Howard County 4-H

Howard County 4-H Welcome to the Howard County 4-H page! Join us in making a positive impact in our community and beyond! Extension and Outreach is part of Iowa State University.

We are dedicated to empowering youth through exciting hands-on learning experiences, fostering leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Any youth in K-3 are invited to join our Clover Kids program! Youth in grades 4-12 are invited to join one of eight clubs in our 4-H program. 4-H has something for everyone! We take the university’s research and turn it into learning opportunities for Iowans. Th

is institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal

05/29/2026

📣 Howard County 4-H Fair Entry Deadline Reminder 📣

Just a reminder that all Blue Ribbon fair entries must be completed by May 31 at 11:59 p.m. ⏰
No late entries will be accepted.

Please review the May Newsletter for step-by-step instructions on how to enter, and use the Mighty Howard County Fairbook for department and class details while completing your entries.

💳 Stall fees will be paid electronically through the Blue Ribbon website. This system is used for both livestock and static project entries.

🐴 Horse Exhibitors:
Be sure to enter your horse’s stalled name and add any additional horses under Horse Name. Then proceed with class entries. Stall fees should match the number of horses you are exhibiting.

🐄 Beef Exhibitors:
Class 4 must submit purebred registration paper copies to the Extension Office by May 31.

📄 All livestock exhibitors (horse, beef, sheep, swine, meat goats):
Drug affidavits and disclosure statements must be completed and returned to the office by May 31.

If you have questions, please contact the Extension Office at 563-547-3001. Office closes at Noon today.

📚 Helpful links:
May Newsletter: https://go.iastate.edu/8PDIEP

Fairbook: https://go.iastate.edu/Y0YBTM

Blue Ribbon Website: https://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1051

⭐️Senior Spotlight⭐️Kenzie Moellers - Space Age FarmersCongratulations! Thank you for your leadership. Best of luck on y...
05/20/2026

⭐️Senior Spotlight⭐️
Kenzie Moellers - Space Age Farmers
Congratulations! Thank you for your leadership. Best of luck on your next adventure! 🍀

Animal ID's and YQCA are due today!! For details, check the May Newsletter https://go.iastate.edu/8PDIEP
05/15/2026

Animal ID's and YQCA are due today!! For details, check the May Newsletter https://go.iastate.edu/8PDIEP

‼️DEADLINE TODAY‼️

4-H Livestock IDs are due in 4-H Online by 11:59PM on May 15th! ⏰⏳🍀

📌 All animals being exhibited at the Iowa State Fair or county fairs MUST be identified in 4-H Online by TONIGHT! No late entries are allowed!

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4-h-online

This morning, 3rd-5th grade students blended delicious tropical smoothies by pedaling the blender bike! It was definitel...
05/14/2026

This morning, 3rd-5th grade students blended delicious tropical smoothies by pedaling the blender bike! It was definitely a hit and the perfect refreshing treat after all the hard work during track and field day! 🍍🍌🚲🥭🍊
Riceville Community School District

⭐️Senior Spotlight⭐️Clara Keller - Saratoga 4-H Congratulations! Thank you for your leadership. Best of luck on your nex...
05/13/2026

⭐️Senior Spotlight⭐️
Clara Keller - Saratoga 4-H
Congratulations! Thank you for your leadership. Best of luck on your next adventure! 🍀

The May Newsletter was emailed to enrolled 4-H families last week! Be sure to read it thoroughly, as important deadlines...
05/08/2026

The May Newsletter was emailed to enrolled 4-H families last week! Be sure to read it thoroughly, as important deadlines are coming up in May. https://go.iastate.edu/8PDIEP

Join County Council!!!! Applications due May 8th!
05/04/2026

Join County Council!!!! Applications due May 8th!

Reminder for Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock exhibitors, your animal ID entries are due May 15 in 4-H online, the same dea...
05/04/2026

Reminder for Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock exhibitors, your animal ID entries are due May 15 in 4-H online, the same deadline as Mighty Howard County Fair exhibitors! More details in the recent Clover Connections - https://go.iastate.edu/8PDIEP

‼️LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS‼️

4-H Livestock IDs are due in 4-H Online by 11:59PM on May 15th! ⏰⏳🍀

📌 All animals being exhibited at the Iowa State Fair or county fairs MUST be identified in 4-H Online by May 15! No late entries are allowed!

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4-h-online

4H and FFA dairy heifers have arrived and will meet their fair handlers in May.
04/30/2026

4H and FFA dairy heifers have arrived and will meet their fair handlers in May.

A sure sign it is Spring - 4H baby chicks arrived today!   Come see them at the fair in June and see how they have grown...
04/30/2026

A sure sign it is Spring - 4H baby chicks arrived today! Come see them at the fair in June and see how they have grown.

Address

132 1st Avenue W
Cresco, IA
52136

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15635473001

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