Preserve Summer Produce with help from Iowa State University Extension
(Posted on 3/5/2009)
Stop in the Wright Co. Extension Office today and check out the "So Easy to Preserve" DVD series to view how-to demonstrations of recommended, safe food preservation methods.

Iowa State University Extension Shopping Bags
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
Iowa State University Extension Shopping bags are HERE! Please stop in and pick yours up soon.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

Food & Fitness and Money for Life Newsletters
(Posted on 9/10/2007)
In the past Iowa State University Extension, Wright County, sent out a newsletter titled "Family Matters". That is no longer available and has been changed to two different newsletters. One is titled "Food & Fitness" and the other one is titled "Money for Life".

Serve Safe Meals in the Field
(Posted on 3/30/2007)
In this publication there are several helpful things to keep in mind while eating meals in the field. One important thing to remember is to serve foods that must be eaten with a fork or spoon to minize hand-to-mouth contact and accidental ingestion of chemicals.

Morel Mushrooms
(Posted on 3/30/2007)
These are wild mushrooms that people pick in April and May. The season usually lasts 3-4 weeks; the mushrooms' growth depends upon spring rains and warm temperatures. The safe morels are those that have the hollow steam. The first pickings of mushrooms are usually the gray ones and later ones become more yellow. The tops all look like a sponge, very "holey".

Sharing Family Meals
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
When life tends to be busy with work and school activities, a family meal is a good time to catch up with all family members.