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October, November 2018 ADAIR COUNTY ISU EXTENSION NEWSLETTER

4-H Healthy Living Retreat If you are interested in the areas of nutrition, gardening, cooking, yoga, exercise, healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing or other wellness topics then this retreat is for you! You will explore a variety of these areas through experiential learning and then you will get to brainstorm how you may use your passion to help others in your community.

The 4-H Healthy Living Retreat will take place at Clover Woods 4-H Camp on October 20 and 21. This event is for youth in grades 8-12 to learn more about the areas of wellness and wellbeing. They will experience workshops, large group activities and discussions to help identify their spark and learn how

they can follow their passion to improve the health of their communities across Iowa.

Adair County Extension Newsletter

October, November 2018

Visit the Adair County Extension Office Website at www.extension.iastate.edu/adair Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Adair County Fair 2019 Calendars

will be available for purchase at Awards Day! Purchase of a calendar ($25 each) will count as one entry in the drawing for one of the cash prizes throughout the year. Each month features photos from past fairs. You may see someone you know! The calendars also make a great gift. Name and contact information will be filled out on a raffle ticket at the time of purchase. The winner of each raffle prize will have a check mailed to them on or near the date the prize is listed on the calendar. The prizes range in value from $25 to $1000.

Purchase a calendar at Awards Day and

support the Adair County Fair!

Youth in grades 7th-12th are invited to attend Beef Blast at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames, Iowa. The workshop, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa State Department of Animal Science, will teach participants about working with beef cattle. The program begins at 9:30am. Dec. 2 and concludes at 3:30pm. Workshop presenters include beef faculty, staff and graduate students from ISU Youth will have a variety of hands-on workshops to explore genetics, the program focus. Participants will be able to use an ultrasound, practice selection and learn about DNA. Contact Emily Ide, CYC, at 641-743-8412 for more information. Or email [email protected].

Football games, Cross Country meets, Volleyball matches, and Marching Band – it must be Fall. It’s also the beginning of a NEW 4-H YEAR! When you think about all aspects of 4-H, it could be considered a ‘year-round sport’. You set goals and work hard to reach those goals. You develop new skills and talents along the way. Each 4-H’er is encouraged to have a ‘Pep Rally’ For 4-H…get excited and share your enthusiasm with your friends and family. 4-H has something to offer everyone. Showing a breeding heifer or market steer may not be in your game plans, but showing a dog, refinishing a piece of antique furniture, learning new photography techniques, or perfecting your favorite cookie recipe could be in your goal planning. As a 4-H’er, you are an important team member of over 200+ Adair County 4-H’ers. Your team coaches consist of family and friends, valuable volunteers and staff from Adair County Extension. All team coaches are devoted to helping you develop, grow and enjoy a successful season. Your practices will help you learn life skills such as communication, leadership, citizenship and record keeping. Along the way, you will network with other teams and build relationships and memories that will last a lifetime. Get excited about 4-H!! Enroll before October 31st to receive the $10 discount on enrollment fees. Encourage your friends to enroll and be a member of your team! Share your project areas and the fun you’ve had as a 4-H’er. You will have opportunities to participate as an individual and as a group member in activities ranging from capturing that perfect photo to organizing a food drive with other team members.


4-H AWARDS DAY will be Sunday, November 4th, 2:00pm at the

Warren Cultural Center on the east side of the square in Greenfield.

Family and friends are invited to join you for this special occasion.

Be part of your club photo taken at Awards Day. Every 4-H

club will be recognized during the program. All club members including new members and leaders (both new and retiring) come to the stage as their club is recognized. Designate a club member to briefly describe your club activities. Let’s work really hard for 100% attendance. Club photos will be taken immediately following their recognition.

Ellie Brewer, member of Summerset Citizens, will be continuing

the “Holiday Mail for Heroes” project. Contribute to the campaign by bringing holiday cards (do not seal the envelopes) with a handwritten message of encouragement for a member of the Armed Services or sign a card on the spot at Award’s Day. A Holiday Station will be located in the Gallery of WCC for anyone to sign and drop off cards.

Enjoy refreshments provided by the Summerset Citizens

4-H Club.

2018 Annual Leader Training

is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24th, 6:00 – 8:30pm at the Adair County Extension office. Join 4-H leaders from across our county in an interactive, hands-on training that will help volunteers develop belonging, mastery, and independence in all youth. “ During this training, 4-H leaders will learn the importance of resilien-cy, brain development, and growth mindset as you help develop belonging, mastery, and independence in all youth. You will leave with tools and resources to support your work with building resilien-cy in youth!

A benefit of participating in the face-to-face volunteer training is the interaction and sharing with other volunteers. No cost to attend.

Iowa 4-H requires all 4-H leaders (organizational, assistant and county-wide project leaders—including Shooting Sports volunteers) to participate in one training each year.

Only leaders who have met the training requirements are covered as part of our insurance plan and eligible for liability coverage. By not attending the face to face training or completing the online version (if one is made available), you are putting yourself and Adair County Extension at risk for a possible lawsuit if accidents should occur during a 4-H club meeting or activity. The guidelines sent from the State 4-H Office are in place to protect us. The many, many hours that each of you, as volunteers, dedicate to the Adair County 4-H Program is certainly appreciated. We could not continue to provide the quality program without your support. We need you to be fully protected by attending volunteer training.

Is an important piece of preparing our volunteers for their new role. The Iowa 4-H program’s volunteers play a critical role in the success of the 4-H program! The training program is designed to be flexible for volunteers, with an online learning component as well as a face to face component, both are required within your first year as a 4-H volunteer. The online learning consists of 4 training sessions that should be completed prior to the face to face New Volunteer Training (NVT). The 4 online trainings can be taken at any time prior to the face to face training and are designed to be short, 15 minutes or less per session via 4H Online. The face to face training will be offered at the following location. Go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volmgt for the Helpsheet for completing the 4 online trainings and to register for the face-to-face training listed below.

November 28, 6:00—9:00pm, City Hall meeting room, Greenfield (same building as the Greenfield Public Library).

Thank you to all of the volunteers involved in the Adair County 4-H

program! We appreciate all of your hard work and support! We would

like to thank the volunteers that will be evaluating Record Books

in advance!

Last year we had an amazing 71 individual record books submitted!

Evaluating record books is a big, time consuming job! Thank you to the

volunteer evaluators! We appreciate your time and effort!

In Emily’s World

Emily Ide– County Youth Coordinator

President’s Volunteer

Service Challenge

All 4-H’ers, including Clover Kids and CloverBuds, are encouraged to participate in the President’s Volunteer Service Challenge. A log sheet, along with an explanation of what qualifies as community service, is posted on our website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/news/community-service-descriptions-and-log-record-your-hours or can be picked up at the Adair County Extension Office. Volunteer logs will be due to the Adair County Extension Office October 1st. Start logging your hours now for next year! Requirements for each award are as follows:

Kids ages 5 – 10:

Bronze (26 – 49 hours); Silver (50 – 74 hours); Gold (75 hours or more)

Teens ages 11 – 15:

Bronze (50 – 74 hours); Silver (75 – 99 hours); Gold (100 hours or more)

Young Adults 16 – 25:

Bronze (100–174 hours); Silver (175–249 hours); Gold (250 hours or more)

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Please make attending the

face-to-face volunteer training

a priority. Call Emily at the Extension

office 641-743-8412 or 800-ISUE399

with your plans to attend.

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/news/community-service-descriptions-and-log-record-your-hours




Help with Clover Kids Sessions Clubs are encouraged to help with Clover Kids Sessions the first Saturday of each month, 10—11:30am (but helpers should be there from 9:30-11:30am) at the Greenfield City Hall Meeting Room. Please email [email protected] with your choice of month. Richland Royals are helping with the January session.

YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE

Youth Action Committee will be meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 7:00pm at the Extension office. Both high school teens and adults 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 Extension Council. Teen members are approved for one-year terms and may apply for consecutive terms. Each term for an adult member is a maximum of two years. Members may serve two consecutive terms. Application forms are available at the Extension office or http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/all-things4-h

Donations are appreciated for Friends of 4-H Record Keepers. A $10 donation helps to recognize one member for record book completion. If you would like to make a donation, simply drop off or mail a check payable to Adair County Extension 4-H Booster Fund by October 16

th.

2019 YQCA Requirements

The 2019 4-H program year will be moving solely to the ‘Youth for the Quality Care of Animals’ (YQCA).

Youth who took FSQA tests this past year (or the previous two years) will still be good until they expire to the next age level or expiration date.

A face-to-face YQCA training will be held in Adair County at a later date. Check the December newsletter for training date. For more information, contact Emily Ide, CYC, at 641-743-8412 or email [email protected].

CLUB CHECKLIST

As a Club:

√ Remember to turn your club treasurer’s record into the

Extension office for review. Distribute county fair ribbon premium checks.

√ Work on your membership recruitment plan. Each member

invite a friend to be a part of your club. Make sure to think about home-school kids.

√ Complete enrollment forms and medical forms using 4honline or

complete paper forms and return to the Extension office. You will get a $10 discount for each re-enrollment turned in by

October 31st and new enrollments submitted by December 31st.

√ Elect club officers and turn the list of officers in to the

Extension office. Use the officer books provided by the Extension office. If your club needs a new Secretary or Treasurer book, contact the Extension office.

√ Create a club budget – Remember $30 per member for

Development Fee. (There is a discount for turning enrollments in early.) Clubs are also asked to support the county program by donating to the Silent Auction and sponsoring a trophy.

√ Review or establish club guidelines and expectations; and

develop a club program for the year. Turn in a copy to the Extension office and make sure every family gets a copy.

√ Encourage a parent or high school age youth to apply to be a

member of the Youth Action Committee.

√ Save pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House.

√ Plan to attend 4-H Awards Day on November 4th as a club.

Be sure parents, family members and friends are invited, too. Designate a club member to briefly describe your club

activities when your club is being recognized on stage.

Following Awards Day -

√ Write thank you notes to Friends of 4-H Adair County 4-H

Record Keepers and other Awards Day sponsors.

√ Congratulate and recognize members who earned 4-H awards.

Distribute $10 to each member who completed their record book.

√ Encourage high school members to apply for state honors.

√ Hold a mini-4-H record book workshop. Work as a group on

updating 4-H Participation Summary. Showcase the top record books from last year.

√ Plan a holiday party. Stress belonging and generosity in your

plans. Invite potential members.

√ Decide on a club service project. Explain the concept of

community service. Help members start service logs.

√ Encourage your photographer to email action photos as jpeg

photos so we can include them on the Adair County ISU Extension & Outreach Facebook page.


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

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

Be Active in Iowa’s Fall Colors One of the joys of fall is walking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors

among the beautiful fall foliage. According to the Iowa Department

of Natural Resources (DNR) website, fall color peaks progressively

later the farther south you go in Iowa. In general, the northern third

of the state typically peaks the last week of September through the

second week of October. The central third has peak foliage color the

first through third weeks of October, and the southern third of the

state peaks in color the second through fourth weeks in October.

For specific 2018 information on Iowa fall colors, call the Iowa Fall

Statewide Conditions (515-233-4110) or access the Weekly Fall

Color Report, www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Fall-Color,

from the Iowa DNR.

2019 Garden Calendar - Gardens Through The Seasons Gardens are integral parts of home landscapes. Gardens provide beauty in the form of colorful flowers, fruit, foliage, and bark. The beauty of gardens is enhanced by snow, blue skies, birds, and butterflies. Gardens also provide fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Nothing beats the taste of freshly harvested strawberries, cherries, sweet corn, tomatoes, apples, and other produce. While most garden activities are centered around the growing season, gardens are enjoyable throughout the year.

The large calendar grid offers space to create a gardening journal to record the progress of your own garden. Refer to the monthly tips that provide timely cultural information for fruits and vegetables, lawn care recommendations, tree and shrub guidance, and other information. Whether it be flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees, or turfgrass, this annual calendar provides tips on a variety of topics so that you can easily know what task should be completed next in your own garden.

Be sure to order enough copies for yourself and for an early start to holiday gift shopping! Garden Calendars order before November 1 will be $7.00, November 1 the cost is $7.00 + shipping.

Fall Commercial Applicators Training Dates

All classes start at 9:00 am and are the held at the Adair County

Extension office, 154 Public Sqaure, Ste. C, Greenfield. Cost is

$35, except for Pest Control Operators. For more information con-

tact Kathy Rohrig at [email protected] or 641-743-8412.

October 17 - Aquatic, Forest, & Right of Way Pest Management

November 7 - Ornamental & Turfgrass Applicators

November 14 - Commercial Ag Weed, Insect & Plant Disease

December 5 - Pest Control Operators

Aerial Applicators - call to set a training date.

November 2 - Greenhouse Short Course, All Day. For registration

information - 515-294-6429 or [email protected]

3 New Pesticide Publications -

Understanding Pesticide Labels” (PSEP 0058), What information is included on a pesticide label and how to understand each section. “Home and Garden Pesticide Guidelines” (PSEP 0059) When to use a pesticide, which pesticide is best and how to apply, store and dispose of the pesticide safely. “Personal Safety in the Greenhouse” (PSEP 0043) Provides infor-mation about pesticide safety and personal protective equipment to be used in a commercial greenhouse.

https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/5696




Welcome new Clover Kids!!

We would like to give our warmest welcome to our new

Clover Kids! Welcome Anna and Thomas Herrick,

Rylee Gordon, Carlita and Emilio Rubio, and Makinley

Woodside! We would also like to welcome back all of

our returning Clover Kids! We’re excited to have you!

The first Clover Kids meeting will be held on

October 6th at Greenfield City Hall meeting room from

10am-11:30am. If you are interested in Clover Kids, but

not sure if it’s the right fit, come to our first session and

“test” it out! We would love to have more members, so I

would highly encourage this wonderful opportunity! If

your child is not signed up, parents will need to bring a

medical form or stay for the duration of the workshop.

Sessions will be the first Saturday of every month

starting in October and ending in April. We will be

focusing on STEM this year, so members will have the

opportunity explore and work on their creative problem

solving in a fun, inclusive environment.

It’s not too late to sign up for Clover Kids!

The registration form can be found on our

website or you can stop in the office and

Clover Kids are practicing their dinosaur walks!

Learning all about harvest safety!

Welcome new Youth Council Members!!

We would like to express our excitement for our new

members! Welcome Ethan Blomme, Madison Carstens, Cadence Firch, and Shelbee Woosley! We would like to welcome back all of our returning members! We are excited to get this year started!

The first official Youth Council meeting will be held on

October 7th at 2pm in the Green Room in the Warren Cultural Center. If anyone is thinking about joining youth council, but isn’t sure what it’s like, we would like to invite you our first meeting! High school 4-H members who have not submitted an application are welcome to sit in our first meeting and see what they think about Council before joining.

Youth Council meeting will be the first Sunday of

every month with an end of the year activity on the first Saturday in August. Youth Council follows the 4-H year, so we start in September and end in August.

If you have any questions about Youth Council

please contact Danielle Morgant at 641-743-8412

or at my email [email protected].

Youth Council members at the Ronald McDonald House after

their service opportunity.

Danielle’s Musings … Danielle Morgan - Youth Development Coordinator


Deena’s Notations … Deena Wells - Office Manager & Human Sciences Coor

Grant Application Deadline Oct. 15th EMPOWERING ADAIR COUNTY FOUNDATION (EACF) 2018 GRANT CYCLE INFORMATION

EACF was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Adair County. It serves to enhance the quality of life for the seven incorporated communities and the unincorporated areas of Adair County. EACF is governed by a nine member board representing all areas of the county.

EACF has one annual grant cycle. Grant applications are due on October 15th by 4:30pm to the Adair County ISU Extension, 154 Public Square, Suite C, Greenfield, IA 50849. The maximum grant application funds request is $10,000. Ten copies of the completed application form must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered.

PRIORITY AREAS OF FUNDING EACF’s Strategic Plan emphasizes four areas of focus for projects.

Tourism/Beautification

Public Services

Economic Well-Being

Recreation/Entertainment/Arts/Culture

ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS Empowering Adair County Foundation makes grants to:

I.R.S. 501(c)(3) ‘tax exempt’ organizations

170(b) ‘unit of government’ organizations

Organizations providing services within Adair County (operating and organized in compliance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination)

For more information contact, Deena Wells at 641-743-8412 or email [email protected]. Forms and info can be found on our website https://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair (scroll down the home page to the EACF logo).

Resources to Help 4-H Families

COUNTY LEVEL -

Adair County 4-H Clubs & Leaders (listing of clubs and contact information, each club’s pro-ject focus, meeting locations, dates and times — all of which should be considered when choosing which club would best fit your needs) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/4-h-club-leader-information

Adair County 4-H Newsletter http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/

Adair County Fair Book http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/all -thingsadair-county-fair

4-H Record Book Instructions http://www.extension.iastate.edu/adair/content/4-h-record-keeping-all-information-dealing-record-keeping

STATE LEVEL -

Iowa 4-H Homepage http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/

Iowa 4-H Livestock Homepage http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/livestock

FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/fsqa-food-safety-quality-assurance

Project Helpers (Exhibit Tip and Hot Sheets) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4h/helpers

State 4-H Camping Center http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/camping

Iowa 4-H Participation Policy: 4-H 14 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/policy-and-guidance

4-H Volunteer Homepage http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteer

NATIONAL LEVEL:

National 4-H web site: http://www.4-h.org/

National 4-H curriculum includes a variety of 4-H project resources: http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/

mailto:[email protected]


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Records Books due Community Service Logs due Youth Action Comm applications due SOFA Committee applications due Compliments & Considerations due

Club House Wolverines, 3:00-6:30pm

2 3 4 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Meth-odist Church Register: [email protected]

5 Community Coffee Adair Co Extension 10:00-11:00am Stop by for treats!

6 Clover Kids Workshop (first session) 10:00-11:30am Greenfield City Hall Meeting Room

7 Youth Council Meeting (first for new term) 2pm, Warren Cultural Center, Green Room, Greenfield

8 Columbus Day ServSafe Training 9:00am-6:00pm Greenfield City Hall Greenfield Club House Wolverines, 3:00-6:30pm

9 Adair Co. Extension office CLOSED at 12pm due to regional event

10 11 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Meth-odist Church

12 13

14 15 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Methodist Church :

16 17 Comm Applicator Training: Aquatic, Forest, Rt of Way Pest Management 9:00-11:30am Extension Office $35

18 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Methodist Church :

19 20

21 22 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Methodist Church Extension Council Meeting, 7pm

23 24 Annual Leader Training 6:00-8:30pm Adair County Extension office

25 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Methodist Church

Comm Applicator Training: Mosquito Pest Control 9:00-11:30am Extension Office

26 27

28 29 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Methodist Church

30 31

HALLOWEEN

Spook the Loop 4:30-6:00pm

National 4-H Week, October 7th—13th


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Club House Wolverines After School Program 3:00-6:30pm Greenfield United Methodist Church

2 3 Clover Kids Workshop 10:00-11:30am Greenfield City Hall Meeting Room

4. Awards Day, 2pm WCC, Theater


6 ELECTION DAY 7 Comm Applicator Training: Ornamental and Turfgrass 9:00-11:30am Extension Office $35


9 10


13 Fumigation: Comm and Private 9:00-11:30am Extension Office $35

14 Comm Applicator Training: Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management 9:00-11:30am Extension Office $35


16 17


20 21 22 THANKSGIVING

HOLIDAY Extension Office

Closed

23

Extension Office Closed

Holiday Lighted

Parade

24 Small Business Shopping Day


27 28 New Leader/Volunteer Training 6:00-9:00pm Greenfield City Hall meeting room


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November 2018

4-H

AWARDS

DAY

Pro Ag Outlook -

December 3 9:00

am - 12:00 pm

WCC Auditorium

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