County News

“Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, associate professor, ISU Ag and Biosystems Engineering and coordinator of the manure applicator certification program.

Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college? The Iowa 4-H Foundation knows it's not easy to finance a college education, and we know that many Iowa 4-H'ers can use help achieving their educational goals. Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship, funded by donors through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. All Winneshiek County Seniors are encouraged to apply!

The I-29 Moo University consortium of Extension dairy specialists from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota will host a “California Dairy Tours and World Ag Expo Trip” in the Fresno and Tulare, California areas on February 9-13, 2020. This tour is open to dairy producers and agri-business personnel.

Researchers are developing a new training system to help farm workers understand the hazards of noise in the workplace. This system will consist of a small noise monitor, smart phone, and a laptop. We are looking for farm workers to try these new devices. You will learn how to protect your hearing.

Join us in supporting the Winneshiek County 4-H Endowment at the Friends of 4-H Gala!

Next meeting is October 20 at 4:00 PM @ Decorah Lutheran Church to set up for the Awards Program.
 

The Citizenship program is open to all 4-H intermediate and senior-age members.

Ready, Set, Roll! Join us at Jewels Skate Country for family fun and 4-H Find-Out on November 10 from 4:30-6:30 PM at Jewels Skate Country. This event is free for enrolled Winneshiek County 4-H families, or those interested in joining!