Johnson County News
2012 Winter Gardening Fair (Posted on 2/3/2012)
Linn County Master Gardeners will present the 2012 Winter Gardening Fair on February 18th at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A wide variety of classes and workshops will be offered from lawn care, theme gardens, yard art and ponds to mulch, daylilies, backyard wildlife, ornamental grasses and dealing with pests. Classes are filling fast, register today! 
Project GREEN & the IC Public Library's 2012 Winter Garden Forums (Posted on 2/3/2012)
Project GREEN & the IC Public Library's 2012 Winter Garden Forums will be held this spring. The topics include, Zora Ronan, "Daylilies -- All the Pretty Faces", Dick Baker, "One Acre at a Time", Susan Appleget-Hurst: "From Plant to Plate: Growing and Using Herbs". Click on the title for more information. Showmaster Livestock Clinic (Posted on 2/3/2012)
Become A “Master of the Showring”. This is a great educational opportunity for kids showing cattle and hogs. This will be held on March 4th, at Blackhawk Community College, in Kewanee, IL, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Click on title for more details! ISU Veterinary 4-H Workshop (Posted on 2/3/2012)
It is with great pleasure the Iowa State University's Veterinary Student Mixed Animal Recruitment Team (VSMART) will once again be holding a Veterinary 4-H Workshop Saturday, February 25, 2012. 
4-H Extravaganza - Saturday, February 18, 2012! (Posted on 1/19/2012)
Plan on attending the 4-H Workshop Extravaganza on February 19! Workshop sessions include Visual Arts, Horticulture, Record Books, Photography, Sewing, Poultry, Rabbits, and Dog project and more. Click on the title above for more information!! 2012 Come to the Table Summit Scheduled for Feb 10th in Iowa City (Posted on 1/17/2012)
This marks the second year of the Summit. The Summit is now a full day featuring a panel of local food businesses, formal networking of buyers, farmers and food entrepreneurs and four afternoon workshops.
This year’s panel of local food businesses and representatives will showcase the many different ways to find, sell and buy local food in the area. Click on the title above to find out more information! 
2012 Ag Market & Weather Outlook Seminars (Posted on 1/17/2012)
2012 Ag Market & Weather Outlook Seminars will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd. There will be a breakfast seminar which is going to be at Hills Bank and Trust Company in Cedar Rapids and a lunch seminar at the Johnson County Extension Office in Iowa City. Click on the new article title for more information! 
ATTENTION 4-H & FFA RABBIT EXHIBITORS!!! (Posted on 1/5/2012)
ATTENTION 4-H & FFA RABBIT EXHIBITORS!! This year there will be a new class for 4-H/FFA members to participate in at fair. It is called: Johnson County Bred Junior Rabbit Class. The goal for this class is to encourage 4-H/FFA members to learn how to breed and raise their own rabbits. Words on Wellness Newsletter (Posted on 1/5/2012)
Check out the previous and current Words on Wellness Newsletters for great tips on health and nutrition! 4-H Online Help Sheets (Posted on 12/28/2011)
Have questions about re-enrolling in 4-H Online? Here are some great help sheets that might have your answers!! 
Johnson County Extension Building Campaign (Posted on 9/29/2011)
Construction has been completed on the new 12,000 square foot office and education center for the Johnson County Extension Service. To help fund this project Johnson County Extension has launched a building campaign to underwrite the cost of a portion of the facility. The education and conference center houses over thirty Iowa State University and Johnson County Extension staff along with meeting rooms to round out the facility. 
Introducing Caregiving Relationships: Conversations on Aging (Posted on 9/28/2011)
Does your mom or dad take care of a loved one (perhaps one cares for the other)? Do you know what your parents are going through? Your parent is in a nnew role of caregiver when helping a spouse with things he/she cannot do because of a medical condition's disabling effects. How do you better support your parent during this time? Text 4 Baby (Posted on 9/13/2011)
Text4baby is a free service that can help you give your baby the best possible start in life. Women who sign up will receive three, free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or the baby's date of birth. 
How to Deal With Credit Card Offers (Posted on 9/12/2011)
Have you received a solicitation by mail or telephone offering you a new credit card? Should you sign up -- or tear it up? If you’re interested, how do you “shop” for credit cards? 
Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage (Posted on 9/8/2011)
Iowa and other Corn Belt states are experiencing one of the latest and slowest harvest seasons on record. Some producers have had concerns about whether their crop insurance coverage will still be in effect if harvesting drags into december. 
Go Green with Your Finances (Posted on 9/7/2011)
The phrase "going green" is used frquently these days as individuals and organizations reduce their use of paper, plastic, energy consumption, etc. Below are some "green tips" from Rutgers Cooperstive Extension to save you money as well as positively impact the environment. Answers for Managing Tough Times (Posted on 9/5/2011)
Economic tough times force hard choices. But you can find answers here from reliable resources and experts backed by research - even when your situation keeps changing. 
Just in Time Parenting (Posted on 9/2/2011)
eXtension Just in Time Parenting? http://www.extension.org/parenting
A national extension web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives. 
Get the Facts on Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa (Posted on 9/2/2011)
Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa, a fact sheet developed by members of the Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG) is now available. This fact sheet is the 10th fact sheet in the series and is written to assist producers in Iowa who want to sell or buy animal manure. Pick a Better Snack Video- Region 15 (Posted on 9/1/2011)
As a first grade teacher, one of Sonja Scott's favorite things about the Pick a Better Snack and ACT program is that her students are encouraged to be brave. And brave they are - trying fresh spinach, avacado and jicama without thinking twice! 
4H Newsletters (Posted on 9/1/2011)
Check your latest 4-H news and updates in our monthly newsletters. You will find the latest news and important upcoming information. 
Farmland Leasing Hot Topics (Posted on 9/1/2011)
Learn more about cash rental rates, farm lease law, methods for determining rental charges, flexible lease agreements, notice of lease termination and more. 
Agritourism (Posted on 9/1/2011)
Tourism and agriculture meet! Agritourism is a growing segment of the rural economy in many areas of Iowa. The links provided here can act as your guide to rich and educational agricultural experiences in Iowa. eXtension - more mind reach (Posted on 8/31/2011)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out. 
Economic Impact of Agriculture in Iowa Counties (Posted on 8/10/2011)
Agriculture is a large part of Iowa’s economic structure. Now two Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists have developed a set of fact sheets that provide county-specific numbers on the role of agriculture plays in the economy of Iowa and each of the state’s counties. 
Thank you Fair Sponsors (Posted on 8/4/2011)
Thank You to all the sponsors that helped make the 2011 Johnson County Fair a success! If you haven't do so already please send a thank you to someone who made the county fair special for you! 
2011 Johnson County Fair Results (Posted on 7/7/2011)
Event results for the 2011 Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair have been posted. Congratulations to all participants! Results will continue to be posted throughout the week so please check back often! 
Pathway to the Future (Posted on 7/1/2011)
Order an engraved brick and see it displayed in the 4-H Pathway to the Future located in front of Montgomery Hall on the Johnson County Fairgrounds. 
Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources News (Posted on 6/15/2011)
The Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources Newsletter is brought to you as a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension's agriculture and natural resources program specialists serving the eastern third of Iowa. Find out how Extension staff members are partnering with others at the state and local level to bring quality, sustainable programming to a variety of ag-related audiences. 
Country of Origin Labeling (Posted on 6/1/2011)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow? 
Premise ID (Posted on 6/1/2011)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here. Master Gardener "Hort Line" Opens for Season (Posted on 5/2/2011)
The Johnson County Master Gardeners have opened their seasonal "Hort Line" and are ready to take your home horticulture questions. The Hort Line is available every Monday and Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and can be reached by calling the Johnson County Extension Office at 319-337-2145. 
2011 Custom Rate Survey (Posted on 3/16/2011)
The 2011 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey has been completed and is now available. You may pick up your copy at the Johnson County Extension Office or download a pdf version. Average Value of Iowa Farmland Reaches $5,064 in 2010 (Posted on 1/7/2011)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased 15.9 percent in 2010, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension. Mike Duffy, ISU Extension economist who conducts the survey, said the statewide average land value as of Nov. 1 this year was $5, 064 an acre, up $693 per acre from 2009. Take Small Steps to Health and Wealth (Posted on 11/8/2010)
Want to improve your health and personal finances? Meet youself halfway, step down to change, kick it up a notch, and live "the power of 10." What do these phrases have in common? They are among the behavior change strategies contained within Iowa State University Extension's new personal finance and wellness program, Small Steps to Health and Wealth. 
2010 Fair Photos (Posted on 7/27/2010)
Take a look at photos from the 2010 Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair! 
2010 Johnson County 4H and FFA Fair Results (Posted on 7/8/2010)
Results for the 2010 Johnson County 4-H & FFA pre-fair events are now available online. Congratulations to all participants! More results will be posted during the fair starting July 26th!
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