County News

We are excited to announce a new class to the Allamakee County Fair, Market Derby Poultry. Class is limited to chickens only. To be eligible, birds must be ordered through Allamakee County Extension.

4-H/FFA Poultry Workshop & Pullorum Testing
When: Saturday, May 18
Time: 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Workshop
2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Pullorum Testing
 

Allamakee County is looking for a 4-H Summer Program Assistant.

There are two ways that 4-H & FFA members can identify hogs for the Swine Show at the Allamakee County Fair.

Many producers have concerns about productivity of pastures that were over grazed due to last year’s drought. It may still be too early to make any firm decisions, but we should definitely have several alternative plans in mind depending on the weather we receive from now to spring.

Job Opportunity Available 4-H County Youth Co-Coordinator for ISUEO-Allamakee County Extension.  Full-time position (average 35 hours/week), with some nights and weekends required. 

In a single motion, pruning demonstrates both the art and science of horticulture. Perhaps that’s why so many homeowners get nervous and postpone or ignore the task. Here are some tips to remove the mystery surrounding this routine practice.

Course instruction focuses on various aspects of woodland management, including tree and shrub indentification, basic tree biology, land and tree measurements, protection from insects and diseases, tree planting and pruning, wildlife management, timber marketing, and wood utilization.

The Convergence Partnership has awarded $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to support its work building healthier, more equitable communities. This unique project is collaboration between the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, ISU Extension and Outreach and CFGD.