Youth Development Field Specialist postition open
(Posted on 7/23/2008)
Iowa State University Extension will be taking applications for the Youth Development Field Specialist position until Sunday, August 17.

Tip of the Week
(Posted on 7/21/2008)
Tip of the Week (TOW) is emailed out weekly by Sherry McGill, Iowa State University Extension - Woodbury County Education Director. To have the TOW emailed to you directly, please email Sherry at mcgills@iastate.edu. This week's tip: Managing Through the Back-to-School Crunch Time!

Protecting the price of your calves
(Posted on 7/14/2008)
Fluctuating live cattle prices and feed costs are affecting the price of feeders! Producers who would like to learn about how to protect their calf price are invited to attend a workshop, “Protecting the Price of Your Calves,” on August 6 at the ISU Demonstration and Research Farm near Castana.

Master Gardener class open to all experience levels
(Posted on 7/9/2008)
Everyone with any level of gardening interest is invited to join the Woodbury County Extension winter Master Gardener class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9.

4-H T-shirts available
(Posted on 7/8/2008)
The 4-H Foundation committee is selling t-shirts to benefit Woodbury County 4-H!

Sensational Summer Recipes
(Posted on 7/8/2008)
Are you craving a light summer meal that is healthy and delicious? Are you trying to eat healthier? Check out these Sensational Summer Recipes.

Shooting Sports Quarterly Meeting
(Posted on 7/7/2008)
All Shooting Sports participants are invited to attend our third quarterly meeting of 2008.

Becoming Money Wise to be offered July 29, August 5
(Posted on 7/3/2008)
Don’t be a slave to your money. Come learn how to understand your spending habits, track your spending and use that information to create a spending plan that includes your financial goals by attending 'Becoming Money Wise.'

Extension to offer home grape growing educational session
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Woodbury County will be offering the educational session “How to Grow Grapes in the Home Garden” Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at ISU Extension-Woodbury County in Sioux City.

Extension Energy Tip
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
If you use air-conditioning, set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.

Woodbury County Fair and the Extension Showcase
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
The dates for the 2008 Woodbury County Fair are Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, August 3. There are many things to do and see at the fair including the Woodbury County Extension Featured Presentations. Also, check the fair website at www.woodburycountyfair.com.

Positive youth development and 4-H get results
(Posted on 6/10/2008)
A new national study confirms that positive youth development and 4-H get better results.

Farmland leasing workshop set for July 29
(Posted on 5/30/2008)
Ron Hook , Iowa State University Extension field specialist, will be offering a session on “Farmland Leasing” on Tuesday, July 29 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bluffs Area Family Center in Sergeant Bluff.

Ask the Master Gardener-via e-mail!
(Posted on 5/19/2008)
You can ask your lawn and garden questions to a trained Woodbury County Extension Master Gardener whenever it is convenient for you!! NEW to our website--email your questions!

4-H fishing club to hold first meeting
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
The new 4-H Fish Iowa club will hold their first meeting Thursday, Sept. 4 at Bacon Creek Park on Correctionville Rd., Sioux City.

For information on 4-H...
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

4-H is family time
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
It’s often a challenge to fit work, family and home life into a demanding schedule, but 4-H offers families the chance to work and learn together. 4-H is not just a youth organization; it’s a family organization.

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."

Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 5/2/2007)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to a Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 4/18/2007)
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.