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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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: Strengthening Families Program 10-14
Parents learn to be better parents, kids learn to resist peer pressure and together they learn to better communicate as a family through the Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 from ISU Extension and Outreach.
Our Story: County Extension Councils
Extension council members are elected officials and are responsible for being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. They manage the county extension budget, hire county staff and help select educational programming from ISU Extension and Outreach.