Dallas County Extension

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Extension's Energy Tip for August 2008 - If you use air-conditioning, set your thermostate as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.

Job Opening - August - September 2008

2008 SURVEY OF CASH RENTAL RATES FOR IOWA Dallas County is in Region 7. See also: Computing Cash Rental Rate

URGENT NOTICE ABOUT CUSTOM RATES! read about the higher cost of fuel and the effect on the custom rates survey for this year.

2008 Custom Rate Survey (FM 1698)

Fuel Required for Field Operations (FM 709)

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News from Dallas County Extension

2009 ACRE Program: Proving Your Yields
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
Here is your chance to learn more about the 2009 farm program.

Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
Two September workshops, related training material and Iowa Farmland Leasing 2008 Overview – August Handout.

2008 Hazardous Waste Collections
(Posted on 7/21/2008)
There are still some dates in August and September of this year. Opportunity to dispose of tire and household hazardous waste in Dallas and Greene Counties

New, Comprehensive Master Equine Manager Program for Adult Horse Enthusiasts
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
An educational program that teaches the science of horse management along with riding and training concepts. Become a Certified Master Equine Manager.

Crop Happenings from John Holmes, Extension Crops Field Specialist.
(Posted on 6/25/2008)
This newsletter is written for Boone and Story county and other counties north. Many items will also be of interest to Dallas County.

Information about Child Care Resourse & Referral of Dallas County
(Posted on 9/28/2007)
Information available to child care providers and parents.

Events

09/08/2008 CCR&R Information Workshop
09/09/2008 Dallas County Extension Council
09/10/2008 Business Contracts for Home Providers
09/11/2008 Outdoor Adventures 4-H club
09/11/2008 Dallas County Fair Board Meeting

Complete listing of Events for this County http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=Dallas&CountiesScope=
View the complete ISU Extension events calendar http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=