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Career Adventure Trips
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Exploring career options is one important component of the career development process. Area students used their spring break to master new skills and explore options in the field of natural resources during the Springbrook Overnight Adventure. A group of students also traveled to ISU to visit the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Career adventures for middle school students are a joint effort between ISU Extension-Adair County and Nodaway Valley AmeriCorps State of Promise Initiative. Special funding is provided with a grant from the Creston Cluster Decat project.
Poultry Workshop Scheduled
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Poultry nutrition and health will be the theme for a special workshop open to all 4-H and FFA members set for Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the old 4-H building on the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. Youth are encouraged to bring their questions and their favorite chicken or waterfowl to the workshop.
Hay Market News
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Check out Mid - to - Late April 2008 hay prices. These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets.
Spring Into Nature at Springbrook
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
How often do you go on night hikes or go owl calling? Have you ever tried your skill at archery or canoeing? You can participate in these activities and more when you attend Spring Into Nature at Springbrook June 30th - July 1st. The trip is being organized by the Southwest Iowa Area 4-H Youth Council and is open to 7th and 8th grade youth.
Time to Register for State 4-H Conference
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
The Iowa State 4-H Council invites youth 8th - 12th grade to "Ignite the Flame". State 4-H Conference is set for June 24 - 26 in Ames. These three days will be packed with new friends and many activities. Katrina Schulteis and Kelsie Cass, both students at Nodaway Valley High School, are part of the State 4-H Conference planning team.
Great Beginnings for Families
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Parenting is no doubt the most important job many of us ever will have. Parents of infants and toddlers are urged to invest just 5 hours to learn new skills and meet other parents through the Great Beginnings for Families program. Great Beginnings is coming to Greenfield again with sessions set for Tuesdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, and Monday June 2nd from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Family Rewards Building located on the square. Complimentary breakfast and child care will be available. For more information or to sign up call the Adair County Extension office at 743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399.
Adair County Swine Exhibitors Tag Pigs
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
Adair County 4-H and FFA members identified 228 head of swine to be exhibited at the county fair in July. Livestock ID sheets for bucket/bottle calf, breeding heifer, cow-calf, feeder calf, horse, dog, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat breeding doe, and breeding sheep are due to the Extension office by May 15th in order to be eligible for the fair.
Dog Project Workshop Scheduled for Adair County
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Dog project members will want to attend the special Dog Project Workshop scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the Adair County Fairgrounds. Jenny Vincent, dog judge and trainer, will be leading the workshop.
Adair County 4-H'ers Shine at Southwest Area Awards
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Seven Adair County 4-Her's earned spots on state leadership teams or advanced to state level competition as a result of area competition. The annual competition doesn't only provide an avenue for recognizing high achieving youth, but also encourages youth to develop both oral and written communication skills. Each participant must prepare a written documentation of their achievements and interview with a three-member panel. For more information about how 4-H grows youth leaders, contact the Adair County Extension Office.
SWIA Jr. Camp
(Posted on 3/3/2008)
Join the fun at SWIA 4-H Jr. Camp June 15 - 18. May 23 is registration deadline, but there are spots for only 100 campers, so get your registration in early. Apply to be a Camp Counselor (16 years and older). Applications due March 24th.
Fight Hunger in Adair County
(Posted on 11/19/2007)
Poverty is a reality for more than 1 in 10 Adair County residents. The Horizons project seeks to make sure people living in poverty have their basic needs met and to reduce the poverty level. The Food for Everyone Committee identifies several ways for community members to get involved.
Wind Energy Production: Legal Issues and Related Concerns for Landowners
(Posted on 10/11/2007)
Wind farming presents numerous legal issues that landowners must consider carefully before entering into an agreement with a wind development company. Read information presented by Roger A. McEowen, Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Iowa State University, on wind energy production.
Adair County Community Directory
(Posted on 12/20/2006)
Check-out the new community directory. The Adair County Community Directory has been updated with important information from Child Care to a listing of Important Phone Numbers that everyone should have at easy reach.
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