O'Brien County News
McDowell's Named to Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame (Posted on 10/12/2009)
O'Brien County's own Brad and Jane McDowell along with Dudley and Carol McDowell were recipents of Iowa's 2009 4-H Hall of Fame Award in Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair. 
4-H Building Better Citizens (Posted on 10/8/2009)
4-H strives to build better citizens in Iowa and here is your opportunity to find out how. Come along as we meet three 4-H’ers who have gained strong leadership, communication and citizenship skills – all through 4-H! 
2009 Fairbook Online! (Posted on 4/20/2009)
2009 Fairbook is now available, please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair! 
Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Affordable Tips. (Posted on 1/20/2009)
For more tips and information on buying and eating nutritious food, visit the Spend Smart Eat Smart website www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings 
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 
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 
Sources for Help with Prescription Drug Costs (Posted on 6/5/2008)
Help is available for individuals who are struggling with their prescription costs. If you lack coverage or find yourself in the donut hole of your current plan there are some possible solutions. 
Dates to Remember (Posted on 5/8/2008)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients. 
Beef Producer Tour Features Facility Designs (Posted on 4/16/2008)
Hoop, mono-slope or open beef feedlot – which is the right facility for a cattle producer?
This was the big question featured in “Cattle Farming Matters – a Forum and Feedlot Tour” for Northwest Iowa cattle feeders and agri-business staff on August 21, 2007. 
Webster County Acreage Living (Posted on 2/5/2007)
This newsletter addresses frequent questions asked by residents of living outside incorporated areas. 
Acreage Living Newsletter (Posted on 2/5/2007)
A bi-monthly newsletter put out by ISU Extension for rural residents highlighting timely topics on country living. 
2008 Iowa Crop Performance Tests (Posted on 11/28/2006)
Results of the 2008 Iowa Crop Performance Test for corn, soybeans, barley, oat, triticale and winter wheat are now available. 
Join 4-H today! (Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meetings to share ideas and much more....... 
May Beef Month 2005 (Posted on 4/21/2005)
http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/content/maybeefmonth05releases.htm 
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.
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