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Final Fall Chores
(Posted on 11/17/2011)
A gardener's cleaning chores are not over until the tools are cleaned, sharpened and put away for winter so that they are ready the moment spring arrives. Fortunately, this last garden chore isn't weather dependent — it can be done anytime indoors. To have gardening questions answered, contact Iowa State University Extension Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

Go green with your finances
(Posted on 4/27/2010)
The phrase "going green" is used frquently these days as individuals and organizations reduce their use of paper, plastic, energy consumption, etc. Included are some "green tips" from Rutgers Cooperstive Extension to save you money as well as positively impact the environment.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Morel Mushroom Certification Workshops Scheduled for March and April
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Individuals who would like to be able to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa can take a three-hour certification workshop in March or April. Workshops are being offered at several locations across the state.
Iowa Learning Farms’ February Webinar Focuses on Sustainable Bioenergy
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
The Iowa Learning Farms’ Feb. 15 webinar will feature Chad Hart, an economist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Hart will discuss sustainable production and distribution of bioenergy for the Central U.S.
Elwynn Taylor to Speak at ISU Northern Research Farm Annual Meeting
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will hold its association annual meeting and an educational program on March 8 at the Duncan Hall in Duncan Iowa. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 2 p.m.; lunch will be provided.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10, 2012
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. One of the largest private woodland owner conferences in the nation, it  will cover a wide range of forestry and wildlife topics including timber marketing in today’s economy.

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