Just a Bite – Managing Food Allergies in Childcare is March 1
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Iowa State University Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach is offering training for child care providers that helps to identify signs and symptoms of food allergies and common food allergens for children. The incidence of food allergies is on the rise, increasing the chances that childcare providers will have a child with food allergies in their care.

EXTENSION CONNECTION - "Tis the Season of Chocolate
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Valentine’s Day and chocolate seem to go hand in hand. But can you be “Heart Healthy” and still have chocolate? The answer is a resounding “Yes”. Chocolate isn’t all BAD.

Mid‐ to Late‐ January, 2012 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

Pocahontas County to host Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Plan today to participate in Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women series at ISU Extension & Outreach, Pocahontas County Office!

Plan to Attend the Garden Extravaganza
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
The Pocahontas County Master Gardeners and ISU Extension & Outreach will sponsor a Garden Extravaganza April 14 at the Expo Center in Pocahontas.

"Dare to Excel" Newsletter Helps Parents Help Kids Become Better Learners
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school.

Financial Getting Organized
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
You know how good it feels when your house is clean? It feels just as good when your personal financial and business papers are well organized.

ServSafe
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Did you know that there are estimated 76 million food borne illnesses each year and 225 to 300 million cases of acute gastroenteritis? That figures out to be once a year for each of us. How do you know the food you are being served has been handled and prepared with safety in mind? ServSafe is arguably the most recognized and renowned certification a food service manager can acquire to verify a complete knowledge of food safety practices. Research shows that training employees in safe food handling practices significantly improves food safety. Sign-up for a class today!