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February 19, 2019
Managing for Today and Tomorrow: Farm Transition Planning

A five course session on passing down the farm through business, estate, retirement, and succession planning. 

February 8, 2019
Region 20 4-H Photography Workshop

Calling all 4-H photographers and want-to-be photographers!  Jefferson County 4-H, with our neighboring 4-H programs, is offering an all-day Photography Workshop at the Washington County Extension Office on Saturday, March 30th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pre-registration required by March 15th with a $15 fee.

February 8, 2019
Barn Quilt Workshop

Jefferson County 4-H is hosting a Barn Quilt Workshop that will be held March 16th from 1-4pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (Activities Building). Makes a great 4-H project! Register by March 8th. $20 for 4-H members. $40 for non-4-H members. 4th grade & up - including adults!

February 7, 2019
Now Hiring: Summer Program Assistant

The Summer Program Assistant’s role is to work for the Iowa State University Extension Office to provide local youth educational programming in Jefferson County with minimal responsibilities at the Jefferson County Fair. Interested applicants may send their cover letter and resume to rachel4h@iastate.edu by March 1st at 4:30pm.

February 6, 2019
YQCA Information 2019

All 4-H/FFA livestock exhibitors will be required to be YQCA certified for county and State Fair exhibition of beef, dairy cattle/goats, meat goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine.


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