Local Schools Participate in Nutrition Program
(Posted on 11/25/2009)
Students in four area school districts are learning how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. They are participating in the BASICS Nutrition Program.

4-H Clover Kids in Riceville
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Riceville Clover Kids met in November for more fun and learning activities.

4-H Awards Program ....It's A Big Deal Around Here!
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers were honored recently at a 4-H Awards Program.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Announces Grant to Implement Food & Fitness Community Action Plan
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced November 16 it is continuing its investment in the Northeast Food & Fitness Initiative. With the award of $1.2 million over three years, the initiative now moves from the planning phase to implementation.

4H is Sew Much Fun
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Local 4-H members were able to have SEW much fun making a quilt top.

ISU Extension Crop Clinic Scheduled for December 17
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
The annual Iowa State University Extension Chickasaw/Floyd Crop Clinic for area producers will be held December 17 at the Raleigh Hill Country Club, Ionia. Speakers for the day are ISU Extension specialists Elwynn Taylor, Chad Hart and Brian Lang.

Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter is a Tough Decision
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
With lots of corn still standing in very wet fields and carrying a high moisture content maybe leaving the corn in the field is something to consider.

4-H'ers in Howard County Make the Cut in Woodworking
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers had a great opportunity to learn and practice wookworking skills.

How much energy are your appliances using?
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Most of us only have a vague idea of how much electricity we use each month and almost no idea of how much electricity an individual appliance uses. Find out by checking out a Kill A Watt meter from the Iowa State University Extension office.

Corn Mold and Mycotoxin Issues Showing Up in More Iowa Fields
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Moldy corn on ears being harvested this fall could cause problems if grain isn't dried and stored properly. Find out what you can do if you find mold in your fields.

Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

Child Care Provider Training Offered On Line
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Oneline learing for early childhood professions will be offered by way of a webinar.

Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Overwintering Geraniums
(Posted on 9/25/2009)
Planning to save Geraniums over the winter......