Franklin County Extension

Welcome to Franklin County Extension.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Improve Your Success at Farmers Markets- Farmers have to do more than just show up and open the tailgate when selling their product at Farmers Markets. Andy Larson with ISU Extension’s new program in Small Farm Sustainability will be discussing practical ways farmer-vendors can present themselves and their products to sell at farmers markets on November 12^th in Mason City.

ISU Extension's Energy Tips

Check out the newest edition of the Extension to Families newsletter.

Our annual 2009 Stakeholders Report will share with you the impact of Extension in Franklin County.

ATTENTION MANURE APPLICATORS:

We will be showing the Manure Program the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Commercial Manure will be shown at 8:30 a.m. and Confinement Manure program will be shown at 1:30 p.m. You must call and register at least a day ahead of time. If we have no registered, they will not be shown.

News from Franklin County Extension

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Have you heard about our Early Learning Webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online early childhood training that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Delayed Harvest and Corn Mold Problems
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
The corn harvest is later than it has been any time in recent memory, and the prolonged moist conditions are conducive for molds to develop on grain in the field. Over the past few days we have received numerous reports of ear rots developing in the field and questions concerning mycotoxin production when conditions are cool but wet.

Extension Notes News Column
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
Extension Notes are produced weekly by Gary Hall, ISU Regional Extension Education Director. Check out the various topics of interest to those in Franklin County.

Fall 2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicators Programs
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
Iowa State University Department of Entomology is sponsoring Continuing Instructional Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators.

Hampton-Dumont PROSPER in 8th year
(Posted on 8/21/2009)
Hampton-Dumont PROSPER, a federally funded research project, begins its 8th year with the 2 evidence based programs annually offered.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
Check ISU Extension's Managing Tough Times website to find answers from reliable resources and experts backed by research.

Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Get your questions answered online! Is it safe to eat rhubarb throughout the growing season? Can I substitute applesauce for oil when baking to reduce fat and calories? What is the cost of raising a child? 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.

Yard & Garden Online and Other Links
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Looking for information on lawn care, tree care or gardening--this is a great resource. Once connected make sure to select Gardening in the Zone link.

Publications Online
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online! Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.

Events

11/18/2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator training
12/01/2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator training
12/02/2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator training
12/16/2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
02/25/2010 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

Complete listing of Events for this County http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=Franklin&CountiesScope=
View the complete ISU Extension events calendar http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=