Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference Set for March
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend the annual Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference, or WAVA. Entering its third year, the conference will be a one-day event held at the Hotel Winneshiek on March 5.

Winter Beach Party for K-3 Graders to be Held February 27
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Clayton County Extension is hosting their annual fun day for Kindergarten through 3rd grade youth on Saturday, February 27 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Winter Beach Party”.

Iowa Dairy Coalition to be Held March 26 & 27 in Waterloo
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
The Iowa Youth Dairy Coalition is sponsored by the ISU Dairy Science Club. This event invites youth across Iowa who share an interest in the dairy industry to come together for an educational and entertaining weekend.

Iowa Women In Agriculture NE Regional Conference
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Join Other Ag Women and Improve Your Risk Management Skills. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water St., Decorah, IA.

March 6 is the Northeast Iowa 4-H & FFA Rabbit Workshop
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
The Northeast Iowa Rabbit Workshop will be Saturday, March 6 from 9 am -4:30 pm at the Civic Center in Strawberry Point. Sessions will include rabbit grooming, showmanship, parts of a rabbit, rabbit ssafety, show preparation, health and care of rabbits, rabbit judging, breeds of rabbits and FSQA training.

Free Tax Preparation Available
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Volunteer tax preparation in northeast Iowa is being offered by the AARP and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs and is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and Northeast Iowa RSVP in Decorah.

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Farm to School Team Teachers Trained
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
High school students from Starmont recently participated in a training coordinated by Iowa State University Extension at Luther College. The training prepared students for their role as cross-age teachers in the Farm to School program which will begin in January.

4-H Families Travel to Ames for Annual Fun Day
(Posted on 1/4/2010)
Thirty-three 4-H enthusiasts traveled to Ames on January 3 for the third annual Clayton County 4-H Family Fun Day. The group attended the ISU vs Houston men's basketball game.

Gain Control of Your Finances
(Posted on 12/11/2009)
Struggling to maintain control of your finances? Would you like to find ways to save money, or learn tools to help you manage money? Check out the online class called “Budget Basics.”

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.