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Howard County grades 2-6 participated in the ECOBOT CHALLENGE on 4-H National Youth Science Day on October 10, 2012

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Howard County

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Manure applicator training for commerical or confinement will be held each Friday at either 8:30 or 1:00. You must call and register at least one day in advance. If no registrations are received, the program will not be shown.

County News

Christina Hixson Opportunity Award Presented to Howard County Senior Jesse Vorwald

May 8, 2013

Jesse Vorwald of Cresco received the Christina Hixson Opportunity Award at Crestwood Awards Program.

4-H SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFERED

May 3, 2013

ISU Howard County Extension and Outreach will be offereing ten day camps in June and July for grades K-7.

Brighten Your World 4-H Spring Fair Held

May 3, 2013

The Howard County 4-H spring Fair was held on april 27, 2013 in Cresco, Iowa. 4-H member participated in Share the Fun, Educational Presentations, Clothing Events, and Working Exhibitis.

Team Howard County Shines at State 4-H Horse Jamboree

May 3, 2013

Eleven Howard County youth participated in State 4-H Horse Jamboriee on April 13-14 in Ames.

4-H Citizenship Group Travels to Washington DC

April 19, 2013

Howard County 4-H'ers joined a group from this area on a 4-H Citizenship Trip to Washington DC

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Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.