Progressive Agriculture Safety Day to be Held on September 20
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
A Progressive Agriculture Safety Day will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 8:00 a.m.-noon at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Youth ages 8-13 are welcome to attend.

Estimating Pre-Harvest Yields
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
The markets are reflecting a great deal of volatility as producers and grain dealers try to get a pre-harvest handle on yields in various areas of the Midwest. There are publications from Cooperative Extension that can assist you in estimating pre-harvest soybean yields and corn yields.

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.

Leadership Development Program to Begin
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
Beginning in the fall of 2008 a new youth Leadership Development Program (LDP) will begin. This is for all 4-H’ers in 9-12th grade.

Calling All 10-12th Graders! County Council Applications Due October 1st!
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
County Council is a group of Washington County 4-H'ers in grades 10-12. The group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans and carries out county-wide activities for youth, and provides leadership opportunities. Applications for County Council are due to the Extension Office by October 1st.

Farmland Leasing Books Available
(Posted on 8/13/2008)
With farmland rental rates reaching record highs, leasing questions are on the top of producers and landowners minds. The 2008 Farmland Leasing booklets are now available at Washington County Extension for $10.00.

COOL Webcast to Outline Impact of Mandatory Labeling
(Posted on 8/6/2008)
In light of mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) taking effect Sept. 30, 2008, Iowa State livestock experts are coming together to help producers understand how they will be affected.

4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports Training
(Posted on 7/30/2008)
The next statewide Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS) Leader Training for volunteers is scheduled for September 19-21, at the Iowa 4-H Center.

Retail Trade Reports Available
(Posted on 6/21/2008)
The new retail trade reports are available for all 99 counties and over 750 cities.

Clover Country CD Available
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
National 4-H Council has partnered with EMI Music to create "Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni"—the first-of-its-kind country music compilation CD featuring famous 4-H alumni.

Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

Iowa State University Joins Other Land-grant Universities to Create and Launch National Web Site
(Posted on 2/19/2008)
Experts from Iowa State University Extension have teamed up with experts from Cooperative Extension units across the United States to create a site of research-based, unbiased information; www.extension.org.

Questions About Iowa State University...contact Shauna Sieren
(Posted on 2/7/2008)
Washington County Extension is providing a service to local high school students by providing a local connection to Iowa State University.

Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 9/18/2007)
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.

The ABC's of 4-H
(Posted on 9/11/2007)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about...