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Mark Calendars for Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Many farmers chose to attend the two-hour Continuing Instruction Courses each year instead of taking the exam every three years.

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Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Children from all over Iowa are affected by the Department of Defense’s announced deployment of 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers for duty in Afghanistan, scheduled for fall 2010.

4-H Fee Increase
(Posted on 8/21/2009)
To provide statewide and regional support to local youth programs a certain amount of funding is needed to conduct events and activities, provide training and youth development expertise, and other resources.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.
Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.
Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.
2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.
Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Interviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.

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Staff

Patricia Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-2074
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Renee Bond-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: rbond@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Southwest Area Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: aladd@iastate.edu

Jane Hayes-Johnk-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-623-2592
Fax: 712-623-2594
Email: jhjohnk@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Familes Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Darrell Busby-Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: dbusby@iastate.edu

David Seilstad-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-644-2105
Fax: 712-644-2100
Email: seilstad@iastate.edu

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