County News

Are you looking for educational fun for club meetings, a club project, or just as an individual? Then look no further and sign up for the fun and exciting Block-Out Challenge.  The Block Out Challenge fabric packets, for a club or an individual, are ready for pick up.  Sewing tips and suggestions for better constructed blocks are also included in the packet.  This year the awards will be $25 for 1st place, $15 for 2nd place and $10 for 3rd place after being judged for creativity, design and composition during Achievement Fair.

The Youth Program Summer Assistant supports Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with the preparation and delivery of summer educational programs. Primary responsibilities include support and coordination of K-12 youth programs, especially in relation to Clay County Youth Fair preparation as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program in Clay County to improve the effectiveness and efficient delivery of programming to the citizens and youth of Clay County.

Storm Lake and Okoboji, Iowa – Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to Storm Lake on January 8 and Okoboji on January 15 for the 2019 Crop Advantage Series.

Jo Engel, Sarah Dirks, and Amy Forrette, accept a contribution from MaxYield that will decrease the cost of 4-H membership in Clay County. MaxYield presented a contribution for $10 per 4-H member in Clay County to decrease the cost of 4-H membership.”

Clay County 4-H Awards information and forms for The Diamond Clover Program, Project Area Awards, Recordkeeping Awards, and Special Recognition Essays.

Beef producers are reminded that by Jan. 1, 2019 they must have a current Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certificate in order to sell cattle to certain packers. To help producers comply with this requirement, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, Iowa Beef Center and Iowa Beef Industry Council are offering a series of “year-end” trainings in Northwest Iowa.

This is an opportunity for K-3rd Grade children to showcase at the Clay County Fair in the 4-H Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30pm.  Participants will have the opportunity to talk about their stuffed animal (or other plush creature or friend) with a caring adult, to show an audience their stuffed animal and receive ribbons.  Please call or fill out the entry form at this link to enter.  A limit on entries may be imposed for time constraints, so enter today!  Please share with your friends, all K-3rd grade youth are welcome!

The 2018 Achievement Fair will be held on Wednesday, July 25 from 8:30am-4:00pm at the 4-H Auditorium & Exhibit Building, Clay County Fairgrounds.  Achievement Fair is a county mini-fair, where Clay County 4-Hers have the opportunity to have their Human Sciences project area work judged and are able to speak with the judge about their exhibit and project learning.  Join us for a fun filled day!

Cupcake Wars is a Clay County contest where a team of 2 4-Hers will compete to create and design decorated cupcakes.  This event will happen Sunday, September 9th at the 2018 Clay County Fair.  Registration will begin on July 2.