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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

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.
Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events


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