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Wright County Resource Directory
(Posted on 4/29/2009)
Wright County Resource Directory

So Easy to Preserve

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.

Shopping Bag

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

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.

Join 4-H!

Join 4-H!!
(Posted on 10/1/2007)
Do you want to be apart of the 4-H fun? To join call us at 515-532-3453 or 877-4HCLUBS or stop in our office in Clarion.

Resources you might find useful in the months to come
(Posted on 9/17/2007)
Another season is upon us, and you will have questions that accompany fall. Here are some resources to use when answering those questions.

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".

Disaster Recovery
(Posted on 8/22/2007)
Look to these ISU Extension Web sites for information on dealing with the aftermath of disasters.

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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.

Milk, Fruit, and vegetables

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.

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Energy Conservation
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
Energy costs are expected to rise significantly this winter. Now is the time to prepare your home to minimize the energy costs this winter. ISU Extension has information to help you prepare your home and your pocketbook for the upcoming winter.

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Horticulture & Home Pest News
(Posted on 10/4/2006)
Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists in the Departments of Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology.

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

Barbara Wollan-Families Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: bwollan@iastate.edu

Cheryl Clark-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 648-4850
Fax: (641) 648 -4862
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension