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May 6, 2013 03:46 PM
Youth Prepare for Careers through 4-H and Adobe Youth Voices
Keli Tallman et al.

Through 4-H, Iowa youth can become involved in many unique educational experiences that prepare them to be effective leaders, productive citizens, outstanding communicators and successful leaders. A wide spectrum of opportunities span from statewide programs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, to local summer camps and workshops in every county. One program 4-H offers to young people, Adobe Youth Voices, allows youth to build skills in technology, particularly media.

May 6, 2013 03:11 PM
Beyond Simple Mapping: GIS Workshops in May

“Beyond Simple Mapping with GIS” workshops at Iowa State University will focus on physical planning and the built environment, land use and zoning, and smart growth and urban sprawl.

May 6, 2013 01:01 PM
Webinar: Provide Positive Sports Experiences for Kids
Donna Donald et al.

Whether children’s experience of sports is good or bad depends in part on their parents’ involvement and attitude. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar to help parents do their part to make sure their children’s experience with sports will be positive.

May 6, 2013 12:30 PM
Unleash the Power of Age: Mid Life & Beyond
Donna Donald et al.

May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Age,” emphasizes the important role of older adults. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is unleashing the power of age with Mid Life & Beyond: The Whole Picture.

May 3, 2013 01:06 PM
Science of Parenting: All about Mothers
Donna Donald et al.

Mom, mommy, mother, mum — a mother by any other name is still a mother. During May, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about what mothers mean to their children in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

May 3, 2013 08:38 AM
Host a 2013 Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshop
Angela Laury Shaw et al.

Communities, local food networks and county extension offices have the opportunity to schedule Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) workshops for local growers.

May 2, 2013 03:06 PM
Apply Now for AmeriCorps Host Sites
Judy McCarthy et al.

Community organizations across the state can apply to become Iowa AmeriCorps 4-H Outreach host sites. The application deadline is May 27.

May 2, 2013 10:20 AM
Yard and Garden: Daffodils
Richard Jauron et al.

The emergence of daffodils is one of the first signs of spring – along with crocuses, tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain the plant care needed to encourage blooms.

May 1, 2013 11:17 AM
Iowa Youth Can Unmask Opportunities at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference This Summer
Brenda Allen et al.

Every June, more than 1,000 teenagers converge on the Iowa State University campus for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities. The 2013 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, titled Unmask Your Opportunities, will begin June 25 and continue through June 27.

May 1, 2013 07:57 AM
Give Teens a Head Start on Financial Independence
Mary Beth Kaufman et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach works with the National Endowment for Financial Education to make the High School Financial Planning Program available, helping Iowa teens and young adults build a solid foundation for financial independence and decision-making.

April 30, 2013 01:19 PM
Iowans Can Sign Up for Remaining Eco Family Conference Sessions
Kristi Cooper et al.

There is still time to register for the remaining Eco Family Virtual Conference sessions.

April 30, 2013 12:49 PM
Gardeners Can Learn the Best Time to Divide Perennials
Richard Jauron et al.

Gardeners can determine when to divide their perennials by checking When to Divide Perennials (RG 319), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

April 30, 2013 12:36 PM
Two Iowa Women Recognized for Health and Nutrition Programs
Peggy Martin et al.

At the 2013 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health in April, Peggy Martin and Ashley Christensen were recognized for promoting excellence in physical activity and nutrition, key components in reaching Iowa’s healthiest state goal.

April 30, 2013 08:13 AM
CIRAS Helps MAHLE Engine Components with Safety
Jim Poe

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service assists companies in the area of safety in a variety of ways.

April 30, 2013 07:16 AM
Iowa State University Seeks Livestock Producers’ Input for Ethanol Coproducts Survey
Ed Adcock

Iowa State University is conducting a nationwide survey of livestock producers’ use of feed-related coproducts from ethanol production. Livestock producers are invited to take the survey online until June 19.

April 29, 2013 02:00 PM
Cover Crop Pasture Walk Planned for Northeast Iowa
Denise Schwab et al.

A 1 p.m. pasture walk featuring cows grazing a cover crop of rye and hairy vetch, grass finishing, and an introduction to a new bird friendly marketing opportunity will be Wednesday, May 22 at the Dan Specht farm near Marquette.

April 29, 2013 12:15 PM
Vaccination and Health Recommendations for Iowa Swine Shows
James McKean et al.

With the advent of county fair swine shows in Iowa just a few weeks from now, there are specific steps that exhibitors and fair attendees can follow to decrease health risks for animals and people at these events.

April 24, 2013 02:53 PM
Johnson Hired as Field Agronomist for Extension and Outreach
Mark Johnson et al.

Mark S. Johnson joined Iowa State University Extension and Outreach as a field agronomist for north central Iowa on April 15.

April 24, 2013 09:20 AM
Yard and Garden: Flower and Vegetable Transplants
Richard Jauron et al.

It's common practice to plant transplants for warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and eggplant and is becoming the practice with cucumbers, squash, cantaloupes and watermelons because transplants shorten the time by several weeks between planting and harvest. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide answers to questions that will increase gardeners’ success with transplants.

April 24, 2013 08:57 AM
Homeowners Can Learn Basics of Tree Planting with Extension Publication
Jeffery Iles et al.

The importance of planning when selecting trees is explained in Guidelines for Selecting Trees (RG 702), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

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