News from Hamilton County Extension

Crop Decisions

Crop Decisions-Costs and Returns
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Iowa State University Extension's Ag Decision Maker has updated information on Crop Costs and Returns. Find information for not only Corn and Soybean, but Pasture and Organic Crop Information as well.

Transition Kids

Better Kid Care- Improving Transition Times
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often filled with tears, screaming, and tantrums. Learn how you can smooth transitions to make them productive, fun times for children and stress free for adults. Day Care Providers and Parents will learn to help children of all ages transition.

Hamilton Co. Conservation Activities

Hamilton County Conservation Activities
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
The Hamilton County Conservation Board offers many exciting programs for the citizens of Hamilton County. Follow this link to find out what's coming up!

4-H Junior Camp

Junior 4-H Camp
(Posted on 3/20/2008)
Does swimming, hiking (even at night), climbing wall, and cooking over a campfire sound like fun? Then Juior 4-H Camp is the place for you! Campers 4th-6th Grades click here to access registration and find out more!

Spring Horticulture

Spring Horticulture Programs
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
Dig up some information: Attend Miniature Plants for all Gardens. Learn of miniature & dwarf plants available for your garden. Discover plants that work in small spaces.

Barn Quilt Information

BARN QUILTS OF HAMILTON COUNTY
(Posted on 2/5/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Hamilton County is based on a similar project begun in Adams County, Ohio in 2001. Using old and weathered tobacco barns, the Ohio Arts Council, encouraged local artists to paint traditional quilt squares on the barns, similar to the way barns were once painted with logos, such as the familiar Mail Pouch Tobacco advertisements.

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