Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

November Garden Chores
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Now is the time to prepare your roses and strawberries to withstand the trials of winter.You also can do cleanup in your vegetable garden to prevent disease carryover, and protect your trees and shrubs from rabbit damage.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.
Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.
Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.

Staff

Carolyn Clark-Youth Program Assistant
Phone: 563-652-4923
Fax: 563-652-6710
Email: clark05@iastate.edu

Susan Uthoff-Field Specialist-Food and Nutrition
Phone: (319)337-9839
Fax: (319)337-0475
Email: x1uthoff@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension