Annie's Project to Celebrate 20 Years at National Conference
Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a special conference, Oct. 18-20 in St. Louis, celebrating 20 years of Annie's Project and women in agriculture.
Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a special conference, Oct. 18-20 in St. Louis, celebrating 20 years of Annie's Project and women in agriculture.
Forty Iowa youth are beginning their new terms as State 4-H Council members. They will serve as ambassadors for the 4-H Youth Development program throughout the state and in their local counties.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host the Second Annual Northwest Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lakeshore Center at Okoboji in Milford.
One hundred thirty-two youth from 23 counties participated in the Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Brownell’s Big Springs Shooting Complex in Searsboro, Iowa.
More than 170 4-H members from 34 counties participated in the 2023 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Participants were asked to evaluate eight classes of cattle, sheep, swine and meat goats, reviewing breed characteristics, physical conformation and structure, and gain efficiency.
SWITCH, an innovative school wellness initiative, has received additional funding from the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health at the University of Iowa. SWITCH is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and an interdisciplinary research team at Iowa State. Currently schools may enroll in SWITCH for the 2023-2024 school year.
Turfgrass specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discusses watering, seeding, fertilizing and mowing lawns following drought.
Harvest season can be hectic, but it is well worth taking the time to consider safety when operating grain handling equipment. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Iowa 4-H celebrated record-breaking participation of over 6,000 entries in 4-H livestock and horticulture entries during the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Afterward, youth exhibitors donated over 100 pounds of their vegetables to the Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines.
Iowa 4-H recognized Poweshiek County 4-H Junior Master Gardener program leader Betsy Cranston with the Superintendent's Special Award for her contributions to youth horticulture at the Iowa State Fair Junior Horticulture competition.
The Private Well Stewardship Program will be offered this fall in Howard, Winneshiek, Pocahontas and Humboldt counties, by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Water Issues in Iowa, a report and infographic from the Conservation Learning Group, provides insights and priorities expressed by Iowans regarding water quality across the state and tracks changes in perceptions of water quality issues among Iowans over the past 15 years. The CLG is based at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and dedicated to addressing conservation and environmental challenges.
This year, 247 youth from 49 Iowa counties participated in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach skillathons for dairy, meat goat, sheep and swine at the Iowa State Fair. Participants identified feed samples, breeds and meat cuts while answering questions about genetics, nutrients, quality assurance, handling and welfare.
Phillip Jardon, who began working at Iowa State University in July as a clinical associate professor, is the newest dairy extension veterinarian.
ISU Extension and Outreach partners with schools, organizations and volunteers to implement ¡Salir Adelante! in Iowa communities. The curriculum helps Latino youth and their families explore paths to higher education and careers. The next facilitator training is Sept. 26-27 in Altoona.
The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on feeding fodder to dairy cattle.
The Iowa Pork Industry Center's final 2023 Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session is approaching, and those interested in attending should submit their application soon.
Over 3,200 static 4-H exhibits created by 2,372 youth exhibitors were displayed in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Youth showcased cumulative learning projects in agriculture and natural resources; food and nutrition; home improvement; consumer management; child development; science, engineering and technology; visual arts; photography; personal development; clothing and fashion; and sewing and needle arts.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team’s 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, Sept. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT, with a focus on feeding for protein and profit.
Local schools and organizations in Crawford and Marshall counties are partnering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to engage Latino families who have youth in middle school. The families will participate in two extension educational programs that foster career and college readiness.
Join beef specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a day of fencing and grazing education Sept. 14.
Join Charity Nebbe and horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sept. 16 for a live interview at Iowa State's Horticulture Research Station.
An ag engineer with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers suggestions for keeping grain handlers safe.
The Iowa Turfgrass Field and Demo Day will be held Sept. 13, and will feature a special focus on automation in the turfgrass industry. Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a day of education and networking.
A series of two workshops on tile drainage and water quality intended for women in agriculture will be held by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Linn and Johnson counties. The first workshop is set for Sept. 13 in Hiawatha.