Big Four Fair Will be Held June 20-22 in Postville
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Big Four Fair Preshow will take place on June 20-22, 2008 in Postville. The fairbook is now available online. Entries are due June 12.

Program Builder is Now Available to Communities
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
Community leaders attended an educational session on ISU's Program Builder. Program Builder is an online marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in their communities.

2008 Clayton County Fair
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
The 154th edition of the Clayton County Fair will be July 30-August 4. The fair is a great place to gather with family and friends fo enjoy the exhibits, entertainment and food. Make plans now to attend.

Two Clayton County 4-H Clubs Awarded Pioneer Grants
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Ful-O-Pep and Giard Future Farmers 4-H Clubs are two of the 31 Iowa 4-H Clubs to receive 2008 Pioneer Community Improvement Grants. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development, granted $50 to $250 to each awarded club.

Youth Attend 4-H Day at Legislature
(Posted on 3/28/2008)
Five members of the Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers 4-H Club spent March 26 at the “4-H Day at the Legislature” in Des Moines. On Capitol Hill they were able to talk to people about their 4-H experience and spend time with their legislators.

NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition
(Posted on 5/16/2007)
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.

Extension Council Plants Tree in Honor of ISU's Sesquicentennial
(Posted on 5/7/2007)
To commemorate the 150th birthday of Iowa State University, the Clayton County Extension planted a pin oak tree at the Clayton County Fairgrounds in National.

MFL MarMac 3rd Graders Visit Iowa Dairy Story
(Posted on 1/3/2006)
The third grade classes from MFL MarMac visited the Dairy Center at the Northeast Iowa Community College on October 13 to participate in a school enrichment program called "Iowa's Dairy Story". Iowa State University Extension, Northeast Iowa Community College and the NE Iowa Dairy Foundation collaborate on this special hands-on dairy field trip as part of a Dairy youth curriculum. For more information about Iowa’s Dairy Story contact your county extension office.