ISU Extension News:

Farm Poll: Farmer Philanthropy Important to Community Development

2013-05-15T08:30:04Z

Iowa’s farmers are substantially involved in philanthropy, donating their time and money to organizations, causes and charities they believe in, according to the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. Many rural communities are beginning to depend on these philanthropic efforts as an important part of local community and economic development.

Geospatial Technology Program Offers ArcGIS 10.1 Courses

2013-05-08T14:59:17Z

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Geospatial Technology Program is offering two geographic information systems short courses this summer on June 13-14 and Aug. 22-23.

Beyond Simple Mapping: GIS Workshops in May

2013-05-06T16:47:50Z

“Beyond Simple Mapping with GIS” workshops at Iowa State University will focus on physical planning and the built environment, land use and zoning, and smart growth and urban sprawl.

Host a 2013 Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshop

2013-05-03T11:15:00Z

Communities, local food networks and county extension offices have the opportunity to schedule Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) workshops for local growers.

We Lead Helps Bring Skilled Iowa Initiative to West Liberty High School Students

2013-04-22T15:23:50Z

Thanks to West Liberty Economic Area Development, Iowa Workforce Development and West Liberty High School, juniors were able to take ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate exam. This project was initiated through We Lead to help students better understand the workforce skills they possess and help West Liberty determine a baseline to identify gaps in the local workforce’s skills.

2013 Nonprofit Management Academy Offered in Linn County

2013-04-18T16:20:50Z

Iowans seeking professional development in nonprofit management can register now for the Nonprofit Management Academy. The next course is April 25 and classes continue monthly in Cedar Rapids through November.

Webster City Bass Farm Generating Interest in Iowa Aquaculture Hub

2013-04-12T11:24:38Z

A Webster City business, Iowa’s First, has taken a proactive approach to circumventing the economic losses in livestock production by moving into fish farming. Mark and Jeff Nelson are producing hybrid striped bass in their unused hog facility. With the assistance of ISU Extension and Outreach they hope to create an aquaculture hub in central Iowa.

Sustainable Agriculture Organization the Focus of Iowa Learning Farm's April Webinar

2013-04-11T09:14:58Z

Andy Larson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist in small farm sustainability is the April 17 presenter for the Iowa Learning Farms' monthly webinar. Larson’s presentation will explore grantsmanship with Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education organization.

Hernandez Featured on the TODAY Show

2013-04-15T08:50:20Z

The city of Ottumwa and Himar Hernandez, a community and economic development specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, were featured on NBC’s TODAY Show in a piece on how communities adapt to changing populations. The show aired April 12 on NBC and is available to view online.

Robert Dodds Receives Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Award

2013-04-05T11:03:07Z

The Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council has recognized Robert Dodds, regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, as an Outstanding Professional for 2012.