Events

02/09/2012- Extension News on 1430 KASI
Listen for all programs, events and opportunities that Story County Extension has to offer! Every other Thursday morning at 8:20.

02/09/2012- Building Financial Stability and Strength
in cooperation with United Way of Story County's Women with Initiative project

02/10/2012- 4-H Shooting Sports
Trained 4-H volunteers offer archery and air rifle experiences. The group generally meets every other Friday. There is an activity fee per discipline each night to cover group supplies: $1.00 for air rifle and $1.00 for archery. Learn about the equipment, safe handling, and sportsmanship. A parent must attend with their 4-H'er. 4-H health history f

02/10/2012- State 4-H Retreat
The February 10-11 retreat brings together 4-H volunteers, staff, parents, & intermediate & senior 4-H members. Great workshops and networking! Cost is $10 total for two day event. Registration deadline is January 20.

02/11/2012- 4-H New Volunteer Training
4-H information and tools are shared with new 4-H volunteers in the required training as part of your their first year 4-H volunteer experience. Offered during the State 4-H Retreat. This training is FREE!

02/11/2012- Master Gardener Training
Class On Campus Day

02/11/2012- 4-H Rabbit Hopping
Come see what rabbit hopping is all about. Bring your rabbit if you have one and try hopping out. Fun for you and your bunny. Come join the hopping fun! For questions, please contact Kay Morris at tkmorristwo@yahoo.com or 515-387-1178.

02/13/2012- Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management CIC Reshow
Continuing Instruction Course for Categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10. Pre-Registration is required.

02/13/2012- Ag Marketing Club-Iowa Commodity Challenge
The Story County Extension Office will be hosting a new and exciting Ag Marketing Club this fall and winter, beginning on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 pm. Crop Marketing Outlook, Strategies and Tools will be the primary topic presented by Steve Johnson from ISU Extension and Outreach as well as Ed Kordick with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Part

02/14/2012- The Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series: Nuts and Bolts of Canopy Management
Canopy management involves manipulation of vine growth to achieve production goals – whether optimizing light interception, managing or minimizing disease pressure, adjusting cropping levels or maximizing fruit quality. It is one component of a vineyard management system that includes site selection, cultivar, vine spacing, training system, fert