Club Resources

Emmet County 4-H is home to 8 traditional 4-H clubs and 4 special interest clubs. Youth in grades 4-12 may join 4-H and choose a club based on location or interest. 

4-H Clubs

4-H Club Information

4-H Specialty Club Information

Joining or Re-Enrolling in 4-H

The 4-H program begins every year on September 1st where members can newly enroll or re-enroll into the program.

For information and resources related to joining or re-enrolling in Emmet County 4-H through 4-H Online, visit our Join 4-H page

Animal Identification

Animals must be identified into 4HOnline by these deadlines in order to be exhibited at the fair.

  • Market Beef IDs - Due February 1st
  • Breeding Beef IDs - Due May 15th
  • Horse IDs - Due May 15th
  • Swine IDs - Due May 15th
  • Sheep IDs - Due May 15th
  • Goats IDs - Due May 15th
  • Dog IDs - Due May 15th
  • Rabbit IDs - Due July 1st
  • Poultry IDs - Due July 1st
  • Pets IDs - Due July 1st

Iowa State Fair Livestock due July 1st

Clay County Fair (static, livestock, communications) due July 1st - August 1st

 

4-H Online Animal ID Help Sheet

YQCA

Food and animal safety is one of animal producers' biggest responsibilities. 

All 4-H livestock exhibitors who show beef, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits are required to be YQCA certified to show at the County and State Fair. 

2023 Instructor-Led (Face-to-Face) YQCA Trainings ($3 per person):

  • June 5th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Immanuel Lutheran Church - Estherville
  • June 12th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Armstrong Public Library

Youth can also complete YQCA training online at anytime. The online version costs $12 per person. 

For instructor-led trainings, please pre-register by contacting the Extension Office at 712-362-3434 or email kzh@iastate.edu. Space is limited!

Emmet County Fair

For Emmet County Fair information, please visit our Emmet County Fair page.

Record Keeping & Awards

Updated information coming soon!