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Adair County 4-H Youth Council Bake Sale
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Adair County 4-H Youth Council will host a bake sale on Saturday, February 11th from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Pamida in Greenfield. This experienced group of teen bakers is planning to offer a wide variety of pies, breads, cakes, cookies, bars, and trail mix.The teens are raising money to support the Kelly Laughery Memorial Community Service Scholarship Fund and service projects.
Clover Kids Program to Begin at Stuart Public Library
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
The Stuart Library is partnering with ISU Extension- Adair County and AmeriCorps State of Promise to start a Clover Kids program. The program is open to all kindergarten through third grade students and will meet the first and third Thursday of each month beginning on March 1st. Each session will run from 3:45-5:00 p.m. at the Stuart Library.
4-H Alumni Speak Out
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
4-H alumna, Connie Frank, shares advice to Adair County 4-H'ers and their parents. Also catch-up on Adair County 4-H alumni, Beth Davenport, Carey Noland, Teresa Noland (Friend of 4-H), Christine (Schwartz) Rubio, Austin Buckner, Traci (Kordick) Erickson, Sarah Noland, Mike Nelson, Jessica (Rohrig) Kiesling,Sindra Jensen, Matt Rohrig, Pam Jensen, Bobbi Williams, Beth (Lilly) Gregory, Mandi (Sorensen) Eisbach, Sieanna Rawlings,Toby Stalter, Jodi (Mensing) Harris, Emily (Ford) Balvanz, Matt Wedemeyer, Angela Johnston, Chris Nelson, and Dan Dreher as they share their thoughts on the 4-H program.
Mid- to- Late January 2012 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.
Achieving a More Profitable Operation
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
2012 Crop Fair offers Management Information. It is designedto help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture. Program will be Wednesday, February 15, 11:45 am-2:45 pm at the Orient United Methodist Church. Registration needed by Friday, February 10th to ensure enough food and supplies. RSVP to Adair County Extension at 641-743-8412 or krohrig@iastate.edu. See details here.
Evaluating Your Estate Plan - A workshop for farm families
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
Talking about estate planning can be difficult, and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. The Evaluating Your Estate Plan workshop provides an opportunity to learn about these options. Workshops are running across the state, with a local one slated for February 22, 2012, at the Adair County Extension office in Greenfield.
SW Iowa 4-H Junior Camp
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
SW Iowa 4-H Junior Camp for 5th & 6th graders will be June 10 - 13 at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center near Madrid. Experience camp favorites like canoeing, nature hikes, crafts, campfires, and making new friends. Teen counselor applications are due April 6th. Camper registrations are due May 25th.
Help Children Get Enough Sleep
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
“If you think one hour less sleep for kids shouldn’t make much difference, you will be interested to learn how it can impact them,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald talk about reasons kids need to get enough sleep and how much is needed for each age.
4-H'ers Planning Soup Luncheon to Benefit Those in Need
(Posted on 1/16/2012)
The Adair County 4-H Youth Council will be hosting a Soup Luncheon on Sunday, February 5th, at the 4-H/FFA Building on the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. Serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue to 1:30 p.m. In addition to chili and creamy potato soup the menu will include relishes, bread sticks, assorted pies and bars and drink.
Private Pesticide Applicator Classes Set for Adair County
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Adair County Extension will be hosting private pesticide continuing education classes at three locations this year - Thursday, January 26th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds; Wednesday, February 15th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Orient Methodist Church; and Monday, March 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Adair Community Centre in Adair.
Reach Out to Homeless Families
(Posted on 12/30/2011)
The MICAH House is an emergency homeless shelter in Council Bluffs, IA. They provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment for families and single women who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness. Each year the Adair County 4-H Youth Council volunteers an afternoon at Micah House. We take all the supplies and make a meal for about 60 people, host a party with gifts for all the children, and clean. We would like to invite 4-H clubs and individual members to consider projects to benefit Micah House.
When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
“Brothers and sisters spending too much time indoors this winter can result in sibling arguments and fights,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald offers some tips to help parents cope with sibling conflict.
Youth Identify Beef for County Fair
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
Adair County 4-H and FFA members, parents and volunteers worked in beautiful weather Monday, December 26th weighing and tagging beef animals at the Adair County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. The 92 head identified by 27 potential exhibitors at the weigh-in are now eligible to be exhibited at the Adair County Fair scheduled for July 18-22nd, 2012.
Farmland Value Reaches Historic $6,708 Statewide Average
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5 percent from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey.
Your Money Your Future
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Your Money, Your Future ONLINE Begins December 5
You’ll learn how to
• understand your spending,
• use financial management resources, and
• build your personal financial management skills.
Representing Iowa at National 4-H Congress
(Posted on 11/15/2011)
Twenty-one 4-H'ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress entitled "Become a Catalyst of Change," in Atlanta, GA., November 25 - 29. Kysa, an Adair County 4-H'er and a junior at Nodaway Valley High School will be part of the Iowa delegation.
Get Answers to Holiday Food, Stain Removal Questions
(Posted on 11/15/2011)
What’s the best way to thaw a frozen turkey? Is it safe to make pies and vegetable dishes a couple days before the big family gathering? And what’s the best way to deal with the leftovers? To get answers to these and other holiday food questions, call Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Answer Line, 800-262-3804.
4-H Awards Day 2011
(Posted on 11/14/2011)
Six Adair County 4-H'ers were honored with 4-H Spirit Awards during their annual Awards Day program held at the Nodaway Valley High School Auditorium. Spirit Awards are presented to any age 4-H'er who has gone above and beyond to make the 4-H pledge a reality.
Nodaway Valley Middle School Service Club to Begin New Year
(Posted on 10/28/2011)
Middle school students at Nodaway Valley can get involved in making their school and community a better place by joining the NVMS Service Club. The group is open to all 5th-8th graders and will meet on early-out Wednesday’s beginning on November 9th. The meetings will begin at 11:15 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m.
New 4-H Volunteers Invited to 4-H Training Event
(Posted on 10/27/2011)
Beginning this fall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H staff across Iowa will join together to provide new 4-H club/project and Clover Kids volunteers with a newly designed training program. Plan to join us now to meet other 4-H volunteers, learn about the Iowa 4-H program and have fun!
Cooling Stored Grain
(Posted on 10/17/2011)
In just the past couple of weeks a lot of corn and soybeans went into storage with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. With grain this warm, moisture migration within the grain mass and spoilage can occur very quickly, even with fairly dry grain.
4-H Clover Kids Program to Begin
(Posted on 10/10/2011)
The Clover Kids program will start up for 2011-12 on Saturday, November 5. The group will meet from 10:00-11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Greenfield City Hall meeting room. Any K-3rd grader interested in enrolling in the program should contact the Adair County Extension office at (641)743-8412 or 1-800-ISUE399. Pre-registration is required.
Adair County 4-H'ers Win Purples at Ak-Sar-Ben
(Posted on 9/30/2011)
Tyler Long and Kysa Downing both earned championship honors at the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition. Long earned his championship with his Simmental breeding heifer. Downing claimed the top spot in the steer division of the feeder calf show. Both of the teens won with home-raised animals.
2012 Citizenship Washington Focus
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a nine-day trip for 4-H youth in grades 10, 11 and 12. The trip provides a setting to experience leadership and citizenship in a whole different way at the National 4-H Center. Youth who have participated in previous trips have returned to report that it has been the single most educational highlight of their 4-H career.
Remember Tax Tips When Paying College Expenses
(Posted on 9/9/2011)
Mary Beth Kaufman, a family finance program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, reminds students and parents paying college expenses to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs.
Save Money with a Healthy Credit Score
(Posted on 9/9/2011)
Lending money isn’t easy, but the risk of not receiving payments is decreased if lenders find you have a good credit score. Consumers can follow several steps to ensure their score is high enough to reduce the cost of borrowing.
Leasing Meeting Held
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Eighty people attended the Farm Leasing Meeting taught by Tim Eggers. Leasing Arrangement booklets are available for $5 at our office.
Teens Spark Their Future in Agriculture
(Posted on 9/2/2011)
Speak Out for Agriculture (SOFA) celebrated 17 years of giving young people a chance to explore careers in agriculture and develop communication skills to promote agriculture. The program planned by teens, for teens included a packed two day trip to central Iowa with stops in Des Moines and Ames. Twenty-six Adair County and fourteen Cass County 7th - 12th graders participated in SOFA XVII.
Reach Out Iowa Fairgrounds Improvement Project
(Posted on 4/11/2011)
Adair County 4-H clubs and FFA chapters have received Reach Out Iowa funds to make fairgrounds improvements. Each club/chapter is asked to complete and submit a planning sheet for the project they selected by May 15th.
ISU College of Ag and Life Sciences Ag Woman of the Year
(Posted on 4/7/2011)
Elizabeth Baudler of Fontanelle was honored by ISU College of Ag and Life Sciences as Ag Woman of the Year. Baudler, an Adair County 4-H Alum and a graduate of NV, has served as the president of the ISU Block and Bridle Chapter and was part of the President's Leadership Class. She will graduate this spring with a degree in animal science. Also pictured is Jacob Hunter who was named ISU Ag and Life Sciences Man of the Year.
The 2011 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/22/2011)
The 2011 Iowa Custom Farm Rate Survey is now available. Check out the average custom rates for all types of tillage, planting, spraying, fertilizer application, and harvesting operations. The survey also includes rate information for machine rental, bin rental, and custom farming.
Stocking Food Pantry Shelves
(Posted on 2/6/2011)
Adair County 4-H Youth Council members present precooked bacon and beef gift certificates to Phyllis Lane for the Greenfield Methodist Church Food Pantry. The teens used the money they raised during a soup luncheon to purchase the products for all four food pantries located in Adair County. Special support for their project was provided through a Reach Out Iowa grant.
4-H Youth Council President Presents Beef Certificates and Pre-Cooked Bacon
(Posted on 2/3/2011)
4-H Youth Council president presents the Adair County Food Pantry with beef certificates and pre-cooked bacon. The group of teens raised the money to help supply food pantries with meat products by hosting a soup luncheon. Special support for the project came from a Reach Out Iowa grant.
2010 Land Values
(Posted on 12/31/2010)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased 15.9 percent in 2010, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension. Mike Duffy, ISU Extension economist who conducts the survey, said the statewide average land value as of Nov. 1 this year was $5,064 an acre, up $693 per acre from 2009.
Moms Gain Ideas to Encourage Science and Math Learning
(Posted on 11/1/2010)
The power of hands-on science is not lost on moms at the Greenfield Moms Night Out for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Adair County Extension and Greenfield Library were the local sponsors of the event. Adair County Extension has a number of excellent science and technology resources available for check-out.
Help Endow Kelly Laughery Community Service Scholarships
(Posted on 12/29/2009)
Each year Adair County 4-H’ers are recognized for their community service work with college scholarships. The scholarships are named in honor of the late Kelly Laughery. A special endowment has been established to ensure the continuation of this program. To date, $21,965. has been raised. Additional gifts are welcome. Iowa residents can also qualify for a 25% tax credit for gifts made in 2010. Checks can be made payable to the Kelly Laughery Adair Co Scholarship Endow Iowa Fund and sent to the Adair County Extension office at 202 South 1st Street, Suite B, Greenfield, IA 50849
Adair County Community Directory
(Posted on 9/28/2006)
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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