Use MyPlate to Make a Better Pizza
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
The USDA Farm Service Agency has reported that Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza daily, Francis said. “This amounts to 46 slices for each man, woman and child in the United States each year. We love pizza even though it is one of the top three sources of refined grains, solid fats, saturated fats and sodium.

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.

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.

When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
With winter’s cold, snowy weather, children will be spending more time indoors with their brothers and sisters. Sometimes this forced closeness may cause an increase in disagreements, arguments and all-out fights.

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.

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!

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.

It's ALWAYS a GREAT Time to Join 4-H!
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
4-H is a program that offers a wealth of opportunities for kids of all ages and interests.

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 GARDEN CALENDARS AVAILABLE
(Posted on 12/12/2011)
Gardeners, novice and experienced, will be inspired by Iowa State University Extension's 2012 garden calendar.

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.

Register now - Preserve the Taste of Summer course
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Canning and preserving your fruits and vegetables will allow you to enjoy the produce from your garden all year long. Join us for these workshops and learn how to safely and effectively make jam, pickles, salsa and more.

GO GREEN!
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
Energy efficency in the home is a family matter. Here is a new informational section to help you and your family Go Green! $ave Time and Money$

Allamakee County 4-H is on Facebook
(Posted on 12/3/2010)
Allamakee County 4-H is now on Facebook. Check us out today.

Allamakee County 4-H Photo Site
(Posted on 8/17/2010)
4-H photo site on Flickr.

eXtension Just in Time Parenting online resource for parents!
(Posted on 2/22/2010)
Learn about a national Extension website that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

What Are Your Appliances Consuming?
(Posted on 6/18/2008)
Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using? With an Electricity Usage Meter (EUM), you can discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appliances continue to consume electricity even when turned off (phantom loads).