Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
A Extension sponsored tractor and farm machinery safety course will be offered to anyone 13 years and older - click here for more information!

Southwest Iowa Area Award Recognition
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Senior 4-H'ers (9th-12th grade)- Check out these great award opportunitites - JUST FOR YOU!

2010 Horse Show Information now available
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Horse project members - check out some of the horse shows and clinics around the area for 2010!

2010 Iowa State Fair Livestock Schedule is now available!
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Planning on showing animals at the 2010 Iowa State Fair? Check out the schedule and see the changes for this year!

America's Farmers Grow Communities Project
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Farmers - check out how you can vote for West Pottawattamie County 4-H to receive $2500!

Burt County Beef Preview Show
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Want a shot at $250.00? Check out the information about the Burt County Beef Preview show and see how you can win!

4-H Night at the Lancers!
(Posted on 1/18/2010)
Did you make it to the game, we did, check out the pictures below for the first regional 4-H Night at the Lancers!

Horse Jamboree!
(Posted on 1/5/2010)
If you like horses, then this is the contest for you! The annual Iowa 4-H Horse Jamboree will take place in Ames on March 27-28, 2010.

4-H Day at Cyclone Women's Basketball Game
(Posted on 12/30/2009)
$15.00 The Iowa 4-H Foundation is hosting a 4-H Day at the Iowa State Women’s basketball game versus Kansas State on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Tip-off is at 7:00pm. Ticket price is just $15 per person! Check out the photos from the 2009 4-H Day at the ISU Women's Basketball Game

State Leader Retreat
(Posted on 12/2/2009)
4-H leaders, parents, and 4-H members (7-12th grade) are invited to join us at the State Leader Retreat in Ankeny on February 26-27.

FSQA Dates
(Posted on 6/13/2006)
The Food, Safety, Quality, Assurance dates have been set for members to be certified. Members showing/selling beef, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, dairy, and/or goats must be FSQA certified.

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(Posted on 2/25/2005)
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News from Iowa State University Extension

Three Former 4-H Members Receive New York City Fashion Scholarships
(Posted on 2/9/2010)

ISU Young Menswear Association Scholarship Winners

Three former Iowa 4-H’ers who received fashion industry scholarships credit 4-H in their success.

Catch This Current: One 4-H’er's Electric Story
(Posted on 2/3/2010)

State 4-H Council Member Tymothy Wood says 4-H helped him discover his interests and choose his college path.

Robotics Event Highlights Life Skills Learned through 4-H, SCI
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation’s Gala Feb. 20 includes a robotics challenge event featuring 4-H teams and clubs from across the state.

Terry Tobin: Multiple Roles and Multiple Success through 4-H
(Posted on 1/27/2010)

“4-H is many things to many people. It helps our young people to build community leaders for tomorrow,” says Terry Tobin, director of Principal Enterprise Capital and lifetime 4-H'er.

Franz Named Associate Dean for Extension in College of Human Sciences
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Nancy Franz has been named the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences associate dean for extension and outreach to Families and 4-H Youth Development. Franz also will serve as director of ISU Extension to Families.

ACT II Drama Stars Bring New Stage to 4-H
(Posted on 1/19/2010)
As these Henry County 4-H'ers act out and produce shows, they're demonstrating their 4-H communication talents, building teamwork skills and having a great time entertaining others.

Gala Plans to Raise Awareness, Support for Iowa’s 4-H’ers
(Posted on 1/15/2010)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation hopes to continue showcasing 4-H and raising financial support for the organization during its 60th Anniversary Gala Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.

4-H Supporters Are More Than Half-Way to Meeting Pioneer’s Match
(Posted on 1/12/2010)
Iowa 4-H supporters have responded enthusiastically to the matching gift challenge made last fall by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, raising more than $76,600 so far.

Events

4-H Youth

06/02/2010 FSQA Training

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Cheryl Boyer-Office Manager/Assistant
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: cmboyer@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Regional Education Extension Director
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: aladd@extension.edu

Jennifer Vincent-CYC-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: jenvin@iastate.edu

Sharon Ryan-READY SET KNOW Facilitator
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: sjryan@iastate.edu

Mary Kramer-4-H Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: mkramer@iastate.edu

Mary Kouris-4-H Urban Program Assistant
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: mkouris@iastate.edu