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Van Buren County News

Visit the New 4-H Website  
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The all-new 4-H Website has been launched! You'll be amazed by the fresh-new look and expanded resources and content. Share this site with your 4-H friends and family.

Answers for Holiday Food Safety  
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
It's that time again...time for holiday food questions! In addition to calling Iowa State University Extension's AnswerLine, you can find reliable websites and toll free numbers to use as references for any turkey questions you might have.

November 4-H Update  
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Need-to-know information for county 4-Her's.

All Iowa Horticulture Expo  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The ISHS will once again partner with Iowa State University Extension to coordinate the event.

Growing Green 2010 Calendar  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension now has available a horticulture calendar that can help any gardener be more earth-friendly – the Growing Green 2010 garden calendar, PM 815.

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instructional Courses  
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
2009 Commercial Pesticide training dates are now posted.

2009 County Fair 4-H Winners  
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
View the 2009 Van Buren County 4-H Blue Ribbon and State Fair winners.

Prepare for Winter With Low-Cost, Simple Changes  
(Posted on 9/17/2009)
New Iowa Energy Center publications available from ISU Extension help Iowans become more cost and energy efficient in their homes through simple tips and changes.

Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings   
(Posted on 10/23/2008)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

New COOL Requirements for Livestock  
(Posted on 10/16/2008)
Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling
(COOL) will begin Sept. 30, 2008.
Livestock producers and 4-Hers must be prepared
when the law is implemented.

Premise ID  
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats.

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