Allamakee County News
Farmers Market Vendor Meeting on May 19 (Posted on 5/2/2008)
An informational meeting for people interested in participating as a vendor at either of these markets will be held on Monday, May 19 from 4-5 pm at the Allamakee Extension office in Waukon. Amy Junge Benefit Horse Show (Posted on 4/23/2008)
Amy is a 9-year Howard County 4-H horse project member…her family lost everything, including her new saddle, in a house fire in December.
Join us for fun and fellowship as we help a fellow cowgirl!
Big Four Fairbook Now Online (Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Big Four Fair Preshow will take place on June 20-22, 2008. The fairbook is now available online. 
2008 Allamakee County Summer Day Camps (Posted on 4/15/2008)
Day camps for any student completing K-6th grades. Be ready for a funfilled day and meeting new friends! Entry deadline is June 1st. 4-H Scholarships Awarded to Seniors (Posted on 4/11/2008)
Three Allamakee County 4-H members will receive college scholarships from the Allamakee County 4-H Foundation and the Circle of Friends Fund. These funds are used to recognize outstanding graduating Allamakee County 4-H members who are examples of the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better.” 
Pasture Walks in Northeast Iowa (Posted on 4/9/2008)
If you are seeking hands-on grazing management information in an informal atmosphere, consider attending one or more of the 2008 Pasture-Walk grazing field events. The 2008 events include 13 in northeast Iowa, 3 in southeast Minnesota, and 9 in southwest Wisconsin. Dates to Remember (Posted on 4/9/2008)
Wondering when local fairs are taking place. How late is the Extension Office open for your fair forms, when are they due. Continue on here. 
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference (Posted on 4/9/2008)
Join the fun at the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP, and CSI: Crops on the ISU campus, June 24-26. Deadline May 15. 
Want to become a County Council Member? (Posted on 4/8/2008)
Please consider becoming a teen leader in 4-H. The County Council is a group of young leaders who meet once a month to plan and carry out many of the county-wide 4-H activities during the year. Operation ReLeaf (Posted on 3/17/2008)
Alliant Energy customers are eligible tp purchase trees thru Operation ReLeaf. It is a partnership initiative funded by Alliant Energy and administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Bureau of Forestry along with the Allamakee County Extension. 4-H FSQA Training Dates (Posted on 3/6/2008)
Youth need to attend training EVERY YEAR if they want to sell animals at the Allamakee County Livestock Auction or exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Swine Identification (Posted on 3/3/2008)
There are two ways that 4-H & FFA members can identify hogs for the Swine Show at the Allamakee County Fair. 
Clover Chasers Pilot Project (Posted on 2/21/2008)
One of our county’s goals is to encourage more hands-on learning in the community clubs and increase parental involvement. In order to measure the effectiveness of this idea, we have indentified the Clover Chasers as a pilot club. Better Kid Care Programs (Posted on 2/14/2008)
Iowa State University Allamakee County Extension is hosting two workshops for child care providers as part of the Penn State Better Kid Care spring satellite program series. Planning to Stay Ahead (Posted on 2/1/2008)
Increasing Bills? Planning to buy a home or attend college? Planning to Stay Ahead is a FREE class to help you manage our personal finances. Clover Chasers Pilot Project (Posted on 1/18/2008)
One of our county’s goals is to encourage more hands-on learning in the community clubs and increase parental involvement. The Clover Chasers 4-H club volunteered to be our pilot club. 
Allamakee County Barn Survey (Posted on 10/24/2006)
The barns in Allamakee County will be surveyed in 2007. Click here for more information. Homepage for the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition (Posted on 6/2/2006)
The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition has been formed to begin implementation of the strategic plan designed to build a stronger local food and farm economy in Northeast Iowa. The Coalition’s mission is to support the development and marketing of locally grown agriculture products to enhance the lives of local citizens.
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