Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Eating turkey at Thanksgiving is the easy part, but cooking it safely is the most important part. Food borne illnesses can ruin the family get together, so we asked Jenna Steffen of Clay County ISU Extension and Outreach in Spencer what they recommend.

Iowa State Extension and Outreach Offices are located in all 99 counties, and offer valuable resources for just about everything, including cooking, gardening, parenting, farming and more.

Clay County ISU Extension office has been in their new location on 18th Street for almost a year now and invite anyone to stop by to visit and find out how they can help you.