IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH WARREN COUNTY NEWSLETTER

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1 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH WARREN COUNTY NEWSLETTER Cortney Garrington Kathryn Pierson Executive Director Office Manager Women, Land, and Legacy Join us at the Annelise Winery on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm for a fun filled night of networking and education. The evening s discussion will be based around different women producers across the county and their role on those operations. October 2017 A light supper will be served. After the meeting, attendees will be invited to participate in a fun fall activity for a minimal cost. For more information about this event or to RSVP please contact Cortney at cortneyg@iastate.edu or check out our Facebook page: Warren County Women Land and Legacy. Flyers for the upcoming event will be posted here! WHAT S INSIDE: National 4-H Week pg. 2 4-H Enrollment pg. 2 Premium Checks pg. 2 4-H Awards Night pg. 3 Heifer Program pg. 3 Youth Committee pg. 3 4-H Volunteers pg. 3 Community Service pg. 3 Youth Straw Poll pg. 4 Int. Leadership Team pg. 4 Senior 4-H pg. 4 Leader Info pg. 4 Banner Club pg. 5 Weigh-In Dates pg. 5 Events Calendar pg. 5 Management-Intensive Grazing Webinars Pasture and forage acres are critical to soil conservation and the profitability of beef cattle operations. Joe Sellers, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will discuss which practices make grazing more effective and how management-intensive grazing can work on Iowa farms. He will also discuss where opportunities exist to expand grasslands in Iowa during the Iowa Learning Farms webinar, set for noon on Wed., Oct. 18. I work with producers on all types of management practices, but I am very passionate about getting more perennial forages into diversified livestock systems in Iowa, Sellers said. The Iowa Learning Farms monthly webinar series will take place on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. To log in, go to: and log in through the guest option. Women in Ag: Agronomy in the Field Do you have questions about agronomy? This winter, Rebecca Vittetoe will be doing some more classroom type sessions of Agronomy in the Field with three other Agronomy in the Field cohorts across the state. You will have the option to join these sessions via Zoom, a web-conference program. If you are interested in receiving more information about these opportunities, signing up for the webinar, or have suggestions for topics to be discussed please Cortney at cortneyg@iastate.edu. Commercial Pesticide Classes Join us starting on Wednesday, September 6th through December 6th for our Commercial Pesticide and Manure Training Classes. Most classes are two and a half hours long and have a minimal cost associated with each different class. The following class areas are offered: Roadside, Forest, & Aquatic Pest Management, Mosquito & Public Health Pest Management, Ornamental & Turf Applicators, Fumigation, Commercial Ag, Pest Control Operators, Seed Treatment, and Confinement Site Manure Application. For more info about these classes or to RSVP please contact the Warren County Extension Office EAST EAST 2ND 2ND AVE. AVE. SUITE SUITE E; INDIANOLA, E; IA IA MON MON - THURS - THURS 9-12:30; 9-12:30; 1-4:30 1-4:30 AND AND FRI FRI 9-12: :30 LEARN MORE AT AT Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

2 New and returning members may now enroll for the H year. Returning families, please ensure you do NOT create a new profile for your Clover Kid or 4-Her. If you are unable to log in successfully, contact the Extension office and we can help you through this process. Again this year, families will have the option to pay their enrollment fee online. The fee for a 4-H member (4th through 12th grade) is $40 and the fee for a Clover Kid (K-3rd) is $15. Please note, if you choose to pay online, payment will need to be in full and payment will be processed through each child s profile separately. If your club charges an additional fee or provides reimbursement, this will be handled directly through your club. WARREN COUNTY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH 4-H HORIZON October 2017 Jennifer Miler, County Youth Coordinator milerj@iastate.edu; National 4-H Week October 1-7 Did you know 4-H is the nation s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident youth who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, the 4-H programs empowers six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities in more than 3,000 local extension offices. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organization empower one million youth people in more than 50 countries. For the 75th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteer and alumni across the county will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first week in October. We know there are some amazing things happening here in Warren County with our 4-H ers, make sure to let your community, county and world know it! 4-H Enrollment Continues If you prefer not to pay online, you are welcome to stop by the Extension office and pay with cash, check or credit card. For special circumstances such as a member requesting financial assistance, please contact Jennifer at milerj@iastate.edu or Remember to re-enroll before November 15th to avoid a $25 per member late fee. The late fee will go into place beginning November 16th. For returning members, please be sure to review all your information; this includes contact and medical information, emergency contact, primary club and projects of interest. This is the extension office s primary source of information and we depend on families to keep it updated. County Fair Livestock and Premium Checks Livestock Sale Checks are now available for pick-up at Region s Bank in Indianola. New this year, checks must be cashed within 60 days or they will become void. Livestock Premium Checks were mailed on October 2nd. New this year, checks must be cashed within 90 days or they will become void with no re-issues. Exhibit Building Premium Checks were mailed to the leaders of your primary club on October 2nd. Each club utilizes these checks differently so please ask your leader with any questions. New this year, checks must be cashed within 90 days or they will become void with no re-issues. 909 EAST 2ND AVE. SUITE E; INDIANOLA, IA MON - THURS 9-12:30; 1-4:30 AND FRI 9-12:30 LEARN MORE AT Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

3 4-H Recognition and Awards Ceremony The Warren County 4-H Recognition and Awards Ceremony hosted by Warren County Senior 4-H will be held this year on Sunday, November 19th at 4:30 pm at the Milo Community Center which is located at 113 Main St. Milo, During this ceremony, Senior 4-H ers and leaders will recognize members who completed record books, 4-H ers with perfect club attendance, Clover Kids, Outstanding Awards, and much more. This event is open to all Warren County Clover Kids, 4-H ers and their families. Light refreshments will be provided, however no RSVP is needed. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of highlights, achievements and recognition of your accomplishments over the last year! Midwest Heritage Youth Heifer Program Ready to start a new project? The Midwest Heritage Youth Heifer Program was designed to help future young farmers gain interest and knowledge of the beef cattle industry by awarding bred heifers to program recipients. Midwest Heritage will grant up to five 7th and 8th graders, three bred heifers each. The program will span five years. During this time, recipients are responsible for management of the herd including daily care, records and breeding. At the conclusion of the five years, recipients are responsible for paying back the market value of the three bred heifers. Students from Fremont, Lucas, Madison, Wayne, Warren County are invited to apply. Applications are being accepted until October 31, and can be found online at Youth Committee Join Us! Want to share your voice and help make Warren County 4-H decisions? Come join the 4-H Youth Committee! This committee includes both adults and youth who create a partnership with one another. Youth are able to have a voice and discuss what is important to 4-H ers and what they would like to see We love when groups or individuals contact the Extension office looking for a way to connect with local 4-H ers. The Good Samaritan Society in Indianola has a large number of residents who are 4-H Alumni and would like to connect with current 4-H ers. There are many opportunities for you or your club to take on as a leadership or citizenship project among many other things! in the program. Come join us and help Warren County 4-H be the best it can be! Community Service Opportunity Next Meeting: Thursday, October 19th at 6:30 pm. at the Warren County Here are a few ideas of activities or projects from the residents: Present your fair project to us in preparation for the prior County Fair each year. We enjoy helping 4-H ers with their current projects. We love dogs! Come practice in front of us. Host one of your monthly meetings here and invite us to attend. Give your club presentation here. 4-H Volunteers Are you interested in joining our team of awesome 4-H volunteers? Would you like to help with workshops and help 4-H ers gain a new skill? Do you have an area you are passionate about and would like to share that passion with youth? If interested, contact our office at We enjoy company during breakfast, lunch and dinner. We simply want to know what 4-H ers are doing these days. These are just a few of the many activities that you or your club could pursue! A true leader gives back to move their community forward. What a great way to give back to those who helped pave a way to a better and stronger 4-H program as we know it today! MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS.

4 Iowa Youth Straw Poll Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate enthusiastically embraces the 4-H mission of engaging youth to reach their fullest potential. Their office strives to help students learn more about elections and give students the opportunity to practice voting. For several years local schools have participated and we would like to include 4-H clubs as well. The statewide poll date is November 1st but chances are your club does not meet on that date. We invite all 4-H clubs to participate, even if they have already participated with their school. The purpose of the Iowa Youth Straw Poll is to allow students to experience the voting process. The more experience they have now, the more likely they will be fully-engaged in the future with a sense of civic duty, a 4-H focus. If your club is interested please milerj@iastate.edu and we can send you the quick directions. Join the Intermediate Leadership Team! 4-H ers in 7th, 8th and 9th grade are invited to come and learn leadership skills while helping to plan county-wide activities. This team meets on the 1st Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Warren County This group plans, organizes and delivers Join Senior 4-H Are you a high school student in grades 9th-12th looking to further your 4-H experience? Come join a fun group of older 4-H ers who work together to plan various events such as Awards Night, at least 2 county-wide activities for 4-H ers. This is a great opportunity to learn how to lead a group and work with others while having fun. If you are interested in learning more or would like to sign up please contact the Extension office at or Jennifer at milerj@iastate.edu. Junior Lock-In, Family Night at the Fair and much more. While planning and hosting these events participants also learn lifelong skills including communication, compromise, Next meeting: Sunday, November 5th at 6:30 pm at the leadership, and the importance of being a reliable team member. Next meetings: Thursday, October 5th and November 2nd at 8 pm at the Leader Information NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING Are you a new 4-H volunteer? If so, be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Extension office for New Volunteer Training. This training is required for those who have become a 4-H volunteer for the first time within the last twelve months. RECORD BOOKS Leaders should have collected your members record books and may have already started the reviewing process. An was sent September 29th with detailed information and specific forms to help you complete this process. Nominations are due to the Extension office by October 13th. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Along with record keeping books and project pin nominations, club leaders are also asked what members achieved perfect attendance for the H year. Please complete the Perfect Attendance form that was ed to you on September 29th and return via to milerj@iastate.edu. 4-H PLEDGE 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.

5 Banner Club This award is provided to clubs who are the most active in Warren County, and involving youth and leaders in many events and activities. It is very desirable to attain the description of being a 4-H Banner Club and as you may have noticed this during the 2017 county fair, those clubs who were awarded this award had a beautiful sash displayed along with their club booth. To locate the form please visit and scroll down to Award Information. These completed forms are due to the Extension office by Friday, October 13th before 12:30 pm. Good Luck! Mark Your Calendar's Weigh-In Dates Beef weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday, December 30th from 7:00 am -8:00 am for county only market beef. From 8:00 am until 10:00 am we will tag and retinal scan those market beef being nominated for the Iowa State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. Sheep/Goat weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th from 7:00 am-8:00 am for county only sheep/goats. From 8:00 am until 10:00 am we will tag and retinal scan those animals being nominated for the Iowa State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. Breeding Sheep are required to attend weigh in for ID purposes only. If animals are being nominated for the Iowa State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben they will be retinal imaged at this time as well. Dairy goats do not need to attend weigh-in. Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1ST 4-H Intermediate Leadership Team 3RD New Master Gardener Class 4TH Babysitting Clinic 9TH Senior 4-H Meeting 10TH New Master Gardener Class 10TH New Volunteer Training 11TH Babysitting Clinic 13TH Banner Club Awards Due 13TH Record Books Due 16TH IDALS Testing 16TH Master Gardener Meeting 17TH Extension Council Meeting 17TH Master Gardener Class 18TH Babysitting Clinic 19TH 4-H Youth Committee 23RD Slow Cooking 101 Class 24TH Master Gardener Class 31ST Master Gardener Class 2018 Warren County Fair Theme: Ramping It Up! NOVEMBER 1ST Pest Management Training 2ND Senior 4-H Meeting 5TH Intermediate Leadership Team 7TH Master Gardener Class 8TH Ornamental and Turf grass Course 9TH Women, Land, and Legacy 14TH Fumigation Continuing Course 15TH Commercial Ag Continuing Ed 16TH Youth Committee 19TH 4-H Awards Night 20TH IDALS Testing 21ST Extension Council Meeting 21ST Master Gardener Class 23RD Holiday Office Closed 28TH Master Gardener Class 30TH Gifts From the Kitchen Warren County Fair Website at DECEMBER 3RD 4-H Intermediate Leadership Team 4TH Private Pesticide Training 5TH Master Gardener Class 7TH Senior 4-H 18TH IDALS Testing 19TH Extension Council Meeting 21ST Youth Committee 25TH Holiday Office Closed 26TH Holiday Office Closed 30TH Warren County Beef Weigh-In JANUARY 1ST Office Closed 4TH Commercial Manure Certification 4TH Senior 4-H Meeting 7TH Intermediate Leadership Team 11TH Safety Alliance Grower Training 15TH Office Closed 16TH Extension Council Meeting 18TH 4H Youth Committee 27TH- Foundation Soup Supper WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/WARREN/4H