County News

One-stop 4-H Resource
April 23, 2013
4-H Online Animal Projects Award Forms
Club Information Events & Activities Leader Information
Other Projects Poweshiek Post Record Keeping
Managing For Today and Tomorrow
May 19, 2013

The “Managing for Today and Tomorrow” is a five –session course offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This is a new Annie’s Project Course program that was held on Monday nights starting April 8th, 2013 through May 6th at Kinze Manufacturing in Williamsburg.

2013 State Youth Conference
May 15, 2013

 Every June, more than 1,000 teenagers converge on the Iowa State University campus for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities. The 2013 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, titled Unmask Your Opportunities, will begin June 25 and continue through June 27.

2013 Cash Rent Survey - District 5
May 8, 2013

The cash rental rate information presented in this publication is the result of a survey of farmers, landowners, lenders, real estate brokers, and professional farm managers. Click here to download the current Cast Rent Survey.

Event Day
May 6, 2013

Show off your communication, cooking, or fashion skills at Poweshiek County’s Annual Event Day Saturday, June 22nd at the Grinnell Christian Church. All participants must be pre-registered for the event.

Leader Information
April 23, 2013

Click here for the latest information for leaders.

Club Information
April 23, 2013

Click here for information pertaining to clubs and club officers.

Projects
April 23, 2013

Click here for the latest information and up-to-date forms for 4H projects

Animal Projects
April 23, 2013

Click here for the latest information and up-to-date forms on animal projects.

Dodgeball Tournament
April 5, 2013

The Poweshiek County Council would like to invite your club to form teams and join us in the First Annual Dodgeball Tournament.

Words on Wellness - April
March 25, 2013

April's Words on Wellness is now available by clicking here.

FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) Training
March 6, 2013

If you plan on showing swine at the Poweshiek County Fair or Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Poultry, Rabbit or Goat at the State Fair, you need to become FSQA certified!

Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
March 4, 2013

 Iowa farmers who perform custom work, hire work done, or some of both have the 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey schedule as a guide in determining custom rates.

This information is based on a survey of 249 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.  For each operation, the average rate from the survey and the range are shown.

Presentation Pointers
February 28, 2013

Not sure exactly how to put your presentation together for your club meeting – or maybe a working exhibit is more to your liking.  Check out these tips: Presentation Pointers, Do a Working Exhibit, Electronic 4H Presentations. 

Science of Parenting: Help Children Cope with Anger
February 10, 2013

AMES, Iowa — Sometimes life is not fair — and that really can make a child mad. But adults can help children learn how to cope with their anger in positive ways. During February, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs offer tips for parents and teachers in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Webinar Offers Tips on Teaching Children Appropriate Behavior
February 10, 2013

AMES, Iowa — Parents have choices about ways to guide and discipline their children. In March, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar for parents and grandparents with tips on using love and limits to teach children to be respectful and responsible.

Consider Frostseeding Pastures in February and Early March
February 10, 2013
Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many Iowa
pastures. Pastures with bare areas and thin sod cover will be less productive and more susceptible
to weed encroachment. Most producers want to maintain their existing pastures, but might like
to improve them by doing some form of partial reseeding. Frostseeding is one method that
should be considered.
Horsemanship Workshops
January 30, 2013

Camie and Sharon Widmer with Widmer Rock N Roll Arena will be offering Horsemanship Workshops April 7thand 28th, May 19thand June 2 and 30th. 

2013 Intermediate Trip - Kansas City
January 30, 2013

Join other 7thand 8thgraders from Jasper, Marion, Mahaska, Poweshiek, Polk, Dallas, Madison and Warren Counties for a fun filled trip to Kansas City MO.  The dates for the trip are Tuesday, June 11 & Wednesday, June 12, 2013.  A highlight of the trip is a visit to the Worlds of Fun.  You will also get to see the Kansas City Royals play the Detroit Tigers and all participants will get to visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum, Bass Pro Shop and the Mood Marble Company. Join us, make new friends and have a fun mini-vacation this summer.

State Livestock Show Requirements
January 29, 2013

The 2013 Iowa 4-H Livestock Show Requirements document is now available online-  4H-202 . Refer to this document for animal identification, weighing and exhibitng requirements for county, state and interstate shows in 2013.  Click here to download it.

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