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4-H Club Information
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
You can find the 4-H Newsletters, club Information, download forms or get lots of other useful information to help you with all of your 4-H projects and/or your Record Books.

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
(Posted on 4/20/2008)
"Ignite the Flame" at the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference!

Get "WILD" at Southwest Iowa Junior 4-H Camp
(Posted on 4/18/2008)
Take a ride on the "WILD" side and mark on your calendars to attend Southwest Iowa's 5th & 6th Grade 4-H Junior Camp at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center near Madrid, Iowa.

Upcoming 2008 FSQA Dates
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
It's time again for Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification. This is required for 4-H exhibitors who show any meat animal or dairy livestock, including rabbits and poultry at the fair.

Upcoming Horse Events Information
(Posted on 4/13/2008)
Information on upcoming horse events that you may be interested in.

Spring Into Nature At Springbrook
(Posted on 4/12/2008)
How often do you get to go on night hikes? What about owl calling? Have you tried canoeing or kayaking? You can do all of this at Springbrook.

Livestock Judging Camp
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
This three day camp on campus focuses on intensive training in livestock judging. A good resource for kids seeking livestock judging training and practice.

Successful Rabbit Clinic Workshop
(Posted on 3/16/2008)
A successful rabbit clinic workshop was help at the Decatur County Fairgrounds.

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course
(Posted on 2/22/2008)
Are you between the ages of 13-15 and want to learn how to operate a tractor so that you can work for someone else?

Extension Staff Attends Regional 4-H Training
(Posted on 1/18/2008)
Local Extension staff recently participated in a regional 4-H training.

Meet The New County Youth Coordinator
(Posted on 12/10/2007)
Please help us welcome the addition of a CYC to the Decatur County Extension Office.

Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
(Posted on 11/20/2007)
If you will have completed 9th-12th grade by June 2008 you should start planning for this trip now.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four 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)

To 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.

Staff

Kala Leeper-CYC
Phone: (641)446-4723
Fax: (641)446-6142
Email: kleeper@iastate.edu

Karen Pattison-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (641)342-3316
Fax: (641)342-3316
Email: kpatti@iastate.edu

Jack Van Laar-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)446-4723
Fax: (641)446-6142
Email: jvanlaar@iastate.edu

Decatur County Extension