) is required for all members with meat animals or dairy animals as 4-H projects.

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