Annual Iowa Organic Conference to Be Held Virtually Nov. 23
The 20th annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held Nov. 23, by Iowa State University and The University of Iowa.
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Awarded $680,000 to Support Farmers and Ranchers
USDA-NIFA has announced a more than $7 million grant to the North Central Region to support U.S. farmers and ranchers. ISU Extension and Outreach will continue to be a key partner and subcontractor and has been awarded $680,000 of the total grant investment over the next three years.
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Virtual Forestry Field Days Planned for October
Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Learning Farms for virtual forestry field events.
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How to Limit Your Stress Level about the Election
In 2020 adults are stressed about many things, such as the pandemic, the recession and the cost of healthcare. Another significant source of stress is the current election, but there are ways to limit election stress, said David Brown, behavioral health specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Yard and Garden: Fall Chores in the Vegetable Garden
Gardeners can prepare for spring growing season with advice from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Extension to Develop National Food Systems Curriculum Web Portal
USDA and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are working together on a project to support food systems resources across the country.
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Northeast Iowa Collaboration Recognized Nationally for Environmental Education
The Nurturing Nature Explorers in Northeast Iowa Project received first place nationally for environmental education from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
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Human Sciences Specialists Receive 2020 NEAFCS Awards
Several human sciences specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach received awards from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The awards were presented during the 2020 NEAFCS Annual Session in September.
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Café con Amigos de Extensión Teaches Language Skills to Help Staff Serve Latinx in Iowa
When you are trying to connect with newcomers, it helps to speak their language. Café con Amigos de Extensión is a platform for interested ISU Extension and Outreach staff to practice their Spanish skills and learn how to better use them in the workplace when delivering 4-H youth development programming.
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Sorghum Can Provide Benefits to Crop Rotation in Iowa
Learn about the benefits of sorghum for soil, water and the atmosphere in a virtual field day Oct. 20 with Iowa Learning Farms.
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2020 Youth AgOvation Competition Announces Winners
In the midst of many changes over the last year, two teams of youth showcased their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, competing in the second annual AgOvation program finals. The research-based 4-H competition challenges youth to explore and develop innovative, science-based solutions to agricultural problems that they identify in their own communities.
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Virtual Field Day a Success
A brand-new video on the benefits of summer cover crops with ISU Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists
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Yard and Garden: Late Season Harvest of Vegetables
Summer vegetables can still be harvested late in the season, but it is important to know when to harvest.
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Grief and Loss, What to Expect: Program Available Virtually to Community
A sense of loss, combined with the stress bought on with the pandemic, has left many people feeling sad, down, lonely and depressed. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with COVID Recovery Iowa, will begin offering an online program to provide education about feelings of grief and loss and how to manage and process them.
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CropsTV Transitions Live Meetings to Online Delivery
CropsTV will replace the Integrated Crop Management Conference, originally scheduled for Dec. 2-3, as well as the Crop Advantage Series.
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Dairy Podcasts and Monthly Webinar to Continue into the Fall
Keep up with current issues in dairy by following the webinar and podcast series from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team.
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Long-term Watershed Success the Topic of Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms will host a webinar Oct. 14 exploring long-term and short-term approaches to watershed management.
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Water Rocks! Issues Fall Colors 'Found Art' Challenge
Adults and youth can participate in the "found art challenge" offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Water Rocks!
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Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course to Be Offered
The course, offered in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is intended for individuals needing to create Hazard Analysis Risk Based Preventive Control plans for their animal food facilities.
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Virtual Agricultural Lenders Seminar Set for Nov. 10
A lender seminar with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will focus on market outlooks for livestock, grains and dairy.
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State 4-H Meat Judging Contest Top Team Advances to National Contest
Youth showcased their skills to identify meat cuts in the 2020 state 4-H meat judging contest. The Iowa State University animal science department holds the contest to determine Iowa’s representative to the national 4-H contest, to be held Oct. 20 during American Royal, Kansas City.
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Tips for Parenting during a Long-term Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, if you are feeling worn down or discouraged, you are not alone. Cheryl Clark, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers some ideas for parenting through times of long-term crisis.
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Veterans in Agriculture to Partner with Extension for Ag Connections Program
The AgVets grant will equip military veterans with skills, training and experience supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Why Fast Internet Matters in Rural Iowa
The Back to Business Iowa podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach features a discussion on rural broadband.
Couples Become Stronger by Engaging with Others
Couples who have strong relationships with the people around them report stronger, healthier and more durable relationships. During a virtual meeting Oct. 7, ISU Extension and Outreach educators will review tools couples can immediately use to improve their relationship during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
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