Iowa State University Extension serves Iowans through six program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Industry; Communities; Families; 4-H Youth Development; and Continuing Education. Delaware County brings the University to you!
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4-H programs reached 1,546 Delaware County youth.
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Each year, almost 800 young children participate in our county-wide safety education programs. With the assistance of the county’s FFA chapters, these programs use age-appropriate hands-on activities to help children learn how to place emergency 911 calls, “stop, drop, and roll” in case of fire, the importance of seat belts, and other valuable lessons.
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The Delaware County Extension staff prepared individualized computer analyses for 635 farm units, to help farmers choose their most profitable options under the new farm program during the 2003-2004 signup process.
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Over 400 people attend the Delaware County Master Gardeners’ popular Mondays in March educational workshops each year.
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Master Gardener volunteers staff the Horticulture Hotline to answer questions and solve problems for gardeners throughout the growing season.
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Extension’s Better Kid Care workshops provide continuing education and valuable information to child care and family day care providers
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Throughout the year, Delaware County Extension staff are available to find answers for questions on a wide variety of subjects such as health and nutrition, family money management, agriculture, controlling insects and other household pests, gardening, youth development, and many more.