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

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

Iowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.

Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

Humboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.

Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.

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.

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