97 Sheep & Goats Weighed for County Fair
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Clayton County 4-H and FFA members enrolled a total of 54 lambs and 43 meat goats at the weigh-in held May 10 at the fairgrounds in National. These lambs and meat goats are now eligible to compete in the market show at the Clayton County Fair on August 1, 2008.

Safety Day Held May 9
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
The Clayton County Extension Service hosted a Safety Day on May 9 at the Clayton County Fairground in National. 271 fourth grade students from Elkader Central, MFL MarMac, Clayton Ridge, Ed-Co, Valley, and Postville schools attended the daylong event.

Central Students Participate in Iowa's Dairy Story
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
On May 8 Central Elkader 4th graders visited the NICC campus in Calmar to take part in Iowa’s Dairy Story. Iowa’s Dairy Story is an Iowa State University Extension, Northeast Iowa Community College and the NE Iowa Dairy Foundation collaboration for youth in grades 3, 4, & 5.

"Ignite the Flame" Youth Conference to be Held June 24-26
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
“Ignite the Flame” is the theme for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP and CSI:Crops. Over 1000 youth will attend the conference to be held June 24-26.

4-H & FFA Horse Clinic Held May 4 at Fairgrounds
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Marion Finnegan hosted a 4-H & FFA working horse workshop on Sunday, May 4 at the Clayton County Fairgrounds. Halter, showmanship, pleasure class, trail class and games were covered.

Big Four Fair Will be Held June 20-22 in Postville
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Big Four Fair Preshow will take place on June 20-22, 2008 in Postville. The fairbook is now available online. Entries are due June 12.

Clayton County 4-H to Offer Shooting Sports
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
Clayton County 4-H is now offering Shooting Sports. Six volunteers have been trained and the Shooting Sports program is scheduled to kick off on May 18 at the Osborne Conservation Center. Five disciplines will be availabe to youth – Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle, Shotgun and Wildlife Skills.

240 Derby Swine Enrolled for 2008 Fair
(Posted on 4/7/2008)
Clayton County 4-H and FFA members enrolled a total of 240 head of pigs at the derby swine project weigh-in on April 5 in Elkader. These projects are now eligible for the derby swine division of the Clayton County Fair swine show to be held on August 2, 2008 at the National fairgrounds.

Annual 4-H Bowling Tournament Held April 6
(Posted on 4/7/2008)
Clayton County 4-H held their annual bowling tournament on Sunday, April 6 at CJ Lanes in Elkader. Eighty-two youth from 13 clubs competed in the tournament.

2008 Clayton County Fair
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
The 154th edition of the Clayton County Fair will be July 30-August 4. The fair is a great place to gather with family and friends fo enjoy the exhibits, entertainment and food. Make plans now to attend.

Two Clayton County 4-H Clubs Awarded Pioneer Grants
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Ful-O-Pep and Giard Future Farmers 4-H Clubs are two of the 31 Iowa 4-H Clubs to receive 2008 Pioneer Community Improvement Grants. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, in cooperation with Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development, granted $50 to $250 to each awarded club.

4-H Basketball Tournament Held March 29
(Posted on 3/31/2008)
A team of members from the Giard Future Farmers and Lodomillo Leaders 4-H Club captured the senior team championship at the Clayton County 4-H Basketball Tournament held March 29 in Elkader. Marion Happy Hustlers won the junior division title.

Youth Attend 4-H Day at Legislature
(Posted on 3/28/2008)
Five members of the Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers 4-H Club spent March 26 at the “4-H Day at the Legislature” in Des Moines. On Capitol Hill they were able to talk to people about their 4-H experience and spend time with their legislators.

4-H Lock-In Held March 14
(Posted on 3/18/2008)
70 middle school students spent the night at Hoffman Hall in Prairie du Chien at the 4-H Lock-In. The evening was spent swimming, playing basketball, dancing, watching movies and playing games.

Annual 4-H Omelet Brunch & Silent Auction Held March 9
(Posted on 3/11/2008)
Over 700 omelets were served at this year's 4-H Omelet Brunch. In addition to the brunch a silent auction was held. Proceeds help fund 4-H & Youth activities and events in Clayton County.

Clover Kid Fun Day Held February 23
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
Clayton County Extension hosted a Clover Kid fun day for K-3rd grade students on Saturday, February 23 at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. 85 youth enjoyed a fun and educational county fair themed day. (Check out the photos)

Clayton County 4-H & FFA Members Enroll 223 Beef Projects
(Posted on 1/10/2008)
Clayton County 4-H and FFA members enrolled 223 head of market beef projects for 2008. The projects were weighed and ear tagged at designated sites on December 22 & 29 and are now eligible for youth shows during 2008.

4H is for Everyone
(Posted on 8/28/2007)
4H is made up of a community of young people across America who are learning life skills and are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. Youth K-12th grade may join 4H.

Clayton County 4-H Cookbook Available
(Posted on 9/15/2006)
The Clayton County 4-H Program has published a cookbook with over 800 recipes. The book is available at $12 plus postage.