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4-H Fire Up to be held Feb. 12th
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Let's get fired up about 4-H! This year's 4-H Fire up will be held Sunday, Feb. 12th from 2:00-4:00pm. This is an excellent time for youth and parents to learn more about 4-H and grow together.

Two Programs For Sheep Producers
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Sheep producers and agri-business staff are invited to attend two programs focusing on sheep nutrition and production. The programs will be February 15 in Washington and rural Keota.

Master Gardeners Offer Horticulture Scholarship
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Washington County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree or certificate from a college or university in the state of Iowa.

ISU Veterinary 4-H Workshop
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
It is with great pleasure the Iowa State University's Veterinary Student Mixed Animal Recruitment Team (VSMART) will once again be holding a Veterinary 4-H Workshop Saturday, February 25, 2012.

Showmaster Livestock Clinic
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Become A “Master of the Showring”. This is a great educational opportunity for kids showing cattle and hogs. This will be held on March 4, 2012, at Blackhawk Community College, in Kewanee, IL.

Winter Beach Party for Clover Kids
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Although Winter seems slow to hit the Washington County area this year, the 4-H program is busy planning a special Winter Beach Party for Clover Kids and their friends. It will be a busy afternoon of snacks, crafts, music, games, and prizes straight from the beach!

Iowa 4-H Scholarship Information for 2012
(Posted on 11/21/2011)
The Iowa 4-H Scholarship information for 2012 is now posted online for incoming freshmen for Fall 2012 or current/continuing college students. Find out more about the many 4-H scholarship opportunities available.

Premise ID
(Posted on 1/16/2011)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.

News from Iowa State University Extension
4-H’ers Can Explore the Mysteries of Egypt at the Science Center of Iowa
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Iowa 4-H’ers can pack their overnight bags for a night of fun and education at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) April 27.
4-H Center Offers Summer Wilderness Trips to Youth
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Calling all campers, aged 14 to 18. The Iowa 4-H Center plans to host two wilderness trips this summer, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.
Have Fun, Support 4-H at Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The third annual Iowa 4-H Gala includes food, entertainment and a variety of opportunities to support the Iowa 4-H program statewide and at the club level. Registration is open now for the Feb. 25 event at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.
4-H’ers Show Cyclone Spirit at Iowa State Women’s Basketball
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Nearly 700 Iowa 4-H youth, families and friends cheered on the Iowa State University Women’s Basketball team during 4-H Day at Hilton Coliseum. The fourth annual event attracted 4-H’ers from throughout the state.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
4-H Camp Counselors Grow with Campers
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Each year, hundreds of eager campers, ages 6 to 17, attend camp at the Iowa 4-H Center. From day and overnight camps, leadership development and extreme adventure getaways, to camps for the whole family, there’s a camp designed for every child’s needs and interests.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces New Peyton Family Scholarship
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Sue and Harold Peyton of Sac County have established the Peyton Family Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa State University student in a major related to agriculture who will be a sophomore, junior or senior in fall 2012.
Cass, Decatur, Taylor Counties Add 4-H History Online
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Cass, Decatur and Taylor counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
 
Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala Is Feb. 25, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
Iowans can make a positive impact for Iowa’s youth by attending the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Registration is now open.
Donate Grain and Invest in Iowa’s #1 Crop: Youth
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
By donating grain, farmers can support Iowa’s number one crop, youth, say officials with the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Donations to the Iowa 4-H Foundation can be designated to county 4-H endowments, for statewide use or for both purposes.
 

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Phone: 319-653-4811
Fax: 319-653-6712
Email: amygreen@iastate.edu

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Phone: 319-642-5504
Fax: 319-741-6104
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