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2010 Garden Calendar
(Posted on 9/29/2009)
2010 "Growing Green" Garden Calendar: only $6.00!

Go Green

Extension Energy Tips
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
Tips for savings Energy are brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension

smart savings

Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists

Money

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

Staff

Carol Peterson-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641-584-2261
Fax: 641-584-2267
Email: carolp@iastate.edu

Janet Brown-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: jmbrown@iastate.edu

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