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2009 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 4/20/2009)
2009 Fairbook is now available, please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

Cows

Premise ID for Farmers, 4H and FFA Exhibitors
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here

Pig face

COOL - Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow? The process is relatively simple and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the 2009 O'Brien County Fair. Find out more information here

Dont forget

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients.

Swim

Now is a great time to get going on your 4H Photography Project!
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
Don't miss terrific photo ops that are all around you! Check out Kodak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

Sewing

Come Join the Fun at a Sewing Workshop!
(Posted on 9/27/2007)
Whether you are an experienced Seemstress or a beginner, you will get pointers and complete a cool tote bag!

Record Keeping

Get Ready, Get Set to work on your 4H Record Book!
(Posted on 8/14/2007)
It is never to early to start on your record book follow these easy guidelines and forms available to do your record book in no time! And have fun doing it!

2008-2009 O'Brien County Fair Board Members
(Posted on 7/3/2007)
Local individuals volunteer countless hours to make the O'Brien County Fair a huge success year after year!

FSQA

O'Brien County 4-H/FFA FSQA Training Dates
(Posted on 9/12/2006)
All junior 4-H'ers showing livestock at the 2009 Fair must attend one of these training sessions.

Discovering 4H

O'Brien County Discovering 4-H
(Posted on 3/21/2006)
O’Brien County Extension is offering an interesting fun-filled educational program that provides opportunity for youth in many areas of interest. We will meet after school in two sites in O’Brien County.

Leaders Training

Join 4-H today!
(Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meetings to share ideas and much more.......

kids eating apples

CYPHERnet offers children, youth and family resources
(Posted on 3/1/2005)
If you're a professional serving children, youth and families or a parent with your own children, you know that finding reliable, high quality, research-based information on the Web can be a major challenge. That's where CYFERnet can help you.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H’ers Participate in National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational
(Posted on 7/2/2009)
Safety Education in Shooting SportsTwenty Iowa 4-H’ers participated in the 2009 National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island, Neb., during June.
Teams Announced for Stitch This! 4-H Fashion Design Competition at State Fair
(Posted on 7/1/2009)
Stitch This! 4-H fashion design competitionThirteen teams of teens have been selected to compete in the Iowa 4-H “Stitch This!” fashion design event at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 21-22.
Alumni 4-H’ers Got Talent at Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 6/26/2009)
Alumni 4-HForget Susan Boyle and David Hasselhoff. Britain and America may have talent, but so do Iowa’s former 4-H’ers. They’ll have a chance to show it during Alumni 4-H’ers Got Talent, Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Iowa State Fair.
2009 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
The “Milkoholics” from Dubuque County placed first in the annual State 4-H Youth Dairy Quiz Bowl. The team will represent Iowa 4-H at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl in November.
Iowa 4-H Foundation to Raffle 2009 Toyota Corolla
(Posted on 6/19/2009)
4-H The Iowa 4-H Foundation is partnering with Wilson Toyota of Ames to give away “Clover,” a 2009 Toyota Corolla, during the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle.
Iowa Teen Tells Farm Injury Survival Story in New DVD
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
Iowa 4-H’er and farm safety advocate Kristi Ruth is a farm injury survivor. She tells her story in a new DVD from Iowa State University Extension.
Order 4-H License Plates by July 1
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
Iowa 4-H supporters have until July 1 to apply for specialty 4-H license plates through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Who Will ‘Stitch This!’? See Contenders on YouTube
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
View videos on the Iowa 4-H YouTube Channel from teens applying for 4-H’s Stitch This! fashion design competition.

Events


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Staff

Rhonda Rosenboom-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Kris Keene-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: keene@iastate.edu

Amy Fuglestad-Nahnsen-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-546-7835
Fax: 712-546-7837
Email: amyfn@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension