Iowa 4-H: Davis County

09/03/2026

🐓 Poultry Workshop Opportunity! 🐓

Van Buren County is hosting a Poultry Workshop on Sunday, September 13th! With so many youth exhibiting poultry at this year's fair, this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and sharpen your skills for next year's show season.

Whether you're a returning exhibitor or interested in getting started with poultry, be sure to check out the events page for more information!

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1064491115975116/

09/02/2026

The Pasture Walk is just 1 week away! If you are interested in attending be sure to RSVP with Logan 641-226-7102 or Paul: 319-244-8074.

🌱 Join us for a Pasture Walk!

Take an evening to get out in the pasture and learn what to be watching for as we head into fall. We’ll be at Sandeen Genetics in Blakesburg on Wednesday, September 9th, from 4:30–8:00 PM discussing w**d identification, fall w**d control, fertility planning, and how to select the right replacement for your farm.

This event is free and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. We do ask that you RSVP if possible so we can plan for food.

📍 Sandeen Genetics | 3261 Monroe-Wapello Road, Blakesburg, IA
🔗 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/wapello-county-pasture-walk-be-held-sept-9

To RSVP or for more information, contact Logan McCrea at 641-226-7102 or Paul Martin at 319-244-8074.

09/01/2026

Check out the first newsletter of the new 4-H year! 🍀📨

🔗 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/davis/newsletter/davis-county-4-h-newsletter-september-2026

09/01/2026

Get excited! 4-H enrollment opens TODAY! 🍀

Here are some helpful pages so that you are ready to enroll:
➡️ Register in 4-HOnline: https://v2.4honline.com/
➡️ Resources to help enrollment be as easy as possible: https://go.iastate.edu/30MMQU

We can't wait to start the new 4-H Year! 🍀✨

08/31/2026

☀️ As we wrap up an exciting summer and get ready to kick off a new 4-H year, we're taking a look back at all the fun we had! Here are just some of the activities Davis County youth participated in! 😀✨

📦 Cardboard Construction Camp
📚 Library Camps
🌿 Wild Roots Adventure Camp
🧖‍♀️ Spa & Relaxation Camp
🏆 Exhibit Judging
🐑 Showing Animals
🎤 Communications Night
🐄 Celebrity Steer Show
🌱 Crop Scouting + so much more!

Interested in participating in opportunities like these? Enrollment for the new 4-H year opens tomorrow! 🍀

08/26/2026

🌟 Want to Make a Difference in Davis County 4-H? 🌟

Join the Davis County 4-H County Youth Council! This youth-led group gives high school students the opportunity to be the voice of 4-H, plan county events, give back to the community, build leadership skills, and have fun along the way!

From the Pre-Fair Party to the free watermelon stand at the fair and helping with Awards Night, our Youth Council plays an important role in Davis County 4-H. 🍉🎉

If you’ll be in 9th–12th grade this fall, we’d love to have you join us!

Fill out the form by September 14th! https://form.jotform.com/262105669181054

08/25/2026

👏🏻Congratulations to all of our 4-H State Fair Exhibitors!

Check out the Livestock, Horticulture, Static & Communications at the links below! 🍀
Livestock & Horticulture: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/23479
Statics & Communications: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/23144

Projects are back in the office, please stop by and pick up your projects, ribbons and judges comments!

The office will be open today till 4:30pm and normal business hours the rest of the week.

08/19/2026

ISU Research and Demonstration Farm is hosting their Fall Field Day on September 10th. This event is open to the public at no cost. 🌱

Field day topics include:
- Research Farm and Growing Season Updates
- Long-term productivity and nitrate-nitrogen loss from corn and prairie bio-energy cropping systems
- Miscanthus Production in Iowa: Agronomy, Emerging Markets, & Science at ISU
- Forage Opportunities with Cover Crops

Mark your calendars, the field day starts at 1:30pm!

08/17/2026

🌱 Join us for a Pasture Walk!

Take an evening to get out in the pasture and learn what to be watching for as we head into fall. We’ll be at Sandeen Genetics in Blakesburg on Wednesday, September 9th, from 4:30–8:00 PM discussing w**d identification, fall w**d control, fertility planning, and how to select the right replacement for your farm.

This event is free and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. We do ask that you RSVP if possible so we can plan for food.

📍 Sandeen Genetics | 3261 Monroe-Wapello Road, Blakesburg, IA
🔗 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/wapello-county-pasture-walk-be-held-sept-9

To RSVP or for more information, contact Logan McCrea at 641-226-7102 or Paul Martin at 319-244-8074.

08/13/2026

Get Harvest Ready with Combine University!

Join Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab for Combine University, a hands-on, one-day workshop designed to help operators maximize harvest efficiency, improve yield data accuracy and reduce grain loss.

📅 August 24, 25 or 26, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Blomgren Seeds, Boone, Iowa

Participants will gain practical experience in machine setup, yield monitor calibration, grain loss reduction, residue management and preventative maintenance to keep combines operating efficiently throughout harvest.

💲 Registration: $249
📅 Registration deadline: August 19, 2026

👉 Register today: https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/digitalag/combine-university/