Delaware County News
New Iowa State University Extension County Director in Delaware County (Posted on 5/2/2008)
Michael Henderson became the Delaware County Extension Education Director with Iowa State University Extension on April 16. He is responsible for the development and coordination of ISU Extension educational programs in Delaware County and administration of the county office located in Manchester. An Open House welcoming Henderson will be held at the Extension Office on Thursday, May 15 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 
Baumgartner Participates In NEMS Training At Emory University In Atlanta (Posted on 5/2/2008)
Cindy Baumgartner, Nutrition & Health Specialist for Iowa State University Extension Service, received a travel scholarship to participate in NEMS training (Nutrition Environment Measures Study) on the campus of Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, in Atlanta, GA on March 13-15. 
Container Gardening Workshop Planned for May 19 (Posted on 4/29/2008)
Container gardening is a hot trend in landscaping. It offers a wide variety of planting possibilities. The workshop will take place on May 19, 2008 at Landscapes by Child's Play from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Registration is limited. 
Delaware County Master Gardener Hortline (Posted on 4/25/2008)
Delaware County Master Gardeners will be available to answer horticulture questions on Monday evenings in May thru September from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 
4-H/FFA Horse Demonstration Planned (Posted on 4/25/2008)
Delaware County 4-H and FFA Horse Project members are invited to a riding demonstration at Doubletree Stables on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Members should bring their horse. 
"Ignite the Flame" Youth Conference (Posted on 4/18/2008)
“Ignite the Flame” is the theme for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP and CSI:Crops. Over 1000 youth will attend the conference to be held June 24-26. 
How Do I Join 4-H? (Posted on 4/17/2008)
Joining 4-H is much easier than you may think. Anyone in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can get involved. Clover Kids is a 4-H program for youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. 4-H Club membership is open to all youth 4th through 12th grade. Activities that you participate in will challenge your skills, and you will learn from other kids and adults that truly care about you and what you learn. 
Visit the Delaware County Fair, July 7- 13, 2008 (Posted on 9/18/2007)
The annual Delaware County Fair plays host to hundreds of 4-H and FFA exhibits from throughout the county giving us the opportunity to showcase some of the county’s finest youth. It is also home to great shows and entertainment and a fabulous place to spend time with family and friends. 
ServSafe® Classes to be Offered to Food Service Professionals (Posted on 8/28/2007)
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. Participants will learn ways of prevention, regulatory requirements, and how to improve food quality. 
Delaware County 4-H Foundation (Posted on 3/29/2006)
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)
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These are just a few of the questions that the Answer Line can help you with. 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. 
In the Zone (Posted on 4/4/2005)
Iowa State University Extension and Iowa Gardening magazine have teamed up to provide information to Iowans about gardening in Iowa.
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