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Bull Soundness Check
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
The Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association will be having a bull breeding soundness exam (fertility semen check) Both beef and dairy producers are encouraged to have their bulls checked. All area producers are welcome to participate.
Plant Propagation Workshop
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Most gardeners know about dividing perennials, but some hesitate because they’re worried they’ll kill the plant. Not to worry, we’ll show you how and when. Join on workshop on Thursday, March 29. RSVP by March 26.
Annual Horticulture Chautauqua
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Join us for the 9th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua! Chautauqua will be held March 3 in New Hampton. Join the Northeast Iowa Consumer Horticulture Program, hosted by ISU Extension for this informative and entertaining event.
Choctaw Indian Elbow Basket
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Learn how to make A Choctaw Indian elbow basket at a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 17. RSVP by Friday, March 9.
Tax Refund Anticipation Loans and Checks
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
"The lure of quick cash before you get your tax refund will cost you big money through high fees and hefty interest rates," states Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Field Specialist. You can seek free income tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
ServSafe® Training Coming to Decorah
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering ServSafe® food safety training to help you meet industry standards. This training is recognized by more health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the United States. Created by the industry, for the industry, the ServSafe® program is one of the industry’s strongest educational programs and is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. (NRAEF)
Annie's Project Teaches Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a nationally renowned farm business course for northeast Iowa women in February. Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through peer networks. The program includes critical decision making and information topics on production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources risk management.
Experiential Learning
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
The Iowa State University Extension 4-H Program thrives on creating opportunities for youth to learn and have fun together. For more information on joining 4-H, contact your County Extension Office.
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
I would bet many of you are thinking about spending less or eating healthier. The best way to do both at the same time is to use a menu and a shopping list.
Free Tax Preparation Available
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Families with low to moderate earned income can save by having their taxes prepared by certified, volunteer tax preparers. This free service is provided in Waukon, Postville, Elma, Cresco, Decorah, Calmar, and New Hampton.
ISU Extension Offers Estate Planning Workshop
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Talking about estate planning can be difficult, and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop called “Evaluating Your Estate Plan” to provide an opportunity for people to learn about options in transitioning assets to the next generation.
Live Healthy Iowa
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Live Healthy Iowa brings together friends, families, businesses and communities in team-based wellness challenges designed to promote positive lifestyle change.
These challenges are proven to change the culture of a company or community, one team at a time!
2012 Program begins on January 23!
Beef Heifer Development Clinics set
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University Extension are working together to put on nine Heifer Development Clinics in January and February.
Dairy Banquet Nominations
(Posted on 1/2/2012)
Click here for forms to nominate Allamakee Dairy Producers for awards for the 2012 Allamakee County Dairy Banquet.
Lowering Home Energy Bills
(Posted on 12/20/2011)
Practical solutions to reducing your home energy costs revolve around taking a whole-house approach. Selecting energy-efficient equipment and products for your home and maintaining systems to perform at higher efficiency can reduce energy costs.
Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices
(Posted on 12/20/2011)
Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2012 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 16 and February 9.
Connecting Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
The Keynote address will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, Jan. 5 and will feature Brenda Ranum, the Regional Director for ISU Extension and partner of the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Imitative. Once registered, participants will receive directions as to how to log into the virtual class room. Participants will need high speed internet, a headset with a microphone to participate or can use a chat box.
2012 Nutrition Calendars Available
(Posted on 12/12/2011)
“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.
Healthiest State Initiative
(Posted on 10/5/2011)
By 2016, Iowans aim to be the #1 healthiest state — the goal of the Healthiest State Initiative. The initiative is a privately led public initiative intended to inspire Iowans and their communities to improve their health and happiness. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is supporting the Healthiest State Initiative and our specialists have been involved in various levels of the effort.
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