Build and Discover – Adults needed to assist youth engaging the world of learning through robotics!
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking volunteers (high school students and older) to assist Northwest Iowa youth learn about the expanding field of robotics and automation! Come be a part of an exciting and innovative experience that youth can’t wait to participate in!

Nominate Your School District for a Grant up to $25,000
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Monsanto is offering funding for your school to integrate Agriculture programs. Nominate your public school TODAY!

Annie's Project, Risk Management for Farm Women Starts Feb. 2, 2012
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Annie’s Project is a course that empowers farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

RETIREMENT: Secure Your Dreams Online Series to Begin January 10, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
What you save or invest now, and how you save or invest it, directly affects the comfort and security you’ll experience in retirement. “You are writing your own retirement paycheck now. How much have you paid yourself?” asked Joyce Lash, Iowa State University Extension Family Finance Specialist.

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification 2011-12
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
Private pesticide continuing instruction course offered by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach in Lyon County are set for 2011-12.

Connecting Families to the Environment Virtual Conference
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
Sustainable living encompasses all aspects of our lives. “Children and adults who have a connection with the natural environment are more able to adjust to stress and are more likely to take care of the environment as a result,” says Kristi Cooper, Family Life Field Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

ATTENTION Manure Applicators - Reshow Policy
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Lyon County Extension will reshow both the Commercial and Confinement Manure Applicator Programs on the second Thursday of each month, beginning March 8, 2012, for those that were unable to attend a workshop. If you need to schedule a reshow at any other time, you will now be charged a $10 fee per person.

PORK QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS® and TRANSPORT QUALITY ASSURANCE®
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
PQA Plus® was developed by the Pork Industry Animal Care Coalition to be a continuous improvement program. TQA was introduced in 2002 by the Pork Checkoff as a quality assurance program designed specifically for transporters, producers and handlers of pigs.

Just In Time Parenting
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
Just in Time Parenting- provides research based information for parents via monthly newsletters specific to their child’s age.

Tax Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Most students have arrived on campus, unpacked their belongings, shopped for books and supplies, and attended their first classes for the fall semester. Soon payments will be due on University bills. Jan Burk, ISU Extension Family Finance Program Specialist reminds students and parents paying college expenses to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs.

2010 Northwest Iowa On-Farm Research Results
(Posted on 2/17/2011)
Farmers from northwest and west central Iowa participated in comparing field-length, replicated, field-scale trials. Some projects that are compared include: corn and soybean fungicide use, corn and soybean populations, tillage comparisons and others.

Lyon County Extension Stakeholder Reports
(Posted on 11/1/2009)
Iowa State University Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa. We believe in quality, access, diversity, and accountability. We are dedicated to engagement, entrepreneurship, and local presence.