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Bagge hall of fame
August 3, 2020
Loras and Jolene Bagge to Be Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

Loras and Jolene Bagge of Delaware County will be inducted into the 2020 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, August 23. Eighty-six Iowa counties are participating this year and have selected 117 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H.  Two ceremonies will be streamed online to recognize this year’s honorees. Loras and Jolene will be recognized during the 1:30 p.m. event. Visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org the day of the ceremony to locate the online event.

farmland leasing
August 3, 2020
Farmland Leasing & Management Workshops Offered Free to Iowans

Farming continues – including decisions on farmland rental arrangements. With ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide free webinars to reach individuals who prefer to avoid in-person gatherings.  The programs are offered to address questions from landowners, tenants or others with  interest in leasing and managing farmland.  The free 90-minute webinars will be offered on August 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm; and again, on August 14 from 9:30 to 11 am.  Pre-registration is required. 

aisle aisle
June 16, 2020
Healthy and Homemade: Healthy Choices Aisle by Aisle Lesson Featured Online!

Nutrition and wellness specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide quickinar videos for ‘Healthy and Homemade’ meals while saving money and time in the kitchen. Many of us are preparing and eating more meals at home. Spending more time in the kitchen than you prefer? Spending more money at the grocery store too?

fruits and vegs
June 16, 2020
Maintain Your Garden and Your Fruit with These Helpful Tips

This week’s Sow, Grow, Eat and Keep instructional video from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach shares how to maintain a garden and safely freeze fruit. 

swine photo
May 26, 2020
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to be Discussed During May 29 Webinar

Financial help is available for producers impacted by the price declines and additional marketing costs associated with COVID-19. To help explain how the program works, a pair of specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and specialists with the Farm Service Agency in Iowa will hold a public webinar May 29, from 11:00-noon. 

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