Kids and Teens/4-H Information

County of Origin Labeling (COOL) Required for 4-H Livestock Projects
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.

Junior Master Gardeners-Complete Training
(Posted on 6/13/2008)
Twelve Henry County Youth Completed Junior Master Gardener Training. Jared Smith, Jr. Gardener displays his accessible garden.

Henry County Becomes a Community of Promise
(Posted on 5/23/2008)
Henry County Extension's youth program's have made a significant impact in making Henry County a better place for youth.

News from Iowa State University Extension

2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.

Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)

Interviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.

Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Staff

Rena Philp-Program Coordinator-Youth Development
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: rphilp@iastate.edu

Jennifer Lehman-Prevention Coordinator
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: lehmanj@iastate.edu

Cathy Ewing-Mentoring Coordinator
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: clewing@iastate.edu

Janet Smith-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: jansmith@iastate.edu