Iowa County 4-H

06/06/2026

🌱📚Christie is excited to share this year’s Summer Library Kits! 🌈✨

There are four 4‑H At Home kits for our Iowa County libraries to go with their “Plant A Seed, Read” theme! Every kit is fully packed with supplies so kids can learn, explore, and create all summer long 🌞💚

Here’s what our young readers and scientists will get to dig into:
1️⃣ Watch Me Grow Seed Dissection 🌱🔍
2️⃣ Cover Crop Monsters 👾🌾
3️⃣ Seed Germination Necklace 🌈📿
4️⃣ Giant Pumpkin Story 🎃📖

Can’t wait to see all the growing, reading, and exploring in our libraries this summer!

Special thank you to Amy and Patty for helping me put these kits together!

Williamsburg Public Library, North English Public Library, Victor Public Library, Marengo Iowa Public Library

06/06/2026

🌟 We Loved being part of Tigertastic! 🌟

Christie Farmer Martin and Amy Harrison!

06/06/2026

🌟 Tigertastic Snack Time! 🌟

May 28th Christie Farmer Martin got to serve the Iowa Valley Elementary their special Tigertastic Day snack — all themed around Eating the Rainbow! 🌈✨

We crunched and munched our way through:
❤️ Red grapes
🟢 Green veggie straws
🟡 Yellow veggie straws
🟠 Orange veggie straws
🔵 Blue blueberries

And the kids learned what each color does for their bodies:

• ❤️ Red foods = happy, strong hearts
• 🟢 Green foods = super‑strength + staying healthy
• 🟡 Yellow foods = sunshine energy for play
• 🟠 Orange foods = superhero eyesight
• 🔵 Blue foods = big brain power

Such a fun, colorful day with the sweetest kiddos! 🌈💛🍇✨Thank you to Amy Harrison for all your help!!

06/02/2026

🌱 Crop Diagnostics: In-Season Training 🌱
Looking to sharpen your crop scouting skills during the growing season? Join us for our Crop Diagnostics In-Season Training — a hands-on learning experience designed to help you identify and manage issues in real time.
🌾 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your diagnostic skills and make more informed decisions this season!

05/28/2026

FairEntry is OPEN!🙌
Check it off your to-do list✔️
Entries Due⏰
Livestock/Communications/ Clothing Event - Due June 22nd
Static (Non Livestock) - Due June 26th
🔗Enter here:
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/24176

05/28/2026

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🌽☀️ Join Us for Summer Field Day! ☀️🌱
We’re excited to bring everyone together for our upcoming Summer Field Day—a great opportunity to see what’s happening in the field and learn practical strategies you can put to use this season!
Topics we’ll cover include:
✅ Farm update – what we’re seeing this year
✅ A systems approach to adopting cover crops
✅ Does your corn have enough nitrogen? 🌽
✅ The growing role of AI in pest management 🤖🐛
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your management practices or explore new tools and ideas, there will be something for everyone.

05/26/2026

🌿 Master Conservation Program – Spring Session Complete! 🌿

Our Master Conservation participants wrapped up an incredible season of learning across some of our region’s most beautiful natural areas. Each session offered hands‑on experiences and expert insight into Iowa’s diverse ecosystems. 🌎✨

📍 Lake Belva Deer (Keokuk County Conservation)
We kicked things off with Ranger Naturalist Stratton Bond, who shared all about the wildlife that call Belva Deer home. Participants enjoyed a welcome video, a light meal, and time to connect. 🦌🎥🥗

📍 Lake Belva Deer – Session 2
We returned to meet with Leanne, who guided us through the watershed and how it impacts the health of the entire area. 💧🌿

📍 Indiangrass Hills (https://indiangrasshills.org)
Session 3 brought us to the prairie with Judy Felder, who shared her deep knowledge of native plants and habitat restoration. 🌾🦋

📍 Gunderson Wildlife Area (Lake Iowa Park and Iowa County Conservation)
For Session 4, Mark Vitosh taught us about forestry while Jake Slings shared insights on local wildlife. 🌳🦉

📍 Wendling Quarries – Disterhoft Sand (Wendling Quarries Inc.)
Session 5 took us underground (in a way!) as Ryan Clark explained sediment, rock layers, and the geological story beneath our feet. 🪨🔍

📍 Lake Yenruogis
We wrapped up with Chad Dolan, who taught us all about aquatics, fish species, and the importance of healthy water systems. 🐟🌊

05/15/2026

‼️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

05/14/2026

Deadline is tomorrow. Contact the office you have any questions.

‼️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