Lucas County News

November Conference Focuses on Feeding Forages to Livestock  
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
Iowa Forage and Grasslands Council Conference will be held November 23-24, 2009 in Des Moines.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H   
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
Donating grain helps Iowa 4-H'ers. Gifts of grain help both farmers and 4-H'ers.

Citizenship Washington Focus   
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
4-H'ers in 10 - 12 grade need to sign up now to participate in the 2010 CWF trip.

2009 Ak-Sar-Ben Exp Results  
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Results of Lucas County 4-H'ers exhibiting at Ak-Sar-Ben

“Turkey Talk”  
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
November is time to “Talk Turkey”. According to Barb Fuller, Nutrition and Health Program Specialist, plan to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.



web New Early Learning Webinars   
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars?

Fall Forage and Frost- Freeze Questions  
(Posted on 10/6/2009)
The first frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of
forage related questions.

miller Joe Miller Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame  
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Former Extension Director, Joe Miller was honored during the 2009 Iowa State Fair.

crisis In Over Your Head - Life-Saving Strategies for Financial Crisis  
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
A new publication shares tips for dealing with creditors, when to seek professional help and how to develop a self-directed repayment plan to reduce debts.

teen When Things Don’t Go Well, Help Your Child Succeed   
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
It’s natural for parents to try to soften the blow for their children when things don’t go well. But parents can help children view failures and setbacks as learning experiences. Donna K. Donald, Family Life Program Specialist suggests parents affirm feelings, listen carefully, and then encourage the child to try again.

Tax Credit Offers Additional Reason to Improve Home Energy Efficiency  
(Posted on 8/28/2009)
Replacing inefficient windows and doors, heating and cooling equipment and insulation can decrease energy bills and make a home more comfortable.

Hay Market News  
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

wilderness Changes Mean Endings and New Beginnings  
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
Major life change often triggers strong emotions and inner turmoil.. Donna Donald, Iowa State University Extension Family Life Field Specialist, says understanding the three phases of the transition process can help people deal with their reactions to a difficult change.

Keep Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times  
(Posted on 5/21/2009)
Iowa State University research on strong marriages suggests that men and women truly can vary in the ways they handle highly stressful times. “Don’t give up on your spouse because he or she acts differently than you. Instead, look at the many ways that differences can strengthen your relationship,” says Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension Family Life Field Specialist. “You can use the differences in your couple relationship to help you handle stressful times.”

Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finances Newsletter Available  
(Posted on 5/1/2009)
Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finance$ offers individuals and families useful and sensible financial information to navigate the recession and personal financial situations. This edition focuses on ideas and tips for practical strategies in savings.

  
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