ISU Extension and Outreach - Clinton County: Recent Episodes
ISU Extension and Outreach - Clinton County
Tune in each week to learn about upcoming programs in Clinton County, Iowa and news from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. ISU Extension and Outreach builds a strong Iowa by engaging all Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges.
Programs are related to one of our four educational areas: 1) 4-H Youth Development 2) Agriculture and Natural Resources 3) Community and Economic Development 4) Human Sciences
For more information visit: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/podcast
The return of Clinton County Extension's Podcast in Season Two. Episodes will drop every two weeks. We have a new name because it's not recorded on Mondays anymore.
This week's ISU Extension and Outreach in Clinton County Monday Message:
Upcoming Events
- May 11 - Office open 7:30 am - 7 pm for animal ID help
- May 14 - Master Gardener Plant Sale
- May 15 - Master Gardener Fairy Garden Workshop
- May 15 - Master Gardener Plant Sale
- May 15 - Huge 4-H Family Deadline!
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
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Camping Opportunities
- Outback Camping Experience
- Junior Summer Camp
- Junior Adventure Camp
- Looking for comment writers
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Crop Scout School
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Hurry Up Baked Apples
Digging Deeper Topic: Master Gardener Plant Sale
Parenting Tip: Say "YES" to Family Meals
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/podcast
Upcoming Events
- May 3 - Last Instructor-Led YQCA training
- May 4 - Helping Families InterACT
- May 5 - Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- May 5 - Last Ricochet Session at the GACC
- May 6 - Eagle Heights Adventure Field Day
- May 7 - Jam Making and Dehydration Workshop
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers online workshops
- Jam Making and Dehydration workshop in DeWitt
- Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 14 and May 15
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- How to Choose a Professional Arborist
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Sweet and Tangy Chicken Quesadillas
Digging Deeper Topic: Eat Well on a Budget
Parenting Tip: More about the Helping Families InterACT program.
Upcoming Events
- April 18 - Office Closed
- April 18 - YQCA Training in Maquoketa
- April 20 - IDALS Webinar "Keeping Your Show Animals Healthy"
- April 20 - Extension Council Meeting
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Northeast Iowa Field Days to Feature Forage Trial Results
- Clinton County Youth Compete in Equine Extravaganza
- Produce Basics on April 30 from 9-11 AM
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Happy Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week! We are celebrating our volunteers this year (and every year!).
Digging Deeper Topic: What is Extension and Outreach?
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Bread
Parenting Tip: Review Family Farm Safety Rules
Upcoming Events
- 4-H Club Meetings in full swing
- April 11 - Dog Workshops for 4-H and FFA exhibitors
- April 11 - Afterschool Program at Jefferson Elementary
- April 12 - 4-H Foundation Committee Meeting
- April 13 - Livestock Judging Practice
- Apri l14 - Last Chance PPAT Certification
- April 18 - Office Closed
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Custom Rate Survey Shows Average Costs of Common Farming Practices
- Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Habitat Implications of Agricultural Drainage
- State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa Announces 2022 Winners
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Santa Fe Stuffed Potatoes
Parenting Tip: Gauging Discipline by Their Age
Upcoming Events
- Mar 28 - Showing Dogs 101 Workshop for 4-H members
- Mar 28 - Fair Board Meeting
- Mar 29 - Pick a Better Snack at Eagle Heights Elementary
- Mar 29 - ServSafe (registration closed)
- Mar 31 - Ricochet at the Gateway Area Community Center
- Apr 1 - Clinton County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Deadline
- Apr 2 - 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh In
- Apr 4 - Money Smart: When Money is Short
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Clinton County 4-H Foundation Basketball Tournament Recap
- Current Office Hours (M-W 8-5 pm, Th/F by appointment)
- We're Hiring! Two positions are available. Apply by April 15.
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship HPAI Update
- Water Rocks! Conservation Station Request
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup
Digging Deeper Topic: Iowa 4-H Program, Ricochet
Parenting Tip: Simple and Smart Snack Swap
This week's ISU Extension and Outreach, Clinton County Monday Message:
Upcoming Events
- Mar 21 - Afterschool program at Jefferson
- Mar 21 - Master Gardener Meeting
- Mar 21 - FMNP Training
- Mar 23 - 4-H bus trip to Iowa State University research farms
- Mar 23 - Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
- Mar 23 - Extension Council Meeting
- Mar 24 - Ricochet at the GACC
- Mar 24 - Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Meeting
- Mar 26 - Equine Extravaganza
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
- Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Meeting
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Wild-Harvested Mushrooms Certification Classes Available
- Guide Training Workshop (create dynamic guided tours)
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe of the Week: Energy Bites
Digging Deeper Topic: Starting seeds indoors under lights
Upcoming Events
- New Office Hours: Mon-Wed 8-5 pm, Thurs-Fri closed
- Mar 17 - Celebration Session for Family Camp
- Mar 19 - 4-H Foundation Basketball Tournament and Cake Auction
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- We're hiring! Office Coordinator and a County Youth Coordinator - 4-H
- Amanda will be shifting to County Youth Coordinator - K-12 Outreach in May
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- "Engineering Your Farm" Podcast available
- Build a 2022 "Inflation Fighter Budget"
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe of the Week: Meatballs
Digging Deeper Topic: Learning more about the Clinton County 4-H Foundation and Cake Auction
Upcoming Events
- Mar 8 - Annual Extension and Outreach Conference
- Mar 10 - Questions. Persuade. Refer. at 7 pm virtually
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Meeting and Conference will be March 24
- Read Across Iowa with Children of All Ages
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe of the Week: Thai Chicken Curry
Digging Deeper Topic: A Journey Through Parkinson's Disease
Parenting Tip of the Week: Read Aloud Guide, how to read with your child.
You may have missed our typical Monday Message yesterday, but we have a special edition for you today! Amanda visited with KROS 105.7 in Clinton on February 28, 2022 and talked about 4-H, Master Gardeners, and how anyone can be involved in the 4-H program.
Upcoming Events
- Feb 22 - Pick a Better Snack at Eagle Heights Elementary
- Feb 26 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - POSTPONED
News from Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Pop Tabs for Jacy - collecting until June 1
- Jackson/Clinton Dairy Promotion Board Scholarship - due March 15
- Eastern Iowa Poultry Association Youth Clinic - March 26
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Online Grant Writing 101 Workshop - March 2
- Wine Wednesdays Information and RSVP
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe of the Week: Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Digging Deeper Topic: Real Money, Real World- a new program to Iowa 4-H
The Science of Parenting Tip of the Week: Three Tips When Planning a Snack
- Add some protein (nuts, peanut butter, dairy) to your snack to keep kids full and satisfied
- Put your snack on a plate or in a bowl! If you eat directly from the bag or box, you will end up eating more.
- Practice mindful eating. Eat snacks in a quiet space where you can focus on eating. Take time to taste and enjoy your food.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/news/podcast
Upcoming Events
- Feb 14 & 17 - Afterschool Programming at Clinton Middle School
- Feb 16 - Extension Council Meeting, 7 pm
- Feb 17 - Week 3 of Family Camp
News in Clinton County Extension and Outreach
- Beef Marketing and Economics Update on February 24 at the Scott County Extension Office
- Diversifying Iowa's Farming Landscapes Virtual Field Day on February 24
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Meat Lab Short Courses available
- Free Milkweed Planting Kit
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe of the Week
- After School Hummus
Digging Deeper Topic: Remote Work Certification
The Science of Parenting Tip of the Week
- Season 8 is now available!
Tune in each week to learn about upcoming programs in Clinton County, Iowa and news from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. ISU Extension and Outreach builds a strong Iowa by engaging all Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges. Programs are related to one of our four educational areas:
- 4-H Youth Development
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Community and Economic Development
- Human Sciences
Monday Message for February 7, 2022: Upcoming events include last week for 4-H Club fruit sales, commercial ag recertification course on Wednesday, and the deadline to register for Youth Mental Health First Aid. News from campus includes dates for quarterly dairy goat webinar series and a course for couples called "Elevate." Your Spend Smart. Eat Smart. recipe of the week is Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins. The Digging Deeper topic is "What is the Growing Together Grant?" The Science of Parenting tip of the week is encouraging 6-8-year-olds to grow with Ages and Stages.
This week's Monday Message includes:
Upcoming Events in Clinton County
- Wed- Private Pesticide Training
- Thurs- Family Camp
- Fri- 4-H Volunteer Lunch & Learn
News from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
- Soil Fertility Workshop
- January Words on Wellness Newsletter
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Recipe: Sweet Potato Burritos
Digging Deeper Topic: 4-H Judges for the county fair
The Science of Parenting Tip of the Week: How to support your teens
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton
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