Ida County News
Help Wanted! (Posted on 2/9/2012)
Ida County Extension is accepting applications for an Outreach Coordinator. 
Extension Connection (Posted on 2/2/2012)
Energy Bars or Candy Bars in Disguise? We have all heard and seen the advertisements on nutrition bars. Whether you need them for energy, weight control or meal replacement, we all need to spend a few minutes to read their label. 
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children (Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children. 
Regional Senior 4-H Lock-In (Posted on 1/31/2012)
New Friends, New Projects, New Fun! This four-county Senior 4-H Lock-In will be held on March 16-17 at the Schramm Home near Moville. Check here for details and registration! Registration due March 2nd! 
Family Storyteller (Posted on 1/31/2012)
Back by popular demand, Family Storyteller will begin February 21st for families and caregivers with children age 7 years and under! 
Technology Workshop (Posted on 1/31/2012)
Don’t you hate when you get a new phone or computer and you don’t know how to use it? Let the Ida County 4-H Youth Council help you on Sunday, February 19th! 
Clover Connection 4-H Newsletter (Posted on 1/30/2012)
CLOVER CONNECTION NEWSLETTER: Read all the exciting news for the upcoming month; Club meetings, workshops, current events, State Fair Info, all the information you need to stay in tune to what is happening right here in Ida County 4-H. CHECK IT OUT ! 
Field and Feedlot Newsletter (Posted on 1/30/2012)
Check out this newsletter prepared by ISUE Farm and Livestock Specialists for research-based information to help you with your ag decision-making needs. 
Families Newsletter (Posted on 1/30/2012)
Check out this important and useful information for your family - financial, health, nutrition, parenting and much more! 
ServSafe Food Safety Training (Posted on 1/27/2012)
.Did you know that there are estimated 76 million food borne illnesses each year and 225 to 300 million cases of acute gastroenteritis? That figures out to be once a year for each of us. How do you know the food you are being served has been handled and prepared with safety in mind? ServSafe is arguably the most recognized and renowned certification a food service manager can acquire to verify a complete knowledge of food safety practices. Research shows that training employees in safe food handling practices significantly improves food safety. Sign-up for a class today! 
Dare to Excel - Helps Parents Help Kids Become Better Learners (Posted on 1/26/2012)
The February newsletter offers information on cyberbullying, setting controls on your computer, and on-line predators.
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. 
Hay Market News (Posted on 1/25/2012)
These are hay prices paid at auction in Mid to Late January 2012. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. 
Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-R) Workshop (Posted on 1/25/2012)
Interested in improving the quality of your child care program?
Sometimes small changes can make a big difference! An Environmental Rating Scale workshop, consisting of four 2-hour sessions will be offered in Holstein beginning March 27, 2012. 
Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension (Posted on 1/9/2012)
Manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators are planned for seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure. 
Words On Wellness (Posted on 1/8/2012)
Welcome to “Words on Wellness,” a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family. 
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter (Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
NW Iowa Crop Update Newsletter (Posted on 12/12/2011)
Joel DeJong, ISU Extension Crops Specialist, has produced a crops newsletter with timely topics for farmers, ag producers and others across Northwest Iowa. The most recent newsletter as well as archived previous editions may be found on this link. 
4-H Scholarship Opportunities (Posted on 12/2/2011)
Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college? Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship. 
2012 Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Ida County (Posted on 12/2/2011)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct Commercial Manure Applicator training from 9 a.m. to noon at 76 locations in Iowa, and four locations in surrounding states. Commercial manure applicators can meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements by attending. 
Your Money, Your Future - OnLine Class (Posted on 11/21/2011)
Understand your spending, use financial management resources, and build your personal financial management skills! Find out more and how to register! 
Flavors of Northwest Iowa (Posted on 6/13/2011)
Flavors of Northwest Iowa is a regional network for local food producers and consumers. We provide producer support through access to resources, education, and promotional opportunities; information to consumers about local foods and flavors, farmers markets, and local businesses; support for the local food movement in Northwest Iowa and surrounding regions by helping build healthy food partnerships. 
CLICK THE CLOVER (Posted on 5/31/2011)
Click the CLOVER to find all the Ida County 4-H happenings, forms, information, and fun. 
Crop Connections Newsletter (Posted on 5/29/2011)
This newsletter is intended to provide timely information for crop producers and agribusiness consults regarding all facets of row crop, forage and pasture production. 
Ida County Extension Partners on Spaceflight Project (Posted on 5/17/2011)
Ida County Extension is proud to be a part of the Galva Holstein & Ridgeview students design science experiments to fly aboard the final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle Program Atlantis STS-135. Find out details of this project! 
Ida County 4-H Foundation Supports Youth (Posted on 5/11/2011)
The Ida County 4-H Foundation was established in 2004 to provide funds and support for the Ida County Extension 4-H program. Our mission is to support a strong and vital 4-H program in Ida County. 
eXtension Launches Web Resource for Cooperatives (Posted on 12/1/2010)
eXtension (pronounced E-extension) is launching a new online community of practice (CoP) for cooperatives, businesses jointly owned and democratically managed by their members. 
Raising Teens -- Information to Help from ISU Extension (Posted on 10/29/2010)
Parents of young teens face different situations than they did when their children were younger. Iowa State University Extension has information that can help parents as their kids enter the teen years. 
Small Business Development Center (Posted on 10/19/2010)
Iowa’s Small Business Development Center program is the only nationally-accredited entrepreneurial development organization in Iowa. Our 14 regional business assistance centers play an important role in ISU's land-grant mission by extending the College of Business directly into the business communities in all 99 Iowa counties. 
Program Builder (Posted on 10/12/2010)
Program Builder is a web-based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community. 
*** NEW *** 4-H Project HOT SHEETS (Posted on 9/14/2010)
Iowa 4-H has introduced an easy and quick reference guide when learning about new project areas or wanting a new idea in your favorite project area. 
Insects, Weeds, Plant Disease ... Oh My! (Posted on 9/2/2010)
If you have questions about insects, plant disease, plant identification, weed management and/or wildlife management let ISU Extension offer you the latest research based information for these horticultural topics and more. 
Emerald Ash Borer Information (Posted on 5/19/2010)
ISU is partnering with the Iowa Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources on education, detection and containment. The recommendations to slow the spread of EAB and for homeowners, land owners and communities regarding ash trees are on the website. 
Iowa Ag Review Available On Line (Posted on 11/3/2009)
Iowa Ag Review is published by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. This publication presents summarized results that emphasize the implications of ongoing agricultural policy analysis, analysis of the near-term agricultural situation, and discussion of agricultural policies currently under consideration. 
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. 
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. 
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 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. 
NEW ~ Ida County 4-H Bottle/Bucket Calf Class (Posted on 5/7/2009)
There is a new class this year for the Ida County 4-Hers. A Bottle Bucket calf class will be added. Calves must be steers or heifers born between Jan 1 and April 30, 2011, and must be in the exhibitor’s ownership, possession and care within 2 weeks of birth. No bulls allowed. Calves need to be castrated by May 15th. 
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. 
Tips for Writing Your 4-H Project Goals (Posted on 6/14/2008)
If you need help writing your 4-H Project Goals, getting ideas for fair entries in your project areas, or determining what project areas in which to enroll ... check out this site.
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