Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

4-H/FFA Banners
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Fair Board is encouraging 4-H Clubs to participate in the banner project for the Danan Lansing Building. These banners would help with the sound in the building.

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Use MyPlate to Make a Better Pizza
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
The USDA Farm Service Agency has reported that Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza daily, Francis said. “This amounts to 46 slices for each man, woman and child in the United States each year. We love pizza even though it is one of the top three sources of refined grains, solid fats, saturated fats and sodium.

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4-H Omelet Breakfast
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
The annual 4-H Omelet Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Danan Lansing Building.

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4-H/FFA Swine Weigh - In
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
4-H/FFA Swine Weigh - In

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Experiential Learning
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
The Iowa State University Extension 4-H Program thrives on creating opportunities for youth to learn and have fun together. For more information on joining 4-H, contact your County Extension Office.

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4-H FSQA Information
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) is required by all youth planning to exhibit livestock at the State and County Fairs. Read on for more information.

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4-H Citizenship Club
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Attention all 7– 12 graders - an exciting new opportunity is beginning! Winneshiek County is pleased to announce the start of the 4-H Citizenship Group. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Citizenship Group, please contact Joni ASAP to be added to the mailing list.

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Scholarship Information
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Seniors here is information on county, state and school scholarships.

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2011 Winneshiek County Fair Results
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Here is the 2011 Winneshiek County Fair Livestock Show Results

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The Horse Page
(Posted on 6/6/2011)
Informational horse links for you to browse. Look for statewide upcoming events. Horse Workouts BEGIN!

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Winneshiek County 4-H is on Facebook
(Posted on 12/3/2010)
Check us out on facebook, become a fan today!

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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Staff

Lynette Houser - Regional Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: lmanders@iastate.edu

Joni Bruvold - County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: jbruvold@iastate.edu

Brenda Ranum - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: ranum@iastate.edu

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