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ServSafe Certification Training -- Spirit Lake, March 8th
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Did you know that there are estimated 76 million food borne illnesses each year and 225 to 300 million cases of acute gastroenteritis? That figures out to be once a year for each of us. How do you know the food you are being served has been handled and prepared with safety in mind? ServSafe is arguably the most recognized and renowned certification a food service manager can acquire to verify a complete knowledge of food safety practices. Research shows that training employees in safe food handling practices significantly improves food safety. Sign-up for a class today!

What's For Supper? Tips to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. - March 27th
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Ever wonder how to provide nutritious meals for your family without spending more at the grocery store? Come join ISU Nutrition & Health Program Specialist, Holly VanHeel, for an evening of fun and exploration. Learn ways to stretch your food dollar and provide a more balanced, healthy meal.

Living High Tech And What It Means for Our Kids
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Click on this Iowa Future Video to see the drastic changes occuring in Iowa and the world. For example, "Did you know... more people today have a mobile phone than have access to a clean toilet. 92% of American children have an online presence by the time they are 2 years old." Read on to find out more.

FREE Farmer's Tax Guide | For Use in Preparing 2011 Tax Returns
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return. Available at the Dickinson County Extension & Outreach Office or at the ISU Extension online store.

Iowan's Thank ISU Extension & Outreach
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Watch this video to see how Iowa State University Extension & Outreach has helped Iowan's across the state.

Find Us On Facebook
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Come "Like Us" on Facebook to get alerts on latest programs and happenings with Extension.

Consider Gift of Grain to 4-H
(Posted on 10/25/2011)
Give a gift of grain this year to benefit youth in Dickinson County while helping you save on your taxes. A donation of grain is an easy way for Iowa farm families to show their support for the 4-H program and make sure 4-H continues for future generations.

Dickinson County Agriculture Adds Value
(Posted on 1/1/2011)
Agriculture is important to the economic fabric of Dickinson County and Iowa. We have 566 farms that cover 88 percent of the land surface in the county. Agriculture generates income, employment and economic activity.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Videos Demonstrate Internet Supply/Demand Tool for Farmers, Markets and Consumers
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Take a tour of the MarketMaker website by viewing recently released videos highlighting everything MarketMaker has available. MarketMaker is an online tool connecting family shoppers with farmers and everyone in between – including restaurants and grocery stores.

Bowman to Keynote 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference
(Posted on 11/9/2011)
Retired U.S. Army First Class Sergeant Dana Bowman's motto is “it’s not the disability, it’s the ability,” and he’ll be sharing his message of conquering adversity at the 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference Nov. 30 in Ames. The conference will provide vital information to assist Iowa businesses in winning government contracts, while educating veteran-owned businesses on issues critical to their success in this market.

Survey of Western Iowa Manufacturers Details Flood Impacts, Ongoing Recovery Challenges
(Posted on 8/12/2011)
As the Missouri River flood waters slowly begin to recede, western Iowa manufacturers continue to deal with major ongoing challenges such as transportation logistics and workforce issues. ISU Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) surveyed manufacturers in the six-county Presidential Disaster Declaration Area that includes Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties.

Work Begins on Iowa’s New Local Food and Farm Initiative
(Posted on 8/11/2011)
Craig Chase, ISU Extension farm management specialist and interim marketing program leader at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will coordinate the Local Food and Farm Initiative, a new statewide program that aims to boost production, processing, distribution, marketing and consumption of Iowa-grown food.

Wanted: Photos for ISU State Fair Exhibit
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Iowa State University (ISU) is giving Iowans the chance to display photos at the Iowa State Fair. As part of the university's exhibit in the northeast corner of the Varied Industries Building during the fair, Iowa residents are encouraged to submit photos to illustrate how Iowa State and ISU Extension and Outreach are making a difference in their communities.

ISU Extension Support for Those Dealing with Flooding
(Posted on 7/21/2011)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is working with local agencies, media and local businesses to provide resources to families, communities and businesses dealing with the flooding in western Iowa.

Iowa Youth Population Declines According to 2010 Census
(Posted on 6/24/2011)
Iowa’s 17 and younger age group decreased according to 2010 census results. According to the Community Vitality Center report, “Population 18 and Older and 17 and Younger in Iowa’s Counties, 2000 – 2010,” Iowa’s youth population has decreased by 5,645 in the last decade.

Iowa’s Unincorporated Areas Lose Population in 2010 Census
(Posted on 6/22/2011)
Iowa’s unincorporated areas — the countryside outside any town or city limits — lost population according to the 2010 census, reversing a gain seen in the 2000 census, as detailed in the report “Countryside and Town: Population in Iowa’s Counties Within and Outside of Incorporated Places, 1990 – 2010."

Search New Website, Visit Iowa Farms
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
The newly redesigned Visit Iowa Farms website features detailed descriptions of Iowa farms and the ability to map out locations of interest in a select area.

Courses Offer Employees Leadership Training
(Posted on 5/2/2011)
With the Iowa Public Employees Leadership Academy, public sector employees have a convenient and easy-to-access way to gain training that will benefit them as supervisors.

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