Hardin County News
Ignite the Flame - June 24-26, 2008 (Posted on 5/1/2008)
All Senior 4-H'ers in 9-12 grades and friends are invited to join youth from around the state of Iowa for the Iowa 4-H and Youth Conference. Highlights include keynot speakers, dances, workshops, and new friends and fun! The Youth Conference is held at the Iowa State Campus in Ames. Senior Scholarships (Posted on 5/1/2008)
The 4-H and Youth Committee are offering a scholarship to all graduating seniors. The scholarship is based on 4-H activities (50%), school and community activities (25%), and future goals (25%). Academics and need are not involved. The deadline for applications is June 2nd at the Hardin County Extension Office by 5:00pm. 2008 Hardin County Fair Information (Posted on 4/29/2008)
It is time for everyone to start getting ready for the Hardin County Fair again! All the forms that you need you will find on this website. 
Wanted: 4-H Summer Intern (Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Hardin County Extension Office is searching for a summer intern to work 40 hours per week from June 9 to July 18. Overtime hours may be necessary during Hardin County Fair. Work includes preparation for county fair, basic office work and county fair work. Must be at least 16 years old, have valid driver’s license, transportation, good computer skills, good communication skills and be reliable. Pay is $7.25 per hour. Application deadline is May 16 or until position is filled. 2008 4-H Livestock ID Forms (Posted on 3/25/2008)
All animals to be shown at the Hardin County Fair and State Fair must fill out a Livestock ID form and turn it into the Extension Office by May 15th. There is an ID form for Breeding Beef, Breeding Sheep, Market Swine, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Horse and Pony, Dog, and Llama. Exception: market beef and swine that were previously weighed in are already on file at the office and sheep ID’s will be filed after the sheep weigh-in May 3rd. If you are planning on showing at the Iowa State Fair all information must be recorded. Livestock ID forms can be mailed, faxed (641-648-4862) or dropped off after hours in our “drop off” box outside the north office door. (524 Lawler, Iowa Falls) 
2007 Hardin County Fair (Posted on 7/26/2007)
Congratulations to Joe & Pat Rash the 2007 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. Click to here to find more Hall of Fame pictures and all of the 2007 Hardin County Fair Pictures!! Ethanol Feeds Newsletter (Posted on 12/21/2006)
Check out the new Ethanol Feeds Newsletter. This newsletter has information on feeding distillers grain to beef cattle. 
Ag Decision Maker Updates (Posted on 9/12/2006)
Business Solutions for Farms and Agribusiness from Iowa State University Extension. Outlook Information for Crops and Livestock. 
Take Control of Your Money (Posted on 8/29/2006)
As the back-to-school season arrives, most of us get back into regular routines. What better time than this to settle into a solid financial routine? Check out ISU Extension's FREE on-line course, "Take Control of Your Money," for steps and strategies that will help you get ahead and make progress toward your financial goals! 
Join 4-H! (Posted on 8/7/2006)
Interested in joining 4-H? Click here to find out more!
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