Louisa County Extension

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We offer education for Families, professionals and volunteers to build health families thru nutrition and health, development and resource management.

We empower Youth to reach their full potential thru 4-H, out of school programs and school enrichment activities.

We share Horticulture information thru our Master Gardeners and additional workshops.

We link Iowa Business & Manufacturers with ISU Specialsists, reaserach and community resources for increased productivity and competitiveness.

We provide information and education to Agriculture producers, landowners and agricultural personnel to both enhance the value of Iowa's largest industry and still protect the state's natural resources.

And we help Communities thru assistance to organizations and local governments to build capacity.

For personal assistance you are encouraged to call or come by the office in Wapello Monday thru Friday between 8am and 4:30pm.

News from Louisa County Extension

Louisa Master Gardeners Offer Scholarship to Horticulture Majors
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
The Louisa County Master Gardener Horticulture Scholarship of $500 is given to a Louisa County graduate/resident pursuing a horticulture degree at either a community college or a 4 year college. Financial need and personal attributes will be evaluated to determine the recipient. The scholarship money will not be given until the recipient has completed at least one semester of coursework. Download the whole application here. (Application deadline is May 10th!)

Make Cinnamon Chips!! Yum!
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
Cinnamon Chips (goes great with fruit salsa!!) Serves: 4 (8 chips per serving) Ingredients 4 flour tortillas 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons sugar 4-8 teaspoons water Directions 1. Spoon a small amount of water on flour tortillas (1-2 teaspoons water per tortilla). 2. Combine cinnamon and sugar. 3. Sprinkle tortillas with cinnamon sugar mix. 4. Cut tortillas into 8 wedges (like a pizza). Place wedges in single layer on baking sheet. 5. Bake at 350°F for 6 minutes. 6. Cool and store in air-tight container. Tips • These can be made in advance and stored. • Try whole wheat tortillas. Nutrient information per serving 100 calories, 2.5 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 190 mg sodium, 1 g dietary fiber Source for recipes: Spend Smart, Eat Smart http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Read the entire Words on Wellness Newsletter here...

Soup Supper & Dessert Auction a SUCCESS!
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
It was standing room only as Louisa County 4-H partnered with the Fair Board to offer their first annual Soup Supper and Dessert Auction. 4-H members, families, and extended community donated time, yummy desserts and money to make this event a success.

4-H is 4-U
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
Not a member of 4-H yet? Click the link and come on in to find out more about joining a Louisa County 4-H club.

2011 Cash Rent Rates Ready
(Posted on 4/12/2011)
Deciding what to pay? Or what to charge? The annual Cash Rent Survey is ready from ISU Extension and you can print it from here or download the PDF to your own computer or mobile device to keep it handy.

Join Us On Facebook!
(Posted on 1/4/2011)
If you have a Facebook account just search us out at Iowa State University Extension in Louisa County. Or...click here and we have the link all ready to go for you!

Events

02/20/2012 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Meeting
03/14/2012 FSQA, Louisa County 4-H
04/28/2012 Swine Check-in, Louisa County Fair 4-H & FFA
07/22/2012 Louisa County Fair
07/23/2012 Louisa County Fair

Complete listing of Events for this County http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=Louisa&CountiesScope=
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