Extension Lines
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
This weekly column written by Region 6 REED, Jerry Chizek, contains a variety of tips and information!

Master Gardeners
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Offering Master Gardener program in Ida County beginning January 19, 2010!

Families Newsletter
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Check out this important and useful information for your family! You will also find Money For Life and To Your Health located here!

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Local ISU Extension Offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.

ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long!

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Online learning for early childhood professionals!

Food For Fitness and Fun - November Newsletter
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Whether you need recipes, meals in a hurry or healthy lifestyle tips...this edition has it all. Specific topics this month include: Fat and Calorie Saver Guide and Holiday Recipes!

Money For Life Newsletter
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Check out this link to current and archived issues of the Money for Life Newsletter if you need advice on investing, spending, refinancing, using credit and other financial matters.

Ida County 4H Wants You!
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Ida County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

Food, Recipe and Activity of the Week
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Check out this link for tips on healthy eating, new recipe ideas and physical activity.

Have You Heard, Extension is in the News?
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Check out these links to Extension news releases for the latest happenings with ISU Extension. Whether you are into grape vines, p-index levels, finances, or childcare...this site has it all.

Ida County 4-H'er Earns Clothing Project Award
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Kysa Bennett of Ida County received a state 4-H clothing project award that includes a $100 savings bond from the Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Extension Tip of the Week
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) is a feature that can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips, sent weekly, will be brief and timely, cover a variety of topics. You may also choose to access these at your convenience on this site at anytime. Topics vary each week from gardening to energy and nutrition to family finances and much more!

Extension Energy News and Tips
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
ISU Extension offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Call the Extension Office if you have a group or an organization that would like a presentation.

Acreage Living
(Posted on 9/22/2009)
This monthly on-line newsletter provides timely reasearch-based information for the new rural Iowa.

Chizek Ways ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
As Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he's quick to reassure folks that "Extension will still be in the relationship business."

Save Money, Eat Healthy!
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

Ida County is ‘Managing Tough Times’ – with help from ISU Extension
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
During today’s uncertain economic times, Iowans must make the most of their money, knowledge and skills as they make decisions for their families, businesses, communities and farms. ISU Extension in Ida County is here to help with reliable resources and experts backed by research. Check out these links for a new series of facts, tools and resources.

Yard & Garden Publications Available
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
Let ISU Extension help you with publications on yard and garden topics.

Raising Healthy Kids
(Posted on 7/22/2009)
Raising Healthy Kids is a series of publications designed to help parents, communities, and childcare providers address important health and nutrition questions.

Strengthening Families Program
(Posted on 6/30/2009)
Ida County Extension and Strengthening Families

ISU Extension Selects 20 Regional Directors
(Posted on 6/26/2009)
Iowa State University Extension has selected 20 new Regional Directors. Individual stories are available here for all 20 directors.

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Recommendations
(Posted on 6/12/2009)
New ISU Extension Publication offers recommendations on treatment to Emerald Ash Borer Managment. Treatment to protect ash trees not necessary until infestations are within 15 miles of your trees.

ISU Beginning Farmer Center Transitions Next Generation Farmers
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
The Beginning Farmer Center focuses exclusively on the needs and issues facing beginning farmers. This Center facilitates the matching of beginning farmers with existing farmers who want to transition their farm businesses to the next generation.

I SPY... Iowa State Programs and Activities for Youth Pre K-12
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
I SPY some fun for little red Cys! If you are looking for programs and activities designed with your children in mind you have come to the right place. Check out these Iowa State Programs for Youth (ISPY) offered not only in the summer, but also as continuous events.

Need Information Quickly?
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
When you need expert answers in a hurry, rely on Iowa State University Extension Hotlines. Select this easy button or the blue text for links to these Hotlines.

ISU Offers Small Business Development Center
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
Since 1981, the Iowa Small Business Development Centers have provided expert and confidential business counseling services to entrepreneurs in all 99 Iowa counties. As an outreach program for the College of Business the SBDC can help existing business owners and entrepreneurs with the assistance and resources they need.

ISU Offers Home Buyers Certification Course On-Line
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
The American dream of homeownership is an exciting experience, but it may be challenging. According to Mary Yearns, ISU Extension housing specialist and course author, “A Place of Your Own lets you focus on finding a home that fits your needs and your budget. It will help you prepare for the home-buying process and shop for a mortgage that works for you.”

Need Help With Bugs, Bugging You?
(Posted on 6/4/2009)
When it comes to delivering information to people who need it, the Department of Entomology is at the forefront. Our extension personnel bring timely programs to locations throughout Iowa, and our science-based recommendations to Iowa's growers are conveniently available online. Whether it is pests around your home, garden or field...Let ISU Extension offer you help.

Swine Flu Facts
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
For concerns with the recent swine flu outbreak, see the information compiled here by Iowa State University specialists.

Start Your ISU Adventures Here
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Considering Iowa State University for your college education? Let Ida County Extension help you with this decision.

Quick Calculations and Conversion Charts
(Posted on 1/4/2009)
Whether you need quick conversion charts, corn nitrogen rate calculations, soil management and residue calculations or an animal unit calculator you have come to the right resource with Iowa State University Extension.