No matter how old your children or grandchildren are, it is never too early or too late to teach skills they’ll need in order to make wise financial choices as adults. Topics will include: skills and strategies for children of different ages, the power of example, maximizing the value of allowances, and resources for more information.
Life is not about money, but strong financial skills do make life go more smoothly. An upcoming workshop series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach focuses on the core money management skills that are the foundation for reaching financial goals.
Annie's Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise. Through six educational sessions, Annie's Project fosters problem solving, record keeping, and decision-making skills in farm women.
Participants will learn basic tree identification, species selection, tree planting, tree care and maintenance, pest management, value assessment, inventory techniques, program planning, funding implementation, and much more.
Several college 4-H scholarships are available. There are scholarships available for High School Seniors and current college students. Follow this link for more information. Scholarship deadlines vary.
The Hamilton County Conservation Board offers many exciting interactive programs for citizens of Hamilton County. Attend to find out more facts about the animals you live with every day. Follow this link to find what's coming up!
The 2013 4-H Recognition materials and applications have been updated on the Recognition Opportunities public webpage. Recognition in 4-H is an acknowledgment and affirmation of the personal growth of an individual. Recognition in 4-H includes encouragement and support for learning and comes as a result of participation in educational experiences.
Leadership by the City of Webster City, Hamilton County Conservation and ISU Extension and Outreach, Hamilton County organize a community wide service project to clean up - Boone River here in Hamilton County. This project helps the environment and helps to make the river safer and more enjoyable for all.
Record 4-H Goals now for a great 4-H Year! It's never too early to decide Project Goals and planning where the journey should go. Remember the journey includes more than exhibits. Now is also a good time to start planning how exhibit ideas will fit in.
Families who keep receipts for their back-to-school expenses may be able to save money on their Iowa taxes next winter! The Iowa K-12 Tuition and Textbook Credit applies not just to “Tuition” and “Textbooks,” but also to most required materials for classes and extra-curricular activities, according to Barb Wollan, Family Finance Program Specialist with Iowa State University Extension. School registration fees also qualify.
Country of Original Origin Label or COOL is something that livestock 4-H'ers need when purchasing or raising livestock for livestock projects. More information and Q & A is just a click away.
Join 'SESS' and learn about safety in shooting sports. Disciplines being offered in Hamilton County are Rifle and Shotgun. Also check out a clip that shows what this project area is all about.
The Barn Quilts of Hamilton County is based on a similar project begun in Adams County, Ohio in 2001. Using old and weathered tobacco barns, the Ohio Arts Council, encouraged local artists to paint traditional quilt squares on the barns, similar to the w
