Jefferson County 4-H & Youth

Local Highlights

January 7, 2013

Region 19 Junior 4-H Members to experience the Henry Doorly Omaha Zoo!

Justin Godwin Pioneer Scholarship
August 30, 2012

Justin Godwin, 18, of Libertyville was awarded a Pioneer Community College 4-H Scholarship on Saturday, August 11 at the Iowa State Fair. Justin is a 2012 graduate of Fairfield High School and a 9 year member of the Des Moines Ramblers Club in Jefferson County.  Justin has served on the County Council, the Jefferson County 4-H Youth Committee and participated in the Citizen Washington Focus Trip.  His project areas through out his 9 year membership have included Beef, Citizenship, Woodworking and Child Development.  He has received many awards in his 4-H career including the State Fair Poster Communication Merit Award, President's Volunteer Service Award as well as State Fair Blue ribbons in Beef, Child Development, Citizenship and Personal Development.

Justin has been rewarded for his work with the 4-H by not only receiving the Pioneer Scholarship but also scholarships from Jefferson County 4-H Foundation and Jefferson County Extension Council. He has also received the Brownfield Network Award, Danforth Leader Award as well as Agricutlure and Achievement Awards.

Justin believes he would not have been as involved in volunteerism had it not been for his early influence from 4-H and it's encouragement to be involved in the community. Justin says "Through 4-H, I became interested in Ag Biomass and later expanded that interest to Wind and Solar Energy.  I now plan to pursue a degree in Electrical and Renewable Energy Technology at Indian Hills Community College."

Justin is the son of Lynn & Ben Godwin of Libertyville. 

September 2, 2010

ISU Extension is now publishing newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. We have newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med. So if you are looking for a newsletter you came to the right place.

September 20, 2007

Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

Statewide Resources

  • Provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life, empowering them to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

  • Addresses youths’ basic needs through the eight essential elements: caring adults, safe environments, inclusive settings, and opportunities for mastery, service, self-determination, planning for the future and engaged learning.

  • Statewide updates posted each Thursday afternoon by the State 4-H Office. Check it out every week to keep up-to-date on events, grants, forms, fair info, and fun!

  • Provides financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs and opportunities throughout the state of Iowa.

  • Join a 4-H club where you can learn about your interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community. These are resources to make your club experience even better.

  • An ideal year-round getaway for families, corporate retreats, team-building experiences, 4-H clubs and more, situated on 1,100 acres of wooded bluff and native prairie in the heart of Iowa's Des Moines River Valley near Madrid.

  • Your adventure in 4-H starts here. Choose from nearly 50 project areas and discover your skills, talents and interests.

  • Challenge your mind by exploring the world around you with hands-on science experiments and solve problems using engineering design principles and the latest technology.

  • Discover the world of animal science from breeding, nutrition and general care to food safety and management. Find statewide forms, trainings and activity sheets here.

  • Iowa 4-H Volunteers are motivated by positive purposes in helping youth become caring, competent, and contributing members of their family and communities. Discover the resources you need to be most effective.

  • Every June, 1000 teenagers converge on the Iowa State University campus for 3 days of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities. If you've completed 8th-12th grade, you're eligible to attend. Non-4-H members are welcome.

  • Provides opportunities for youth to demonstrate, learn and apply project and communication skills. Every year the 4-H Exhibits Building features well over 3,000 exhibits and Livestock shows engage more than ## youth.

  • Youth and teens can discover opportunities to be recognized for personal growth, project learning, leadership and citizenship. 

  • A partner and leader in providing positive youth development through out-of-school programming. Outreach priorities include curriculum development, staff training, and partnership development.

  • Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build many life skills!

  • Takes service to the next level. It builds civic skills, improves social behavior, increases youth engagement, strengthens communities and improves academic achievement.

  • A unique partnership between AmeriCorps and Iowa's Promise. The vision is that all Iowa youth have safe and supportive families, schools and communities and that they are healthy, socially competent, successful in school and prepared for a productive adulthood.

  • When you just don't know who to talk to, Teenline can help.

    • 1-800-443-8336
    • 1-800-735-2942
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