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Boots to Heels Conference to Celebrate Rural Women March 6 in Atlantic
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Women in Southwest Iowa are invited to a day of fun, learning and friendship during the fourth annual Boots to Heels Conference on Saturday, March 6th. The conference for women “involved in or affected by agriculture” runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. The local planning committee is excited to have a dynamic lineup of speakers scheduled for the one-day conference, to focus on the interests of women living and working in Iowa.
2010 Horse Shows
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Your guide to the 2010 Horse Shows in and around your area. Keep checking back regularly for updates.
Training for Foodservice Workers Scheduled
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Food Safety Certification course for food service Personnel Scheduled for Tuesdays, March 2 and 9, 2010 in Harlan. For registration information and details check this article.
Have a Healthy Marriage in 2010
(Posted on 1/6/2010)
Healthy Marriages are possible – Try one or more of these “10 Tips for Investing in Your Marriage Relationship ”:
Extension’s Energy Tip for
(Posted on 12/4/2009)
Use ISU Extension’s Heating Fuel Cost Comparison worksheet, PM 1068, to compare costs of different types of home heating fuels. It takes into account both fuel costs in your area and the efficiency of your particular furnace or stove.
High Tunnel Production Workshops Offered by Iowa State University Extension
(Posted on 12/4/2009)
If you are a current commercial fruit or vegetable grower, a gardener with an interest in expanding into commercial production, or a traditional farmer interested in diversifying, you may want to learn more about high tunnel production by attending a workshop sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Two, 7-hour, in-depth workshops are being offered in early January and March 2010.
Wanted: A few good men and or women to help add to our current shooting sports program!
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
The success of 4-H programs relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. Shooting sports instructors are responsible for the overall coordination and management of the county/area 4-H shooting sports program. If you are interested in being a volunteer or instructor for a shooting sports program, contact the East Pottawattamie County Extension Office today.
All-Iowa Hort Expo set for March 19 & 20, 2010
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The ISHS will once again partner with Iowa State University Extension to coordinate the event. More information about the Expo appears on the Society’s website, www.iowahort.org.
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