Montgomery County-IA Extension

06/24/2026

We had a great turnout tonight for the Livestock Showmanship Clinic! Participants learned about daily animal care, preparing for the show ring, and key showmanship techniques to help them feel confident and ready for fair season. 🍀

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to:
- Beth McDermott and Baxter Knapp for generously sharing their knowledge with our families.
- Our superintendents for volunteering their time to organize and host this workshop.
- The Mills‑Montgomery County Cattlemen for grilling a delicious meal for everyone.
- All other volunteers who made this clinic a success.

06/23/2026

We had an absolute BLAST at today’s Astro Camp for our kindergarten- 3rd grade explorers! 🚀
Campers designed their own mission patches, built space suits for their brave egg‑stronauts, and launched rockets all the way to the “moon.” 🌖🧑‍🚀

06/23/2026

Summer Field Day at the Armstrong Research Farm is this Thursday! This event is open to the public at no cost thanks to the support from ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms, and the Wallace Foundation.

Crop farmers and agronomists looking for the latest in herbicide and crop production are invited to join the Summer Field Day at the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm on June 25.

To assist with the lunch count, pre-registration is encouraged by contacting Aaron Saeugling at 712-254-0082 or [email protected]. This event is open to the public at no cost, thanks to the support from ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Wallace Foundation.

06/19/2026

We still have a couple of spots open for the hands‑on space adventure designed just for 4th–6th graders 👩‍🚀🌔 Campers will experiment with what it takes to touch down safely on the Moon, launch their own rockets, and so much more.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 White Fair Building in Red Oak
💲 $20 registration fee

To register, please call 712‑623‑2592 or email [email protected].

06/18/2026

Today’s day camp was all about agriculture. Participants learned how our food gets from the farm to our plate, developed a feed ration, and planted a fruit or vegetable of their choice to take home. 🍓🌱🐄

06/18/2026

Hey Clover Kids — did you know you can show animals at the fair too with the Clover Kid Animal Show program?

Choose from sheep, goats, rabbits, or poultry and get hands‑on experience learning how to care for an animal alongside a friendly 4‑H mentor. Then step into the ring and show what you’ve learned. It’s fun, confidence‑building, and a great way to be part of the fair excitement.

Sign up by June 25 to be paired with a 4‑Her and their animal.

📞 Call our office: 712‑623‑2592
📧 Email: [email protected]

If you are a 4H'er and would like to be a mentor, please let us know!

06/18/2026

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🍀We want to thank the Montgomery County 4-H Youth Council specifically Lilly Anderson, Grace Nippert, Alyssa Strebe, and Sadie Lindgren, Montgomery County-IA Extension Director, for helping put a fresh coat of paint on our picnic table at the Red Oak Community Garden! It is looking bright and green as new! 💚🖌️

06/16/2026

Last year’s Lemonade in a Bag event was an absolute hit, and we’re bringing the fun back tomorrow! 🍋 Join us at the Red Oak YMCA from 2–3pm to learn cool lemon facts and enjoy a refreshing treat — free for all ages. We can't wait to see you! Montgomery County Family YMCA

06/16/2026

There is still time to register for the Livestock Showmanship Clinic! This clinic is open to all youth interested in exhibiting sheep, goats, and/or beef.

Join us for a Showmanship Clinic while we gear up for county fair season! Learn from Montgomery County’s Livestock Superintendents and special guests, Beth McDermott & Baxter Knapp, as they share expert tips on daily care, show ring prep, and top-notch showmanship skills.

📅 June 23rd, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – Meal Provided
🕡 6:30 PM – Clinic Begins
📍 Montgomery County Fairgrounds – Showring

💥 Open to all 4-H and FFA Exhibitors
💥 No cost to attend thanks to local sponsors
💥 Register by June 19th by calling 712-623-2592 or email [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to build confidence, sharpen your skills, and be ready to step into the ring!

06/11/2026

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is here with you!

Food Safety during a Power Outage:
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage

Disaster Readiness:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterreadiness/individuals-and-families

Mental Health During Emergencies:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterreadiness/mental-health

Find out from FoodSafety.gov how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies, such as floods, fires, natural disasters, or the loss of power.