2010 Communication Contest
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
The 4-H Communication Contest is being held at the Evangelical Free Church in Story City on Friday, April 9 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, April 10 from 8:30 am until 12 noon. Contest exhibitors are 4-H youth in grades 4-12 and Clover Kids in Kindergarten through third grade.

Average Value of Iowa Farmland Declines by 2 Percent in 2009
(Posted on 1/6/2010)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa declined in 2009 for the first time in a decade, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension.

4-H State Volunteer Retreat
(Posted on 12/22/2009)
Registrations are due February 12 for the State 4-H Volunteer Retreat which is available to 4-H'ers in grades 7-12 too...

Join the Picture PALS (Photo Activity Learning Specialists)!
(Posted on 12/22/2009)
Starting February 8, 2010 and the 2nd Monday evening of each month through June, join us and other youth interested in photography! Beginners and advanced photographers – all are welcome and are sure to learn a lot in these sessions.

4-H Statewide Veterinary Medicine Workshop
(Posted on 12/22/2009)
Registrations are due February 5th for a free statewide Veterinary Medicine workshop for 7-12th graders. Join current veterinary students for a day of hands-on activities and interactive sessions!

ISU Extension's Response to Hardin County Hail
(Posted on 12/4/2009)
A new video details ISU Extension's response to a severe hail storm that struck Hardin County on Aug. 9. The storm cut a six-mile wide swath of destruction causing millions of dollars in damage. 40,000 acres of crops were destroyed and another 55,000 acres were damaged. ISU Extension helped those affected analyze their situation and take charge of their recovery.

High Tunnel Production Workshops Offered by Iowa State University Extension
(Posted on 12/4/2009)
If you are a current commercial fruit or vegetable grower, a gardener with an interest in expanding into commercial production, or a traditional farmer interested in diversifying, you may want to learn more about high tunnel production by attending a workshop sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Two, 7-hour, in-depth workshops are being offered in early January and March 2010.

2009 4-H Awards
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Story County 4-H’ers and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments during the Story County 4-H Awards Program held at Gates Hall on Sunday, October 25. Read more to see a list of those who were recognized and photos from the celebration!

4-H Club: Cyclone Pet Partners
(Posted on 8/3/2009)
Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Do you think you and your dog would make good partners? It is called Animal-Assisted Therapy and it is a new way to serve and support people in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and libraries with your dog at your side!

4-H Makes a Positive Difference for Youth
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Iowa 4-H research proves 4-H helps youth learn citizenship, leadership and communications skills. A national youth study from Tuft’s University shows young people who participate in 4-H achieve higher grades, are more likely to go to college, and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking than those who don’t participate in 4-H.

Spend Smart. Eat Smart. A new Extension webpage!
(Posted on 2/3/2009)
Want to learn more about planning, shopping, and preparing for meals? This new website has many helpful applications and tools to help you find new ways to spend smarter and eat smarter!

Free Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
(Posted on 9/1/2008)
Iowa State University Extension -- Story County offers free nutrition education to low-resource families with children younger 10 years old or expecting a newborn.