July 6th Entry Deadline for County Fair Kiddie Shows
(Posted on 6/17/2009)
Anyone wishing to enter the 2009 Delaware County Fair Kiddie Lamb Show and Dairy Kiddie Show must file an entry form in the Delaware County Extension Office by Monday, July 6.

Delaware County Master Gardener Hortline
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
Delaware County Master Gardeners will be available to answer horticulture (lawn, garden, landscape plant) questions on Monday evenings, May thru September from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

"Eat to Compete" Program Offered for Coaches and Teachers
(Posted on 5/6/2009)
Helping young athletes make smart nutrition practices is the focus of a program from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension for coaches, teachers, and athletic directors. The program scheduled for June 23 and 24, 2009.

How Do I Join 4-H?
(Posted on 4/1/2009)
Joining 4-H is much easier than you may think. Anyone in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can get involved. Clover Kids is a 4-H program for youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. 4-H Club membership is open to all youth 4th through 12th grade. Activities that you participate in will challenge your skills, and you will learn from other kids and adults that truly care about you and what you learn.

"Extension Notes" Wednesday at 12:35 pm on KMCH Radio
(Posted on 3/12/2009)
Join Delaware County Extension Education Director Mike Henderson for "Extension Notes" Wednesdays at 12:35 pm on KMCH Radio, 94.7fm or click here to listen to this week's program .

4-H Horse Project Meetings Scheduled
(Posted on 3/5/2009)
4-H and FFA members who will be exhibiting horses at the 2009 Delaware County Fair should plan to attend a set of scheduled horse project meetings. All Delaware County fair Horse Show participants are required to attend at least two horse project meetings regardless of how many years they have exhibited at the Delaware County Fair.

ServSafe® Classes to be Offered to Food Service Professionals
(Posted on 1/16/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering several ServSafe® classes for food service professionals. ServSafe® training will provide knowledge every food service provider must know about food hazards and proper food handling practices in order to keep food safe and protect the establishment against the costly nightmare of a foodborne-illness outbreak. Participants will learn ways of prevention, regulatory requirements, and how to improve food quality.

Delaware County 4-H Foundation
(Posted on 8/10/2007)
The Delaware County 4-H Foundation was formed in 2005 to provide a tax-exempt method for area residents and businesses to support the Delaware County 4-H Youth program.

Visit the Delaware County Fair - July 13 - 19, 2009
(Posted on 3/1/2007)
The annual Delaware County Fair plays host to hundreds of 4-H and FFA exhibits from throughout the county giving us the opportunity to showcase some of the county’s finest youth. It is also home to great shows and entertainment and a fabulous place to spend time with family and friends.

Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
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