The Iowa Rural Vitality Coalition has announced a partnership with Van Buren County and the community of Manchester to launch a pilot program aimed at improving the health and vitality of rural communities. This initiative will focus on building and refining a process that can be replicated to benefit other rural communities throughout the state.
The Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Conference, scheduled for April 10 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, provides an opportunity for community leaders and housing advocates to exchange insights and strategies for developing sustainable rural housing solutions.
Lighton Nakidde was hired as an extension data analyst in January, sharing her time between Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development.
Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach work daily to provide solutions to the challenges facing Iowans and the world. National Ag Day is March 19 and is part of the weeklong celebration of National Ag Week, March 17-23.
For most people, a job loss can have a significant emotional impact, according to David Brown, behavioral health state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He says there are ways to help manage the emotional impact of such a loss.
A partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Veterans in Agriculture program helped connect 59 veterans to agricultural careers in Iowa over the past three years.
The Grant Writing 101 Workshop, March 27 in Hiawatha, will help representatives from nonprofits, government entities and school districts enhance their grant-writing skills.
Nonprofits, governmental entities and school districts are invited to join “Grant Proposal Boot Camp: Workshopping Your Proposal from Start to Finish.” The boot camp is designed for individuals working on a fundable project proposal.
Registration is now open for the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Conference April 10 in Ames. It's offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and is intended for local leaders dedicated to tackling the pressing challenges of housing quality, access and affordability in rural communities across Iowa.
When planning an agritourism venture, be sure to consider the legal and technical requirements of the business. These checklists from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach help simplify the process.
