May 08, 4-H Clover Chatter News
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This month's eddition of the 4-H Clover Chatter is now available online. Select the text above to view or print. Call us at the office at 644-2105 if have any problems or would like a paper copy sent to you.

"Ignite the Flame" Annual Youth Conference applications due
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
“Ignite the Flame” is the theme for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP and CSI:Crops. Over 1000 youth will attend the conference to be held June 24-26.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

Marsville 2008 and Beyond
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier.

4-H Shooting Sports-- Next event May 18th, more info to follow.
(Posted on 4/8/2008)
4-H Shooting Sports is a great opportunity for 4-H’ers to have fun learning how to respect and appreciate the discipline of shooting sports. Select the blue text above to learn about May's special event.

Western Iowa No-Till Field Day--June 17th at Minden
(Posted on 4/7/2008)
The Western Iowa No-Tiller’s (WIN) are a group of farmers who, along with conservation and production experts are interested in the promotion of no-till as a practical option. To learn more about the June 17th field day near Minden select the blue text above.

Acreage Living Newsletter--April 08
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Iowa State University Extension is bringing back its Acreage Living newsletter. The online newsletter provides timely research-based information for the new rural Iowa.

Harrison County 4-H'ers--go here!!!
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
If you are a member of a 4-H club in Harrison County and you want to know what's going on at the county level, you came to the right place. We have posted many of the local events and activities for you to access also.

Harrison County 4-H FSQA--call to set-up a time.
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
The Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Program is for 4-H’ers planning to exhibit swine, beef, sheep, dairy animals, goats, poultry and rabbits at the Harrison County Fair or the Iowa State Fair. All exhibitors must either attend a training meeting or test out.

2008 Custom Farm Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/5/2008)
Click here to see the 2008 Custom Farm Rates. From tillage operations to harvesting grain--if it's a farming activity the average custom rate can most likely be found here. Click the blue text above or icon to the side for report.

Aronia berries a niche for Iowa growers?
(Posted on 2/5/2008)
Aronia Berries or Black chokeberries may not be something many shoppers have on their grocery lists yet, but that could change if some southwest Iowa growers have their way.

2008 SWIA Area 5th & 6th Jr. 4-H Camp
(Posted on 1/28/2008)
2008 SWIA Area Jr. 5th & 6th Grade Junior Camp Deadlines March 24 for Junior Camp Counselor Applications May 23 for Junior Camp Registrations

2007 Land Value Survey
(Posted on 12/21/2007)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Harrison County increased by $680 or 22% from last years value to a new high of $3,773 in 2007. Statewide, the average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased by just over $700 during the past year, to an all-time high of $3,908, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension.