Guthrie County News
Guthrie County Newsletter (Posted on 1/31/2012)
Food Safety and Quality Assurance is required for all members who plan to show meat or production animals. Find out if you need the training. Intermediates - it's time to sign up for the Intermediate trip. 5th and 6th graders can sign up for camp! Some thing for everyone! 
Region 12 Intermediate Trip to Omaha (Posted on 1/30/2012)
All Guthrie County 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend the Region 12 Intermediate Trip to Omaha on Saturday, April 21, 2012! 
Families Together Series (Posted on 1/26/2012)
Healthy finances and families are the focus of the Families Together Workshop Series offered in February, March and April by Guthrie County and surrounding Extension and Outreach Offices. 
Words on Wellness Newsletter (Posted on 12/30/2011)
"Words on Wellness" is a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you'll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family. 
2012 GARDEN CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE (Posted on 12/29/2011)
Once again, the Guthrie County Extension Office will be offering the 2012 Garden Calendar. This full-color 12-month calendar features ... Citizenship Project Money (Posted on 11/30/2011)
The Guthrie County Endowment Foundation is offering assistance to 4-H members and /or clubs for citizenship or learning projects or activities. This includes anyone who wants to attend the Citizenship Washington Focus trip next June. Citizenship Project Money (Posted on 11/30/2011)
The Guthrie County 4-H Endowment Fund is offering assistance to 4-H members and/ or clubs for citizenship or learning projects or activities. This includes anyone who wants to attend the Citizenship Washington Focus Trip in June.
Guthrie County Scholarship (Posted on 11/30/2011)
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded by the Guthrie County Endowment Foundation. There will be one $500 scholarship given to a graduating senior and one $500 scholarship given to a college student with 1 - 3 years of college remaining. All applicants must have been a Guthrie County 4-H member through their senior year of high school. 
Get Answers to Holiday Food, Stain Removal Questions (Posted on 11/22/2011)
What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to these and other holiday food questions, call Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Answer Line, 800-262-3804. 
Keeping Track of Grocery Costs (Posted on 11/18/2011)
Comparing the price of a grocery list created in 2004 to the cost of purchasing the same items in 2011 results in the obvious higher cost, but what else does the shopping list tell us about our food costs? 
2011 Farmland Rental Rates Increase Sharply (Posted on 9/13/2011)
AMES, Iowa—Current Iowa cash rent rates quickly responded to the fall 2010 increase in corn and soybean prices caused by tight grain supplies and increased demand worldwide, according to William Edwards, Iowa State University Extension economist. 
Save Money with a Healthy Credit Score (Posted on 9/13/2011)
Lending money isn’t easy, but the risk of not receiving payments is decreased if lenders find you have a good credit score. Consumers can follow several steps to ensure their score is high enough to reduce the cost of borrowing. 
Crop Connection (Posted on 8/18/2011)
Check out the latest crop news and updates from Mark Licht, ISU Field Specialist... 
Boxelder Bugs in the Springtime (Posted on 4/21/2011)
Iowans are accustomed to seeing the familiar and well-known black-and-red boxelder bug (BEB) adults cluster on the south side of the house and invade during late fall in some years. 
Put Some “Fun” in Your Relationship (Posted on 4/7/2011)
When was the last time you did something together with your spouse or partner that was fun? With a little effort and planning, couples can put some fun into their relationship, says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. 
Watch the Soil Temperature (Posted on 4/7/2011)
Keep track of current soil temperatures throughout the state. Temperature maps are updated daily… 
Crop Connection Newsletter (Posted on 7/11/2010)
The latest issue of Crop Connection prepared by Mark Licht, ISU Agronomy Program Specialist for Guthrie County. 
Reading Readiness Starts Early (Posted on 7/27/2007)
Three simple strategies can help children prepare for reading when they start school. “Using these strategies daily along with reading books and other printed materials with children will put them on the road to success in school,” according to Donna Donald, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension family life specialist.
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