Clayton County News
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. 
4-H Lock-In Will Be March 23 (Posted on 1/25/2012)
The Clayton County 4-H Lock-In will be held at Hoffman Hall in Prairie du Chien, Wis. on Friday, March 23, 2012 starting at 7:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, March 24. This event is for youth in grades 6, 7 & 8. 4-H members are encouraged to invite a friend from 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Pre-registration is required and due to the Extension Office by March 15. 
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. 
Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10 (Posted on 1/18/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
ServSafe® Training Coming to Decorah (Posted on 1/18/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering ServSafe® food safety training to help you meet industry standards. This training is recognized by more health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the United States. Created by the industry, for the industry, the ServSafe® program is one of the industry’s strongest educational programs and is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. (NRAEF) 
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. 
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. 
4-H Citizenship Presentation on Justice (Posted on 12/6/2011)
Chickasaw County Attorney, Pat Wagman, was the guest speaker at the December 4, 2011 4-H Citizenship Presentation Topic. Mr. Wagman began his presentation with the famous quote, “Justice without force is powerless; force without justice is tyrannical.” Chickasaw, Clayton & Fayette County 4-H’ers are participating in educational programs leading up to their trip to Washington DC in 2012. 
4-H Celebrates Youth & Adult Accomplishments at Pizzazz Night (Posted on 11/22/2011)
Nearly 400 people attended the annual 4-H Pizzazz Night on Sunday, November 20 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. The evening started off with the annual spaghetti supper followed by the awards program. The year-end celebration honored both 4-H club members and adult volunteers. 
Pork Producers Hold Annual Banquet (Posted on 9/26/2011)
The Clayton County Pork Producers held their annual banquet on September 24 at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. After the pork chop dinner various awards were presented and Jessica Kramer was crowned the 2011-12 Pork Queen. 
4-H Teen Leaders Attend Regional Training (Posted on 9/22/2011)
4-H County Council members recently attended a regional training by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. Teen leaders from Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Howard, Fayette and Winneshiek counties participated in the conference. 
4-H Brunch & Silent Auction Raises Funds for 4-H County Program (Posted on 3/16/2011)
Over 780 people attended the annual Clayton County 4-H Omelet Brunch on Sunday, March 13 at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. This annual event is sponsored by the 4-H County Council as a fundraiser for the county 4-H & Youth program. The Extension 4-H & Youth Committee also held a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction help pay the state 4-H youth development fee and fund county youth events. 
4-H Citizenship Group Enjoys Day at State Capitol (Posted on 3/16/2011)
44 youth and adults from Clayton, Fayette and Chickasaw counties visted the state capitol in Des Moines on March 8. They toured the capitol and visited with their legislators. 
ISU Extension Offers Financial Coaching Service (Posted on 9/29/2010)
Are you in need of a financial tune-up? Iowa State University Extension in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek counties is now offering free one-on-one, confidential financial coaching assistance by trained volunteers. 
Emerald Ash Borer (Posted on 5/25/2010)
The discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) along the Mississippi River in Iowa. Current news release, how to identify, frequently asked questions and protecting ash trees. Plus you can follow web site links for webcasts and submission forms. 
Microloans Available for Small Businesses (Posted on 2/11/2010)
Entrepreneurs in northeast Iowa now have another financing option to launch their ideas. The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition, or NIFF Coalition, was recently approved as an affiliate of Iowa Microloan.
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