THE EXTENSION MENTION February 2014 - Iowa State University

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

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!

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.

Kossuth County Extension Calendar

WHO WE ARE 4-H, YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

Bryan Whaley

[email protected]

Regional Extension Education Director

Carrie Gatton

[email protected]

Office Manager/Program Director

Kristy Burdick

[email protected]

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.

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