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January/February 2017 ADAIR COUNTY ISU EXTENSION 4-H NEWSLETTER

Adair County Extension 4-H News

January/February 2017

Welcome New 4-H Members!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS -

Adair County Wing Walkers Jayden Rohner

Summerset Citizens Ashlyn Gutierrez

Washington Stars Shannon Newbury

Many Youth and Adult Volunteers Needed for

at 4-H/FFA Center

Saturday, March 4 8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00 - 3:00pm

Sunday, March 5 1:00 - 4:00pm

Washing walls, cleaning & polishing cupboards

Supplies will be furnished. Bring plastic or rubber gloves if you need to wear while cleaning. Contact Donna Wallace at 641-743-8412 or email wallaced@iastate.edu with your schedule to help. 4-H members remember to log these hours as volunteer community service.

Teens Needed on

High school teens are needed to serve on the Youth Action

Committee. This group is in charge of setting county policy including developing rules for the 4-H and FFA divisions at the

county fair and assisting with fundraising. Applications are completed with appointments made by the Adair County ISU

Extension Council. Teen members are approved for one-year terms and may apply for consecutive terms.

Application forms are available at the Extension office or http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/all-things4-h

Visit the Adair County Extension Office Website at www.extension.iastate.edu/adair. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to Ross Wilburn, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

ADAIR COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S BANQUET Saturday, January 21, Social hour at 5:00pm; dinner served at 6:00pm. Speaker: Brian Jones highlighting South Africa farming operations.

Adair County ISU Extension and Outreach is seeking a Youth Development Program Coordinator. Primary duties would include: Adair County Youth Council Adviser; Clover Kids Coordinator; and Summer Youth Program

Coordinator. Youth Council is a group of high school teens across four school districts in Adair County that meet once a month to plan and carry-out community service projects and team-building activities based on the 4-H principles; they also are the primary mentors for the Clover Kids and summer youth camps. Clover Kids workshops consists of a group of 1st-3rd graders who meet one Saturday morning a month to learn STEM and literacy activities corresponding to a fun theme. Summer youth day camps are held for K-12th grade students throughout June and July. The work schedule is variable due to the different programs this position accommodates. January thru the end of April and August thru December hours would be variable, primarily some weekends and evenings. Summer months, May thru the end of July would be a full time, daytime position. Qualifications – Prefer applicants with a background and/or experience in Education or Positive Youth Development. Knowledge of ISU Extension programs would be a plus but not a requirement. Wage will be based on experience. Must be at least 20 years old, pass a pre-employment background screening and possess valid driver’s license. To apply, submit resume and cover letter to Deena Wells, Adair County ISU Extension, 154 Public Square, Suite C, Greenfield, IA 50849 or email dwells@iastate.edu by 2/10/17. For questions, contact Deena at 641-743-8412.

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In Donna’s World... Donna Wallace — 4-H Program Coordinator

Visit

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/

for all the latest updates regarding the Adair County 4-H Program.

Members in Action Twenty-three exhibitors weighed-in 57 head of market beef for

the 2017 Adair County Fair. Joe Herr, Jennifer and Jorja Hol-liday, Sophie Dorsey, and Brandon Raasch verified animals for the Iowa State Fair and AK-SAR-BEN 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWS. Tim Beane verified animals for AKSARBEN.

Thank you to each of our 4-H clubs for the many activities they

participated in during the Holidays. You helped to make someone’s Holiday brighter and enjoyed the satisfaction of knowing your efforts were worthwhile. Activities included prepar-ing and delivering cheer plates of cookies and candy to local residents and businesses to show appreciation, caroling to local residents, adopting a family, participating in the lighted Christ-mas parade, decorating trees, and visiting local residents and care centers.

Ava Rectenbaugh of the Washington Stars participated in the

ISU sheep workshop in Ames. Youth practiced aiding in the de-livery of various birthing situations, taking temperature, stomach tubing, tail docking and banding of lambs. Ava’s favorite activity was observing pregnant ewes and practicing ultra-sounding to locate the fetus.

Paisley Kintigh of the Summerset Citizens participated in a simi-

lar workshop for beef on the ISU campus in Ames. She thought it was a beneficial, learning experience.

Richland Royals members and parents helped with January

Clover Kids session.

ISU Extension and 4-H staff will be providing training for new 4-H club/project volunteers on Thursday, January 26, 6—9 pm at the Greenfield City Hall Meeting room. This is one more step in the total screening process for new volun-teers. 4-H leaders, or volunteers, with 3 years or less of experience are invited to the training designed to provide a foundation for the program as well as guidance, experiential learning concepts, ideas, tips, and tools that will aid our volunteers as they begin working with youth. Volunteers who attend receive a notebook of positive youth development resources. Supper will be served at 6 pm as the meeting begins. Go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/training-registration-new-volunteers to register for the training. There is NO COST to volunteers to attend.

2017 Youth Trip to

Applications are due February 17th!

Apply for a chance to earn an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. sponsored by Farmers Electric Cooperative. Go to the following link for details and an application http://www.farmersrec.com/content/youth-tour-1

Adair Master Chefs Workshop Cancelled

Due to lack of interest and registrations, Adair Master Chefs sessions scheduled to

begin January 29, have been cancelled. Please watch for details of cooking camps

to be included in our summer youth

camping programs.

I-CASH Youth Grants Available

Youth will plan and conduct a farm safety and/or health educational program, campaign, or social media event. Suggested activities may include: planning and carrying out farm safety/health event (ATV safety day camp); or distributing safety/health related resources. Be creative with your plan as long as it relates to farm safety and/or health. $500 grants are available to decrease the risk of illness and injury due to farm hazard exposure. Applications due February 15. Application packet available www.public-health.uiowaedu/icash/programs/agricultural-youth-grants/ Contact Donna at the Adair County ISU Extension office.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is the bridge that helps rural youth grow both personally and professionally in preparation for becoming tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture. Youth loans, up to $5,000 are available to purchase feeder livestock, breeding stock, equipment and crop expenses. Loan applicants must be a 4-H’er or FFA member between 10 and 20 years old. For information contact: Farm Service Agency in Greenfield at 641-343-7033.

2017 Conservation Districts of Iowa’s

Poster Contest This year’s theme is “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life”. Poster contest is open to all K-12th grades of Adair County residents. Local cash prizes will be awarded. Posters will be displayed at the 2017 Adair County Fair. Entries must be submitted to the SWCD office in Greenfield by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 24, 2017. Entry form and guide-lines are available at the Extension office or the local Adair County Soil and Water Conservation District office in Greenfield 641-343-7033.

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A listing of local scholarships can be found on our website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/page/scholarship-listing

January 31 - Landus (West Central Cooperative) Scholar-

ship – Excellence in Agriculture. Parent must be voting member of West Central Cooperative. Applicant must pursue a career in agriculture or enter an ag-related field at any accredited college or university. Applications are available at the Extension office or online http://www.landuscooperative.com/about/resources/scholarship-application_112916_vf-form-cs/

February 1 - Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Go to https https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/en/funding_opportunities/scholarships/

February 3 - Iowa Corn Growers Association – Future of Ag Scholarship Parent must be ICGA member. Applicant must pursue a career in agriculture or enter an ag-related field at any accredited junior college, college or university. Applications are available at the Extension office or online https://www.iowacorn.org/media/cms/Scholarship_Application_2017__Print_D07F5C255D4A2.pdf

February 17 - Adair County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship Applications are available at the Extension office or online www.cdiowa.org Click on Conservation Districts of Iowa – Pro-grams – Education & Acknowledgment - Scholarships Three scholarships are available: 1 - $500 scholarship 2 - $250 scholarships For more details call (641) 343-7033

March 1 - Adair County Corn & Soybean Association Fritz Langguth Memorial Scholarship Parent must be member. Applications are available at the Extension office or on our web-site http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/page/scholarship-listing

March 1 - Adair County Corn & Soybean Association Ever-ett Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Parent must be member. Applications are available at the Extension office or on our web-site http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/page/scholarship-listing

March 1 - Adair County Farm Bureau and Iowa Farm Bureau

Federation Scholarship Parent must be member. For more information, call Ruth McGinnis (641) 343-7070. Application form available at the Extension office or online https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Member-Benefits#scholarshipGrants

HORSE PROJECT MEETING

Sunday, January 22, 3:00 pm, Extension Office Horse project members and parents are encouraged to attend the meeting. Bring your ideas for changes in the fair rules and activities. Iowa Horse Jamboree and Horse Judging Contests are combined for the 2017 Youth Equine Extravaganza to be held March 24th—26th at Ellsworth Community College Equine Center in Iowa Falls. Rules and registration information will be available soon.

SWINE TAGGING SCHEDULE

Swine tagging time frame for all 4-H & FFA pigs to be shown at the

Adair County Fair will be Wednesday, April 5 through Tuesday, April 18. Exhibitor/parent must come to the Extension office…

Pay $1.50/tag for their desired number of tags. Money will be

refunded for unused tags.

The ear tags are All-Flex brand. Be sure you have a tagger that

will work with this brand. You may borrow a tagger from the office, if necessary.

Get ID sheet to record ear notches and ear tag numbers. When

you tag your pigs, the ear tag must be in the pig’s left ear with the button on the front of the ear. Take a head shot photo of each pig showing the ear notches and the number (must be legible) on the button of the ear tag. Use your phone, digital camera, etc. to take the photo. We need either a digital jpeg or a hardcopy of the photo by the time you turn in your ID sheet.

Return to the Extension office by 4:30, Tuesday, April 18th.

ID sheet with ear notches, tag numbers, sex, birthdates for

gilts, and pigs selected for Lean Value Carcass Contest (pay additional $3/pig)

Head shot photo of each pig listed on ID sheet showing ear

notches and button of ear tag with tag number legible

All unused tags

No pigs will be weighed during swine tagging. You may

identify up to 6 of the pigs you tag for the Lean Value Carcass Contest. $3/pig entry fee is due when you return ID sheet/s to the Extension office. Ultrasound evaluations will be taken at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 20 following the county fair swine show. Final placing in the contest will be determined by lean carcass value – not lean gain per day on test.

FFA EXHIBITORS – If you plan to show swine at both

county fair and state fair, please contact your FFA adviser immedi-ately so you have the necessary FFA state fair tags

LAMB & MEAT GOAT tagging and weigh-in is scheduled

for Saturday, April 29, 8:30 – 10:30 am at the fairgrounds.

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Kathy’s Remarks… Kathy Rohrig - Ag Coordinator & SOFA Director

Training

All 4-H youth exhibiting meat animals at either or both county and state fair are required to be FSQA certified by July 1, 2017 — this includes beef, dairy, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine projects. Parents are encouraged to attend the FSQA training sessions with their youth.

Upcoming Training Dates and Locations:

All ages are welcome at each training.

February 16 and February 21—Guthrie County Guthrie County Fairgrounds

6:30—8:00pm

641-747-2276 clarkm@iastate.edu

March 4 Madison County

New Bridge Church, Winterset

8—10am

515-462-1001 or hargrove@iastate.edu

March 14 Adair County 4-H/FFA Center, Adair County Fairgrounds

6:00—8:00pm

641-743-8412 or wallaced@iastate.edu

Date to be determined for training and testing at Southwestern Community College Ag Farm. If you are planning to attend train-ing in another county, contact that county office prior to the training so they know you are coming.

Youth requirements…

Youth grades 4 – 6; must attend face to face training each year.

Youth grades 7 – 9; attend face to face training for a one-year certification or take an exam for certification that is good until next age level.

Youth grades 10 – 12; attend face to face training for a one-year certification or take an exam for certification that is good through end of 4-H enrollment.

Contact Donna at the Adair County Extension Office (641-743-8412) if you would like to use the testing option. Otherwise, choose the training session that works best for you and be sure to mark your calendar.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

A private pesticide continuing education class will be held on Monday, February 6 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Adair Community Centre in Adair. The class is for current certificate holders who wish to maintain their license by attending a continuing education class each year. License holders from any county can and are welcome to attend. It is critical that participants arrive about 30 minutes ahead of the start time, as the program will start promptly at 6:30pm and state law forbids any late comers from attending. This will be the last Private Pesticide Applicator Training hosted by Adair County ISU Extension for the 2017 year. For those wishing to secure their certification for the first time or who wish to renew by testing, check the IDALS Pesticide Bureau website at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/Pesticide for testing dates and options. If you have any questions about the private pesticide certification program, contact Kathy at the Adair Extension Office 641-743-8412.

Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference, January 28

The 2017 program targets a variety of topics designed to help producers of all ages and production goals. The new Conference website www.cornbeltcowcalf.com has the complete schedule highlighting keynote speakers and break-out sessions.

Doors will open for this year’s conference and trade show at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa at 8 a.m. The official welcome is at 8:45 a.m., followed by three general sessions, then lunch and exhibit viewing. The afternoon begins with one more session in the auditori-um, followed by two repeating break-out sessions with five choices. Admission is free and includes a copy of the show guide. No prereg-istration is necessary, but the first 600 to enter the door will receive a free lunch. Visit the event website for more information.

MAKING COVER CROPS WORK Midwest Cover Crop Council has an updated website http://mccc.msu.edu that allows for users to find resources and access the site on mobile technology more easily. The website also includes the MCCC Cover Crop Calculator, which allows users to determine the best cover crop to be used in their farm operation. The calculator provides information on species adaptation down to the county level for each state within the MCCC.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR TRAINING DATES Adair County ISU Extension will offer Continuing Instruction Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on the following dates for these categories:

Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management - Tuesday, February 14.

Seed Treatment – Wednesday, February 22.

Ornamental & Turfgrasss Applicators – Wednesday, March 1.

Certified Handlers – Wednesday, March 8.

Courses are from 9:00 - 11:30 am at the Adair County Extension Office, 154 Public Square, Greenfield. Registration fee is $35 for each class. Additional information and registration forms for these courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/ComAp.html.

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ID Sheets http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/adair-county-fair-entry-forms-4-h-ffa are due to the

Extension office (hardcopy) or 4honline for the following animals:

Bucket/Bottle Calf, Breeding Heifer, Cow-Calf, Feeder Calf, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Dog, Horse, Meat Goat does, and Breeding Sheep

All market beef, market lambs, bottle lambs, meat goats, market and breeding swine will be identified at the time

of weighing and tagging.

Livestock and/or animals intended to be shown at the State Fair must be identified using 4honline by

May 15.

(Due to July 1st

being a Saturday)

Completed county fair entry forms due to the Extension office for the following:

- Livestock (Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Llama, Meat Goat, Sheep, & Swine), - Small Animals (Cat, Dog, Poultry, Rabbits), - Horse & Mule, Supreme Showman, Crops (in field), On-Site Garden, - Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge, Fashion Revue, Pride of Iowa - Communication (Share the Fun, Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Extemporaneous Speaking)

State fair livestock/animal entries are due June 30, 2017 and must be completed online. Go to the following

link for step-by-step instructions www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4honline-information-families-and-leaders

Monday, October 2, 2017 (Due to October 1st

being a Sunday)

4-H Record Books and Volunteer Service Hours are due to the Extension office.

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The difference between an

Identifying the animals that will be eligible to come to county fair, state fair, AKSARBEN, and other

livestock shows

Prefer all animals (livestock, dog, horse, rabbit) be identified using 4honline. Animals intending to show at Iowa

State Fair and/or AKSARBEN must be identified using 4honline.

Due May 15, 2017

Selecting the animals (from those you identified) to come to county fair (entry form is hardcopy).

State Fair entry must be completed online.

Due June 30, 2017 (Due to July 1 being a Saturday).

For questions or further information, contact Donna Wallace at 641-743-8412 or wallaced@iastate.edu

Tear this page out of your newsletter and save it somewhere so you can refer back to it when needed. Mark your calendars!

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Adair County 4-H Youth Council Members conducted their monthly meeting on January 8th where they planned their Middle School Dance event, reported on various committee updates, and said goodbye to Deena Wells as their Youth Council Advisor. Deena has become the Office Manager of the Adair County Extension. During this transitional period, while searching for a permanent replacement, Haley Jones has agreed to become a temporary part-time YC Advisor. Haley has exceptional experience with the youth council program and ISU Extension. She will work with Adair County Youth Council members to organize meetings, activities and more. Haley is committed to helping our YC

Confinement Site Manure

Applicator Training, February 6 Confinement site manure applicators should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Out-reach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to maintain or renew their confinement site manure applicator certification on Mon-day, February 6 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Adair City Hall. The workshop serves as initial certification for those applicators that are not currently certified, recertification for those renewing licenses and as continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. The 2017 Confinement site program will include rules for applicators as well as land-application and setback distance requirements, wa-ter quality and applying manure into cover crops, and application equipment uniformity. Operators must be certified to handle, transport, and apply manure if the confinement livestock operation has more than a 500 animal unit capacity unless the manure is applied by a commercial manure ap-plicator. The certification fee is $100 for a three-year certificate. This fee is paid when applicators initially get certified and then every three years when they re-certify to apply manure. Confinement site applicators are also required to pay an annual edu-cation fee of $25. All fees and application forms must be sent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to complete certification re-quirements. Applicators have another option for certification; online certification, which an applicator can take their training on-line at DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa.gov/. The applicator will need to sign-in and get an A&A account. Applicators are encouraged to complete certification requirements annually prior to March 1 to meet certification deadlines and avoid being assessed a $12.50 late fee for re-certification. For more infor-mation about meeting dates and locations, or to schedule an ap-pointment to attend training, contact the ISU Extension and Out-reach Adair County office at 641-743-8412 or visit http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/certification/confinementsitebrochure.pdf to see the 2017 workshop schedule.

Treat Trees in Early Spring to Prevent Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer continues to move into Iowa, with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announcing on Nov. 28, 2016, that the invasive beetle that attacks and kills all ash spe-cies has been confirmed in 39 counties, including Adair. Iowa State University Extension and Out-reach specialists have released an updated version of the publication "Emerald Ash Borer Manage-ment Options" (PM 2084) to provide tips for preventive treatments for healthy ash trees. “There have been new developments in emerald ash borer research so we wanted to update this publication to reflect that new information,” said Mark Shour, extension entomologist with Iowa State University. “The publication provides the correct time for EAB treatments, the correct products to use and any environmental precautions that should be considered before treatment. It gives recommen-dations to homeowners and professionals alike.” Finally, the publication directs readers on how to identify ash trees, determine if a tree shows signs of EAB and evaluate the tree’s health. “It is very important for homeowners to know that over-the-counter products against EAB must be applied early in the spring; if applied any later they will just be wasting money. Professional treat-ments by certified pesticide applicators, however, can be made throughout the growing season. No homeowner soil treatments should be made within 25 feet of flowering plants or vegetable gardens as a protection against harming pollinators.”

HALEY JONES Union County Extension

County Youth Coordinator

The Adair County 4-H Youth Council is hosting their annual county-wide Middle School Dance on February 4th at the Warren Cultural Center’s Theater, 154 Public Square in Greenfield. This event is for Adair County 6th - 8th graders only. $4 Admission Fee. All dance proceeds will go to the Kelly Laughery 4-H Community Service Scholarship Fund. The dance will run from 7:00-10:00pm (doors will open at 6:45pm). All middle school youth participating in the event must register at the door and provide a parent’s or guardian’s contact information. A professional DJ will provide musical entertainment and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Deena Wells, Adair County ISU Extension at 641-743-8412 or dwells@iastate.edu.

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22 Horse Project Mtg 3:00pm, EO

23 24 25 26 New 4-H Volunteer Leader Training 6-9pm Greenfield City Hall Meeting Room Women Managing Cattle Workshop 5:30pm Light Meal 6:00-9:00pm Class WCC, Green Room (continued on Feb 2nd & Feb 9th)

27 28 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Adair Community Center, Adair 6:30-8:30pm

29 SOFA Planning Mtg Chuckwagon Restaurant, Adair 5pm

30 31 Landus Scholarship application due

January 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship application due

2 Women Managing Cattle Workshop 5:30pm Light Meal 6:00-9:00pm Class WCC, Green Room

3 Iowa Corn Growers Assoc Scholarship application due

4 Clover Kids Workshop, Greenfield City Hall, 10-11:30am

Adair County Middle School Dance Event YC Mtg 5:45pm WCC, Theater, 7-10pm

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6 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Adair Community Center, Adair 6:30-8:30pm

Confinement Site Manure Appl Training Adair City Hall, Adair 1:30-3:30pm

7 8 9 Women Managing Cattle Workshop 5:30pm Light Meal 6:00-9:00pm Class WCC, Green Room (Final Session)

10 Deadline for Youth Development Coordinator resumes and cover letters

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12 13 14 VALENTINES DAY

Comm Applicator Training: Comm Ag Weed, Insect & Plant 9-11:30am, EO

15 I-Cash Grant applications due

16 Guthrie County Extension FSQA Training, Guthrie Co Fairgrounds 6:30-8pm

17 Washington DC Trip applications due Adair Co Soil Cons. Scholarship app due

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19 20 21 Guthrie County Extension FSQA Training, Guthrie Co Fairgrounds 6:30-8pm

22 Comm Applicator Training: Seed Treatment 9-11:30am EO

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26 27 Ext Council Public Hearing & Reg Mtg, 6:45pm, EO

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

EO = Adair

County Extension Office

ACF = Adair

County Fairgrounds

WCC = Warren

Cultural Center

1 Comm Applicator Training: Ornamental & Turfgrass 9-11:30am, EO

Adair County Corn & Soybean Assoc Scholarships applications due

Adair County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application due

2 3 4 Clover Kids Workshop, Greenfield City Hall, 10-11:30am 4-H Club & Adult Volunteers Cleaning Weekend at 4-H/FFA Center, ACF 8:30am-12pm and 1-3pm

Madison County Extension FSQA Training, New Bridge Church, Winterset 8-10am

5 4-H Club & Adult Volunteers Cleaning Weekend at 4-H/FFA Center, ACF 1-4pm Adair County YC Mtg WCC, Green Room 3pm

6 7 8 Comm Applicator Training: Certified Handlers 9-11:30am EO Youth Action Comm Mtg 7pm, EO

9 10 11

12 Daylight Savings Time Begins

13 14 Adair County Extension FSQA Training, Adair Co Fairgrounds 6-8pm

15 Empowering Adair County Foundation Grant Applications Due, EO

16 17 St Patrick’s Day

Corn & Soybean Banquet WCC, Theater 6pm

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19 SOFA Planning Comm Mtg Time/Location TBA

20 21 22 23 24 Conservation District Posters due

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26 27 Extension Council Meeting 7pm, EO

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March 2017