Farmland Drainage Workshop
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Producers, landowners and others with an interest in farmland drainage are invited to attend the Farmland Drainage Workshop on February 10 in Manchester. The workshop will answer questions pertaining to drainage design concepts, economics and long term benefits of tiling, along with legal issues related to tiling and Iowa Drainage Laws.

Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices – Feb. 1 in Ryan
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2012 ISU Extension Dairy Days between January 16 and February 9 (Wednesday, February 1 in Ryan.)

2011 Farmers Tax Guides Available at the Delaware County Extension Office
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Tax law changes that are of interest to farmers are outlined in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2011 Farmers Tax Guide, now available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Delaware County Extension office has copies on hand, or the publication can be ordered from the Extension Online Store. It highlights a number of 2011 administrative and tax law changes, as well as changes that will occur in 2012.

Private Pesticide Applicator Classes & Test Dates
(Posted on 11/16/2011)
To become certified initially, applicators must take the exam offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). Applicators may renew their certification by attending a private applicators’ continuing instruction course (CIC) each of the three years during their renewal cycle.

Register Now - "Preserve the Taste Of Summer" Course
(Posted on 8/4/2011)
Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health program specialists are eager to announce a new food preservation program, Preserve the Taste of Summer. It is a comprehensive program comprised of both online lessons and hands-on workshops.

Extension to Families Newsletter
(Posted on 5/20/2011)
"Extension to Families...At Work, At Home" is a bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa area family program specialists. Each bi-monthly issue will contain three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management. Download your copy here.

ServSafe® Training Offered to Food Service Professionals
(Posted on 5/10/2011)
Iowa State University Extension is offering several ServSafe® classes for food service professionals. ServSafe® training will provide knowledge every food service provider must know about food hazards and proper food handling practices in order to keep food safe and protect the establishment against the costly nightmare of a foodborne-illness outbreak. ServSafe® is recognized by more federal, state and local health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the United States.

ISU Extension Hotlines
(Posted on 4/13/2011)
ISU Extension's purpose to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines, many are toll-free, to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension every day. Give us a call!

WOW! Words on Wellness
(Posted on 3/30/2011)
Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness. This newsletter is written by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists working in the field and on campus. Published monthly, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

Resource Management Worksite Programs
(Posted on 3/30/2011)
Investing in employee financial fitness is GOOD for business! Research says employers who offer employees easy access to quality financial programs can increase business profits by increased productivity, reduced health care costs, better choices among employee benefits, and in a variety of other ways.

Eating Well - Moving More
(Posted on 3/29/2011)
Eating Well - Moving More is a wellness program that helps employees make lifestyle changes in five areas that influence hypertension.

Worksite Wellness Programs
(Posted on 3/29/2011)
Investing in employee wellness is good business! Design your own series of face-to-face programs to jumpstart your employees to better health.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth
(Posted on 3/29/2011)
Health problems and high debt usually develop gradually. This program motivates and helps YOU get started to improve both your health and finances by identifying small progress steps.

Childcare Provider Trainings
(Posted on 3/29/2011)
Extension provides professional development to help care givers keep their skills up to date. Courses meet Iowa Department of Human Services training requirements for professional development.

Paying Off Debt the PowerPay Way
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
“School loans, credit card bills, house payments, car payments, and other loans are causing many people to feel overwhelmed during these tough economic times,” according to Erin Ludwig, Iowa State University Extension Family Resource Management Program Specialist. “The PowerPay system can help consumers create a plan to manage their debt.”

Saving Energy and Saving Money - A Kill A Watt Meter Can Help
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Most of us only have a vague idea of how much electricity we use each month and almost no idea of how much electricity an individual appliance uses. You may be wondering how inefficient an older appliance is such as a refrigerator, freezer, or TV set. You can use a Kill A Watt meter to calculate how much electricity the appliance is using each week, month or whole year. These meters are available for check out your local Iowa State University Extension office.

Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips via E-mail
(Posted on 8/18/2009)
Do you want to learn tips to improve your personal finances? Are you always looking for ways to save money? If yes, then you might be interested in taking advantage of Iowa State University Extension’s “Money Message.”

Delaware County 4-H Foundation
(Posted on 8/10/2007)
The Delaware County 4-H Foundation was formed in 2005 to provide a tax-exempt method for area residents and businesses to support the Delaware County 4-H Youth program.

Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
Are you wondering if the salad that sat out for two hours is safe to eat? Do you want to know why there’s mold growing on the bathroom wall? Maybe the ink pen that got in the load of wash and is now all over your clothes? When Mom’s not available, ISU Extension’s Families Answer Line is your source for answering the real world’s pesky problems. Don't hesitate to go online or give them a call toll-free at 1-800-735-2942 to get the answer to your questions.