About ISU Extension and Outreach: Lucas County

Extension Council meeting agendas

February 2013

Extension Council meeting minutes

January 2013

The Lucas County Extension Council, county staff and ISU Extension and Outreach staff work together to provide research-based learning opportunities for our citizens. Through this partnership, we carry Iowa State University’s land-grant mission across Lucas County.

Our 2011 Points of Pride tells how we act on that commitment.

Lucas County programs are fulfilling that commitment:

• Becoming a scientist or engineer is not easy, but Iowa teens are getting hands-on experience.
• In only seven weeks, a child can learn how to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
• Starting conversations that lead to farm business transitions from one generation to the next is hard – we help get them started.
• Schools and restaurants are trained to safely prepare nutritious foods.
• Families are learning how to prepare healthy, economical meals.
• Foods grown and marketed locally boost the local economy and fulfill consumer demands
• Our communities are more sustainable.
• Businesses get individualized support they need to grow.
• Farmers depend on us for the latest crop production research.

We can anticipate trends, build relationships, and catalyze opportunities because we are part of the ongoing life of our communities, committed to healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies.

4-H is big in Lucas County

Lucas County has 12 active local 4-H clubs. The community provides support to help keep our program running. 4-H is one of the strongest youth organizations operating in Lucas County. Call the Extension Office to find out more about Clover Sprouts and 4-H.

Get to know your 4-H and Youth Committee

Sara Curran--
A native Wayne County 4-Her, Sara now resides in Lucas County with her husband and two kids. During her 4-H years she held many offices within her club and served on the 4-H and Youth committee and as the 2002 Wayne County Fair Queen. Sara is currently a stay at home mom and a photographer. Along with her husband, Sara operates a farm and holds an annual show cattle sale. Both Sara and her husband enjoy working with young children to help them reach their full potential.

Brian Beaty--
Brian has been involved in 4-H showing livestock from elementary through high school . After high school Brian continued to be involved with helping his sister and brother-in-law with their projects. Now his own children, Macey and Mikenzy , (and soon Blayne) are in 4-H and he and his wife, Felicia, continue to be very interested in the future of 4-H in Lucas County.

Jayne Miller--
Jayne is a 6-12 At Risk teacher in the Chariton School district. Jayne is always helping students become positive leaders for the future and a tireless volunteer for the Lucas County 4-H program. Jayne is married and lives on a farm with her husband Jeff. They have 3 children.

Jennifer Snook-Hall--
Jennifer is no stranger to the Lucas County 4-H program. In the past Jennifer was the Lucas County Youth Coordinator and then an ISUEO Youth program specialist. She has experience with positive youth development and works to develop youth and adult partnerships. Jennifer volunteers for several community organizations in Lucas County.

Susan Seuferer--
Susan is a former eight year Lucas County 4-H member. She was a Lucas County 4-H leader for 15 years. Currently she is a business teacher at the Chariton High School and very interested in helping guide youth to become successful in their future.

Debby Brackin--
Debby was a 9 year 4-H member and a third generation 4-H leader. Debby lives in rural Lucas County with her husband and two daughters.

Dave Van Ryswyk--
Dave is an Extension Council representative to the committee and a 4-H father.

Roger Hiem--
Roger is an Extension Council representative to the committee and a 4H father.

Jodi Briggs--
Jodi has been involved in 4-H during her youth, with showing cattle and held many offices in her club.  She has never left the
4-H scene as she helped her brother with his show cattle.  Jodi and her husband Brian live in Lucas Couty and have 2 children.  Jodi how has her son Connor in Clover Sprouts and he loves to show the calves, soon her daughter Chloe will be joining.

Scott Johnson--
Scott is a 4-H father.

Krista Hewlitt--
Krista was the 2012 Fair Queen and is 4-H member.  She is currently the Youth Council President.

Madison Briggs--
Madison is a Youth Council representative on the committee.

Trevor Steinhousen--
Trevor is a Youth Council representative on the committee.