Allamakee County News
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. 
4-H Chef's Club (Posted on 2/6/2012)
4-H Chef's Club is for boys and girls in grades 4-12 who are interested in cooking, baking and learning more about food and nutrition. 
FSQA (Posted on 2/6/2012)
4-H'ers must be The Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Program (FSQA) certified if they want to sell animals at the Allamakee County Livestock Auction, show dairy animals or exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. 
4-H Dog Project Meeting (Posted on 2/6/2012)
4-H Dog project members currently in 3rd-12th grades and their parents are invited to the Dog Project meeting. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
Fruit & Butterbraid Sales (Posted on 2/2/2012)
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 Friday, February 17. 
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. 
ISU Extension and Outreach (Posted on 1/23/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach is making a real difference throughout the state. Check out these videos on how we are doing that. 
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. 
New for 2012—Livestock Identification (Posted on 1/23/2012)
New for 2012—Livestock identification will be done through 4-H Online (www.iowa.4honline.com) for breeding beef, horses, dairy, dairy goats, dogs, and breeding sheep. Identification due by Tuesday, May 15, 2012. 
Value Added Workshop Series for Agricultural Entrepreneurs 2012 (Posted on 1/20/2012)
The new Sharing Spaces Kitchen is offering an extremely valuable workshop series that will give you the tools to improve your food business. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10 (Posted on 1/18/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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. 
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. 
Scholarship Information (Posted on 1/10/2012)
Seniors here is information on county, state and school scholarships. 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! 
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. 
Dates to Remember (Posted on 12/20/2011)
Wondering when local fairs are taking place. When is the deadline for projects, fair forms, etc......... 
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.
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. 
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. 
Important Change (Posted on 11/7/2011)
4-H'ers and parents, please read! This is an important change to 4-H'ers attending their club meetings and FSQA. The 2012 Allamakee County Fair will be July 18-22, 2012. 
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. 
Testing Your Pressure Canner (Posted on 9/2/2011)
Bring the lid of your pressure canner and we will test it for you to see that the guage is accurate. 
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. 
Horse Project (Posted on 7/13/2011)
Upcoming Horse Project Events. Informational horse links for you to browse. 
Yard & Garden News from ISUE (Posted on 4/1/2011)
Get information from Iowa State University Extension on your yard and garden needs. Some literature is available for purchase from the ISU Store or visit you local Extension Office. 
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! $ave Time and Money$ 
ISU Extension Offers Financial Coaching Service (Posted on 9/29/2010)
Are you in need of a financial tune-up? Iowa State University Extension in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek counties is now offering free one-on-one, confidential financial coaching assistance by trained volunteers. 
Emerald Ash Borer (Posted on 5/25/2010)
The discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) along the Mississippi River in Iowa. Current news release, how to identify, frequently asked questions and protecting ash trees. Plus you can follow web site links for webcasts and submission forms. 
Microloans Available for Small Businesses (Posted on 2/11/2010)
Entrepreneurs in northeast Iowa now have another financing option to launch their ideas. The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition, or NIFF Coalition, was recently approved as an affiliate of Iowa Microloan. 
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). 
Allamakee County Barn Survey (Posted on 10/24/2006)
The barns in Allamakee County will be surveyed in 2007. Click here for more information.
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