the extension mention february 2014 - iowa state university
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Babysitting Clinic
Clover Kids Leader
Poultry Assistance
American Youth Horse
Council
Scholarships
Youth Conference
New 4-H members
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THE EXTENSION MENTION
February 2014
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On Saturday, January 18 about 70 Northwest Iowa 4-H and FFA youth participated in the first ever Northwest Iowa Beef Bonanza at Iowa Lakes Community College on the Emmetsburg Campus. The highlight of the day was a demonstration by Iowa State University Beef Center's Marshall Ruble on teaching a calf to lead in 30 minutes or less! Youth also learned about "When to call your Vet" from Dr. Dan Berkland, Sibley Vet Clinic, "Cattle Care and Comfort" by Gary Eckelberg, Ralco Nutrition, "Beefing Up Mealtime" with ISUEO Nutrition and Health Specialist Holly Van Heel, and "Show Me the MOO-La" with 4-H Youth Development Specialist Lisa Berkland, Ashley Madsen, Kossuth County 4-H Outreach Educator and Beth Doran, ISUEO Beef Specialist. Additional sponsors for the day include: Farm Credit Services, Pro Cooperative, Palo Alto County Farm Bureau, EPS, Kerber Milling, Emmet County Cattlemen, Spencer Ag Center, Bruce & Lori Crestiansen, Clay County 4-H Beef Committee, Aden Trucking, Inc., Wenell Insurance, Bank Midwest, Animal Medical Center, Kossuth Farm Bureau, Kossuth County Cattlemen, Clay County Farm Bureau, Ron Smith, Palo Alto County Cattlemen, and Bomgaars.
Ashley Madsen
Youth Outreach Educator
Kossuth County Extension
515-295-2469
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BABYSITTING CLINIC
Clover Kids — Algona
Poultry Assistance
CLOVER KIDS LEADER NEEDED FOR ALGONA! We are currently looking for an energetic volunteer to donate their time to be the Clover Kids leader
for the Algona area. Algona Clover Kids is for students in grades 2nd and 3rd. Currently the Algona
group meets during the month of February on Saturday’s from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. here at the
Extension office.
If you are interested in filling this role, please contact the Extension office ASAP!
Babysitting Clinic February 26th and March 12th from 2-5 p.m. (Snacks will be provided)
Algona Public Library (Room D)
Pre-registration is required. Register at the Kossuth County Extension office by February 13th.
Please send Name, Grade, Phone, Email & $5.00 to the Extension Office.
Fee: $5.00
Class size is limited to 20 participants.
Participants must be in 5th grade or older to participate.
Sponsored by : Kossuth County Community Health and ISU Extension & Outreach—Kossuth County
Dr. Zachary Westhoff, LeMars Vet Clinic Dr. Zachary Westhoff raises and shows show quality poultry. He
currently has chicks available for 4-Her’s to purchase. Dr. Westhoff will
also answer any questions pertaining to showing and raising poultry.
He can be reached at [email protected] or at 712-540-4233.
He answers questions from anyone so do not hesitate to call with any
poultry questions!
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2014 American Youth Horse Council
Scholarships available:
2014 American Youth Horse Council Symposium March 21-23, 2014 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Do you love horses? Do you want to learn more about them and get
better both in the saddle and out? The American Youth Horse Council
offers a conference each year that moves around the United Sates. The
next conference is coming as close to us as it ever gets! Make plans to
attend now! They are even planning a demonstration with Icelandic
Horses!!
They will also feature many nationally and internationally respected
teachers and clinicians from across the Unite States.
For more information visit the AYHC website
Register by February 20th for a discounted price. All registrations must be in by March 1st .
Cattlemen Scholarship
The Kossuth Co. Cattlemen are offering a $500 scholarship to graduating seniors. The applicant must be a resident of Kossuth County, but may attend a high school out of the county. The applicant must also be enrolling in an ag-related field (very broad field) in college. Contact your school or the Extension Office for an application, which must be postmarked on or before March 3.
Veterinary Medicine 4-H Scholarships
The Lloyd, Inc. and Mahr Family 4-H Scholarships are open to former Iowa 4-H members who have been accepted to the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine..
Application Deadline
All 2014 Veterinary Medicine 4-H Scholarships application materials must be submitted
online no later than 11:59 PM, April 1, 2014 for consideration. https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/en/
funding_opportunities/scholarships/veterinary_medicine_4h_scholarships_application/
2014 Youth Conference
“Ticket to Success”
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 24-26
Attention all 4-Her’s, grades 8-12! Come and experience the Iowa 4-H Conference held at ISU in Ames. You will be able to attend workshops and participate in community service or attend CSI- Crops, Shooting Sports or animal science round-up and choose various animals such as sheep, beef, dairy, horse or swine to study. Have fun in the evenings going to a formal banquet at Hilton Coliseum, dances, swimming, and a picnic. During the 3 day conference, experience dorm life and make new friends from across the state. If you have friends you would like to invite, 4-H enrollment not required – bring them along! Contact the office for more information. If you interview on March 23, we will pay half your fee
to attend.
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Kossuth County Extension Calendar
WHO WE ARE 4-H, YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
Bryan Whaley
Regional Extension Education Director
Carrie Gatton
Office Manager/Program Director
Kristy Burdick
Office Assistant
Popular Links:
Kossuth County Extension
www.extension.iastate.edu/kossuth/
Iowa 4-H Program
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/
4-H Online
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/
page/4honline-information-families-
and-leaders
Spend Smart Eat Smart
www.extension.iastate.edu/
foodsavings/
Feb. 5 Youth Committee Meeting 7:00
Feb. 11 Commercial Manure-8:30 a.m.
Feb. 11 Confinement Manure– 1 p.m.
Feb. 12 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Video 9:00 a.m.
Feb. 13 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect & Plant Video 9 a.m.
Feb. 26 Seed Treatment Video 9:00
Feb. 26 Babysitting Clinic 2-5 p.m.
March 5 Ornamental and Turf Application 1:30 p.m.
March 12 Babysitting Clinic 2-5 p.m.
March 23 Youth Committee Event Interviews 6:00 p.m.
March 26 Certified Handlers 9:00 a.m.
New 4-H Families:
Welcome & New Member Meeting
We would like to welcome all new members and
their parents to the 4-H program. We have infor-
mation about the 4-H program and using 4-H online. This online
computer program will be your guide to enrollment, project signup and
livestock identification for the fair and all livestock shows. New
member handbooks will be available. Call the Extension Office to
set up a time to let us introduce you to 4-H.
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Kossuth County Extension Office
1121-B Hwy 18 E
Algona IA 50511
Return Service Requested
Hunter Thilges—1st
Hunter Meinders—2nd
Marcus Wykoff—2nd
Drake Ternes—6th
Olivia Guerdet—10th
Kale Kramer—10th
Emily Connick—14th
Sean Davis—14th
Logan Buscher—18th
Shayla Goche—18th
Calvin Kruse—18th
Morgan Rahm—18th
Melissa Burt—19th
Cole Denker—19th
Aric Laubenthal—19th
Kennedy Hulsrud—20th
Rachel Arndorfer—27th
Isabel Casey—27th
Happy Birthday to the
following 4-Her’s who will
be celebrating during the
month of February!
Cameron Crosser—27th
Gaby Steil—27th