Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference Set for March
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend the annual Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference, or WAVA. Entering its third year, the conference will be a one-day event held at the Hotel Winneshiek on March 5.

Introduction to Grant Seeking and Proposal Writing
(Posted on 2/4/2010)
Do you know how to identify grant opportunities? Do you know how to write a successful proposal to secure grant funding for your organization?

Seed Treatment Course Offered February 24
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Commercial applicators needing seed treatment instructional credits can receive that at statewide trainings on February 24.

Iowa Women In Agriculture NE Regional Conference
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Join Other Ag Women and Improve Your Risk Management Skills. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water St., Decorah, IA.

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Farm to School Team Teachers Trained
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
High school students from Howard-Winneshiek recently participated in a training coordinated by Iowa State University Extension at Luther College. The training prepared students for their role as cross-age teachers in the Farm to School program which will begin in January.

Annual Horticulture Chautauqua Scheduled for Feb 27
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
The end of February is a hard time for dedicated gardeners. The catalogs are dog-eared, and houseplants are suffering from too much attention. Iowa State University Extension can help you through this Seasonal Anticipation Disorder with the 7th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua in New Hampton.

Cresco 4-H Clover Kids Brush Up on Dental Health
(Posted on 1/18/2010)
Dr. Jeff Haw helped the Cresco 4-H Clover Kids with Dental Health.

VITA offers Free Tax Assistance in Howard County
(Posted on 1/5/2010)
AARP and VITA is offering free tax assistance this year in Howard county for low to moderate income families.

4H'ers in Howard County Celebrate the New Year
(Posted on 1/4/2010)
Ringing in the New Year were Howard County 4-H'ers celebrating with Fear Factor Foods.

Gain Control of Your Finances
(Posted on 12/11/2009)
Struggling to maintain control of your finances? Would you like to find ways to save money, or learn tools to help you manage money? Check out the online class called “Budget Basics.”

Past news releases from the Cresco Times
(Posted on 12/1/2009)

4-H Awards Program ....It's A Big Deal Around Here!
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers were honored recently at a 4-H Awards Program.

How much energy are your appliances using?
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Most of us only have a vague idea of how much electricity we use each month and almost no idea of how much electricity an individual appliance uses. Find out by checking out a Kill A Watt meter from the Iowa State University Extension office.

Child Care Provider Training Offered On Line
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Oneline learing for early childhood professions will be offered by way of a webinar.