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4-State Beef Conference

4-State Beef Conference--Lewis, IA Jan. 12 at 9:30 am
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities. For more information

Marsville 2006 and Beyond

Marsville 2009 and Beyond
(Posted on 9/18/2009)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier.

Acreage Living Newsletter

Acreage Living Newsletter--August
(Posted on 8/5/2009)
Iowa State University Extension publishes a newsletter just for people living on acreages. This online newsletter provides timely research-based information for the new rural Iowa.

4-H Lego League

Join the First Lego League 4-H Clubs!
(Posted on 7/9/2009)
Would you like to program your own robots to do cool things for you? Would you like to plan a project that could make a difference in your community and present it to Community Leaders?Then the 4-H First Lego League Clubs in Harrison County are for you!!!

Teaser

2009 SWIA Area 4-H Junior Camp Pics now Available!
(Posted on 7/6/2009)
2009 SWIA Area 4-H 5th & 6th Grade Camp..... NEW!!!! Pics of the 2009 Camp now available on the SWIA 4-H Jr Camp Website!

4-H Clover Chatter

4-H Clover Chatter Newsletter--November
(Posted on 6/2/2009)
This month's edition of the 4-H Clover Chatter is ready for your viewing. Select the blue text above to download your copy today. If you have any problems downloading the Clover Chatter call us at 888-644-2105.

2005 Cash Rents

2009 Iowa Farmland Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 5/4/2009)
The 2008 Farmland Cash Rent Survey is now available. You can access this report from this web-page (PDF file) or stop in at the Logan office to pick up a copy for yourself.

Custom Farm Rates

2009 Custom Farm Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/12/2009)
Click here to see the 2009 Custom Farm Rates. From tillage operations to harvesting grain--if it's a farming activity the average custom rate can most likely be found here. Click the blue text above or icon to the side for report.

Spend Smart Eat Smart

Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

tough times

ManagingTough Times--Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org
(Posted on 2/16/2009)
Keeping families strong during tough times is important. Check out these three new publications with tips for managing your family’s relationships during these tough times. Or many other resources on our eXtension.org web site.

ACRE

2009 ACRE Program Insights
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
NEW FEBRUARY, 2009 - SURE & ACRE Updates, by Dr. Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Managment Field Specialist, Related Training Material and 2008 Farm Program Policy Brief

FLEXIBLEFARMLEASE

Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
NEW FEB. 1, 2009 - Flexible Cash Farm Lease Considerations - Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Field Specialist.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 2/9/2009)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

4-H Can Be Fun

Harrison County 4-H'ers--go here!!!
(Posted on 4/24/2006)
If you are a member of a 4-H club in Harrison County and you want to know what's going on at the county level, you came to the right place. We have posted many of the local events and activities for you to access also.

Events