Ida County 4-H Volunteers Identify Livestock with Retinal Image Training
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Four Ida County 4-H Volunteers receive certification on retinal imaging!

Extension Lines
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
This weekly column written by Region 6 REED, Jerry Chizek, contains a variety of tips and information!

Master Gardeners
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Offering Master Gardener program in Ida County beginning January 19, 2010!

ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long!

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Online learning for early childhood professionals!

Ida County 4H Wants You!
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Ida County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

Food, Recipe and Activity of the Week
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Check out this link for tips on healthy eating, new recipe ideas and physical activity.

Ida County 4-H'er Earns Clothing Project Award
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Kysa Bennett of Ida County received a state 4-H clothing project award that includes a $100 savings bond from the Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Clover Connection 4-H Newsletter
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
CLOVER CONNECTION NEWSLETTER: Read all the exciting news for the upcoming month; Club meetings, workshops, current events, State Fair Info, all the information you need to stay in tune to what is happening right here in Ida County 4-H. CHECK IT OUT !

Chizek Ways ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
As Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he's quick to reassure folks that "Extension will still be in the relationship business."

How to Become an Ida County 4H Volunteer
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
If you are interested in volunteering with the Ida County 4H Program, here's how...

Ida County 4-H Foundation Supports Youth
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
The Ida County 4-H Foundation was established in 2004 to provide funds and support for the Ida County Extension 4-H program. Our mission is to support a strong and vital 4-H program in Ida County.

Raising Healthy Kids
(Posted on 7/22/2009)
Raising Healthy Kids is a series of publications designed to help parents, communities, and childcare providers address important health and nutrition questions.

Strengthening Families Program
(Posted on 6/30/2009)
Ida County Extension and Strengthening Families

ISU Extension Selects 20 Regional Directors
(Posted on 6/26/2009)
Iowa State University Extension has selected 20 new Regional Directors. Individual stories are available here for all 20 directors.

I SPY... Iowa State Programs and Activities for Youth Pre K-12
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
I SPY some fun for little red Cys! If you are looking for programs and activities designed with your children in mind you have come to the right place. Check out these Iowa State Programs for Youth (ISPY) offered not only in the summer, but also as continuous events.

2009 Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 5/13/2009)
"It's State Fair TIme" is the theme for the 2009 Iowa State Fair. State Fair dates are August 13 to August 23, 2009.

NEW ~ Ida County 4-H Bottle/Bucket Calf Class
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
There is a new class this year for the Ida County 4-Hers. A Bottle Bucket calf class will be added. Calves must be steers or heifers born between Jan 1 and April 30, 2009, and must be in the exhibitor’s ownership, possession and care within 2 weeks of birth. No bulls allowed. Calves need to be castrated by May 15th.

Tips for Writing Your 4-H Project Goals
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
If you need help writing your 4-H Project Goals, getting ideas for fair entries in your project areas, or determining what project areas in which to enroll ... check out this site.

Pulling It Together - Elements and Principles of Design
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
Here is a new resource to help 4Hers, parents and leaders with the elements and principles of design.

Start Your ISU Adventures Here
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Considering Iowa State University for your college education? Let Ida County Extension help you with this decision.

Information on COOL- Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 10/3/2008)
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect on September 30, 2008. This now includes beef, meat goat, poultry, sheep, and swine for 4-H'ers.

2009 Clay County Fair Information
(Posted on 4/24/2007)
Here is where to find information on the 2009 Clay County Fair. Fair Dates are September 12-20th and entries are due into Ida County Extension by July 1, 2009.