ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County

05/27/2026

We love seeing our Clay County 4-H clubs working together to support the Together for Tomorrow campaign. Great teamwork!💚

Clay County 4-H clubs are teaming up on Tuesday evenings to run the concession stand at the Spencer Youth Baseball & Softball fields! 💚🍀.

By working together, clubs are helping raise funds for the Together for Tomorrow campaign to support improvements to the buildings and spaces used by 4-H at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

On Tuesday, May 5th, the Together for Tomorrow Committee kicked off our concession stand volunteer nights!

Everyone showed up ready to WORK… turns out they mostly showed up ready to FREEZE 🥶😂 It was a small game night, so things were a little slow—but everyone still had fun, stayed warm-ish, and kept things running smooth!

“Mighty but chilly” might be the new team slogan!💪❄️

05/19/2026

Extra plants looking for homes!

We were more successful starting seeds this year than we expected so we've got extra plants available for a free will donation!

Available plants are:
Cherry tomatoes (gone)
Roma tomatoes
Bell, scotch bonnet, and jalapeno peppers
Fennel
Basil (gone)
Jade plants

All donations will help cover supplies for our summer youth camps and workshops.

05/13/2026

Way to go, Clay County Trailblazers! 🥇🎉
Congratulations on taking 1st place at the State WHEP Competition! We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

05/13/2026

🚨 May 15 Deadline – IMPORTANT 4‑H REMINDER 🚨

🍀 May 15 is the Animal ID and 4‑H Enrollment Deadline!

✅ ALL 4‑H exhibitors must be enrolled in 4‑H Online by May 15 to be eligible to exhibit at the Clay County Fair.

🐄 Clay County IDs due by May 15 in 4‑H Online:
• Breeding & Commercial Heifers
• Prospect / Feeder Calves
• Dogs
• Horses

⭐ ALL Iowa State Fair Animal IDs are also due by May 15.
🐑🐖🐐Clay County Sheep, Swine, and Meat Goats do not need to be entered in 4-H Online by May 15 unless they are going to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Their deadline is June 15.

🐕 Dog exhibitors:
A CURRENT, vet‑signed rabies vaccination certificate must be uploaded in 4‑H Online by May 15.

⏰ Don’t wait until Friday!
If you have questions or tech issues, please plan ahead. Our office is closed on Fridays, so we will not be able to assist that day.

📞 Questions or need assistance?
Stop by our office, call 712‑262‑2264, or email [email protected].

🔗 Helpful Links:
👉 Enroll in 4‑H / Add Animals:
https://v2.4honline.com/
👉 4‑H Online Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4-h-online
👉 Family Enrollment Guide (Word doc):
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/documents/4HOnline.Family.Enrollment.Guide_.docx
👉 Livestock ID Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/livestock-id
👉 2026 Clay County 4‑H/FFA Fair Book:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/.../2026%20FAIR%20BOOK

05/11/2026

🚨 May 15 Deadline – IMPORTANT 4‑H REMINDER 🚨

🍀May 15 is the Animal ID and 4‑H Enrollment Deadline!

✅ ALL 4‑H exhibitors must be enrolled in 4‑H Online by May 15 to be eligible to exhibit at the Clay County Fair.

🐄 Clay County IDs due by May 15 in 4‑H Online:
• Breeding & Commercial Heifers
• Prospect / Feeder Calves
• Dogs
• Horses

⭐ ALL Iowa State Fair Animal IDs are also due by May 15.

🐕 Dog exhibitors:
A CURRENT, vet‑signed rabies vaccination certificate must be uploaded in 4‑H Online by May 15.

⏰ Don’t wait until Friday!
If you have questions or tech issues, please plan ahead. Our office is closed on Fridays, so we will not be able to assist that day.

📞 Questions or need assistance?
Stop by our office, call 712‑262‑2264, or email [email protected].

🔗 Helpful Links:
👉 Enroll in 4‑H / Add Animals:
https://v2.4honline.com/
👉 4‑H Online Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4honline-information-families-and-leaders
👉 Family Enrollment Guide (Word doc):
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/documents/4HOnline.Family.Enrollment.Guide_.docx
👉 Livestock ID Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/livestock-id
👉 2026 Clay County 4‑H/FFA Fair Book:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay/files/documents/2026%20FAIR%20BOOK%20FINAL.pdf

05/07/2026

🌿 We’re so proud of our Clay County Trailblazers! 🌿

Clay County youth took top honors at the 2026 Iowa State 4‑H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition, earning first place in the senior team division and multiple individual and junior awards. Their hard work, teamwork, and passion for conservation truly shone through!

🏆 Congratulations to all who competed! Best of luck to our senior team as they represent Iowa at the National WHEP Competition this summer!

🔗 Read the full story from ISU Extension & Outreach:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/clay-county-trailblazers-take-top-honors-state-wildlife-habitat-education-program-competition

AMES, Iowa – The Clay County Trailblazers 1689 took first place in the senior team division at the State Wildlife Habitat Education Program competition, held April 11 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in Milford. Team members include Andrew Baker, Abigail Roush, David Roush and Hannah Roush.

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars and follow their page for updates!

Something fun is in the works… 👀

More fun, more community, and all for a great cause supporting Clay County 4-H!! 💚🍀

More details coming soon—follow along so you don’t miss it! 🍀

04/30/2026

May Clover Notes are here! 🍀
Stay up to date with Clay County 4-H and all the exciting things happening this month. 💚
May Clover Notes:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay/clovernotesmay2026

Main Newsletter page (the newest will always be at the top):
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay/newsletter

04/27/2026

2026 Clay County Weigh-In and Tagging Dates

Livestock Pavillion on Clay County Fairgrounds

Thursday, May 7: State Fair Meat Goat & Sheep Weigh-In
5:00-6:00 p.m.
$10/head for retinal images | $4/head for tags
Sign up for a spot: https://form.jotform.com/261134507584154

Saturday, May 30: Swine Tagging
8:00-11:00 a.m.
$4/ head for tags
Sign up for a spot: https://form.jotform.com/261134493440149

Wednesday, June 10: County Sheep Weigh-In
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
$4/ head for tags
Sign up for a spot: https://form.jotform.com/261133836325151

Thursday, June 11: County Meat Goat Weigh-In
5:00-6:00 p.m.
$4/ head for tags
Sign up for a spot: https://form.jotform.com/261134191948157

Please bring a check or exact cash for tags.

4-H members must enroll in 4-H online by May 15 (4-H membership enrollment) to be eligible for the Clay County Fair.

Clay County Fair Swine, Goats & Sheep IDs (animal and livestock ID) are due in 4-H Online by June 15. (State fair deadline is May 15)

Please call 712-262-2264 if you have any questions.



2026 Animal ID Entry Deadlines for 4-H Online
February 1: Market beef entries due
May 15: Clay County breeding/commercial heifer, prospect/feeder calf, dog, and horse IDs due. All State Fair livestock IDs are due. All 4-H exhibitors must be enrolled in 4-H by this date for Clay County Fair eligibility.
June 15: Clay County goat, sheep, and swine IDs due
July 1: Rabbit IDs due

04/23/2026

Get ServSafe® Certified right here in Clay County.

📅 May 18, 2026
📍 Clay County Extension and Outreach, Clay County
⚠️ Registration deadline: April 27
🍽️ Register: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/event-details/a0OUO00000GTkXi2AL/ServSafe%C2%AE%20Certified%20Food%20Protection%20Manager%20Course

Learn key food safety skills like contamination prevention, proper food handling, cleaning and sanitizing, and more.

Photo ID required for exam
Class size is limited, register early

More information can be found at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/servsafe