Local Schools Participate in Nutrition Program
(Posted on 11/25/2009)
Students in four area school districts are learning how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. They are participating in the BASICS Nutrition Program.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Announces Grant to Implement Food & Fitness Community Action Plan
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced November 16 it is continuing its investment in the Northeast Food & Fitness Initiative. With the award of $1.2 million over three years, the initiative now moves from the planning phase to implementation.

Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter is a Tough Decision
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
With lots of corn still standing in very wet fields and carrying a high moisture content maybe leaving the corn in the field is something to consider.

Corn Mold and Mycotoxin Issues Showing Up in More Iowa Fields
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Moldy corn on ears being harvested this fall could cause problems if grain isn't dried and stored properly. Find out what you can do if you find mold in your fields.

Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Ricochet Program at Starmont
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
7th and 8th grade students from Starmont Community School are once again participating in the Ricochet Program.

Helen Halstead Inducted Into 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/16/2009)
Helen Halstead, West Union was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame during the Iowa State Fair.

2010 Fayette County Fair Dates
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
The 157th Fayette County Fair will be July 27-July 31 in West Union.

4-H Cookbooks Have Arrived!
(Posted on 2/20/2009)
"What's for dinner?" Fayette County 4-H can help answer that question with the new 4-H cookbook! Joan Boleyn, Peg Sparrgrove, Jen Schmitt and Michele Kelly, cookbook committee members, are proud to announce that the cookbooks have arrived!

What is 4-H?
(Posted on 9/23/2008)
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.