Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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 Kokak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

2008 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 10/8/2007)
2008 Fairbook is now available online, many changes have been made, so please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

O’Brien County Extension – Serving our Youth
(Posted on 9/25/2007)
Can't make it to the Extension Office, check out the forms now available online.

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!

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 11/27/2006)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients.

4-Hers and Producers Register now for Premises ID
(Posted on 5/4/2006)
4-H members and producers are encouraged to have their farm registered by filling out a premises identification form.

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.

007 "License to Succeed" join 4-H today!
(Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meeting to learn tips on how to jazz up their meetings and much more.......

Check out the 2006 O'Brien County Fair Pictures!
(Posted on 1/26/2006)
Click on the links below to view shots from the 2006 O'Brien County Fair. (click your mouse to advance pictures)

What does each of the four H’s stand for?
(Posted on 10/25/2005)
Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Learn this and much more by joining 4H today! Celebrate National 4H week October 7-13.

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.

2006-2007 O'Brien County Fair Board Members
(Posted on 1/12/2005)
Local individuals volunteer countless hours to make the O'Brien County Fair a huge success year after year!

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.

2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.

4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)

To find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.

Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.

ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events

4-H Youth

05/28/2008 Multi-County 4H and FFA Animal Workshop

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

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

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

O'Brien County Extension