Chautauqua 2012
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
March is the month that most gardeners come out of hibernation. Pruning, raking, tilling and clean-up will start in earnest. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help you ease into the bustle and have some fun by coming to the 9th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua in New Hampton. The Chautauqua was popular 100 years ago when people attended lectures for current information. Today, everything is on the internet, but it is still hard to beat a real person who can answer your questions! The Northeast Iowa Horticulture Chautauqua will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 9 am to 3 pm at the New Hampton Middle School. Twelve presentations will be offered covering a wide variety of topics. Participants will choose four sessions to attend that day.

NE Iowa 4-H Judges' Training
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Are you interested in becoming a 4-H Exhibit Judge? A training has been set for February 25, 2012 in Independence, IA.

Private Pesticide Recertification Course to be Offered March 13th
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Chickasaw County will offer the Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Course for pesticide applicators on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The course will be held at City Hall in New Hampton.

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.

Upcoming Clover Kid Program
(Posted on 1/15/2012)
The Clover Kids are taking to the stage! Join us in February for 3 days of "Lights, Camera, Action!"

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.

Upcoming Confinement Manure Application Workshop
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about applying manure should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in January or February 2011. There is no fee to attend the workshops, but certified applicators will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements.

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.

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.

Retirement: Secure Your Dreams Online Class Scheduled
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
What you save or invest now, and how you save or invest it, directly affects the comfort and security you’ll experience in retirement. An extra $25 per month, invested for 25 years in a tax-deferred account earning a 8% annual return will add an additional $23,776 to your retirement nest egg. That extra money could provide travel funds, or it could supplement your retirement income.