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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Webster County
This web-site is designed to help you make informative decisions that affect your family, home, community, business, or farm. You can rely on ISU Extension for unbiased, research-based information an education to help you make better decisions today and tomorrow.
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COVID-19, unexpected events, such as natural disasters or economic downturns impact margins, but also have an impact far beyond the farm. There is a human side to the economic stress. As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, these resources provide information to help you cope with concerns about stress and relationships, personal finance, and nutrition and wellness.
ISU Hotline Numbers-
AnswerLine 1-800-262-3804
Iowa Concern 1-800-447-1985
Teen Line 1-800-443-8336
Healthy Families 1-800-369-2229
Beginning Farmer Center 1-877-232-1999
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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
How to Identify Trees5 videos: Billy Beck, Iowa State University assistant professor and extension forestry specialist, explains five features for identifying trees -- leaves, twigs, buds, bark, and fruit -- that will help you use ISU Extension and Outreach’s online, interactive tree identification key.
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Webster County Events
- ACT Raising Safe Kids - Facilitator Training
05/18/2022 - A Journey Through Parkinson�s Disease
05/18/2022 - Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Adults
05/19/2022 - Stay Independent: A Healthy Aging Series
05/23/2022 - Grant Writing 201 Pilot
05/25/2022
All Events for Webster County
Statewide Calendar
Resources for Tough Times
- Statewide Crisis/Referral Numbers (PDF file)
- Local Help for Tough Times updated 12/7/21 (.PDF file)
- Directory of Resources & Nonprofit Organizations in the Greater Fort Dodge Area
- Iowa Concern 1.800.447.1985 - Confidential assistance & referral for stress, legal questions, & financial concerns.
- United Way Information & Referral
- TEEN Line 1.800.443.8336
- Depression Understood
- Family Caregiver Alliance 1.800.445.8106
- Iowa Domestic Violence & Victim Service 1.800.770.1650
- Iowa Sexual Abuse hotline 1.800.284.7821
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Newsletters
- Webster County 4-H May Newsletter
- NC Iowa Agronomy Connection Newsletter
- Women in Agriculture
- Iowa Farm Outlook & News
- Growing Beef
- Words on Wellness March Newsletter
- News You Can Use March Newsletter
- Spend Smart, Eat Smart
- ISU Money Tips
- Just in Time Parenting
- Horticulture & Home Pest News
- Iowa Master Gardener
- Acreage Living Newsletter
- Ag Decision Maker