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HOLIDAYS AND LEFTOVERS
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Leftover turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy……will it be eaten or tossed? Winter months and the holidays mean more cooking, more food in the house and probably more leftovers.

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BIOCONFERENCE-SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Iowa State University's seventh bioeconomy conference on Dec. 1 will be offered simultaneously with partner universities as a virtual conference. James Lovelock, renowned for his global environmental science thinking, is keynote speaker.

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Join a Jefferson County 4-H Club!
(Posted on 5/5/2009)
There's never been a better time to join a 4-H Club!

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Acreage Living Newsletter now available on-line.
(Posted on 9/25/2008)
Iowa State University Extension is bringing back its Acreage Living newsletter. To read the latest issue just select the link.

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Tis The Season for Answer Line!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

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