Early Learning Webinar
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Ag Information Meeting - November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Polk County Farm Bureau's Ag Information Committee invites you to attend their Ag Information Meeting with guest speakers: Iowa State Associate Professor Roger McEowen and FC Coop Grain Merchandiser Casey Potter on November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is free, but reservations are required.

Ag Outlook & Management Seminar
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
On Friday, November 13th a day long seminar will be held at the Polk County Extension Office in Altoona. Seminar Topics and Speakers include: Swine & Beef Outlook with John Lawrence, ISU Extension Economist Corn & Soybean Outlook with Chad Hart, ISU Extension Economist and Farm Income & Management Strategies with Steven Johnson, ISU Farm Management Specialist.

Fall Perennials Conference 2009
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
ISU Extension - Polk County is hosting a Fall Perennials Conference on Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. It will be a full day of valuable information about perennials for all seasons in the Midwest. The keynote speaker will be Roy Klehm of Beaver Creek Nursery in Poplar Grove, IL and Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery in Avalon, WI.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct. 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.

Make a Difference! Volunteer with 4-H
(Posted on 9/29/2009)
Polk County Extension is looking for volunteers to work with young people in an after school setting.

Food and Fitness Newsletter
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
The November 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 8/8/2009)
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. 2010 schedule now POSTED.

Across The Fence
(Posted on 8/7/2009)
November 2 - “Harvesting and handling the wet crop of 2009; What do I do now? A consolidated list of issues and the web links to get the answers.”

Chef Charles Says...Newsletter
(Posted on 7/27/2009)
November 2009 Newsletter Now Posted! "Chef Charles Says..." is a fun way to help older adults know more about nutrition and food selection. Each issue contains interesting articles, puzzles and a recipe.

Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 7/13/2009)
NEW July 14, 2009 - "Flexible Cash Farm Leases that Work" presentation by Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Specialist, with companion video - "Putting Together a Flexible Cash Farm Lease".

Direct Attribution Payment Limitations
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
NEW May 1, 2009 - Payment Limit Rules: Planning Implications for Producers, a publication by the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation witten in collaboration by Roger A. McEowen, Kelvin Leibold, and Erin C. Herbold.......NEW FSA Forms - Release Date March 26, 2009.

EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 12/1/2008)
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.

BMI Focus Group Final Report
(Posted on 5/14/2008)
Body Mass Index School Study - ISU Extension in Polk County with funding from the Polk County Board of Supervisors and the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation has conducted a two-part study of childhood overweight in the county during 2008.