Anticipating Issues: Sustainable Living
Scott Timm is an ISU Extension community economic development specialist working with the city of Fairfield on sustainability issues. Read more about Anticipating Issues: Sustainable Living
Our Story
Acting in Catalytic Ways: WE-LEAD
As part of WE-LEAD, we’ve been working a lot with our downtown, trying to make sure that we keep the storefronts filled, and making sure that they look appealing to people that want to bring their business to our town. Read more about Acting in Catalytic Ways: WE-LEAD
Staying for the Long Haul: Benton County Wind Event
When severe weather two days before the county fair resulted in extensive property and crop damage, ISU Extension and Outreach took action, dealing with immediate clean-up, as well as bringing together farmers to discuss the crop and livestock situation and emergency programs available. Read more about Staying for the Long Haul: Benton County Wind Event
Staying for the Long Haul: Conservation with Strip-Tillage
In conservation, it starts with relationships, helping people understand that this is not a short-term business; this is a long-term business. Read more about Staying for the Long Haul: Conservation with Strip-Tillage
Our Story: Intertwine - Yarn Bomb a Building, Engage a Community
People from 14 states contributed handmade squares to “yarn bomb” an Ames building. ISU Extension and Outreach specialist Jennifer Drinkwater explains the result: Intertwine, public art that engages Iowans. Read more about Our Story: Intertwine - Yarn Bomb a Building, Engage a Community
Our Story: 'Cook This!' for Healthy Living
“Cook This!” is part of 4-H healthy living education from ISU Extension and Outreach. Youth develop nutrition knowledge and culinary skills through hands-on activities as they taste and prepare new flavors. Read more about Our Story: 'Cook This!' for Healthy Living
Our Story: Financial Literacy Education
When Iowa students build financial literacy skills, they’re better prepared to make wise financial decisions for their future in an increasingly complex world. Read more about Our Story: Financial Literacy Education
Our Story: Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network
ISU Extension and Outreach has organized these groups of young Iowans so they can connect with each other to be successful in agriculture. Read more about Our Story: Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network
Our Story: Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise
The Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise Program — known as LIFE — introduces older adults to exergaming, video games that integrate game play with physical activity. Read more about Our Story: Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise
Our Story: Hands on Hyperstream Tech Clubs
4-H youth are trying robotics, game design and multimedia in Hyperstream, a STEM Scale-Up program. ISU Extension and Outreach offers Hyperstream tech clubs to engage young people and excite them about careers in STEM. Read more about Our Story: Hands on Hyperstream Tech Clubs