Use MyPlate to Make a Better Pizza
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
The USDA Farm Service Agency has reported that Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza daily, Francis said. “This amounts to 46 slices for each man, woman and child in the United States each year. We love pizza even though it is one of the top three sources of refined grains, solid fats, saturated fats and sodium.

Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
“When it comes to helping young people make healthy eating and lifestyle choices, no resource is as effective as caring and passionate adults who interact with kids on a regular basis,” Litchfield said.

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.

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.

When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
With winter’s cold, snowy weather, children will be spending more time indoors with their brothers and sisters. Sometimes this forced closeness may cause an increase in disagreements, arguments and all-out fights.

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.

4-H Citizenship Club
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Attention all 7– 12 graders - an exciting new opportunity is beginning! Winneshiek County is pleased to announce the start of the 4-H Citizenship Group. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Citizenship Group, please contact Joni ASAP to be added to the mailing list.

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.

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.

Register now - Preserve the Taste of Summer course
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Canning and preserving your fruits and vegetables will allow you to enjoy the produce from your garden all year long. Join us for these workshops and learn how to safely and effectively make jam, pickles, salsa and more.

GO GREEN!
(Posted on 4/1/2011)
Here is a new informational section to help you and your family Go Green! $ave Time and Money$

Winneshiek County 4-H is on Facebook
(Posted on 12/3/2010)
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