You are Invited to the 4-H Fire Up!
(Posted on 2/5/2010)
4-H Fire Up will be held February 28. This meeting is designed to provide information and hands-on activities about 4-H, various projects, 4-H opportunities, upcoming events, and much more.

2010 Non-Profit Management Academy
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
The 2010 Non-Profit Management Academy series, a comprehensive educational program for the non profit sector, is now taking registrations for programs offered March through December 2010.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing
(Posted on 1/27/2010)
Farmers needing to attend annual training can find local dates and a complete pesticide testing schedule as well as dates for test help sessions.

FREE Income Tax Services Coming to Brighton
(Posted on 1/27/2010)
Need tax help, but can't afford to pay for it? Are you confused by the tax law changes and which exemptions, deductions and credits you can claim? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program sponsored by Washington Earned Income Credit Campaign Committee can help you complete basic tax returns free of charge.

Interactive Risk Management Workshops for Pork Producers Set for Mid-February - Feb. 19 in Washington, IA
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
Iowa pork producers are invited to attend one of four workshops focusing on risk management education and decision making tools scheduled for next month in northern and eastern Iowa.

Master Gardeners Offer Horticulture Scholarship
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Washington County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree or certificate from a college or university in the state of Iowa.

Annie’s Project: Education for Farm Women
(Posted on 1/14/2010)
Farming is a complex business. More and more farm women are becoming active business partners in their operation. Annie’s Project helps farm women learn more about managing today’s agricultural technology and becoming an effective farm business partner.

2010 Ag Economy & Grain Market Outlook Program
(Posted on 1/11/2010)
The 2010 Ag Economy & Grain Market Outlook Program will be offered on Wednesday, February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hills Community Center in Hills, IA.

Brighton Moves Forward With Horizons
(Posted on 12/15/2009)
Citizens in Brighton have been busy working to improve the community.

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/24/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

4-H Gift of Grain
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Support Iowa 4-H by donating grain. Self-employed farmers who donate grain to the Iowa 4-H Foundation not only benefit youth across the state, but also reduce their self-employment tax and increase their income tax savings,

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways.

The ABC's of 4-H
(Posted on 8/26/2009)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about...

Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers.

Agritourism Websites
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Learn where tourism and agriculture meet! Agritourism is a growing segment of the rural economy in many areas of Iowa.

eXtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings
(Posted on 10/23/2008)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

Country of Original Labeling
(Posted on 9/25/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mean to 4-H’ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?

Premise ID
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.

Pave the Way for 4-H!
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
You can help to pave the way for 4-H in Washington County! Take a trip down memory lane and purchase a brick to highlight your years in 4-H or maybe buy a brick to honor a loved family member or friend. Your brick can reflect the past, the present, or the future of 4-H.