County News

4-H Clover
October 11, 2018
Recognition Options for Clay County 4-H

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

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October 10, 2018
ServSafe Food Safety Training Winter/Spring 2019

The 2019 Winter/Spring ServSafe schedule for Northwest Iowa.  ***Note:  Online registrations only, up to three weeks prior to class date.

Beth Doran
October 10, 2018
Deadline for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification Nears

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.

October 4, 2018
Sign Up For Scramble Calf Project Today

The Scramble Calf project is intended to provide an educational beef production experience for beef project members, to assist beef project members to become involved and to provide a mentoring opportunity. If you have an interest in beef, give this program a try!!  Contact Amy at forrette@iastate.edu to get registered.

3 youth with their stuffed animals
August 8, 2018
K-3rd Grade Stuffed Animal Pet Show at the Clay County Fair

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!

Gary Wright
July 12, 2018
Farmland Leasing and Value Meeting scheduled for August 8 in Spencer

Clay County Farmland Leasing and Value Meeting to be help on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the 4-H Auditorium on the Clay County Fairgrounds from 6:00-9:00pm.  Call 712-262-2264 to pre-register (cost $20) until August 7, day of program (August 8) cost will be $25.  Each registrant will receive one lease arrangements book.

Master Gardener in Garden
July 12, 2018
Registration Open for Fall Master Gardener Training

The 2018 Master Gardener Training will offer a new flipped classroom model, which will allow for increased hands-on experiences.  Classes will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-8pm in Mid-August until Early November. Along with an all-day workshop in Ames on November 3.

3 4-Hers at Achievement Fair
June 21, 2018
2018 Achievement Fair

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!

Cross with ribbons awarded
June 21, 2018
Community Compassion

The Clay County 4-H Youth Development Program is combining citizenship and compassion by again hosting the “Community Compassion” event during the Clay County Fair. Clay County 4-Hers will have the opportunity to grow in compassion and to help others by donating one of their own human sciences exhibits.

Cupcake Wars Class
May 11, 2018
New Event, Cupcake Wars, to be held during the Clay County Fair

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. 

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May 8, 2018
YQCA Training options in Clay County

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. ALL youth exhibiting any beef, sheep, meat goats, swine, poultry or rabbits at the Clay County Fair, Iowa State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben MUST satisfy this requirement by June 30.

Table setting event
April 27, 2018
New Table Setting event

A new fair event is available to all 4-Hers in grades 4-12.  Exhibitors may work as an individual or as a team of 2-3.

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April 2, 2018
Spencer Community Gardens Accepting Applications

Time to think gardening! SCG is now taking applications for the 2018 garden season.  Sign up before April 20th so we can get your plot reserved!

The 2017 4-H Quilt
March 28, 2018
Block-Out Quilt Club Challenge

Are you looking for educational fun for club meetings or a club project?  Then look no further as the fun and exciting Block-Out Quilt Club Challenge is here for 2018.

Bill Biedenfeld, the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee.
March 19, 2018
Clay County 4-H is seeking nominations for the 2018 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee

The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame honors 4-H volunteers, supporters and pioneers who have made a significant contribution to the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program.  Nominations must be received by May 15, 2018 in the form of a letter or email to the Clay County Extension Office, 110 West 4th Street, Suite 100, Spencer.

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December 8, 2017
Crop Advantage Series Will Bring Latest Research, Crop Production Information to a Location Near You

The 2018Crop Advantage Series offers a unique opportunity for farmers and crop advisersto hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State University in their own back yard. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to 14 locations around Iowa from Jan. 3-26, providing updated management options and recommendations on current and future crop production issues. In addition, meetings will also offer continuing educations credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and pesticide safety recertification.

Jo Engel & Amy Forrette with the 4-H Bear
November 28, 2017
Clay County 4-H Youth Staff Receive National Recognition

The Clay County youth staff of Amy Forrette, Associate Director of Youth Programming, and Jo Engel, Human Sciences Program Coordinator, hosted a session about ‘Mastering Volunteerism’ at a recent National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jo Engel, Amy Forrette, accepting check from MaxYield
November 28, 2017
Clay County 4-H Membership Cost Decreased in Clay County

Amy Forrette, (right) county associate director youth programming and Jo Engel, county youth program coordinator for human sciences accept a contribution from MaxYield that will decrease the cost of 4-H enrollment in Clay County.  

Corn Field
November 9, 2017
ISU Extension and Outreach Offers Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminars

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Clay County is hosting a Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminar on Friday, December 1st at 1:30pm. To register call the Clay County Extension Office at 262-2264, registration fee is $20.  The program is designed to provide agribusiness leaders with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications. Participants will also receive an overview of the agricultural industry and learn how changes may affect Iowa producers.

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November 9, 2017
Smart Health: Smart Actions Insurance Workshop

On Monday, November 20th Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a free workshop in Spencer. Smart Choice: Health Insurance is designed to help you understand your options and make the best decisions for your situation.   The workshop will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Spencer Public Library, 213 3rd Street; Spencer, IA.

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