County News

4-H Online Livestock Entry
April 11, 2013

New for 2013 ALL livestock will be identified in 4-H online for the Henry County Fair.  Breeding Beef, Sheep, Goats, and Horses will need to be identified no later than May 15th.  Rabbits and Poultry need to be identified by June 15th for the Henry County Fair. 

4-H Leader and Youth 4-H Hotline
Henry County 4-H Hotline
February 7, 2013

Check out Henry County 4-H News Here! You'll be able to download the entire Hotline each month!

Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 27
June 6, 2013

Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops are invited to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville.

Pond Owners Learn How to Solve Common Pond Issues
June 5, 2013

Pond owners from Lee and Henry counties enjoyed an evening ouside on June 3rd learning how to care for and maintain a healthy ecosystem for their pond wildlife, fish, and plants.  Allen Pattillo, Natural Resource Ecology and Management Extension Program Specialist answered questions and discussed common issues at a local pond in Henry County.  Click here to see pictures from the evening.

Henry County Pre-Fair Activities
May 20, 2013

Get ready for Pre-Fair Events in Henry County! Clothing, Communications, and Food Fare information found HERE!

Information on Emerald Ash Borer
May 14, 2013

Stay up to date with information on the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest from Asia.  A cooperative state and federal effort has developed the "Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan". Check out this and other information about this pest that threatens Iowa's forests at ISU Extension and Outreach's EAB site.

4-H Shirt Order
May 1, 2013

Looking for a new 4-H Shirt? We will be placing orders on June 1st! Be sure to pick out your favorite color to wear to the fair!

Pen Stall Count
May 1, 2013

Pen Stall Count Forms Available here!

Hort Highlight: Get gardening and horticulture tips from local Extension!
April 30, 2013

Tune in to local radio to hear Extension Agriculturalist/Horticulturalist Darbee Wellman discuss gardening tips, lawn care advice, and research-based horticulture information for both novices and Master Gardeners alike.  Find out when to listen!

Exhibit Forms (Including Photography)
April 17, 2013

Your 4-H Exhibit Hall Entry Form is available here! Be sure to bring this form to judging day--July 16th

Check out Exhibit and Photography Forms you will need to complete for 4-H judging. Full sheet and half sheet photo forms are available. Members must be able to answer the following questions for the judge. A written response is not required, however it is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

Regional Director Robert Dodds Named Community Forestry Outstanding Professional for 2012
April 4, 2013

Region 20's very own Robert Dodds, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, has been honored as this year's Outstanding Professional by the Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council.

Henry County 4H Scholarships for 2013 Graduates
April 1, 2013

Graduates of Henry County 4H are welcomed to complete scholarship applications offered by the Henry County Cattlemen, Henry County Pork Producers, and the Roger Lauer Family.

Celebrating National Ag Week
March 21, 2013

Thank you to all those who attended our Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate National Agriculture Week!

Scholarship Assistance Available to 4-H Youth
March 8, 2013

Looking for assistance on your next 4-H adventure? Click here to learn about scholarships available for 4-H youth!

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February 7, 2013

Why follow us on Facebook? Because we send out reminders about upcoming 4-H events. We also post pictures of  all of the great 4-H club activites going on throughout the year! Be a fan!

4-H Record Keeping Books and livestock ID forms
September 20, 2012

Order of Record Books for Henry County: Program Yearly Summary Personal Goal Record Project Records Livestock Records Photos for Project Records

2013 Custom Rate Survey At Your Fingertips
April 1, 2012

What should you pay to have someone disk? Plow? Plant Seed? How about mowing, combining, harvesting and storing? (And not with toys, but with real machines!)

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