Upcoming Budgeting Basics Classes
(Posted on 1/6/2009)
ISU Extension is offering a FREE 3 hour basic budgeting class. This course will help you understand your spending and manage your personal finances. The class includes information on budgeting, ways to save money, ways to track your spending, credit cards, predatory lending, and more!

Local Dairy Days Feature Nutrition Management
(Posted on 1/6/2009)
Northeast Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on several “hot button” issues in the dairy industry at the 2009 Northeast Iowa Dairy Days. The local Dairy Days schedule includes Tuesday, January 20 at the American Legion Hall in Ryan; Wednesday, January 21 at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds in Dubuque; Tuesday, February 10 at the knights of Columbus Hall in Elma; Wednesday, February 11 at the Dairy Foundation Center south of Calmar; and Thursday, February 12 at the Civic Center in Waverly.

Tracking Your Spending With a Free Money Management Calendar
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
One of the first steps in getting your finances under control is to start tracking your expenses. A money management calendar is a resource that can help build and improve your budgeting skills. Download a free Money Management Calendar to help with your budget.

4-H Club Officer Training Held
(Posted on 12/31/2008)
Newly elected 4-H club officers were invited to attend an officer training on December 29. 60 members, leaders and parents representing 15 clubs attended.

Join Us for the 2009 Crop Advantage Series
(Posted on 12/22/2008)
Crop Advantage meetings provide usable information that you can apply to your operation. Corn and soybean management, soil fertility, conservation tillage, grain marketing decisions, insects and weeds are just a few of the many topics presented at these meetings

Winter Gardening Fair 2009
(Posted on 12/22/2008)
A Winter Gardeing Fair will be held February 7th, 2009 at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This year 2 tracks will be offered with a wide variety of classes and workshops to choose from. Register today before classes fill up!

Overall Women Conference to be Held January 29-30
(Posted on 12/16/2008)
The Fifth Annual Overall Women Conference is set for January 29th & 30th in Bettendorf for women involved in or affected by agriculture. Check this year's speaker line up and sign up before January 15th to qualify for the early bird registration fee.

4-H is for Everyone
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
4-H is made up of a community of young people across America who are learning life skills and are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. Youth K-12th grade may join 4-H.

Online State Newsletters Available
(Posted on 5/29/2008)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. Newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med are available at your fingertips.