Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, naonal origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH WARREN COUNTY NEWSLETTER 909 EAST 2ND AVE. SUITE E; INDIANOLA, IA | 515-961-6237 | MON - THURS 9-12:30; 1-4:30 AND FRI 9-12:30 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WARREN Cortney Garrington Executive Director [email protected]Herb Gardening Workshop Do you have an idea or a topic that you are wanng to learn about? Do you have an idea for a hands on work- shop that you would like to see happen? Contact the War- ren County Extension and Outreach Office and let us know. We have access to various State Field Specialists who ulize research based educaon directly from Iowa State University to help put the research in Warren County resident’s grasp. Contact us at 515-961-6237. Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow herbs year round? Do you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs? Here is your chance to learn how to grow herbs successfully indoors or outdoors. Growing herbs indoors allows you to have fresh herbs year-round for cooking and enjoying. We will also learn about various uses for herbs including several recipes! Come with an appete as there will be samples of some of the delicious recipes. This is a free workshop held at the Warren County Extension Office on Wednesday, May 8th from 6:30— 7:30pm. Please RSVP to the Warren County Extension Office for accurate supply counts at 515-961-6237 or email [email protected]. WHAT’S INSIDE: Sheep/Goat Weigh– pg. 2 Swine Tagging Day—pg. 2 May 15th Deadline—pg. 3 County Fair Dates—pg. 3 YQCA– pg. 3 Dog Project– pg. 4 Horse Project– pg. 4 4-H Scholarships– pg. 4 Youth Committee—pg. 4 Leader Info– pg. 4 Youth Conference–pg. 5 Animal Science—pg. 5 Events Calendar– pg. 5 April 2019 The Master Gardener program is looking for people who are passionate about volunteering and gardening. No previous garden knowledge is required. The program equips parcipants to grow in knowledge about gardening best pracces. Aſter the training, Master Gardeners volunteer in their community, making significant contribuons such as giving vegetables to food pantries and maintaining gardens at county fairs. This Workshop Ideas? Kristine Labertew Office Assistant [email protected]Rural Angel Invesng Course A new video series and website, Strategies for Rural Angel Invesng, guides stakeholders interested in Iowa’s emerg- ing rural investor networks for agricultural technology startups and strategic rural ventures. These Iowa State University Extension and Outreach resources are available as part of a grant sponsored project called the Iowa Rural Equity Project. Mark Edelman, ISU Extension and Outreach ag economist and project coordinator, conducted inter- views with managers from a dozen Iowa based venture capital funds and angel investor networks interested in ru- ral projects. Videos of the interviews give insight into legal requirements, due diligence, types of investments and deal flow. The "Strategies for Rural Angel Invesng” video series and more informaon about the project can be found by vising www.extension.iastate.edu/irep. New Master Gardener Course Opens year’s course will for the second year in a row feature a flipped classroom style where parcipants will learn about different topics by touring and parcipang in workshops held through- out the county. Then they will be responsible for watching pre- recorded webinars and doing some study guide materials on their own me. The class will run from the end of August to the beginning of November. Those interested in the course can ap- ply at hps://mastergardenerhours.hort.iastate.edu/applicaon -form.php. Training fees of $195 are due in the fall.
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909 EAST 2ND AVE. SUITE E; INDIANOLA, IA | 515-961-6237 | MON - THURS 9-12:30; 1-4:30 AND FRI 9-12:30 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/WARREN
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH
WARREN COUNTY NEWSLETTER
909 EAST 2ND AVE. SUITE E; INDIANOLA, IA | 515-961-6237 | MON - THURS 9-12:30; 1-4:30 AND FRI 9-12:30 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WARREN
A new video series and website, Strategies for Rural Angel Investing, guides stakeholders interested in Iowa’s emerg-ing rural investor networks for agricultural technology startups and strategic rural ventures. These Iowa State University Extension and Outreach resources are available as part of a grant sponsored project called the Iowa Rural Equity Project. Mark Edelman, ISU Extension and Outreach ag economist and project coordinator, conducted inter-views with managers from a dozen Iowa based venture capital funds and angel investor networks interested in ru-ral projects. Videos of the interviews give insight into legal requirements, due diligence, types of investments and deal flow. The "Strategies for Rural Angel Investing” video series and more information about the project can be found by visiting www.extension.iastate.edu/irep.
New Master Gardener Course Opens year’s course will for the second year in a row feature a flipped
classroom style where participants will learn about different
topics by touring and participating in workshops held through-
out the county. Then they will be responsible for watching pre-
recorded webinars and doing some study guide materials on
their own time. The class will run from the end of August to the
beginning of November. Those interested in the course can ap-
ply at https://mastergardenerhours.hort.iastate.edu/application
-form.php. Training fees of $195 are due in the fall.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
909 EAST 2ND AVE. SUITE E; INDIANOLA, IA | 515-961-6237 | MON - THURS 9-12:30; 1-4:30 AND FRI 9-12:30 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/WARREN
WARREN COUNTY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH
4-H HORIZON– April 2019 Logan Kinyon , County Youth Coordinator [email protected]; 515-961-6237
Sheep/Goat Weigh-In is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th
from 7—10 am. There will not be a county only time slot, all
animals are welcome to come during the 3-hour time span.
Tags are $2 each and retinal scanning is $5 per head. Fees
must be paid in full at the time of weigh-in. Breeding Sheep
and Breeding Meat Does are required to attend weigh-in for
identification purposes only. If animals are being nominated
for the Iowa State Fair, they will be retinal imaged at this time
can include papers stamped by the American Dairy Goat
Association. A copy of the registration paper must be
provided to the Extension office prior to May 15th. Any ani-
mals that are not registered, must attend Sheep/Goat
Weigh-In to be tagged.
All yearling ewes must attend weigh-in to receive a tag.
Sheep/Goat Weigh-In
Swine Tagging Day– IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Swine identification is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th from 7—10 a.m. at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Each hog will receive a USDA tag and must be ear notched. The cost of tags are $2 each and must be paid for that day. This applies for 4-H/FFA COUNTY ONLY hogs. Hogs attending the Iowa State Fair will still use a DNA tag at $8 per tag. The ID process for the Iowa State Fair will remain the same as previous years—reserve the tagger from the Extension office, tag the hog yourself, and input that hog’s ID information into 4HOnline. State Fair DNA tags will be accepted as official identification at the Warren County Fair.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR TAGGING DAY:
Pigs must be handled, at all times, by a family member or responsible party designated by the family.
Pigs must be brought to the Superintendent for reading of ear notch and tagging of the pig. Pigs will not leave the trailer or transport vehicle while on the fairgrounds.
One ear tag per pig per exhibitor will be allowed.
Each pig needs to be identified by one exhibitor only.
Pigs need to be identified by the exhibitor prior to tagging. Please use a paint stick of different color to designate or distinguish each exhibitor’s pigs prior to getting to the tagging area.
15 pig maximum per exhibitor will be tagged and identified.
The Iowa Swine Verification Form 4-H 106F must be completed with ear notch, PB or crossbred, sex, ear tag number, ear tag location (L/R), tag color, PB breed, and color. This form will be completed by superintendents, verified by exhibitor or responsible party, and turned into Extension staff on tagging day.
If a gilt will be shown as a breeding gilt, a birthdate must be provided on the Iowa Swine Verification Form 4-H 106F on tagging day.
After tagging the exhibitor will complete paperwork with parent/guardian signature and turn into Extension staff with proper tag payment before leaving the fairgrounds.
Check 4HOnline before May 15th to verify that all information was inputted correctly. Use the pink copy of the ID form to cross-reference info, and select “verify” at the bottom of the screen for each animal.
Purebred pigs must have registration papers completed with exhibitor’s name as owner. Must provide the registration paper at weigh-in day at Fair. If papers are not presented at county fair weigh in, the pig will be asked to go home.
Warren County Produced forms are due on the last day of Entry week with the signature of the producer, tag number, and ear notch of the designated WCP pig.
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WORKING AND
LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS.
Exhibit Building Judging Day, July 20th. All static exhibits will be judged on this day. Iowa State Fair selections will be made and revealed following the Pre-Fair Picnic.
Warren County Fair, July 24-29. A detailed schedule of all open/4-H shows, events, and class rules can be found in the 2019 Warren County Fair Book. Books are typically available for sale in May/June. A downloadable/printable version will be available online for free. An email will be sent when fair books are available online, as well as when the hard copies are available for purchase.
Bottle Calf ID Deadline, June 1st. Must be entered in 4HOnline.
Fair Entry Week, June 17-22nd. All livestock class entries, communications, and clothing classes must be entered at this time. Documents for exhibit building projects will also be available.
Clothing and Communications Judging, July 11th. $15 Clothing Challenge, Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, Educational Presentation and Extemporaneous Speaking will be judged on this day.
As many of our 4-H Families begin planning their summer calendars, we have some important 4-H dates to share! Mark your calendars now, many of these dates will have detailed articles in future newsletters and emails.
Livestock Identification Deadline, May 15th. This deadline is statewide and applies to breeding beef, cow/calf pairs, horses, dogs, dairy cattle, dairy goats, and swine with ISF tags.
YQCA Certification Deadline, June 1st. All 4-H’ers exhibiting beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs, or dairy goats/cattle must be certified.
Important Warren County Fair Dates
YQCA Certification Deadline– June 1 New this year– all 4-H’ers who wish to exhibit cattle, sheep,
goats, swine, and rabbits/cavy at the Warren County or Iowa
State Fair must be YQCA certified. The YQCA program is
replacing the previously used FSQA program. YQCA is an
online test that is designed to fit the understanding for each
youth’s current age. Testing for Warren County 4-H’ers is
OPEN as of January 25th. An informative video concerning the
YQCA program, what it means for our 4-H’ers, and the details
on obtaining certification is now posted. You can access the
video and other info here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/
warren/page/member-info
Each youth will be required to test every year to obtain
certification. However, if you have obtained FSQA certification
by testing out, your FSQA test will be honored until it expires.
If you are unsure of the status of your FSQA certification,
please contact Logan. After the expiration of your FSQA test,
you will then need to become YQCA certified every year. Each
certification test will be $12 per youth. For any questions
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE,
AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.
Dog Project Practice
Want your voice to be heard? Come join
the Warren Co. 4-H Youth Committee!
This committee creates a partnership
between Warren County youth and
adults. Together, they make decisions
that directly impact every 4-H family.
4-H Clubs may wish to appoint both a
youth and an adult representative to
attend meetings throughout the year.
Attending multiple meetings will gain
your club voting rights in the major
Warren County 4-H decisions!
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 18th at
6:30 p.m. at the Warren County
Extension office.
Youth Committee
opportunities! Please read the
guidelines and applications carefully.
Both scholarships are due to the Warren
County Extension office by 12:30 p.m.
on May 31st.
They can be accessed at: https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/warren/
content/scholarship-information
We encourage all Warren County Senior
4-H’ers to apply for these scholarship
Warren County 4-H Scholarships have
been posted on the Extension website.
These scholarships include:
Tom and Ronda Lyon 4-H Scholarship
Rob Brown Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Cancellation of classes due to inclement weather will be communicated via email.
Sunday practice classes will begin at 5:00 p.m. starting April 14th and will continue every Sunday until fair time. Tuesday practice classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. starting April 16th and will continue every Tuesday until fair time.
Regular practice classes will run very similar to last year, with a class offering on Sunday’s and a class offering on Tuesday’s. 4-H families may choose one class that fits their schedule, but are also welcome to attend both classes!
Did you attend Annual Leader Training?
LEADER INFORMATION
Click the “Sign up for Trainings,” box and click the “Sign Up” box next to “Annual Leader Training for 4-H Volunteers.”
Complete the training course and send your completion certificate to Logan at [email protected] for our records.
ONLINE TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS:
Log into 4HOnline, and select “edit,” next to your name in the “Member/Volunteer List.”
Click the “Trainings,” heading towards the top of your information page.
If you were unable to attend the face-to-
face training, the online version of
Annual Leader Training must be
completed by Monday, July 1st in order
to maintain active volunteer status.
4-H Scholarships Available!
Horse Project Parent Meeting Weather permitting, weekly practices will start on Thursday, May 16th and continue every Thursday until fair time. Practice will run from 6:30–8 pm, so please plan to have your horse warmed up prior to the start time. Cancellations due to weather will be communicated via email.
returning member or new to the project, we encourage both 4-H’ers and parents to attend. To RSVP for this meeting, please call 515-961-6237 or email at [email protected].
The Horse Project will kick off the year with an informational parent meeting to be held on April 25th starting at 7 PM at the Extension Office. Topics to be covered include practice schedule, introduction of clinicians, safety rules, and details for entering classes at the Warren County Fair. Whether you are a
