Annual Horticulture Chautauqua
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Join us for the 9th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua! Chautauqua will be held March 3 in New Hampton. Join the Northeast Iowa Consumer Horticulture Program, hosted by ISU Extension for this informative and entertaining event.

4-H Omelet Breakfast
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
The annual 4-H Omelet Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Danan Lansing Building.

ServSafe® Training Coming to Decorah
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering ServSafe® food safety training to help you meet industry standards. This training is recognized by more health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the United States. Created by the industry, for the industry, the ServSafe® program is one of the industry’s strongest educational programs and is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. (NRAEF)

Experiential Learning
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
The Iowa State University Extension 4-H Program thrives on creating opportunities for youth to learn and have fun together. For more information on joining 4-H, contact your County Extension Office.

On-Farm Milk Quality Workshops
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
With anticipated major changes in milk quality standards, producers need to be at the top of their game with herd management practices that lead to improved cow health and milk quality. ISU Extension in partnership with area milk, veterinary, nutrition, and milk equipment associates are hosting several workshops to help producers prepare for the new quality standards.

Annie's Project Teaches Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a nationally renowned farm business course for northeast Iowa women in February. Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through peer networks. The program includes critical decision making and information topics on production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources risk management.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
I would bet many of you are thinking about spending less or eating healthier. The best way to do both at the same time is to use a menu and a shopping list.

ISU Extension Offers Estate Planning Workshop
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Talking about estate planning can be difficult, and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop called “Evaluating Your Estate Plan” to provide an opportunity for people to learn about options in transitioning assets to the next generation.

Beef Heifer Development Clinics set
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University Extension are working together to put on nine Heifer Development Clinics in January and February.

Lowering Home Energy Bills
(Posted on 12/20/2011)
Practical solutions to reducing your home energy costs revolve around taking a whole-house approach. Selecting energy-efficient equipment and products for your home and maintaining systems to perform at higher efficiency can reduce energy costs.

Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices
(Posted on 12/20/2011)
Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2012 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 16 and February 9.

Connecting Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
The Keynote address will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, Jan. 5 and will feature Brenda Ranum, the Regional Director for ISU Extension and partner of the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Imitative. Once registered, participants will receive directions as to how to log into the virtual class room. Participants will need high speed internet, a headset with a microphone to participate or can use a chat box.

Healthiest State Initiative
(Posted on 10/5/2011)
By 2016, Iowans aim to be the #1 healthiest state — the goal of the Healthiest State Initiative. The initiative is a privately led public initiative intended to inspire Iowans and their communities to improve their health and happiness. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is supporting the Healthiest State Initiative and our specialists have been involved in various levels of the effort.