Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Emmet County 4-H'ers have Fun while taking Leadership
(Posted on 2/22/2008)
Emmet County 4-H Council members took leadership in planning, providing and implementing games, treat bags and shopping and wrapping gifts for the children of deployed National Guard soldiers.

FSQA Training and Testing Dates Set
(Posted on 1/31/2008)
All 4-H/FFA Emmet County exhibitors participating in swine, beef, dairy, sheep, poultry or rabbit at the Emmet County Fair must be certified in FSQA.

Friend of 4-H Award Recipient
(Posted on 12/7/2007)
.Friend of 4-H Award recognizes businesses who have made contributions to the 4-H program in Emmet County.

Emmet County 4-H Leaders Recognized
(Posted on 11/30/2007)
4-H club and project leaders were recognized for years of service and many volunteer hours to the 4-H program.

4-H County Council
(Posted on 11/30/2007)
2007-08 Senior County Council members take an active role in 4-H activities.

2007 Awards Night
(Posted on 11/30/2007)
4-H' alumni & honorary members recognized at the annual awards night.

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.

Events

4-H Youth

05/13/2008 4-H/FFA Horse Practice

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Lisa Berkland-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: lisaberk@iastate.edu

Marcy Sander-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: mlsander@iastate.edu

Holle Smith-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: holle@iastate.edu

Emmet County Extension