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Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference Set for March
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend a new conference, designed for today’s rural women. “Women Adding Value to Agriculture” is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and will be held in Decorah on Friday, March 5.

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Introduction to Grant Seeking and Proposal Writing
(Posted on 2/4/2010)
Do you know how to identify grant opportunities? Do you know how to write a successful proposal to secure grant funding for your organization? Would you like to learn more? Iowa State University Extension and the Horizon’s Program have scheduled an “Introduction to Grant Seeking and Proposal Writing” workshop.

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Iowa Women In Agriculture NE Regional Conference
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Join Other Ag Women and Improve Your Risk Management Skills. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water St., Decorah, IA.

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Dairy Banquet Nominations
(Posted on 1/28/2010)
Click here for forms to nominate Allamakee Dairy Producers for awards for the 2010 Allamakee County Dairy Banquet.

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

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Farm to School Team Teachers Trained
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
High school students from Postville recently participated in a training coordinated by Iowa State University Extension at Luther College. The high school age team teachers will facilitate Farm to School lessons with second grade students once a month using folios developed specifically for northeast Iowa.

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Vote for Fahey to ― "Kiss the Rat"
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Support 4-H by supporting Kris Fahey in the St. Pat's "Kiss the Rat" fundraiser.

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Fruit & Butterbraid Sales
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
4-H Fruit & Butterbraid Sales Have Started. Contact your local 4-H'er or the Extension Office for a box of fruit or butterbraid. Last day to sell is February 19.

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Free Tax Preparation Available
(Posted on 1/14/2010)
Volunteer tax preparation in Allamakee, Winneshiek and Howard counties is being offered by the AARP and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs and is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and Northeast Iowa RSVP in Decorah.

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Northeast Iowa Horticulture Chautauqua VII
(Posted on 1/11/2010)
Join us for the 7th Horticulture Chautauqua! Chautauqua will be held February 27 in New Hampton. Join the Northeast Iowa Consumer Horticulture Program, hosted by ISU Extension for this informative and entertaining event.

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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
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.

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Gain Control of Finances
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Struggling to maintain control of your finances? Would you like to find ways to save money, or learn tools to help you manage money? Check out the online class called “Budget Basics.”

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Ask An Expert
(Posted on 1/13/2005)
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