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Help Children (and Parents) Have a Happy Holiday
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
During holidays, many families invite guests to their homes or take trips to visit friends and relatives. If parents keep their young children’s needs in mind, holidays will be more enjoyable for everyone, says Cheryl Clark, an Iowa State University Extension family life program specialist.

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Online Learning for Early Childhood Professionals
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Have you heard about our Webinars?

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Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

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2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
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.

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2010 ISU Garden Calendar Now Available
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
This full-color 12-month calendar focuses on earth-friendly gardening. Each month lists specific tips plus the back pages offer details on four green garden topics: compost, rain collection, beekeeping, and houseplant choices. Gardening resources, such as web sites and publications, also are listed.

ISU Extension offers High Tunnels Workshops
(Posted on 10/7/2009)
Can you envision enjoying fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for six months rather than three?

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Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

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Extension Energy News & Tips
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
ISU Extension in northwest Iowa offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Also included is ISU's Live Green Tip.

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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 9/14/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

4-H Wants You

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

Staff

Tom Olsen-ISU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-662-7131
Fax: 712-662-7133
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

Bankruptcy an Option for Iowans with Unmanageable Debt
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Whether they’re on the farm or along Main Street, Iowans are contemplating their options as farm and household income drops, debt increases and economic uncertainty continues. One of those options is bankruptcy, says attorney John R. Baker, who answers legal questions for Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline.
eXtension Honors Iowa State University Extension Educator
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Pat Swanson, family financial management specialist for ISU Extension, was honored recently for her national work on personal finance information and educational materials.

Resources from ISU Extension