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Juhl joins
American Eagle
Accessories
Group
American Eagle Accessories
Group has recently hired Alan Juhl, of
Clear Lake, as a sales representative. company.”
Juhl will be responsible for han-
dling sales inquiries, evaluating cus-
tomer requests to determine their
needs and best provide them with
a solution, provide quotes, and stay
abreast of inventory and order status.
Previously Juhl was a crop spe-
cialist for AgVantage FS, a division
of GROWMARK. His main focus
was to work closely with customers to
recommend the best agronomic prod-
ucts and services that would increase
the grower’s productivity. He also
collaborated with area management
on competitive analysis, and aided in
daily operations of the business.
Juhl is anxious to learn about the
American Eagle Accessories Group
products and the various markets in
which they best fit. “This is a new
industry for me,” said Juhl “ I’m anx-
Women landowners invited to soil
health meeting in Ventura
Women who own or manage farm-
land in Cerro Gordo and surrounding
counties are invited to participate in
a free conservation discussion focused
on soil health on Thursday, April 14,
at the Ventura Library meeting room,
7 Ventura St., Ventura. The program,
sponsored by Women, Food and Agri-
culture Network and the Cerro Gordo
County ISU Extension and Outreach
office, is called Women Caring for the
LandSM.
The morning will start with reg-
istration, coffee and resource sharing
at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will be-
gin promptly at 9 a.m. Lunch will be
provided. During an afternoon field
tour, participants will travel to a nearby office, [email protected],641-423-
farm to watch a demonstration of soil
testing. The tests will measure for soil
structure and stability and infiltration.
Participants will walk a short distance
into a field, so please wear or bring
appropriate clothing and footwear.
The meeting will end with dessert and
wrap-up at the Library by 3 p.m.
Maintaining healthy soil is the
key to productivity and environmen-
tal health for farmland. Women land-
owners who attend this meeting will
learn to assess and improve the health
of their soils through the use of cover
crops and other conservation practices.
Nearly a half of the farmland in
Iowa is currently owned or co-owned
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ALAN JUHL
ious to learn a new set of processes
and serve new markets for a growing
A Garner native, Juhl is also a NI-
ACC and Iowa State University Grad-
uate, where he graduated with Magna
Cum Laude honors. He currently
lives in Clear Lake with plans to move
to Hayfield. March. She will be joining physicians
Juhl enjoys golfing and boat-
ing, helping on the family farm, and
watching Green Bay Packers and Kan-
sas Jayhawk basketball.
by women. Women Caring for the
LandSM offers a peer-to-peer, informal
discussion format to allow women land-
owners to talk about their individual
farm management goals, facilitated by
women conservationists. This response
from one recent attendee is typical of
our landowners’ experiences: “This has
given me some understanding of what
my husband talks about. I came to this
meeting with no understanding – I am
excited about the projects possible to
protect the soil and feel this meeting
has helped me in beginning to learn
about farming.”
RSVP by 4 p.m., Tuesday, April
12, to Joann or Becky at the Extension
operation. Nominated families should by May 15 and sent to: The Way We these benefits and farmer’s goals.
0844. For more information about this
program, visit www.womencaringfor-
theland.org or call Carol at 641-430-
2540.
This meeting is made possible with
funding from a Conservation Innova-
tion Grant from the USDA’s Natural
Resources Conservation Service. Wom-
en, Food and Agriculture Network is
a non-profit, educational organization
formed in 1997 to provide networking,
information and leadership develop-
ment opportunities to women involved
in all aspects of sustainable agriculture. shown in cooperation with the Iowa State University Ex-
Learn more at www.wfan.org or by call-
ing 515-460-2477.
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Engine
Restoration
April 6, 2016 • Page 11
New doctor Green Expo to be held at
joins oncologist Surf Ballroom April 21
team at Mercy DR. NATALIA Clear Lake and Mason City area free food, a cash bar and door prizes.
FERRARI-GABILONDO businesses and non-profit organiza- The public also gets to vote at the
The Mercy Cancer Center is tions can showcase their products, Green Expo on the “Best of Show”
pleased to announce Dr. Ferrari – of the American Society of Clinical services and missions at the annual winner in the Re-Purpose Competi-
Gabilondo will be joining the Medical Oncology and the Americans Society regional Green Expo Thursday, April tion sponsored by the Clear Lake Arts
Oncologist team. Dr. Ferrari – Gabi- of Hematology. 21 at the Surf Ballroom. Center in cooperation with the Clear
londo began her duties on March 21. “I looks forward to the opportu- The popular Green Expo is a fes- Lake Earth Days Committee.
She is the second addition to the nity to meet the health needs of the tive win-win for local businesses and The Green Expo is from 4-7 p.m.
provider team during the month of community,” said Dr. Ferrari-Gabi- consumers. Studies show that cus- Thursday April 21 and is in conjunc-
tomers want to buy from businesses tion with the Clear Lake and Mason
and providers at Mercy Cancer Cen- with earth-friendly products and City Chamber of Commerce Busi-
ter – Medical Oncologists including: practices. And shopping locally is one ness After Hours. The Clear Lake and
Louise Cragg, M.D.; Chitra Ganesan, of the best ways to recycle dollars, re- Mason City Earth Day Committees
M.D.; Steven Snyder, M.D., PhD.; charge our local North Iowa economy are sponsors as well. There is no reg-
Lila Courtney, APRN; Joginder and save non-renewable resources like istration fee for members of the Clear
Singh, M.D.; and Radiation Oncolo- gasoline. Lake and Mason City chambers and
gists: Michael Marks, M.D., Ph.D. The Green Expo is a free public a nominal fee for others. Non-profits
and Kevin Orcutt, M.D. event similar to a home show, with may participate at no cost.
Dr. Ferrari – Gabilondo received some businesses selling products and Exhibitors can register online at
her Medical Degree from San Fernan- others providing information. The www.earthdayclearlake.org. Vendor
do School of Medicine in Lima, Peru. festive, informal atmosphere features space is limited.
She did her medical residency at Hen-
ry Ford Hospital/Wayne State Univer- londo.
sity, serving as chief resident. Dr. Fer- Mercy Cancer Center is a recog-
rari – Gabilondo is board certified in nized leader in provider cancer care Cover crop field day to be
internal medicine and completed her services across northern Iowa and held April 13 in Kanawha
fellowship in hematology and oncolo- southern Minnesota. To learn more
gy at the Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne about the Mercy Cancer Center con-
State University. She is also a member tact 641-428-6300.
Iowa Learning Farms, in partner- lished in north central Iowa to assess
ship with Practical Farmers of Iowa, the establishment of single species
Nominations open for State Fair Hagie Manufacturing and Iowa State cover crops and mixtures using three
University (ISU) Extension and Out- seeding methods: above canopy and
farm family recognition reach, will host a cover crop field day below canopy into standing cash crop
The Iowa State Fair and WHO website: http://www.iowastatefair.org/ on Wednesday, April 13, from 10:30 and post-harvest drilling. This field
News Radio 1040 are searching for competition/the-way-we-live-award/. a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the ISU Northern day offers an opportunity to visit the
nominations for the 2016 Way We Live Winners will receive a prize pack- Research and Demonstration Farm site established at the ISU Northern
Award to honor farm families that ex- age including $250 cash, Fair admis- near Kanawha, Iowa. The event is Research and Demonstration Farm
emplify the unique values derived from sion tickets, parking, Fair food vouch- free, open to the public, and includes and hear from the project partners:
hard work and a love for the occupa- ers and recognition during the Fair in a complimentary meal. • Tim Smith, cover crop farm-
tion of farming. the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Cover crops continue to grow in er and demonstration site near Eagle
To enter or nominate someone Center. popularity in Iowa due to the many Grove
you know, submit an entry form along Eligible families must be residents benefits they provide. Such benefits • Stefan Gailans, Practical
with a 500-1500 word essay describing of Iowa and their farming operation include reduced nitrogen and phos- Farmers of Iowa research scientist
how living on a farm and choosing the must be centered on animal agricul- phorus loads entering water bodies, • Rachel Halbach, Hagie
occupation of farming has shaped the ture. The families may be nominated increased soil organic matter, and re- Manufacturing and demonstration
family’s life. All entries must include by a member of their family or by oth- duced soil erosion. Choosing which site near Clarion
a family picture that illustrates the ers. seeding method to implement can The field day will start at the
family’s commitment to their farming Applications must be postmarked have a significant impact on achieving Kanawha demonstration site, located
on the south side of 5th St. (B63)
be dedicated to animal agriculture in Live Award, Iowa State Fair, PO Box To help producers evaluate dif- Kanawha. From Main St. Kanawha,
their daily lives and in the lives of their 57130, Des Moines, Iowa 50317-0003. ferent seeding techniques available, turn west on W 5th St. (B63) for
family members. Entry forms can be Or e-mail all materials to ewynn@io- three demonstration sites were estab- 1/2 mile. Field day location will be
downloaded from the Iowa State Fair wastatefair.org on south side of the road. Following
the program, a complimentary meal
prepared by Big Brad’s BBQ will be
Private Pesticide Continuing Instructional Course offered served at the Northern Research and
Cerro Gordo County will offer a “Last Chance” mation about the CIC, contact Becky at the ISU Exten- Demonstration Farm main build-
Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instructional sion and Outreach office in Cerro Gordo County by ing, 1040 James Ave., Kanawha. The
Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators on Friday, phoning 641-423-0844. workshop is free and open to the pub-
April 15, at 9 a.m., at the Cerro Gordo County Extension The course will fulfill 2015 recertification require- lic, but reservations are suggested to
and Outreach office in Mason City, Iowa. This program is ments for private pesticide applicators. Topics to be cov- ensure adequate space and food. Con-
ered include: protecting water resources, pesticide drift, tact Liz Juchems at 515-294-5429 or
tension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program pesticide stewardship, and pest management and pesti- email [email protected].
(PSEP). cides. For more information about
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., and the course runs A listing of additional locations offering this course Iowa Learning Farms, visit the web-
for approximately two and one-half hours. The registra- can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/. site: http://www.extension.iastate.
tion fee is $20. To register or to obtain additional infor- edu/ilf/.
Residential Lots - Priced to Sell
Lots 8 & 9 Wedgewood Court, Clear Lake
Large lots over 20,000 sq. ft. Private street and park. Snow
removal and lawn care. Golf course nearby.
Call 641-425-4323