ISU Extension & Outreach in Dallas County
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Lisa Mickelson
EMAIL
lmickel@iastate.edu
PHONE
515-993-4281
OFFICE ADDRESS
28059 Fairground Road
Adel, IA 50003
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Educational/School
ISU Extension and Outreach of Dallas County is led by the elected
Dallas County Extension Council, with support from county and state ISU
Extension and Outreach staff. They work together to engage citizens
through research-based educational programs and resources. Through
partnerships they increase the ability of Iowans to make informed
decisions by applying relevant, needs-driven resources to create
significant impact in our state.
Their activities include: the Dallas County 4-H Program to empower youth
to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with
caring adults, Community and Economic
Development Workshops conducted with community organizations,
individuals and leaders to help develop and implement plans for physical
and social community improvements, a Food Security Program which
works to ensure the long term profitability of Iowa agricultural producers
and increasing production capacity of the agricultural sector while
protecting natural resources, Food Safety and Nutrition Courses which
help people in Dallas County to access and eat safe, nutritious, and
healthy foods, and Family Life and Finance which strives to promote
healthy behavior and relationships to help people make decisions that
improve and transform their lives.
COUNTIES
Dallas
HOW TO HELP
There are many opportunities for individuals and organizations to work
with ISU Extension in Dallas County by participating in one or more of their
programs or partnering in othe r ways. Iowans can find out more
information on their website or contact them with questions or ideas.
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