ISU Extension & Outreach in Polk County
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Mary Krisco
ISU Extension in Polk County is led by the elected Polk County
Extension Council, with support from county staff and ISU Extension and
Outreach staff. They work together to provide research-based, unbiased
information and education to help county citizens make better decisions.
EMAIL
mkrisco@iastate.edu
PHONE
515-957-5760
OFFICE ADDRESS
1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A
Altoona, IA 50009
Their activities include: the Polk 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, and Food Safety and Nutrition Courses which
help people in Polk County to access and eat safe, nutritious, and healthy
foods.
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency, Educational/School
COUNTIES
Polk
HOW TO HELP
There are many opportunities for individuals and organizations to work
with ISU Extension in Polk County by participating in one or more of their
programs or partnering in other ways. Iowans can find out more
information on their website or contact them with questions or ideas.
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