Play and Learn of East Central Iowa
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Play & Learn of East Central Iowa is an effective way to help caregivers learn more about child development, how children learn and what they can do at home to help the children in their care to grow and learn.

Parent Education Consortium Programs
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Parent Education Consortium is a program that brings classes and resources to parents through a partnership we have with United Way and Linn County Community Empowerment. If you are a parent of young children you need to know about this wonderful resource.

Dare to Excel Newsletter, February Issue – Parents: Protect Your Children Online
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Internet can be a dangerous place for children. How can you protect your children when they are online? Learn more in this issue of Dare to Excel.

Food Safety Quality Assurance
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
If you show a food or food producing animal at Fair, you MUST attend an FSQA class or take the test. Pre-registration is required

New Linn County 4-H Clover Kid Clubs
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
There are two new 4-H clubs starting February 2012 exclusively for Clover Kids. One will meet at the Marion Public Library and the other at Linn County Extension. If you have a child that is in grades K-3, we invite you to check out the fun learning opportunities a 4-H Clover Kids club has to offer.

Marketing, Merchandising and Food Safety for Farmers' Market Vendors
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
A free program that will be held Saturday, February 25th from 12:30-4:00pm in Dubuque.

Become a Facilitator to Help Caregivers
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
As the population of our state ages, caregiver education has become a priority need in most communities. Consider getting a team of facilitators trained to teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a nationally recognized, evidence based curriculum designed to help family caregivers thrive in their role.

ServSafe Food Safety Course offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
This one day certification course on food safety is designed for restaurants and food handlers. It will be offered at Linn County Extension in Marion, February-June.

The 2012 Garden Calendar is on Clearance!
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
Linn County Extension is clearancing our remaing stock of 2012 Garden Calendars. Get your calendar now for only $5 while supplies last.

Better Kid Care - New Staff Orientation
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
This training is for directors of child care centers to help make their job of orienting new staff easier and more effective. The training will be held in Cedar Rapids on May 8th. It's free of charge, but registration is required.

Meet 3 of this year's Winter Gardening Fair Featured Speakers
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
The February 18th Fair boasts a terrific line-up of local Linn County Master Gardener speakers. It will also feature some guest speakers. We introduce you to three of them...

2012 Come to the Table Summit Scheduled for Feb 10th in Iowa City
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
This year’s event strives to make it easy for food buyers to connect with local food producers in order to meet Iowa's strong and growing demand for local foods wherever food is served- at grocery stores, restaurants, and even at catered events.

Beginning Farmer Education & Training Workshops
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
These workshops are designed to help beginning farmers answer the important questions and make sound decisions as they start a new farm business.

Evaluating Your Estate Plan- A Workshop for Farm Families
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Talking about estate planning is often difficult and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. This workshop will answer estate planning questions and help prepare you for future farm transitions and estate planning.

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instruction Courses
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Linn County Extension will serve as a site for upcoming Continuing Instructional Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators. Please register early to avoid the late registration fee!

FREE Garden Classes
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
Classes will be presented by Linn County Master Gardeners at the Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha Public Libraries during February 2012.

Winter Gardening Fair 2012
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
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!

Subscribe to the EcoFamily Blog
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
Research shows that people who choose simpler lifestyles, nurture meaningful relationships and have a connection to nature are happier and healthier. Subscribe to the Eco-Family Blog and learn how to do just that!

New Phone App Will Help Stranded Winter Motorists
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
This new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists stuck in winter weather. Learn how it works and where can you get it.

Healthiest State Initiative
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
The Healthiest State Initiative website offers a variety of ways to get involved and resources to help Iowans accomplish the goals of improving health and happiness.

Follow us on Facebook!
(Posted on 8/8/2011)
Find us on Facebook and learn about the ways ISU Extension is making a difference in Linn, Benton and Jones counties!

Pesticide Applicator Testing Changes
(Posted on 4/5/2011)
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is making a change in the location of pesticide applicator testing. Learn about these and find information about the testing locations and dates in our area.