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EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 1/22/2008)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family Nutrition Program (FNP) are nutrition education programs for low-income families offered by Iowa State University Extension.

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Home Energy Efficiency Information
(Posted on 10/16/2006)
Do you need tips to help you deal with high home energy costs? ISU Extension in cooperation with the Iowa Energy Center now has a series of booklets available containing home energy efficiency information.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

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Jennifer Best-Extension Educator: Families, Youth & Communities
Phone: (563) 359-7577
Fax: (563) 355-6569
Email: jbest@iastate.edu

Wendy Peterson-Field Specialist - Families
Phone: (563) 659-5125
Fax: (563) 659-5126
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

Phyllis Zalenski-Field Specialist - Family Resource Management
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

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