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Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/24/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Estate Planning Seminar
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Learn about the importance of estate planning, how to keep your property intact for the next generation, and how to select your legal and fiscal counsel at an estate planning seminar on November 30 in Sigourney.

Washington DC Citizenship Trip
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
4-H'ers in grades 10 - 12 have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC on a citizenship focus trip.

Growing Green 2010 Garden Calendar
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
While lovely garden photography draws the eye to the Growing Green 2010 garden calendar, it is the weekly tips, instructional information and journaling space that will help gardeners build greener gardening habits.

4-H Gift of Grain
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Support Iowa 4-H by donating grain. Self-employed farmers who donate grain to the Iowa 4-H Foundation not only benefit youth across the state, but also reduce their self-employment tax and increase their income tax savings,

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways.

Calf Weaning Management Meeting Offered Online
(Posted on 10/17/2009)
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Beef Center is adding online meetings to the way it offers information. In addition to holding local meetings and statewide conferences, a new format – the online meeting – is being debuted this fall.

The ABC's of 4-H
(Posted on 8/26/2009)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about...

Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers.

New eXtension Website on Obesity Prevention
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
A new Community of Practice (CoP), Families, Food, and Fitness (FFF): Preventing Obesity launches this month as one of the newest web communities within eXtension.

Agritourism Websites
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Learn where tourism and agriculture meet! Agritourism is a growing segment of the rural economy in many areas of Iowa.

eXtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

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.
Country of Original Labeling
(Posted on 9/25/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mean to 4-H’ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?

Premise ID
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.
Pave the Way for 4-H!
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
You can help to pave the way for 4-H in Washington County! Take a trip down memory lane and purchase a brick to highlight your years in 4-H or maybe buy a brick to honor a loved family member or friend. Your brick can reflect the past, the present, or the future of 4-H.
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