Winneshiek County News
4-H/FFA Banners (Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Fair Board is encouraging 4-H Clubs to participate in the banner project for the Danan Lansing Building. These banners would help with the sound in the building. 
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. 
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. 
Value Added Workshop Series for Agricultural Entrepreneurs 2012 (Posted on 1/20/2012)
The new Sharing Spaces Kitchen is offering an extremely valuable workshop series that will give you the tools to improve your food business. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10 (Posted on 1/18/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10 at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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. 
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. 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. 
4-H FSQA Information (Posted on 1/3/2012)
Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) is required by all youth planning to exhibit livestock at the State and County Fairs. Read on for more information. 
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. 
Scholarship Information (Posted on 12/22/2011)
Seniors here is information on county, state and school scholarships. 
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. 
News for NE Iowa from ISU Extension (Posted on 12/8/2011)
Click here to see the weekly news packets for Region 4 ISU Extension: Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties. 
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. 
The Horse Page (Posted on 6/6/2011)
Informational horse links for you to browse. Look for statewide upcoming events. Horse Workouts BEGIN! 
Yard & Garden News from ISUE (Posted on 4/1/2011)
Get information from Iowa State University Extension on your yard and garden needs. Some literature is available for purchase from the ISU Store or visit you local Extension Office. 
GO GREEN! (Posted on 4/1/2011)
Here is a new informational section to help you and your family Go Green! $ave Time and Money$ 
ISU Extension Offers Financial Coaching Service (Posted on 9/29/2010)
Are you in need of a financial tune-up? Iowa State University Extension in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek counties is now offering free one-on-one, confidential financial coaching assistance by trained volunteers. 
Emerald Ash Borer (Posted on 5/25/2010)
The discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) along the Mississippi River in Iowa. Current news release, how to identify, frequently asked questions and protecting ash trees. Plus you can follow web site links for webcasts and submission forms. 
Microloans Available for Small Businesses (Posted on 2/11/2010)
Entrepreneurs in northeast Iowa now have another financing option to launch their ideas. The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition, or NIFF Coalition, was recently approved as an affiliate of Iowa Microloan. 
"What's Going On?" (Posted on 7/27/2004)
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