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As time seems to fly by don't forget that Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is available with research based information for you. Be sure to check out the latest edition of Words on Wellness for the latest in nutrition and fitness.As always our office is open if you have any questions be sure to give us a call! See what Extension can do for you!

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May 13, 2013

The Clarke County Extension Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is currently looking for a detailed and people-oriented individual to fill this position.  The position will assist the CACFP COordinator with various duties serving area daycare providers.  The job will have approximately 10 flexible hours per week with additional hours of clerical support for the Clarke County Extension office as needed.  Minimum position requirements include high school graduate, valid driver's license with reliable transportation and computer/office skills.  Application and job descriptions are available below.  Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  

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Clarke County Extension Part Time Office Assistant Position Description

May 1, 2013

Can I use my boiling water canner for all my canning?  Can I use Grandma's recipes? Does altitude affect canning?  For answers to these questions and other food preservation questions plan to attend the Food Preservation 101 Lunch and Learn on Friday, May 24th at American State Bank, 1000 Jeffrey's Drive from noon - 1:00 pm!  Barbara Anderson, Family Nutrition and Health Program Specialist for Iowa State Extension and Outreach will be presenting this 1 hour course.

March 14, 2013

ISU Extension and Outreach is looking for an enthusiastic, business minded, team player to assist with local foods capacity building in Appanoose, Monroe, Clarke, and Wayne counties.  

February 14, 2013

Your're Invited to a Crop Fair!  "Better Information for a more Profitable Operation" is being held on Tuesday, February 26th from 9 am - 4 pm at the McNay Research Farm, 45249 170th Avenue, Chariton, Iowa.  Come to Chariton to hear from top experts about some of the newest developments in Iowa agriculture, courtesy of Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa State University, Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board.  This FREE crop fair is designed to give you direct access to timely information that can help make your operation more profitable.  For details or to RSVP by February 22, please contact Lucas County Extension and Outreach at (641) 774-2016.

September 10, 2012

Are your kids looking for a new adventure?  If your kids are grades 4th – 12th then 4-H may be just for them!  Youth get to pick a club of their choice, create projects that interest them, and overall get involved in an awesome organization, 4-H!  Club members explore a wide variety of life skills including healthy living, the environment, citizenship, plants and animals, science and technology, and expressive arts.  Members participate in hands-on activities in a non-competitive environment. 

If you are a new family to 4-H follow the ‘New 4-H Family Enrollment Help Sheet’ instructions to get enrolled in 4-H Online!  If you already have a family member in 4-H but this is the first year for them you will need to follow the “Returning 4-H Member Enrollment Help Sheet” process through 4-H Online.  

There is a $15 Enrollment Fee due for those new members in grades 4th – 12th.  Once you have completed all the information in 4-H Online, stop by the Clarke County Extension office to take care of your fee and let the adventure begin! 

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process or would like to schedule a time to use one of our computers please give Jennifer Pollard a call at (641) 342-3316 or email her jpollard@iastate.edu!

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