Dubuque County Receives Master Gardener Search for Excellence Award
The Dubuque County Master Gardeners have received Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Search for Excellence Award for 2023.
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Speakers Announced for Community Food Systems and Farm to School and Early Care Conference
Collaborative, three-day conference will bring togther those involved with community food systems and Iowa Farm to School for education and networking.
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers several mental health programs and resources to educate and inform Iowans.
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Registration Open for Community Food Systems and Farm to School and Early Care Conference
The tree-day event, June 15-17 in Waukee, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will engage, support and inspire participants in all areas of the food system, and will emphasize the importance of community food systems, especially in schools and early care.
Community Food Systems Certification to Begin April 24
The food systems team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering Food Systems Certification workshops beginning April 24. The course is taught through virtual workshops and online modules.
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Marshall County to Host Food Access Meeting as Part of National Project
Marshall County is taking part in a national project to improve food access in areas affected by climate-based events. A public meeting will be held March 10, with specialists from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Wine Industry Workshop to Focus on Sulfur Dioxide Management
Sulfur dioxide management is the focus of a May 16 workshop being held by wine experts with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The event will be held at the Food Sciences Building, 536 Farmhouse Lane, Ames.
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Scholarships from Mrs. Wages Support Food Preservation Education from ISU Extension and Outreach
Following safe food handling practices and research-based food preservation recipes is a crucial step for preventing foodborne illness. In summer 2022, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach collaborated with Mrs. Wages, a Kent Precision Foods Group brand of home food preservation products, to provide food preservation education to Iowans for free or at a reduced cost.
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Growing Together Mini-Grants Awarded to 30 Iowa Counties
Growing Together projects are being funded across Iowa to increase food security and healthy food access. The 30 funded projects are supported by the Master Gardener program and SNAP-Education through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Rising Egg Prices Leads to Increased Interest in Backyard Chickens
A small farms expert with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers some basic advice to those looking to enter or improve their backyard poultry investment.
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