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News from Polk County Extension
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
The date has been set for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP, and CSI: Crops. From June 24-26, over 1,000 youth from across the state are expected to attend this annual event held at Iowa State University. This year's theme is "Ignite the Flame!"
Food & Fitness Newsletter
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
The May Newsletter is now posted. Current and past issues of the monthly Food & Fitness newsletters are also available. Each issue has recipes and food safety information.
ServSafe
(Posted on 3/14/2008)
The reputation of your foodservice establishment is only as good as the quality - and safety - of the food you serve. Research has shown that training employees in safe food a handling significantly improves food safety practices.
Crop Marketing Strategies
(Posted on 3/11/2008)
SELLING YOUR INSURANCE BUSHELS - April Newsletter Now Posted - Plus Current and Past Issues of Crop Marketing Strategies Newsletter.
Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey
(Posted on 12/28/2007)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased by just over $700 during the past year, to an all-time high of $3,908, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. The land boom is being driven by the developing biofuel economy, according to Mike Duffy, ISU Extension farm economist who conducts the survey.
EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 9/19/2007)
Iowa State University Extension - Polk County offers FREE nutrition education to low-resource families. Families with children up to 10 years of age or expecting parents can receive eight nutrition lessons in their home.
Crop Watch Blog
(Posted on 5/17/2007)
Crop conditions in Iowa can change rapidly during the growing season. That’s why Iowa State University and Iowa Farmer Today have teamed up to launch CropWatch Blog.
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