ServSafe
(Posted on 11/20/2008)
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. 2009 schedule is now posted.

Chef Charles Says...Newsletter
(Posted on 11/20/2008)
December 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.

Food and Fitness Newsletter
(Posted on 11/20/2008)
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.

Web Casts and Training Materials
(Posted on 11/2/2008)
NEW NOVEMBER 2008 - Managing Crop Risks & Revenue, webcast by Steve Johnson, Farm & Ag Business Management Specialist, Iowa State University Extension. Web cast features: • Highlight Crop Supply/Demand and Seasonal Price Trends • Forecast 2009 Crop Corn & Soybean Prices • Forecast 2009 Cost of Production and Net Revenue per Acre • Highlight the New SURE and ACRE Programs available in 2009 through 2012 • Provide 5 Strategies and 5 Web Sites for Managing Crop Risks

Crop Marketing Strategies
(Posted on 10/29/2008)
NEW OCT 29, 2008 - REVENUE CROP INSURANCE LOSSES TRIGGERED - October Newsletter Now Posted - Plus Current and Past Issues of Crop Marketing Strategies Newsletter.

EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 10/20/2008)
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.

2009 ACRE Program
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
NEW OCTOBER 7, 2008 - ACRE Update for October . . . Also - ACRE Program Overview, webcast by Dr. Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Managment Field Specialist, Related Training Material and 2008 Farm Program Policy Brief

SURE Program
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
NEW NOV. 24 - SURE Program Technical Corrections approved in HR 6849

Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 8/18/2008)
NEW NOV. 24 - USDA Says “Flex” Leases To Be Treated As Cash Leases by Dr. Roger McEowen.

Olympics and Child Care
(Posted on 7/23/2008)
Olympics and Child Care. Olympic Events, Physical Activities and Snack Ideas.

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.