Follow these links to get the complete stories in the Summer 2005 issue of the Extension Connection newsletter.

Extension, partners offer super way to ensure food safety

To help grocers excel in their expanding role as restaurateurs, the Food Marketing Institute rolled out SuperSafeMark, a food safety program for grocery store and retail food managers. Iowa State University Extension is conducting training sessions for the national program.

Master Equine Managers help educate horse industry

As Iowa's horse industry develops, there's a need for education. ISU Extension's Master Equine Manager program teaches skills -- and participants share what they learn with their communities.

PROSPER strengthens families and schools

Extension's PROSPER program uses research-based substance abuse prevention and family-focused parenting education to improve family well-being in communities.

New Farm Family Project to grow dairy industry

Opportunities for economic development exist throughout Iowa, including the state’s dairy industry. That is why ISU Extension, the Northeast Iowa Community-Based Dairy Foundation and others are working to expand the industry through the Iowa New Farm Family Project.

New direction will address economic development challenges

ISU Extension’s outreach to Iowa communities is changing. The restructured program area has a new director who is leading the development of a virtual clearinghouse of Iowa economic development technicians and educators.

Farms -- the place to learn about soil and water conservation

Iowans have a new way to learn about conserving soil and improving water quality. Iowa farmers, cooperating with ISU Extension, are ready to “teach as they learn” through on-farm demonstration plots. Seventeen farmers are implementing conservation practices on 38 sites as part of the Iowa Learning Farm project, a five-year study.

Invasive species featured in ISU Extension display at State Fair

The ISU Extension display at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 11–21 will identify invasive species that are threatening the state. Look for the display in the exhibit hall under the east end of the grandstand. The display hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the fair.

CIRAS provides industry with energy efficiency guidance
Iowa industries are interested in energy efficiency for two very good reasons — production costs and environmental stewardship. So ISU Extension’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) connects them with energy efficiency resources and best practices.

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