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Learn about vegetable gardening at 'Garden Goodness'.

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Story County

ISU Extension and Outreach is part of Iowa State University. We take the university’s research and turn it into learning opportunities for Iowans.

Read about the ways ISU Extension and Outreach meets local needs, improves quality of life, and helps make Story County a better place to live.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Story County Fair:

July 13 - 14: Fair at the Mall Events
July 16: Fair Set-up Night
July 19: Entry Day for Static Exhibits (excluding livestock and horticulture)
July 19: Inspiration Program, 7pm, Gates Hall
July 20 - 25: Story County Fair

Find a detail schedule and fairbook at the Story County Fair website.

County News

Master Gardener Summer Webinar Series ‘Garden Goodness’ Announced

April 10, 2012

Are you interested learning more about vegetable gardening? Find out more about the 'Garden Goodness' webinars taking place this summer.

Ricochet Program Looking for Volunteers

March 9, 2012

Volunteers are needed to facilitate the Ricochet curriculum with youth in grades 6-8. Ricochet is a leadership curriculum where students learn the five dimensions of leadership and improve their community through a service project.

‘Eat to Compete’ Program Offered for Coaches and Teachers

March 6, 2012

Helping young athletes make smart nutrition practices is the focus of the 'Eat to Compete' program from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach for coaches, teachers, and athletic directors. The program will be held June 11 - 12.

Wake Up with Extension Nutrition Segment on WOI

February 17, 2012

Each fourth Thursday of the month, Jody Gatewood, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach nutrition and health specialist, teaches early risers nutritious recipes.

ServSafe Classes

November 14, 2011

ServSafe is offered in 3 locations in Central Iowa. 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 handling significantly improves

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Growing Strong Families Since 1999

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.