Sac County News
Early Learning Series (Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our Webinars?
web·i·nar: (Web-based seminar) - a live, educational presentation transmitted over the Web. A key element is the ability for the audience to ask questions and discuss topics with presenters. 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (Posted on 10/5/2009)
Attention Prestide Applicators!
Exam dates and private CIC programs have been scheduled in and around our county this winter. Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule. 
Family Focus Group (Posted on 9/15/2009)
A group of service providers recently came together to join forces to organize classes for parents of young children in Sac County. The group is dedicated to giving parents the information and resources needed to be the very best parents we can all be! 
Hail Resources for Area Producers (Posted on 9/10/2009)
Areas of Sac and Calhoun Counties were hit hard by hail this month. If you need assistance please contact our Field Agronomist Mark Licht at 712-790-7233 or your local Extension Office. 
ISU Extension Tip of the Week (Posted on 3/13/2009)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips will be sent weekly and will cover a variety of topics. They will be brief and timely. 
Monthly Newsletters (Posted on 3/11/2009)
Read the current articles on up-to-date crops information, other agricultural information, horticultural information, and family related matters as written by several ISU Extension Field Specialists serving Sac County. 
Dealing with Tough Times (Posted on 12/19/2008)
Many American families are experiencing stress because of the current economic situation. It is hard to imagine a time when uncertainty has been greater and the need for sound advice more important. 
Average Value of Iowa Farmland Nears $4,500 an Acre in 2008 Survey (Posted on 12/18/2008)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa reached $4,468 in 2008, continuing to increase for the ninth year in a row, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension. Mike Duffy, ISU Extension farm economist who conducts the survey, said the indicators toward the end of the year imply the upward trend may be slowing as the national economy battles recessionary pressures. 
Extension Energy News & Tips (Posted on 12/17/2008)
ISU Extension in northwest Iowa offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Call your ISU County Extension Office to request an energy presentation for your group. Annual Report To The Citizens of Sac County (Posted on 10/27/2008)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Sac County. 
Sac County 4-H Endowment (Posted on 9/24/2008)
The Sac County 4-H Endowment has established a grant program which will provide assistance to youth. The purpose is to encourage clubs or individual 4-H members to do community service projects, 4-H members to start new clubs, and help existing clubs with recruitment of new members. 
Join 4-H Today! (Posted on 8/28/2008)
Joining 4-H is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 Country of Origin Labeling Information (Posted on 10/19/2004)
What is COOL?
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.
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