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ISU Extension offers Food Preservation Class

June 13, 2013

Home food preservation is not difficult and it can be a satisfying experience. Basic food preservation methods and safe methods of canning and freezing will be discussed. Learn the latest recommendations at this Food Preservation 101 class.

June 26 ISU Research Farm Field Day Highlights the Late Start in 2013

May 23, 2013

The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics. Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination. Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.

Fruits and Vegetables: Nature’s Cancer Prevention

June 18, 2013

What is known about cancer prevention is still evolving, but we do know that chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices we make.

2013 Farm Progress Hay Expo

June 17, 2013

The Farm Progress Hay Expo will head to northeast Iowa for the 2013 event scheduled for June 19 and 20. The nation's largest two-day hay event will be held at Regancrest Holsteins in Waukon, Iowa.

Teachers Invited to Attend a Course on School Gardens

June 11, 2013

The Center for Sustainable Communities at Luther College is hosting a teacher workshop called “Growing STEM in the Garden” this summer. In this class, teachers will learn how to comprehensively use a school garden to teach across curricular areas and provide a framework for STEM education.

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