Annual Clover Kid Day to be Held February 25
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
Clayton County 4-H will hold its annual Clover Kid Fun Day on Saturday, February 25 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. This year's theme is “It’s a County Fair!” The fun and educational day will be filled with crafts, games, music and food Pre-registration is required. Open to all kindergarten - 3rd grade students.

Pajama Palooza –A night of fun and community service!
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The 4-H Green Team is hosting “Pajama Palooza” on Friday, February 24 from 7-10 pm at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. Open to all 4th-6th graders. We will be collecting NEW pajamas for the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. The Green Team has a variety of activities planned. Join us for an evening of food, fun and friends!

4-H Omelet Brunch & Silent Auction to be Held March 11
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The annual 4-H Omelet Brunch & Silent Auction will be Sunday, March 11 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. Serving will be from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. This event is sponsored by the 4-H County Council & Extension Youth Committee. Proceeds will be used to maintain & promote 4-H & Youth activities in Clayton County.

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.

Dubuque Area Farmers' Market Vendor Conference - Feb 25
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Join us and get information about marketing, merchandising and food safety for farmers' market vendors. This workshop is free and open to the public. Read here for more details.

NE Iowa 4-H Exhibit Judges’ Training to be Held February 25
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
4-H Exhibit Judges’ training will be held on Saturday, February, 25, 2012 in Independence, Iowa at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The training is designed for individuals with an interest in becoming a 4-H judge, along with updating current 4-H judges. Participants who complete training are eligible to be included on the Iowa 4-H judges’ database and judge county fairs and 4-H events in their respective project area.

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.

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.

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.

4-H is for Everyone
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
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.

2011 Farmers Tax Guide Available
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
Tax law changes that are of interest to farmers are outlined in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2011 Farmers Tax Guide, now available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Clayton County Extension office has copies on hand, or the publication can be ordered from the Extension Online Store at www.extension.iastate.edu/store. It highlights a number of 2011 administrative and tax law changes, as well as changes that will occur in 2012.