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October 28, 2020
NOW HIRING: 2021 Summer Educators - Apply by November 30, 2020, for first review!

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is currently accepting applicants for the Robotics, STEM and Cooking & the Arts Summer Educators. These three individuals will serve Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O'Brien and Cherokee Counties from May 17, 2021 through August 6, 2021. Submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to Beth Bunkers at bbunkers@iastate.edu by Monday, November 30. 

October 23, 2020
Virtual Beef Cattle Workshop Features Applied Reproductive Strategies

Registration is now open for the Nov. 4 and 5 virtual 2020 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop. This program targets commercial and seedstock producers, artificial insemination industries, and veterinarians interested in reproductive management and associated genetic tools. “Reproduction is the most economically important trait for cow-calf producers,” said Beth Doran, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist. “Thus, reproductive management choices and implementation are critical to profitability.”

September 30, 2020
Virtual Agricultural Lenders Seminar set for Nov. 10

Registration Now Open for Upcoming Seminar
Due to COVID-19 concerns, The Siouxland and Tri-State Agricultural Lenders Seminars have been combined into one virtual seminar set for Tuesday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lenders who serve agricultural clients - especially those who work with dairymen across the Upper Midwest - are encouraged to attend as the seminar will focus on market outlooks for livestock, grains and dairy, plus include a focus on exports and trade issues.
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January 26, 2016
Manure Reshow Policy and Schedule for 2020

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October 29, 2020
Smart Choice Health Insurance Free Online Sessions Available

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host four free “Smart Choice Health Insurance Basics and Actions” virtual learning sessions in November and early-December. The one-hour program is open to anyone and focuses on selecting a health insurance policy and understanding how to use the benefits attached to it.

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How to build homes for wildlife

4 videos: Adam Janke, ISU Extension and Outreach wildlife specialist, shows how you can build an Aldo Leopold bench, a bat box, a bird box and a wood duck box. (Then you can sit on your new bench to watch the bats, birds and ducks at their new homes!)

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