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FS 19
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Eggs
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling eggs. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
MarketingLocalFoodsinIowa
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HS 123
Growing Herbs in a Container
Use these tips to grow herbs in containers!
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Three Steps (Spanish) - PDF
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Six Steps - PDF
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4H 3583
The Signal -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity works on non-verbal communication between a team to reach a common goal.
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4H 3584
Blindfold Maze -- Vibrant Clubs
This activity is designed to help improve communication and teamwork. It also helps to show the importance of giving clear directions.
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4H 3586
Drive Vroom Skirt -- Vibrant Clubs
This game helps teach the youth concentration skills. The youth must pay attention to the other members, listen to their words, and watch what their hands are doing. If they mess up, they lose the game. Once there are two people left, the game is over. The individual’s goals are to get the other players to mess up and be the last two standing.
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4H 3852
Stinging Bee -- Vibrant Clubs
This game is intended for individuals who do not know each other well. This teaches youth the importance of remembering details and making a good first impression.
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HS 246A
Cross-contact and Allergens - Home Food Processors and Cottage Food Operators
Identifying major food allergens within food products is essential to meet labeling requirements for home-food processors and cottage-food operations in Iowa.
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HS 248
Regulations and Licensing - Home Food Processing Establishments
Iowa has laws and regulatory guidelines for residents who produce prepared food at home and directly distribute it to consumers. Regulations and licensing information have been updated following Iowa Code 137D and 137F.

Explore regulations and licensing requirements for Home-food Processing Establishments (HFPEs) in Iowa.
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4H 3323
So You're the Club Treasurer
Congratulations! Iowa 4-H is proud of you for stepping into a club leadership position! As a 4-H club officer, you represent the 4-H Program--both in and out of your 4-H activities. Your fellow 4-H members will look up to you as you use your skills and abilities to lead with dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm. This guide will provide tips for effective leadership, a checklist for your role's tasks, and instructions on some of your most important officer duties.

For more information, please visit our club officer resources webpage.

Previously known as 4H 71D
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FM 1698
2024 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business or perform custom work for others. The 2024 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is intended as a guide in determining custom rates. This information is based on 130 responses and 2,805 custom rates provided by Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.
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FM 1815
Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa - 2024
This publication contains estimates of production costs for common livestock enterprises in Iowa. Estimates are intended to reflect average or above-average levels of management using common types of technology. Input prices reflect expected average price levels during the year.
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PM 1529G
Moving to a New Home -- Understanding Children
Moving to a new home creates challenges for children through new situations and strong emotions. Learn how different age groups might react to moving and what you can do to help.
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PM 1529J
Tantrums -- Understanding Children
Tantrums are a normal part of growing up for all children. There are no magic cures, but there are some successful techniques that can help you manage and prevent them.
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FM 1893
Iowa Farmland and Tenure Survey. 1982-2022: a Forty-Year perspective
Farmland is arguably a farmer's single largest investment item, a major source of collateral, and a key component of the farmer's debt portfolio. As a result, changes in the farmland market and the implications for farmland owners, tenants, and beginning farmers are of interest to policymakers, landowners, producers, and researchers. Using a statistically representative sample of Iowa landowners in July 2022, this study provides an update to the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure survey series and a 40-year perspective on many aspects of land ownership, land tenure, and land transitions.

Previously known as PM 1983.
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4H 1310(S)
Books for Cooks Home Connections Letters -- Spanish
These home connections letters are translated into Spanish for use with the Books for Cooks curriculum.

Additional information on this program is available on the K-3 Literacy Series webpage.
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FS 62
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Analysis Methods for Hybrid Wines
Measuring SO2 in wine is important. The free SO2 concentration is a measure of how well the wine is protected against microbial and oxidation threats, and there is a legal limit for total SO2 set by the TTB (350 mg/L).

This publication provides several methods for the measurement of SO2, each with various pros and cons.
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4H 1279
Get Moving - Mental Health Matters!
You have probably heard that “exercise is good for you.” Did you know that getting the right amount of exercise can increase your energy level and even help improve your mood?
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4H 1280
Social Media Finding a Healthy Balance - Mental Health Matters!
How is social media changing the lives of teens and young adults? Teen years are a time when youth are trying to discover who they are, feeling a sense of belonging, and seeking validation from peers. They also may have a difficult time figuring out what is perception and what is reality. Youth need to remind themselves that what others post does not always reflect what is actually happening in their lives. Due to the seriousness and concern about negative effects of social media on the mental health of teens, it is important for youth to learn strategies for a healthier balance with social media use and how to better manage thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
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4H 1281
Importance of Sleep - Mental Health Matters!
Signs of poor sleep hygiene include trouble falling asleep, disrupted sleep, and feeling tired and foggy throughout the day. Sleep deprivation slows our reflexes and impacts decision-making and creativity. It may make a person feel anxious and sad.
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4H 3576
Predator Prey Cycle Tag -- Vibrant Clubs
In every ecosystem, all living beings are connected. All species, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammal, rely on one another. When food is abundant (prey), those that eat the food (predator) will thrive, and their population will grow. Eventually, there may be too many predators, and the prey population may dwindle. When this happens, there is not enough food for the predators, so their numbers drop also. With fewer predators, the prey population increases again, and the cycle continues. In this activity, youth will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of predator-prey cycles and reflect on their experience.
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PSEP 65
Gloves for Pesticide Use
When mixing, loading, or applying pesticides, gloves are a first line of defense against exposure to pesticides. This publication shares how to choose the right personal protective equipment for different uses.

This replaced AE 3512 - Keep gloves handy for pesticide work -- Safe Farm
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4H 228 WS
Iowa 4-H Market Animal Worksheet Experienced
This editable PDF can be filled out online, saved, and then printed; or it can be printed and completed manually. For more information visit our webpage on using 4-H forms and documents.
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FOR 413
Woodland Assessment Worksheet
Iowa’s woodlands provide landowners and society with a diverse range of critical ecosystem goods and services. Quickly evaluate your woodland areas so you can make informed decisions about your woodland resources and have effective conversations with professional foresters.
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FM 1712
Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa - 2024
This publication estimates the cost of crop production in Iowa for 2024. Estimates for corn following corn, corn following soybeans, corn silage following corn, herbicide tolerant soybeans following corn, strip tillage corn and soybeans, non-herbicide tolerant soybeans following corn, low-till corn and soybeans, oats and hay production, alfalfa, grass pastures, and machinery costs are all included.
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4H 3539
Goal Setting -- Vibrant Club Activity
Walks a club leader and members through the information presented in our goal-setting materials. Setting meaningful goals for your 4-H experience is key to planning your growth and experiences as a 4-H member! One way to ensure you set well-rounded goals is to think of the acronym ‘ART’. ART stands for Action, Results, and Timeline.
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4H 3577
History of Antibiotics and Resistance -- Vibrant Clubs
With his discovery of penicillin in 1928, Dr. Alexander Flemming predicted that in the future, bacteria may become resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them. This prediction has become true as the effectiveness of antibiotics has changed over time due to the bacteria becoming resistant to the drugs through mutations. As more bacteria become resistant, there’s growing concern about antibiotics not working across agriculture and human medicine.

This activity aims to showcase how antibiotics’ effectiveness has changed over time and showcase that it is important to utilize these tools wisely to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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4H 3578
Resistant Bacteria in the Environment -- Vibrant Clubs
One Health is a collaborative, multi-sector, transdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal health outcomes among people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. Scientists working with a One Health focus have seen increased antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the environment. Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the environment occur naturally but can also be impacted by humans’ antibiotic use and disposal decisions. This antimicrobial resistance can impact humans if they swim with a cut in a waterway that contains resistant bacteria.
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4H 3579
One Health: Uniting People, Animals, and Plants for Health -- Vibrant Clubs
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a complex problem to overcome. It takes all industries to work together to combat AMR. The most important approach to overcoming AMR is taking a One Health approach. One Health is a collaborative, multi-sector, transdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal health outcomes among people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. It is important to demonstrate to youth that even with their 4-H projects, they are still part of One Health.

Fighting against germs that resist medicine is really hard. When medicines no longer work to kill germs we call this antimicrobial resistance. To solve this problem, everyone - like doctors, farmers, and scientists - needs to work together. One important way to do this is by using something called the “One Health” approach. One Health means everyone, including people, animals, plants, and the environment they all share, working together to stay healthy. Even kids with their 4-H projects can be a part of this important teamwork!
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4H 3580
Veterinary Client Patient Relationship -- Vibrant Clubs
Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is the established relationship between a veterinarian and the client to optimize the client’s animal’s health. In June 2023, a new law was passed requiring livestock producers to obtain a prescription to purchase certain antibiotics for their animals. The antibiotics that require a prescription are medically important to humans, meaning they are also used in human medicine. Due to the change, you must have a VCPR in place to be prescribed antibiotics for your animals. This change was made to help support responsible antibiotic use through more veterinary oversight to help combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A veterinarian and client working together is crucial for using antibiotics responsibly. Working across animal, human, and plant industries to optimize health for all is called One Health. The One Health approach encourages all sectors to work together to combat AMR.
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CLG 117
A Closer Look: Stream Delivery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy addresses the delivery of nutrients to Iowa’s water bodies by point sources and nonpoint sources. This publication visually illustrates the relative stream delivery of nitrogen and phosphorus from different sources across the landscape, both point sources and nonpoint sources, with arrows sized proportionally.
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CLG 118
A Closer Look: Beavers as Superheroes of Water Quality
Beavers offer a host of ecosystem benefits, including improved water quality, increased water storage, and added habitat for other wildlife. This publication explores best management practices for the rural landscape—identifying ways to work with beavers, not against them.
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FFED 44
Getting Started in Agritourism Checklist
This checklist guides agritourism business owners through best management practices when hosting on-farm visitors.
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FFED 45
Iowa Agritourism Business Start-up and Licensing Guide
This checklist guides business owners through licensing needs and resources related to operating an agritourism business in Iowa.
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HS 246B
pH in Food Production - Home Food Processors and Cottage Food Operators
Measuring pH in food production evaluates a product’s acidity to prevent microbial growth. pH is very important for cottage-food operators who prepare and sell home-canned fruit, vegetables, and pickles, as well as standardized and nonstandardized jams, jellies, fruit butter, and other canned products.
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HS 247
Regulations and Licensing - Cottage Food Operations
Iowa has laws and regulatory guidelines for residents who produce prepared food at home and directly distribute it to consumers. Regulations and licensing information have been updated following Iowa Code 137D and 137F.

Explore regulations and licensing requirements for Cottage-food Operations (CFOs) in Iowa.
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FM 1421
Deductible Livestock Costs for Adjusting 2023 Income Tax Returns
Estimated deductible costs of production for use in adjusting farm expenses to exclude the cost of producing home-consumed farm produce.

The costs include all cash costs, depreciation, and deductible production costs of homeraised feed. No charge is made for the farm operator’s labor. If hired labor or purchased grain and roughages are used to produce these products, or if high interest costs are incurred, the costs should be increased accordingly. In arriving at production costs, it was assumed that the young animals were raised and fed.
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FM 1825
2023 Iowa Land Value Survey
This annual survey includes information on the average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa by county and how the current year's numbers compare to years past.

Additional information can be found on the Land Value Survey web-portal: https://www.card.iastate.edu/farmland/ which offers visualization tools such as charts and interactive county maps, as well as links to surveys from prior years.
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IPM 52
Evaluation of Soybean Varieties Resistant to Soybean Cyst Nematode in Iowa - 2023
Use of resistant soybean varieties is a very effective strategy for managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Numerous SCN-resistant soybean varieties are available for Iowa soybean growers. This report provides details by Iowa State University personnel who evaluate varieties each year.
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CALT 5
Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm
Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm is primarily designed as an educational resource for farmers and ranchers developing estate and succession plans. The workbook provides thorough discussions on the topics of property ownership, wills and trusts, estate and gift tax, income tax planning, business entity planning, and more. This workbook is designed to educate and answer questions that may arise during the planning process. It is intended to complement, not replace, advice from legal and tax experts.

Replaces the previously available Estate Planning (PM 993). PM 0993
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HORT 3075
Growing, Harvesting, and Preserving Herbs
Herbs are plants valued for their flavor, fragrance, and medicinal uses. They require little space and care. Learn about herb planting location, propagation, care, harvesting, drying, storage, and preservation methods. Growing information for more than 20 species is included.

Previously known as PM 1239 - Growing and Drying Herbs
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HORT 3123
Gardening in Iowa Zones
Zone maps are a gardener’s best tool for selecting plants that will do well in local gardens. This publication includes information about and how to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and the AHS Plant Heat Zone Map.

Previously known as RG 215. RG 0215
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SSES 9
Healthy & Homemade Cookbook - A collection of recipes from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Containing over 70 recipes from Main Dishes, Appetizers, and Desserts to Soups, Salads, Sides, and even Snacks. This 82-page cookbook will have you preparing healthy meals and smartly spending your dollars too!
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