Franklin Farmland Leasing Workshop August 5
(Posted on 7/23/2008)
Leibold will present information from the latest ISU Extension cash rental rate survey and land values survey. Topics also will include comparisons of different types of leases, lease termination, impacts of yields and prices, calculating a fair cash rent, using spreadsheets to compare leases and available Internet resources.

Disaster Recovery
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
"Disaster Recovery" site offers info on flood-related issues

Crop Happenings Newsletter
(Posted on 5/19/2008)
The 2008 growing season is off and running so it’s time to start reading CROP HAPPENINGS.

Franklin County Farmers Market
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
The 2008 Market will be held from 5-7 pm on Fridays from May 9 through October 17 and on Tuesdays from June 3 through September 30. The location is the Main Street Square at the corner of 1st Avenue NW and 1st Street NW in Hampton.

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.