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Fish Iowa ! Youth Workshops
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Do you want to learn how to fish? Do you want to improve your fishing skills? Then check out the Fish Iowa! Youth Workshops. Get hooked on fishing!

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Boone, Greene, and Story Tri-County Junior 4-H Camp
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
4-H Members in 4th - 6th grade will have three fun filled days learning new skills, making new friends, reuniting with other campers, doing citizenship projects to improve Oak Village, and enjoying the great outdoors. Art by Hannah Bloch.

Garden Challenge

2008 Garden Challenge
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Open to any team of a youth (grades K – 6th) and an adult to grow vegetable/flower seeds and exhibit produce at county fair. Teams can be family members, friends, or neighbors. Seeds may be grown by the team in a garden, flower bed, or containers.

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2008 BOONE COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
2008 Boone County Fair Book and Entry Forms "On the WILD SIDE!"

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4-H Record Keeping
(Posted on 3/17/2008)
4-H Record Book Worksheets

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2008 Aerospace Interest Group
(Posted on 3/17/2008)
Would you like to learn how to create and safely launch a rocket? Then check out the Aerospace Interest Group.

Photocamp

4-H Photography Camp
(Posted on 1/24/2008)
No matter whether you use film or digital, you’ll learn new and exciting techniques to improve your photos and get the chance to try them first hand!

Safety in Shooting Sports

Boone County 4-H Safety in Shooting Sports
(Posted on 12/20/2007)
Information on the Upcoming Meeting

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Communications Craze
(Posted on 11/14/2007)
This year's theme for the Boone County 4-H Program is Communications Craze. Find out how to incorporate Communications Craze into your club's program!

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Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/22/2007)
Interested in joining 4-H? Click here to find out more!

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events


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Staff

Annette Brown-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: annbrown@iastate.edu

Rich Wrage-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: rwrage@iastate.edu

Dawn Schmidt-Office Assistant / Youth Program Assistant
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: dawnschm@iastate.edu

Joyce Patterson-County 4-H Youth Coordinator
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: jpatt@iastate.edu

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