County News

The Big Four Fair Fairbook Is Now Online
April 4, 2013

The Big Four Fairbook is now available online. The Big Four Fair will be held at the Big 4 Fairgrounds, Postville Iowa, June 14-16, 2013

Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Workshop
March 28, 2013

FSQA Workshop Thursday, April 18, Iowa Dairy Center, NICC campus, Calmar. 

Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival a Huge Success
March 25, 2013

The Northeast Iowa festival of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for elementary - middle school students and their families was held Thursday March 14, 2013, at the Wilder Business Center on the Northeast Iowa Community College Campus.

4-H Youth Development Committees Look to the Future of 4-H
March 25, 2013

With a steady eye on growing the 4-H program, Youth Development committees from Allamakee, Clayton, Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties met on March 12, 2013, at Iowa’s Dairy Center on the Northeast Iowa Community College Campus, Calmar.

Clover Kids Retreat
March 20, 2013

We will be offering a Clover Kids Retreat on Saturday, April 20 at Decorah Lutheran Church Social Hall in Decorah from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This event is for youth in grades K-3.

Pasture Condition and Management for 2013
March 20, 2013

Many producers have concerns about productivity of pastures that were over grazed due to last year’s drought. It may still be too early to make any firm decisions, but we should definitely have several alternative plans in mind depending on the weather we receive from now to spring.

Local Food and Farm Program Awards Four Grants
March 15, 2013

Nick McCann, Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach, received $9,400 to help local food businesses become more competitive through vendor-managed inventories.

Cell Phones Common among Iowa Farmers
March 12, 2013

About 70 percent of farmers report using at least one technology that provides them with Internet access, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

FSQA Training Information
March 11, 2013

Please make plans to attend one of the remaining trainings to become FSQA certified for the year. 4-H and FFA members showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the County Fair or State Fair will need to be FSQA certified

Apply Now for 2013-14 STEM Scale-Up Programs
March 7, 2013

School teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, county and regional extension programs, and other organizations delivering STEM educational programs can apply to bring one or more of the nine specially selected programs into a club or classroom during 2013-14.

Master Woodland Managers Program Registration Now Open
March 4, 2013

Course instruction focuses on various aspects of woodland management, including tree and shrub indentification, basic tree biology, land and tree measurements, protection from insects and diseases, tree planting and pruning, wildlife management, timber marketing, and wood utilization.

Cover Crop Field Day Schedule
March 4, 2013

Several NE Iowa farms will be hosting Cover Crop Field Day tours to showcase the success local farmers have had using cover crops in our region.  Each cover crop field day will include discussions and presentations including area-specific topics such as: no-tillage/strip-tillage systems, rotational grazing or grazing cover crops for livestock feed, soil and nutrient management benefits of cover crops and spring management for cover crops.

National Innovation Fund Grant will Support Local Food Hub
March 2, 2013

The Convergence Partnership has awarded $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to support its work building healthier, more equitable communities. This unique project is collaboration between the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, ISU Extension and Outreach and CFGD. 

Northeast Iowa 4-H Camps
February 28, 2013

Youth looking for a fun summer 4-H camp to attend need look no further than Pinebluff 4-H Camp along the Upper Iowa River during June.  Camp is for Junior and Intermediate's enrolled in 4-H.  They are also looking for camp counselors in 9-12 grades. 

Starting Seeds Indoors
February 26, 2013

Growing annual flowers and vegetables from seeds started indoors can be rewarding. Vigorous plants started indoors and then transplanted will flower sooner and produce an earlier harvest than those started directly outdoors.

Plant Starting Workshop offered April 18
February 25, 2013

Plant propagation is a beneficial skill for home gardeners looking to add more plants to a landscape or those wishing to share a favorite with a friend.

Frost-seeding Pastures
February 19, 2013

Frost-seeding is the broadcasting of forage seed on existing pasture in late winter, with the goal of freeze-thaw cycles shallowly covering the seed. Early spring rains also helps with seed coverage on bare areas.

"Gardening We Dig It" Workshop
February 15, 2013

The Houston County Master Gardeners, are hosting their 3rd Annual Gardening Workshop, "Gardening We Dig It."

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
February 15, 2013

You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference! You will get to experience campus life, and meet new people from across the state! You will be having fun while learning by doing, dancing the nights away, and serving the community. You will get to learn new things to take back to your community and school, and in the process you might even discover something new about yourself! 

Free Tax Preparation Available
February 1, 2013

Families with low to moderate earned income can save by having their taxes prepared by certified, volunteer tax preparers. This free service is provided in Waukon, Postville, Cresco, and Decorah. .

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