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Crops and Livestock Options During Drought - April 16
April 2, 2013

Audubon County is hosting a drought program on April 16th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Audubon County Extension office.  RSVP by Thursday, April 11th - NO REGISTRATION FEE.

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Munchkins & Moolah: Teaching Preschoolers to Share, Save and Spend - April 17
April 1, 2013

Childrens understanding of money starts at an early age.  Learn how to share money FUNdamentals with preschoolers through fun activities, books, everyday conversations, and by being an important role model.

Registration required by April 15.  Flyer

Extension Publication Gives Tips for Home Garden Vegetable Selection
April 1, 2013

AMES, Iowa – Iowa gardeners can select vegetable varieties that perform well in their gardens with Suggested Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden (PM 607), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

Yard and Garden: Planting Strawberries
April 1, 2013

AMES, Iowa — Strawberries are well suited to home gardens. They are hardy, easy to grow and produce a good crop with moderate effort. Early spring is the best time to plant strawberries in Iowa. Gardeners with additional questions can contact the horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108.

Conserve Water to Prepare for Possible Water Shortages
March 5, 2013

AMES, Iowa ― Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.

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Our Story: Mad Scientist Day Camp

Mad Scientist Day Camp is one way ISU Extension and Outreach gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and math as they build STEM skills.
 

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Robert Dodds Receives Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Award
April 5, 2013 10:58 AM

The Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council has recognized Robert Dodds, regional director for Iowa State University Extension and...

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