Carroll County ISU Extension and Outreach

02/10/2025

The second in our Ag Coffee series at Carroll Public Library is TODAY at 1:00 pm. Join Erika Woolfolk, ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Field Specialist, for Beef: Managing for Carcass Quality.
As the beef industry continues to place more emphasis on achieving higher quality grades, understanding how genetics, management, and environment can impact cattle performance is important.

Mark January 13 on your calendar for our first in a series of Ag Coffees in partnership with Carroll Public Library. Join Ethan Thies, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conservation Field Specialist as we discuss Soil Health. What is soil health, how can we improve soil health, and how can it be evaluated? We hope to see you there!

02/10/2025

Come join us TODAY at the Carroll Public Library for lots of fun with shapes! 10:00 am-3:00 pm. We hope to see you there!!

02/07/2025

On Sunday fans will gather to party and watch Super Bowl LIX! Where there’s a Super Bowl party, there’s also plenty of food! Keep food safety in mind and be the MVP of the party! go.iastate.edu/VBTOLU

02/07/2025

Iowa K-12 teachers can improve their own personal finance skills as well as build skills in their students by participating in “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators.” This Iowa State University Extension and Outreach blended course starts with an introductory session March 24,...

02/06/2025

Join us on Thursday, February 6, at 6 p.m. for Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape webinar with Jeff Iles from ISU’s Department of Horticulture!

Discover how to transform your yard with the right plant selections—whether you're dealing with tough soil or just want to elevate your landscape. Learn about new selections and classic favorites that will thrive and add value to your home.

📅 When: Thursday, February 6, at 6 p.m.
📍 Where: Join us on Zoom (register via the Zoom form at link below) or watch on Facebook Live!

🌱 This session is part of the 2025 Home Gardening Series https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/webinar-series

🎟️ Register now and don’t miss out!

02/06/2025

A great opportunity!

Join us for Quickbooks Online 101! This workshop introduces QuickBooks Online, helping small business owners understand how it can streamline bookkeeping through account setup, expense tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting. It will be a high-level overview to providing understanding of how QuickBooks online can support their business. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address questions and reinforce best practices for effective financial management.

📆Tuesday, February 25th
⌚6:00-7:30om
In Person: 603 N Adams Street, Carroll, IA 51401
Virtual: Zoom link will be sent via email.
Cost: $10

Limited Seats Available; Registration is required.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/5UaG6bRzLnTMS2U97

02/05/2025

Iowans who are expecting a sizable income tax refund have choices about how to use that money, says Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How you use your refund will affect your household’s financial wellbeing all year long.

02/05/2025

Join us MONDAY, February 10, at the Carroll Public Library for Managing Carcass Quality with Erika Woolfolk, ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Field Specialist.
As the beef industry continues to place more emphasis on achieving higher quality grades, understanding how genetics, management, and environment can impact cattle performance is important.

Mark January 13 on your calendar for our first in a series of Ag Coffees in partnership with Carroll Public Library. Join Ethan Thies, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conservation Field Specialist as we discuss Soil Health. What is soil health, how can we improve soil health, and how can it be evaluated? We hope to see you there!

02/05/2025

Be sure to come see us on Friday for our Ag Coffee with Iowa Corn. Call 712-792-2364 to reserve your spot! See you then!

Come join us as we partner with Iowa Corn Growers for an Ag Coffee on Friday, February 7 from 9:30 am-Noon. Seating is limited so call TODAY to reserve your seat! We hope to see you there!

02/05/2025

Rusty’s Cooking Club is a free online resource for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This year, Rusty is buzzing around Minnesota to try a new cultural food every month. Sign up today to get fun facts and easy recipes that kids love to make and eat. z.umn.edu/JoinRusty

02/03/2025

We still have a few spots left. Call us at the Extension Office at 712-792-2364 to reserve your spot today!

Come join us as we partner with Iowa Corn Growers for an Ag Coffee on Friday, February 7 from 9:30 am-Noon. Seating is limited so call TODAY to reserve your seat! We hope to see you there!

02/03/2025

The steady rise in the price of eggs may be hurting your budget. While there are no perfect substitutes for eggs, eggs, at times, can be swapped out and be replaced with other ingredients depending on the recipe and function of the eggs. Learn about replacing eggs in baking and cooking. go.iastate.edu/LHPMLC

01/30/2025

Join us February 10 at the Carroll Public Library for Managing Carcass Quality with Erika Woolfolk, ISU Extension and Outreach Beef Field Specialist.
As the beef industry continues to place more emphasis on achieving higher quality grades, understanding how genetics, management, and environment can impact cattle performance is important.

Mark January 13 on your calendar for our first in a series of Ag Coffees in partnership with Carroll Public Library. Join Ethan Thies, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conservation Field Specialist as we discuss Soil Health. What is soil health, how can we improve soil health, and how can it be evaluated? We hope to see you there!

01/30/2025

REMINDER seats are limited so be sure to register today by calling the Extension Office at 712-792-2364.

Come join us as we partner with Iowa Corn Growers for an Ag Coffee on Friday, February 7 from 9:30 am-Noon. Seating is limited so call TODAY to reserve your seat! We hope to see you there!

01/29/2025

Looking for something to do on a "stuck at home day"? How about looking through your refrigerator, freezer, or pantry and organizing or using up any food nearing its "best if used by" date? UNL has some great tips and resources to help prevent food waste: food.unl.edu/article/preventing-food-waste

01/27/2025

When in doubt, toss it out! Wait! Before you toss food, check it out! Is it still good? One of the leading causes of food waste is ambiguous packaging dates which consumers have come to believe is a date regarding food safety rather than food quality as determined by the manufacturer. Chances are much of the food tossed, based on a package date, is still good. Before tossing, use these tips to determine whether to toss: go.iastate.edu/RCOM5K

01/24/2025

Happy Peanut Butter Day! Americans love peanut butter and consume approximately 65 million pounds of peanut butter each month. Peanut butter is a very versatile ingredient; as such, there is no shortage of delicious ways to pack peanut butter into your day. Make every day, a peanut butter day using these ideas: go.iastate.edu/VA03BT

01/23/2025

We have been honored to be a part of the HUB 712 initiative from the grassroots. On Monday, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen visited the HUB 712 space to see the work that is being done for innovation and entrepreneurship.