County News

4-H Record Keeping Books and livestock ID forms
March 8, 2013

Order of Record Books for Mills County: 4H Participation & Record Book Evaluation Form Personal Picture Club Program Yearly Summary Personal Goal Record Project Records Livestock Records Photos for Project Records Photos, newspa

Mills County 4H Scholarship for 2013 Graduates
March 7, 2013

Graduates of Mills County 4H are welcomed to complete a scholarship application through the Mills County Endowment.  Applications are due March 22nd and interviews will be held April 1st.

2013 5th & 6th Grade 4-H Junior Camp
January 25, 2013

Great New Friends! Great Leadership Opportunities! Great Campfires! Great New experiences Climbing and Messing in the Creek! What could be this Great?.Regions 12, 17 & 18 4-H Junior 5th & 6th Grade Camp Register Now for Camp, June 9-12 at the State 4-H Camping Center!

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Plant Wise Newsletters
January 1, 2012

The Plant Wise newsletter is Mills County's own horticulture newsletter.  Published monthly, each issue contains timely gardening advice from Iowa State University personnel, Mills County Master Gardeners, and other research-based sources. Keep up to date on current plant diseases, insects, best bet plants, and horticulture events of local interest!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MILLS COUNTY 4H
February 5, 2011
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March 29, 2013

Flat Bobby and Squished Suzie are very interested in joining 4-H, but they want you as Region 17 4-H Members to show them what things 4-H'ers do. First color them and decorate them, then take them with you and your club as do fun things at your meetings, workshops or community service activities. Take a photo with them and post to the Region 17 4-H Member Facebook Page to show the world what cool things you shared with Flat Bobby and Squished Suzie about being in 4-H!

4H Campers make memories!
Regional Summer Camp Wild for 5th and 6th graders
March 14, 2013

Great New Friends! Great Leadership Opportunities! Great Campfires! Great New experiences Climbing and Messing in the Creek! What could be this Great?.Regions 12, 17 & 18 4-H Junior 5th & 6th Grade Camp Register Now for Camp, June 9-12 at the State 4-H Camping Center!

2013 Mills County Junior Overnight theme is FIESTA!
March 12, 2013

For all you 4th, 5th and 6th grade 4Hers- Come and spend a crazy night of fun food and friends, all with a south of the border flair!

Enter Animal ID’s ONLINE—Deadline May 15
March 6, 2013

ANIMAL ID’S ARE DUE MAY 15. DO NOT WAIT until the 15th, in case you have problems, or the system is not work-ing. ID Early. We can help you at the Extension Office, prior to May 15. Go to www.4honline.com and enter your information today!

High Tunnel Production Workshops Offered by Iowa State University Extension
March 5, 2013

Current commercial fruit or vegetable growers and traditional farmers interested in diversifying can learn more about high tunnel production at a March 26 workshop at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - “ Harrison County Extension Office in Logan.

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2013 Spring into Spring Seminar Series
February 18, 2013

Ready for spring? The Mills County Master Gardeners are here to help with this series of seminars open to gardeners of all ages and abilities.

Project Workshops are a Great New Addition to Your Week
February 7, 2013

Mills County 4Hers have a great opportunity to grow their project areas and try something new or share what they already know!  Join us on Tuesdays and some Thursdays for great activities and events!  The schedule keeps updating so check back and watch email!

Local Women Invited to Boots to Heels Conference February 23
January 31, 2013

Women in Southwest Iowa are invited to a day of fun, learning and friendship during the seventh annual Boots to Heels Conference on Saturday, February 23rd. The conference runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. The local planning committee is excited to have a dynamic lineup of speakers scheduled for the one-day conference, to focus on the interests of women living and working in rural Iowa.

Information to Aid in Soybean Crop Decisions
January 30, 2013

 

 

 

New Soybean Fact Sheets- Pass on to others!
Andy Lenssen and David Wright would like to make you aware of eleven new fact sheets that are now available in the Online Publications Store, https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ProductList.aspx?CategoryID=20 .
Building Relationships With Children Who Challenge Us
January 29, 2013

Great opportunity for Child care providers and others who work with children!

3rd Annual AttendThis! Event was a Success on Sunday
January 21, 2013

AttendThis! is many things all wrapped into one crazy afternoon in Mills County!  New Member Meeting for parents, working exhibits, games and more for the new 4Hers, and three amazing events for the Mills County 4Hers to participate in.   The glue that kept it all together consisted of what all great things 4H have- VOLUNTEERS!  Photos coming soon!

Senior 4-Her From Mills County Highly Recommends 4-H on Radio Interview
January 21, 2013

Mitch Bowden attended National Congress, Iowa State Youth Conference and many other events and shares that 4-H is the best opportunity you can ask for!  Listen to the attached video.

All Animals Must be ID'd by May 15th in 4honline.com
January 1, 2013

Hurry and get this done today! Don't want you to wait until it's too late. All of your livestock, dogs, cats, horses, poultry and more need to be registered in 4honline.com

Facebook for Mills County and Region 17
October 23, 2012

Come join the Region 17 4-H Members Facebook Page! Just search for it and request to be added as a friend. It’s that simple to be included in this “NEW” Facebook group page for 4-H members and Leaders which will feature a Photo Contest this Spring, will

Volunteer Training Being offered by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
July 19, 2012

Competent, caring adult volunteers are an Essential Element of the Iowa 4-H program. Volunteers contribute their time and talents to 4-H and in return 4-H has the responsibility to provide them with the positive youth development knowledge and skills they need to effectively work with youth.

“My intimidation of working with youth was eliminated. I realized I had knowledge to give about things I never considered before.” ~ 4-H volunteer
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