Home and Family Information

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

4-H Clover

New Changes for COOL - Country of Origin Labelings
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
New rules for 4-H-er's regarding Country Origin for Labeling. This program is Mandatory for all 4-H'ers!

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.

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!

Consumer Health Information Updates for 2009
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Keeping up with the latest consumer health information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just got easier.

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.

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.

Penny Carnival

Palo Alto County 4-H Clubs
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
PALO ALTO COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
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.

Staff

Jan Burke-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-262-2264
Fax: 712-262-8461
Email: janburk@iastate.edu

Nancy Clark-Family Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 515-295-2469
Fax: 515-259-2460
Email: nanclark@iastate.edu

Rhonda Rosenboom-Family Field Life Specialist
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension