Jones County 4-H & Youth

Local Highlights

September 24, 2019

Join Fairview Thunderbolts 4-H Club! This club is revamping to be focused on STEM and hands-on learning. Youth in 4th-12th grade are eligible to join.

September 24, 2019

4-H Find-Out Night in Jones County

Want to learn more about 4-H and how to get involved? Then, this event is for you! Join us for an hour of fun and learning about 4-H.

August 15, 2019

4-H County Council & Brunch Club Applications - Due 8/30

4-H members going into 7-9th grade are invited to join our 4-H Brunch Club leadership group. Those going into 10-12th grade are also invited to apply for the 4-H County Council leadership group. Applications/signups are due Friday, August 30, via online forms.

August 14, 2019

4-H & Friends Fishing Day Camp Offered

Join us September 21st for a fishing day camp for any youth entering 4-8th grade.

June 17, 2019

Rabbit Workshop: Showmanship & Classification

Join us for a Rabbit Showmanship and Classification Workshop on Monday, June 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. RSVP's due by June 21, 2019.

More County News

Submitted by mollyrs on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 13:11

Clothing Event Report Forms - 2019 Great Jones County Fair

The 2019 Jones County Clothing Event was held Sunday, March 31, 2019, from 1-3 p.m. Entry forms were due to the Extension office by March 5, 2019. Stay tuned for results and the Style Show schedule to be held during the 2019 Great Jones County Fair!

Clothing Event Information

Junior/Intermediate Clothing Event Entry Form

Senior Clothing Event Entry Form

Clothing Elements and Principle of Design

Communication Event Report Forms - - 2019 Great Jones County Fair

The Communication Event is scheduled for April 6, 2019, from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Jones County Extension and Outreach Office, 800 N. Maple Street, Monticello, IA 52310. Working Exhibits will be done during the Great Jones County Fair — not on Communication Day, and those forms are due by July 1, 2019.

Event Explanations & Objectives

Educational Presentation Report Form

Extemporaneous Speaking Report Form

Share the Fun Report Form

Working Exhibit Report Form

Public Speaking Pointers

Guide for Effective Presenting

Livestock Forms - 2019 Great Jones County Fair

4-H & FFA Animal/Livestock Entry/Stalling Form - Due July 1, 2019

Broiler Project Order From - Due May 1, 2019

Bucket/Bottle Calf Project Forms - Due July 1, 2019

Cat and Other Animal Report Form - Due July 1, 2019

Animals Housed Off Home Farm Request Form - Due May 15, 2019

Horse Lease Agreement Form - Due May 15, 2019

Substitute Showperson Form

Late Arrival - Early Release Request Form

Drug Affidavit Forms - Due no later than Fair checkin

Record Book Forms

2018-2019 4-H Club Program includes how to Organize your Record Book (including self-evaluation form)

Record Book Award Form

Junior Achievement Nomination Form - To be completed by 4-H leader(s).

Senior Project Record Book Award Descriptions

Project Financial Records Form

Animal Project Financial Forms

Livestock-Specific Project Record Forms

Horticulture Project Financial Forms

Club Officer Books

Club Reporter Book Recognition Application

Club Financial Forms

Club Deposit Form

Club Voucher Request Form

Other Forms

Jones County 4-H Financial Assistance Request Form

Statewide Resources

Iowa 4-H Foundation

Provides financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs and opportunities throughout the state of Iowa.
4-H Club Resources

Join a 4-H club where you can learn about your interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community. These are resources to make your club experience even better.
4-H Projects

Your adventure in 4-H starts here. Choose from nearly 50 project areas and discover your skills, talents and interests.
4-H Livestock

Discover the world of animal science from breeding, nutrition and general care to food safety and management. Find statewide forms, trainings and activity sheets here.
Volunteer Resources

Iowa 4-H Volunteers are motivated by positive purposes in helping youth become caring, competent, and contributing members of their family and communities. Discover the resources you need to be most effective.
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

Every June, almost 900 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.
4-H @ the Iowa State Fair

Provides opportunities for youth to demonstrate, learn and apply project and communication skills. Every year the 4-H Exhibits Building features well over 3,000 exhibits and Livestock shows engage more than ## youth.
Recognition Opportunities

Youth and teens can discover opportunities to be recognized for personal growth, project learning, leadership and citizenship.
4-H Afterschool

A partner and leader in providing positive youth development through out-of-school programming. Outreach priorities include curriculum development, staff training, and partnership development.
CloverKids

Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build many life skills!
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