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Ag Outlook meetings to be held in November
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowa State University Extension Economics and Farm Management will be holding a series of Agricultural Outlook and Risk Management meetings across Iowa in November to help attendees better understand the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in 2010 and beyond.

Help Wanted

ISU Extension-Woodbury County seeks program coordinator
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County is seeking a program coordinator/supervisor.

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Wind Energy Conference Presentations
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
The Wind Energy Conference was held Tuesday, September 15 at the Sioux City Convention Center. Several presentations were made by regional experts.

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Lujean Faber inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
After 30 years of leading the community club 4-H program in Woodbury County, Lujean Faber of Sioux City has been inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.

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Nancy Nicho receives ISU Extension award for teaching the value of diversity
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Nancy Nicho recently received the Diversity Achievement award from Iowa State University Extension.

Master Gardener Class

Master Gardener class open to all experience levels
(Posted on 8/19/2009)
Everyone with any level of gardening interest is invited to join the Woodbury County Extension winter Master Gardener class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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4-H T-shirts available
(Posted on 7/27/2009)
The 4-H Foundation committee is selling t-shirts to benefit Woodbury County 4-H!

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Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 5/26/2009)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to an Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

Iowa State University Extension plans to restructure
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
Iowa State University Vice President for Extension and Outreach Jack Payne announced a plan today that would restructure ISU Extension.

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ISU Extension Worksite Wellness
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Investing in employee wellness is good business. It can result in lower insurance premiums, lower turnover, increased productivity, and increased job satisfaction

Extension Launches Interactive Learning Web site for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Hard times are hitting families, farmers, businesses and communities that are struggling to stay on their feet. Iowa State University Extension can help put some balance back into these times.

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Do I renegotiate my mortgage in today's economy?
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Across our country and in our neighborhoods, individuals are being laid off. Homes sales are down. Bankruptcies are up. People cannot pay their bills. What should I do? Here are 3 tips for renegotiating your mortgage.

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In good times and bad, ISU Extension is here for you
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
ISU Extension offers a variety of information and programs that can assist individuals with anything from coping with stress and managing money and resources, to help with nutrition and parenting education.

Save you money!

Supermarket savings: Tips that total bucks
(Posted on 10/29/2008)
Are food prices getting you down? More and more of us are looking for ways to save money shopping for groceries as we stretch the food budget further. Check out these five tips to save you money.

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Have Fun! Make Friends! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

Ornamental and turfgrass applicators course to be offered at Woodbury County Extension
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
Woodbury County Extension will offer the Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4.

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As seen on TV...4-H
(Posted on 8/29/2008)
4-H videos and more. See and learn what 4-H has to offer.

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Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
Servsafe is an intense food safety training course for restaurant and food service managers. Participants become ServSafe certified by successfully passing the National Restaurant Association's certification exam.

Extension Connection

Woodbury County Extension showcases programs on local TV
(Posted on 3/26/2008)
ISU Extension in Woodbury County features programs on local cable television on "Extension Connection."

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