Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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2010 Pocahontas County Fair Beef Weigh-In
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
All 4-H and FFA beef to be exhibited at the 2010 Pocahontas County Fair must be weighed at this time.

Holiday Wreath

Class On Wreath Making Offered At Pocahontas County Conservation Office
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Come learn to make a holiday wreath with Pocahontas County Conservation!

turkey

Forgot to Thaw the Turkey? Cook It Anyway
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
From a food safety standpoint it’s safer to cook the turkey when it’s still frozen, an ISU Extension food safety specialist says.

holiday cookies

Help Children (and Parents) Have a Happy Holiday
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
During holidays, many families invite guests to their homes or take trips to visit friends and relatives. If parents keep their young children’s needs in mind, holidays will be more enjoyable for everyone, says Cheryl Clark, an Iowa State University Extension family life program specialist.

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Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

2010 calendar

2010 ISU Garden Calendar Now Available
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
This full-color 12-month calendar focuses on earth-friendly gardening. Each month lists specific tips plus the back pages offer details on four green garden topics: compost, rain collection, beekeeping, and houseplant choices. Gardening resources, such as web sites and publications, also are listed.

Jerry Chizek

Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

quilts

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 9/14/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

4-H Wants You

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

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.

Events


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Staff

Carol Ehlers-4-H/Youth Development Specialist
Phone: 712-732-5056
Fax: 712-732-5006
Email: xehlers@iastate.edu

Lisa Zeman-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712)335-3103
Fax: (712)335-3104
Email: lzeman@iastate.edu

Jerry Weiss-ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

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