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Clay County Extension Office on Facebook
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Check out Clay County Extension Office on Facebook.

2009 Clay County Fair Results
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Results for the 2009 Clay County Fair!-More Results will be coming soon! Please keep checking back!

2009 State Fair Results
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
Clay County 4-H members represent the county well at the 2009 Iowa State Fair.

2009 Communication Day Results
(Posted on 6/22/2009)
The 2009 Clay County Communications Day was a huge success this year. 4-Hers were chosen to represent Clay County at State Fair and Districts. Educational Presentation topics ranged from Archery to the American Flag. Share The Fun acts showcased dancing, singing and skits. Working Exhibits included ice cream sundaes to testing your 4-H knowledge. The Clothing portion of the event showcased the shopping power of all 4-Hers.

4-H

New Changes - Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
(Posted on 3/31/2009)
Do you know how COOL, Country of Origin Labeling, affects 4-Hers with livestock projects?

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Ag Citing! Exciting Youth about Agriculture
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Ag-Citing is an agriculture & natural resource experience designed by Iowa State University Extension for 3rd-4th graders.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.
Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.
Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.
2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.
Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Interviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.

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