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2009 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
2009 Custom Rate Sheet

Community Builder

Community Builder
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Community Builder is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

Fruits and Vegetables

Want to know what is a healthy snack, or something good for you to eat?
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Avoid Getting the Flu It’s everywhere; it’s everywhere! -- Critical information about the flu and how to avoid it!

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Health Newsletter
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Start slowly and make it a habit. Drastic changes can be a recipe for failure; small changes can make a big difference, if they last.

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2009 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
2009 Cash Rent Survey

Group Discussion

2009 ISU Extension Current News
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Current ISU News and Updates

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Parenting
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
News for Parents contains information on family fun and everyday activities!

Answer Line

AnswerLine for all of your needs!
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Have Questions relating to your home or family? Call or visit the Answer Line on-line by clicking on the link below!

4-H Hall of Fame Inductee

2009 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Ann Stillman of Emmetsburg was inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building

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Save the date - 2009 Current Issues in Nutrition
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Save the Date! 2009 Current Issues in Nutrition - "Appetite, Satiety, and Body Weight Control" - ON LINE!

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Weaning Management Meeting Available Online
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Cattle producers can select the day and time to attend an Iowa Beef Center course about weaning management and cow culling. This on-line course is only a “click away.” Watch for future sessions on emerging cattle issues!

Group Discussion

Balancing Sick Time & Work Time
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
If you’ve ever worked in an office seated next to a coughing, sneezing co-worker, you can appreciate the instruction from public health officials to stay home from work when ill.

Tough Times

How to handle Economic uncertainty.
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
A series of media pieces relating to the economic uncertainty during this time. We will have some articles relating to stress, budgets and how we can help people in NW Iowa to avoid the panic mode .

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2009 Palo Alto County Extension Stakeholder Report
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
2009 Stakeholder Report is filled with events and facts that have occurred within our County and Extension!

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Field and Feedlot
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

Field Corn

Paul Kassel's Crop Bulletin
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
Paul Kassel's Monthly Crop Bulletin

Field Corn

Flex Leasing for Cash Rent
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year.

2009 Palo Alto County Extension Council
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The 2009 Palo Alto County Extension Council

Ag Decision Maker

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The latest on all of your farming needs and updates for the farming community.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Study Measures Significance of Agriculture to Iowa Economy
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
As harvest takes place it is appropriate to note agriculture's impact not only on the the landscape, but on Iowa's economy. County by county economic impacts are available.

Staff

Jane Goeken-Communities Field Specialist
Phone: 712-262-2264
Fax: 712-262-8481
Email: jngoeken@iastate.edu

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