Farmland Leasing Workshops
(Posted on 7/24/2008)
Farmland Leasing Workshops at 17 locations to choose from in Central Iowa for July and August 2008. Current leasing information will be presented including the latest land value and cash rent surveys. Flexible leases crop producation costs, grain prices, and new farm law highlights will be covered.

Farmland Leasing, Crop Marketing, Insurance and Weather
(Posted on 7/24/2008)
NEW JULY 25TH - Managing Crop Revenue Risks July 2008, by Steve Johnson, Farm & Ag Business Management Specialist, Iowa State University Extension

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

Crop Marketing Strategies
(Posted on 7/19/2008)
NEW July 19th - Historical Futures Price Trends - July Newsletter Now Posted - Plus Current and Past Issues of Crop Marketing Strategies Newsletter.

Crop Replant, Delayed & Prevented Planting
(Posted on 6/23/2008)
23 JUNE 2008 - Information to help Producers & Landowners make decisions regarding the unfavorable weather conditions of the 2008 planting season.

Food & Fitness Newsletter
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
The July 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.

ISU Extension, Polk County to Have a Bigger, Better, Bolder Presence
(Posted on 5/30/2008)
ISU Extension, Polk County will be relocating to a new office building in August 2008.

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.

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!"

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.

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.