Anticipating Issues: Sustainable Living
Scott Timm is an ISU Extension community economic development specialist working with the city of Fairfield on sustainability issues.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.