PQA Plus Certification February 13
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Anyone over 19 needing PQA Plus certification may attend this meeting.

Upcoming 4-H Workshops
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Find out about the different workshops to be offered to 4-H members and their friends!

Beginning Gardening 2012
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Do you have an interst in gardening but limited knowledge? The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are offering classes for you!

Scholarship & Grant Information
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Are you a High School Senior or Current College Student looking for a little extra school funding? Are you a group looking for some funding for a project? Then you're in the right place!

2nd Annual 4-H is FUN Leader's Conference
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Region 19 will host the 2nd Annual 4-H is FUN Leader's Conference on Saturday, March 31 at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa.

Seed Savers Exchange Presentation
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
A bonus installment of the Mahaska County Master Gardeners Speakers Series will be held. Diane Ott Whealy, cofounder of Seed Savers Exchange will speak on February 28 at 3 pm.

2012 Topics announced for Master Gardeners Speaker Series
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Mahaska County Master Gardeners annually host speakers for the public. This year's speakers and topics have been announced. The Speaker Series is open to the public, does not have reservations and there is no fee to attend!

Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
(Posted on 12/2/2011)
Learn where to recertifiy your Private Pescide Applicator license

ISU Extension Garden Calendar available
(Posted on 11/1/2011)
Public Gardens in Iowa are featured in the 2012 ISU Extension garden calendar

Enroll in 4-H Online This Year!
(Posted on 9/19/2011)
Anyone who plans to enroll or re-enroll in 4-H this year can complete the process using the 4hOnline database. This is a very easy process that can be done in the comfort of your own home at any time of the day!

The UPDATED 4-H Project Guide is HERE!
(Posted on 8/23/2011)
If you thinking about joining 4-H, new to 4-H, confused about 4-H or all of the above, you should definitely check out this updated Project Guide. It explains the important "tid bits" about each project area, the difference between a project and an exhibit, 4-H Lingo and much more!

NOW is the time to start setting your 4-H goals for the year!
(Posted on 7/28/2011)
Why Goals? Setting goals is simply deciding what you want to learn and do. Having goals is like a road map. It is a tool that helps you plan how to get to where you want to go. In 4-H we talk about setting both Personal Goals and Project Goals. These goals should be written at the beginning of the 4-H year and recorded on the appropriate 4-H Record Keeping Form. Click on the 4-H clover path image and keep reading to learn how to write a measurable goal and how to give your goal the control test. Remember, once you have set your goals, YOU have to make it happen!