ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of September 8
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AMES, Iowa -- Audio of the following Iowa State University Extension interviews is available for download (week of Sept. 8). For more information, contact Doug Cooper, ISU Extension audio producer, levachek@iastate.edu.
Euken on Bioeconomy Conference -- Iowa State University Extension field specialist and deputy director of the BioEconomy Institute Jill Euken talks about the Sept. 7–10 BioConference on the campus at Iowa State University.
Baker on subprime mortgage crisis -- The attorney for Iowa Concern and the Beginning Farmer Center John Baker says the subprime mortgage crisis is impacting Iowans in both rural and urban areas.
Baker on beginning farmers -- The attorney for the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University John Baker says he has worked for 18 years to assist potential farmers into a career in agriculture. Despite high priced farmland and input costs, there are still many interested in getting into farming.
Ruth Hambleton on Annie’s Project -- University of Illinois Extension’s Ruth Hambleton started “Annie’s Project” to help farm women learn the ins and outs of farm marketing skills. The program is now available in Iowa and several other states.
Frank Owens on affordable housing -- Affordable housing is the topic for Iowa State University Extension field specialist Frank Owens. He says local housing trust funds are increasing in Iowa and are available in both rural and urban areas.
Jesse Randall on Iowa timber -- Iowa State University Extension forester Jesse Randall was operating a saw mill at the recently held Farm Progress Show and talks about the process and value of timber in Iowa.
For the gardener – Turf grass rust; dry Iowa weather; poinsettias
SafeFarm report with Chuck Schwab -- Auger risk
A conservation minute with John Lundvall -- Conservation ideas
A garden calendar minute with Cindy Haynes -- Tomatoes
It’s time to … with Rich Pope -- Harvest safety
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