Warren County Extension & 4-H

07/16/2021

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Meat Judging Contest! 🥩 🍀

🗓 Held on August 28, 2021
🟢 Open to youth in grades 4-12
📍 Iowa State University campus

Meat Judging trains youth to distinguish differences in the values of various meat cuts. Youth learn how to evaluate and identify retail cuts as well as wholesale cuts and carcasses. The 4-H meat judging program allows youth to learn about the different cuts of meat along with the trimness and quality factors that affect the safety and taste of the meat products we consume.

Registration will close on August 16th. To learn more about the competition and to register, visit ➡ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/meat-judging

07/15/2021

Tuesday we explored coding with Code Hopper and Bee Bots! We had two exciting camps that we jam packed with learning and fun!

We are wrapping up our day camps in preparation for the Warren County Fair. Thank you to all who joined us, we had a GREAT summer! ☀️

07/13/2021

Don't forget to register for our Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class held at our Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. 🎉

You'll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home. The cost is $10 and payment can be made via check, cash or by card.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

Don't forget to register for our Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class held at our Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. 🎉

You'll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home. The cost is $10 and payment can be made via check, cash or by card.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

07/09/2021

Support the Warren County 4-H awards and recognition by working the funnel cake stand at the county fair!

Each shift needs 2 people (members and parents or other volunteers) 14 years old or older. A 12 or 13 year old can work but must be accompanied by an adult, so 3 people are needed for that shift.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9AA2EA5FEC07-funnel

Support the Warren County 4-H awards and recognition by working the funnel cake stand at the county fair!

Each shift needs 2 people (members and parents or other volunteers) 14 years old or older. A 12 or 13 year old can work but must be accompanied by an adult, so 3 people are needed for that shift.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9AA2EA5FEC07-funnel

07/08/2021

07/07/2021

We’re giving our milking cow an upgrade!

Little Farm Hands are needed on the farm but we also need some help volunteering!
If you’re interested in volunteering under our Learning Tent with the Little Farm Hands exhibits during the Warren County Fair, fill out your info and availability here:

https://forms.gle/U4ge36FXLbc7erx87

07/07/2021

🍀 Warren County Fair Exhibitor t-shirts & 4-H armbands are available for purchase at our office! 🍀

Just as a reminder...

All Warren County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors will wear the official Warren County Fair Exhibitor t-shirt tucked in and in its original forms while exhibiting. (Exception- horse exhibitors)

Horse Exhibitors are required to wear a 4-H armband. Please see the fairbook for specific class attire rules.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237.

🍀 Warren County Fair Exhibitor t-shirts & 4-H armbands are available for purchase at our office! 🍀

Just as a reminder...

All Warren County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors will wear the official Warren County Fair Exhibitor t-shirt tucked in and in its original forms while exhibiting. (Exception- horse exhibitors)

Horse Exhibitors are required to wear a 4-H armband. Please see the fairbook for specific class attire rules.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237.

07/06/2021

Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it!

Join us at the Warren County Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00 pm for the Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class.

The cost is $10 and payment can be made to the Warren County Extension office during business hours, by mail or over the phone.

To register for this class, go to https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237.

Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it!

Join us at the Warren County Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00 pm for the Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class.

The cost is $10 and payment can be made to the Warren County Extension office during business hours, by mail or over the phone.

To register for this class, go to https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237.

07/02/2021

Our office will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Have a great weekend!

Our office will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

Have a great weekend!

07/01/2021

Day 3️⃣ the final day of BBQ School!

We wrapped up yesterday with a cookoff! Each youth prepared their own recipe and presented it to a panel of judges.

Huge THANK YOU to Steve Heaberlin and all of our volunteer judges for making this week successful!

07/01/2021

Photos from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's post

06/30/2021

Yesterday was day 2️⃣ of BBQ School!

Each youth seasoned and smoked their own rack of ribs. We also played many games and learned about meat cuts.

Check back tomorrow for how the final day of 2021 BBQ school went!

06/30/2021

Don't forget...

Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Entry deadline is tomorrow, July 1st!

❗️ Deadline approaching ❗️

Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Entry deadline is July 1, 2021 @ 11:59pm.

Contact your local county Extension office if you need assistance or visit our website to find a livestock entry process help sheet ➡ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock

06/29/2021

Yesterday we kicked off Day 1 of BBQ School!

Youth learned about food safety, grilling techniques and made their own rib dry rub.

A huge thank you to Steve Heaberlin for teaching BBQ School! 🥩

06/28/2021

Warren County and Extension and Outreach is pleased to host a Farmland Leasing Workshop on Tuesday, August 17th from 1:30-3:30 pm.

The cost is $20 per individual or $30 per couple and it includes a book.

Please call our office at 515-961-6237 to register!

Warren County and Extension and Outreach is pleased to host a Farmland Leasing Workshop on Tuesday, August 17th from 1:30-3:30 pm.

The cost is $20 per individual or $30 per couple and it includes a book.

Please call our office at 515-961-6237 to register!

06/25/2021

Timeline Photos

Hit by hail? Our ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources experts are working hard to help you move forward. If you cant make it to a workshop or get in contact with an expert, be sure to read these two free publications:

Hail on Soybeans ➡️ bit.ly/hailbeans
Hail on Corn ➡️ bit.ly/hailcorn

Iowa Soybean Association
Iowa Corn
#ISUcrops

06/23/2021

How to Build a Bat Box

How to Build a Bat Box

06/22/2021

Want to become a Master Gardener?

Applications are due by July 1, 2021.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/.../become-master-gardener

If you have any questions, call our office at 515-961-6237.

Want to become a Master Gardener?

Applications are due by July 1, 2021.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/.../become-master-gardener

If you have any questions, call our office at 515-961-6237.

06/21/2021

When you stop by Fair Entry Week don't forget to sign up for your Clothing and Communication Event classes!

Clothing and Communication Events will take place Thursday, July 8th at the Warren County Extension Office. With the exception of Share-the-Fun, that will be judged Sunday, August 1st at the Fair.

Any questions regarding these classes? Call 515-961-6237 or email [email protected].

When you stop by Fair Entry Week don't forget to sign up for your Clothing and Communication Event classes!

Clothing and Communication Events will take place Thursday, July 8th at the Warren County Extension Office. With the exception of Share-the-Fun, that will be judged Sunday, August 1st at the Fair.

Any questions regarding these classes? Call 515-961-6237 or email [email protected].

06/21/2021

Timeline Photos

🌱 It's National #PollinatorWeek! 🌱

Planting milkweed is a great way to ensure the future of the monarch butterfly! Order your FREE planting kit today, courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach , Iowa Department of Natural Resources REAP Conservation Education Program and ISU Seed Science Center !

➡️ bit.ly/306Y13M

06/18/2021

🚀We had a BLAST at Astro Camp yesterday!

Youth participated in many events including an egg drop, building moon habitats, creating solar bead bracelets, and creating rockets for our stomp rocket challenge. 🚀

06/17/2021

Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it!

Join us at the Warren County Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00 pm for the Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class.

The cost is $10 and payment can be made to the Warren County Extension office during business hours, by mail or over the phone.

To register for this class, go to https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237

Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it!

Join us at the Warren County Extension Office on Tuesday, July 20th from 5:30-7:00 pm for the Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 class.

The cost is $10 and payment can be made to the Warren County Extension office during business hours, by mail or over the phone.

To register for this class, go to https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/preserve-the-taste-of-summer-101-cl

If you have any questions, please call our office at 515-961-6237

06/17/2021

❗️ Deadline approaching ❗️

Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Entry deadline is July 1, 2021 @ 11:59pm.

Contact your local county Extension office if you need assistance or visit our website to find a livestock entry process help sheet ➡ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock

06/16/2021

📸 12 Youth in grades K-3 participated in Photography 101 day camp yesterday!

Each youth received a disposable camera and completed a photo scavenger hunt, while keeping the principles of photography in mind. We also created stories based on photos and then shared with the group. 📸

06/15/2021

🚴‍♂️Come join in on the fun this Saturday at Irving Elementary!

Warren County Extension and 4-H will be there with our blender bike making fruit smoothies! 🚴‍♀️

So many fun things to do at Bike Fest 2021: Pedal Palooza!
Join us as we celebrate biking and summer...carnival style!
You won't want to miss this! 🚲 ☀️ 🤡 #awheeliegoodtime #pedalpower #weliketobike

06/15/2021

Join us at the Extension office on Tuesday, June 22nd, from 6:30– 8:00pm for an evening of getting rabbits ready for the
Warren County Fair!

We will discuss showing at the fair, grooming tips and techniques, and how to fill out fair entry forms. There will be stations for trimming nails, tattooing, showmanship, and carrier building. If your rabbits do not have the required tattoo, this is the time to get it!

The workshop is free, but please RSVP to the Extension Office by calling 515-961-6237 or emailing [email protected].

Join us at the Extension office on Tuesday, June 22nd, from 6:30– 8:00pm for an evening of getting rabbits ready for the
Warren County Fair!

We will discuss showing at the fair, grooming tips and techniques, and how to fill out fair entry forms. There will be stations for trimming nails, tattooing, showmanship, and carrier building. If your rabbits do not have the required tattoo, this is the time to get it!

The workshop is free, but please RSVP to the Extension Office by calling 515-961-6237 or emailing [email protected].

06/11/2021

06/11/2021

We had a great time at Fizz,Bubble,Goo yesterday!

Youth got to participate in MANY science experiments including making slime, elephant toothpaste, and the Mentos and Diet Coke experiment.

We still have a few spots open for upcoming camps, check them out here: https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/summercamps

06/11/2021

06/10/2021

Timeline Photos

As temps exceed 90°F, stress on #feedlot #livestock increases. Are you doing all you can to mitigate risk of heat stress on your feedlot #beefcattle? Follow these tips to maintain proper care and minimize loss.

➡️ bit.ly/beefheatstress
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Iowa Beef Center

06/10/2021

06/10/2021

06/09/2021

We kicked off our Summer Day Camps yesterday with the Agriculture Every Day Camp!

The kiddos learned about animal safety, soil nutrition, seed science and so much more.

We have just a few more spots open in our 4-12 Grade camps: NASA Astro Camp, Record Keeping and Grab and Go Kit: Quilt Creations.

Register here at: https://form.jotform.com/warren4h/summercamps

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call our office at 515-961-6237

06/09/2021

Warren County Pork Producers Scholarship | Warren County

The Warren County Pork Producers Scholarship is now open for applications!

Applications are due by July 15, 2021.

Please read all of the guidelines here:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/warren/news/warren-county-pork-producers-scholarship

There is no formal application. Applicants must present the information requested in an original and self-made format. Applications are due by July 15, 2021. Please mail applications to Warren County Pork Producers Scholarship Committee- 18451 G76 Hwy Lacona, Iowa 50139. Warren County Pork Producers...

06/08/2021

Join extension field agronomists and the Iowa State University W**d Science team for a Field Day in Ames!

🌱 Attendees will learn more about corn and soybean herbicide programs, resistance screening, tour herbicide evaluation plots and more!

For questions or to register contact Meaghan Anderson:
📨 [email protected]
📲 319-331-0058

Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences #Plant21 #StrongIowa