Omaha Trip for Youth
(Posted on 5/17/2012)
What a great opportunity for youth grades 6 - 8th to go on an overnight trip to Omaha. Many exciting adventures from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to the Amazing Pizza Machine.

2012 Farmland Rental Rates show continued growth
(Posted on 5/17/2012)
Results from the most recent Iowa State University Extension and Outreach rental rate survey estimated that the average cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2012 was $252 per acre, an increase of $38 per acre or 18 percent from last year.

Annie's Project (Risk Management Education for Farm Women)
(Posted on 4/23/2012)
Annie's Project helps farm women learn about farm management skills in a comfortable setting and is taught and facilitated by women ag professionals.

4-H Youth Conference 2012
(Posted on 4/23/2012)
Every June, over 1000 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.

Livestock Identification - New for 2012
(Posted on 4/17/2012)
Livestock Idenitification Changes for 4-H online Process.

2012 Swine Information and Changes
(Posted on 3/15/2012)
The 2012 Swine Information & Changes...

Dare to Excel Newsletter
(Posted on 3/8/2012)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a monthly newsletter during the school year, September through May, to help parents help their children become better learners.

Pass it On...An Act of Kindness
(Posted on 3/17/2011)
“It Starts with Each of Us” is the theme for the week. The Winnebago County Extension Council would like to challenge each of you to Pass it On…An Act of Kindness.Council would like to encourage people to do something kind for someone to repay the good that has happened to them. Think of an act of kindness that you would not do in a normal day. Visit with someone who is unable to get out, make a treat for someone who you appreciate, help with yard work, run an errand for someone, offer to babysit so a couple can have a date night are just a few ideas. Please CLICK on the nickel for the blog site!!

Words on Wellness (WOW) Newsletter
(Posted on 3/9/2011)
WOW stands for Words on Wellness – Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness. It is a new newsletter developed by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists. Published monthly, it will promote a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living.

Manure Applicator Information
(Posted on 2/23/2011)
Information for Commercial Manure Applicators and Confinement Site Applicators for the changes to the reshow policy!

County 4-H'ers Recognized!
(Posted on 12/9/2010)
4-H'ers in Winnebago County were recognized for their many achievements for the 2009-2010 4-H year at the 4-H Awards Banquet which was held Sunday, November 21st at the Round Up in Thompson.

Forage Testing Offered
(Posted on 9/27/2010)
Weather has severely impacted the quality of forages produced this summer, which will also impact the nutritional status of the beef cow herd. Producers can get help in determining the quality of their forages and minimizing nutrition-related calving problems next spring.

2010 Winnebago County Fair Sponsors
(Posted on 8/4/2010)
Thank you to the 2010 Winnebago County Fair Entertainment Sponsors. We appreciate the financial support to assist in the growth of the Fair. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time to make the Fair a success and all who attended.

2011 4-H Program Sponsors
(Posted on 8/4/2010)
Thank you, to all of our wonderful sponsors of the Winnebago County 4-H program!!

Community Cares Coalition
(Posted on 3/10/2010)
This coalition was established to assist anyone in the North Iowa region who is struggling with the current economy, whether they are currently employed or not. Developed a resource to help all residence know what community agencies or organizations are available for assistance.

Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health.

Enroll In 4-H Today!
(Posted on 11/1/2007)
Now is the perfect time to join 4-H! Winnebago County Extension is offering to cover the $30 enrollment fee for all first year 4-H members!!