Welcome to ISU Extension in Polk County
News from Polk County Extension
Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 8/18/2008)
Two September workshops, related training material and Iowa Farmland Leasing 2008 Overview – August Handout.
2009 Acre Program
(Posted on 8/18/2008)
NEW AUG. 26, 2008 - September Meeting Schedule Posted, Related Training Material and 2008 Farm Program Policy Brief
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.
Food & Fitness Newsletter
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
The August 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.
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.
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