Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

“Turkey Talk”
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Turkey is often a favorite main dish when friends and family gather for holiday meals.

ISU Extension offers High Tunnels Workshops
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Can you envision enjoying fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for six months rather than three?

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De WeerdDevin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events


Nutrition: Choices for Health
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Staff

Barb Fuller-Family Health & Nutrition
Phone: 641-782-8426
Fax: 641-782-7213
Email: bfuller@iastate.edu

Donna Morgan-School Enrichment/BASICS Program Assistant
Phone: 641-872-1755
Fax: 641-872-1648
Email: dlmorgan@iastate.edu

Marilyn Jackson-BASICS grant coordinator/Nutrition Coalition
Phone:
Fax:
Email: jacksonm@iastate.edu

Pat Jones-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 641-872-1755
Fax: 641-872-1648
Email: pajones@iastate.edu

Pat Swartzlander-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)872-1755 or (641)774-2016
Fax: (641)872-1648
Email: pswartz@iastate.edu

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