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Hancock County Extension and Outreach 327 West 8th Street Garner, IA 50438 (641) 923-2856 Dear 4-H friends and families, As another couple of months have come and gone we are that much closer to spring and hopefully less snow! We are excited to share with you what we have going on in Hancock County 4-H in March and April. It is that me of year again when fair book changes have been made, and the 2020 fair books have been posted. Be sure to check out the 2020 Livestock Changes, there are some big changes coming for fair 2020. As everyone begins to think of fair again we have set a few important dates for you to review; weigh-ins for sheep and goats, swine tagging and idenficaon, along with rabbit Q&A sessions, and YQCA face to face trainings for those 4-12th graders who plan to show livestock at the 2020 fair. FairEntry tweaks are being completed to get the 2020 fair season rolling. As the warmer weather sets in don’t forget it is never too early to start on those non- livestock fair projects! Take into consideraon one of our pre-planned monthly workshops, where you leave with a completed project just needing paperwork to be fair ready! With spring fast approaching it means it is me for our 5th Annual Family Fun Night! It will be on Friday, March 20 from 5:30-8:00pm at the GHV Elementary School. We will have pizza, craſts and games, face painng, and the Hansen Family Juggling! It will be a fun night for everyone in the family! Be sure to RSVP by calling 641-923-2856 by no later than March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone. Rounding the end of April be on the lookout for the release of our Summer Exploraons! We have a great line up ready for the families of Hancock County with hands on learning, craſts and projects, and much more! We are excited to share the many different opportunies we have to offer with you and your family! We have some great things planned and we look forward to a spring and summer full of fun and learning! All the best, Hancock County Extension Staff Trece, Victoria, Nikki, and Taylor INSIDE THIS ISSUE 4-H Family Newsletter Hancock County 4-H CALENDAR LIVESTOCK UPDATES—2020 SHEEP & GOAT WEIGH-IN SWINE TAGGING UPDATES FAMILY FUN NIGHT LOTTO LAMB CLASS DETAILS AFTERSCHOOL KIDS CLUB BABYSITTING WORKSHOP ROCKET WORKSHOP RABBIT WORKSHOP SERIES FAIR BOOKS YQCA DETAILS BUCKET BOTTLE UPDATES TOY DESIGN CHALLENGE NEW GARDEN CLUB INFO 4-H’ERS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS March - April 2020
Transcript of March April 2020 4 H Family · 2020-02-27 · newsletter hancock county 4-h calendar livestock...
Hancock County Extension and Outreach 327 West 8th Street
Garner IA 50438 (641) 923-2856
Dear 4-H friends and families
As another couple of months have come and gone we are that much closer to spring and hopefully less snow We are excited to share with you what we
have going on in Hancock County 4-H in March and April It is that time of year again when fair book changes have been made and the 2020 fair books have been posted Be sure to check out the 2020 Livestock Changes there are some big changes coming for fair 2020 As everyone begins to think of fair again we have set a few important dates for you to review weigh-ins for sheep and goats swine tagging and identification along with rabbit QampA sessions and YQCA face to face trainings for those 4-12th graders who plan to show livestock at the 2020 fair FairEntry tweaks are being completed to get the 2020 fair season rolling As the warmer weather sets in donrsquot forget it is never too early to start on those non-livestock fair projects Take into consideration one of our pre-planned monthly workshops where you leave with a completed project just needing paperwork to be fair ready
With spring fast approaching it means it is time for our 5th Annual Family Fun Night It will be on Friday March 20 from 530-800pm at the GHV Elementary School We will have pizza crafts and games face painting and the Hansen Family Juggling It will be a fun night for everyone in the family Be sure to RSVP by calling 641-923-2856 by no later than March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone
Rounding the end of April be on the lookout for the release of our Summer Explorations We have a great line up ready for the families of Hancock County with hands on learning crafts and projects and much more
We are excited to share the many different opportunities we have to offer with you and your family We have some great things planned and we look forward to a spring and summer full of fun and learning
All the best
Hancock County Extension Staff
Trece Victoria Nikki and Taylor
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
4-H Family Newsletter
Hancock County
4-H CALENDAR
LIVESTOCK UPDATESmdash2020
SHEEP amp GOAT WEIGH-IN
SWINE TAGGING UPDATES
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
LOTTO LAMB CLASS DETAILS
AFTERSCHOOL KIDS CLUB
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
ROCKET WORKSHOP
RABBIT WORKSHOP SERIES
FAIR BOOKS
YQCA DETAILS
BUCKET BOTTLE UPDATES
TOY DESIGN CHALLENGE
NEW GARDEN CLUB INFO
4-HrsquoERS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
March - April 2020
CALENDAR Mondays in March GHV 3rd-4th ASK GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
Tuesday in March WH 3rd-4th ASK WH Elementary 330-500 pm
March 1 Rabbit Workshop Extension Office 200 pm
March 3 GHV Kindergarten Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 5 Garden Club kickoff mtg Extension Office 700 pm
March 8 Northwest Charger club mtg TBD 200 pm
March 8 BullsEye Bunch club mtg Danrsquos House 300 pm
March 10 GHV 1st Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 10 Elcon Indians club mtg Extension Office 630 pm
March 12 Garner Babysitting Bag Workshop Extension Office 700 - 830 pm
March 17 Britt Babysitting Bag workshop Britt Municipal Building 900 - 1030 am
March 17 GHV 2nd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 17 Garfield Sluggers club mtg Duncan Hall 600 pm
March 20 Family Fun Night GHV Elementary 530 - 800 pm
March 21 Britt Broncos club mtg - tenative The Edge Britt 600 pm
March 23 WH K-1st Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
March 23 Concord Challengers club mtg TBD 700 pm
March 24 GHV 3rd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330 - 500 pm
March 27 Orthel Jolly Workers club mtg Britt First Lutheran 700 pm
March 29 YQCA Training Britt Municipal Building 700- 830 pm
March 30 WH 2nd-3rd Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 2 Elcon Indians club mtg Extension Office 630 pm
April 7 GHV Kindergarten Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
April 7 Concord Challengers club mtg TBD 700 pm
April 13 Garner Rocket Workshop Extension Office 130-300 pm
April 14 GHV 1st Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
April 18 Sheep amp Goat Weigh In Fairgrounds 830 - 1030 am
April 18 YQCA Training GHV High School Cafeteria 430-600 pm
April 19 Orthel Jolly Workers club mtg Forest City YMCA 100 pm
April 19 Northwest Charger club mtg Woden Community Center 200 pm
April 19 Rabbit Workshop Extension Office 200 pm
April 19 Britt Broncos club mtg Britt Fire station 230 pm
April 19 BullsEye Bunch club mtg TBD 300 pm
April 20 WH K-1st Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 20 Britt Rocket Workshop Britt Municipal Building 630- 800 pm
April 21 GHV 2nd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
April 21 Garfield Sluggers club mtg Duncan Hall 600 pm
April 27 WH 2nd-3rd Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 28 GHV 3rd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
May 15 Livestock ID deadline for 4th-12th graders Online
July 1 Fair Class Entry due for County Fair and State Fair Online
WANT TO KNOW MORE FIND US AT EXTENSIONIASTATEEDUHANCOCK
4-H PLEDGE
Entry amp ID process bull Step 1 ID Deadlines - in 4-H Online accepted
until 1159 pm
Market Beef (also weighed-in) - Feb 1
Breeding Beef Market Swine Sheep Goats Dairy Cattle Horse amp Dog - May 15
Poultry Rabbits 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves June 15
Pre 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves and LambsmdashJuly 1
One on one help at the Extension office Monday-Friday 800 am-430 pm
bull Step 2 Fair Entry deadline July 1
Visit hancockdffairentrycom to log-in to the FairEntry system
There will be help sheets available along with one on one help in our office Monday-Friday 800-430 pm Help Sheets available for 4-H Online and FairEntry at wwwextensioniastateeduhancock4hhancockcounty_districtfair
Livestock Rule Changes General
bull ALL LIVESTOCK WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO BEING UNLOADED Any health discrepancies will be dealt with by a fair vet and may be sent home
bull Any health issues found may require all animals of the same species in that trailer to be sent home
bull ALL LIVESTOCK COUNTY AND DISTRICT EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH PAPERS (ONLY VALID UP TO 30 PRIOR TO EXHIBITION FOR BEEF GOATS HORSE RABBITS amp POULTRY) ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION AND ALL SHEEP HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
Beef
bull Tack drop off and set-up is from 500 ndash 700 PM Monday July 27
Sheep amp Goat
bull Check-in is from 1000 am ndash 1200 pm Wednesday July 29
Swine
bull ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE DATED NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
bull HANCOCK COUNTY DISTRICT FAIR WILL BE ALLOWING THE USE OF RACTOPAMINE (AKA PAYLEAN)
bull Due to the main packers becoming Ractopamine-free (Paylean-free) the market price for show pigs exposed to the additive could be significantly lower Potentially the swine sold at in the Hancock County Fair auction may have a base price much lower than market price on the auction day
bull Smithfield last yearrsquos hog buyer has become a Ractopamine-free facility Since hogs being shown at the Hancock County Fair could be fed Ractopamine or be cross- contaminated with the product a new buyer needed to be identified The pigs sold at the auction will be trucked to a processing plant in Illinois Due to the increased transportation cost a trucking fee will be charged to all swine exhibitors selling hogs in the auction
Poultry amp Rabbit
bull Check-in Tuesday July 28 time TBD (Earlier in the day than in past years)
We will be providing a resource document on who you can obtain health papers from and how to get in contact with them This document will be available on the Hancock County Extension website If you have questions regarding any rule changes or updates contact the Taylor at the extension office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SHEEP amp GOAT WEIGH-IN
County Fair Exhibitors must weigh-in bull Market Sheep bull Commercial Ewes bull Market Meat Goats Weigh-in is Saturday April 18 830-1030 am at the fairgrounds Lotto lamb drawing will begin promptly at 830 am You must be present when the order is picked to hold your spot If you have any questions contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Iowa State Fair swine need a DNA punch The punches cost $8 each In addition to the DNA punch they need a USDA tag $1 each Tags can be purchased at the Extension Office County fair tags cost $1 each and can be picked up at the Extension Office Office hours are Monday-Friday 800 am - 430 pm All 4-H swine need to be tagged and IDrsquoed in 4-H Online by May 15 More information will be sent to 4-Hers enrolled in the swine project area Questions Call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SWINE TAGGING UPDATES
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LIVESTOCK UPDATES - 2020
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER
LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
LOTTO LAMB CLASS
Join us with your entire family This year we are excited to feature Hansen Family Juggling Be sure to RSVP by March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone RSVP by calling the office at 641-923-2856 or emailing vschmidtiastateedu We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors who make Family Fun Night possible If you see a sponsor please thank them We are looking forward to bingo pizza playing in the gym crafts petting zoo and lots of LEGOS this year Get your family signed up ASAP
Are you looking to get started in showing sheep Or maybe you are just looking for a new breeder Check-out the Lotto Lamb opportunity The lambs will be purchased from a reputable breeder by your sheep superintendents On weigh-in day April 18 we will draw in order to pick the lambs and the exhibitor will take home the lamblambs that day The Costs Each lamb will cost $250 and there is a required $50 per lamb down payment The form can be found on the extension website The Process On weigh-in day in April we will draw the order to pick the lambs Once drawing begins if you are not present to pick your lamblambs when your name is drawn you will be thrown back into the drawing and a new name will be chosen For more information call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
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5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Save the Date Friday
March 20
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
This spring we will be getting into the lab and learning about STEM Our after school team will be learning how agriculture and science go hand in hand how they can become mechanical engineers what lemons have to do with electricity and crazy chemical reactions They will be bringing home projects from their lab that they will see grow and ideas that they can experiment with at home Our ASK STEM Labs will meet Mondays at the GHV Elementary and Tuesday at the WH Elementary in March
Who 3rd - 8th grade What Fill up the Magic Babysitting Bag with activities to help you babysit Garner Thursday March 12 Extension Office 700-830 pm Britt Tuesday March 17th (no school day) Municipal Building 900-1030 am Cost $10 (scholarships available) Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Space is limited For more information and to register call our office 923-2856 or e-mail Nikki at nrenneriastateedu
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Showing rabbits this year Have some questions or want your rabbit inspected Join past Hancock County rabbit exhibitor Mandy Hiscocks-Walters one of our rabbit superintendents She will answer questions about how to pick out a rabbit how to feed rabbits how to get ready for fair how to show and more In the June session Mandy will be offering rabbit tattooing for anyone who needs it Parents andor grandparents are encouraged to attend as well We encourage you to bring your rabbits to the workshops Workshops will be at the Extension Office on bull Sunday March 1 200 pm bull Sunday April 19 200 pm (Date
Change from the original April 5) bull Tattooing session - Date TBD If you have any questions call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SPRING ASK SESSION
MARCH WORKHOP - Magic Babysitting Bag
Who 1st-4th grade What Learn about force velocity altitude and aerodynamics by making different types of rockets Garner Monday April 13th (no school day) 130 - 300 pm Britt Monday April 20th 630-800 pm Cost $10 Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Limited to 15 in each location Watch for flyers to come home from school our Facebook page and website for additional information and registration details Or contact Victoria at 641-923-2856 or vschmidtiastateedu
Be sure to sign up Forms have gone home from school and can also be found at our website wwwextensioniastateeduhancocknews4-h-stem-lab-3rd-4th-grade
APRIL WORKSHOP - ROCKETS
ALL ABOUT RABBIT SERIES
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
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2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
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5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
CALENDAR Mondays in March GHV 3rd-4th ASK GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
Tuesday in March WH 3rd-4th ASK WH Elementary 330-500 pm
March 1 Rabbit Workshop Extension Office 200 pm
March 3 GHV Kindergarten Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 5 Garden Club kickoff mtg Extension Office 700 pm
March 8 Northwest Charger club mtg TBD 200 pm
March 8 BullsEye Bunch club mtg Danrsquos House 300 pm
March 10 GHV 1st Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 10 Elcon Indians club mtg Extension Office 630 pm
March 12 Garner Babysitting Bag Workshop Extension Office 700 - 830 pm
March 17 Britt Babysitting Bag workshop Britt Municipal Building 900 - 1030 am
March 17 GHV 2nd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
March 17 Garfield Sluggers club mtg Duncan Hall 600 pm
March 20 Family Fun Night GHV Elementary 530 - 800 pm
March 21 Britt Broncos club mtg - tenative The Edge Britt 600 pm
March 23 WH K-1st Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
March 23 Concord Challengers club mtg TBD 700 pm
March 24 GHV 3rd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330 - 500 pm
March 27 Orthel Jolly Workers club mtg Britt First Lutheran 700 pm
March 29 YQCA Training Britt Municipal Building 700- 830 pm
March 30 WH 2nd-3rd Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 2 Elcon Indians club mtg Extension Office 630 pm
April 7 GHV Kindergarten Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
April 7 Concord Challengers club mtg TBD 700 pm
April 13 Garner Rocket Workshop Extension Office 130-300 pm
April 14 GHV 1st Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
April 18 Sheep amp Goat Weigh In Fairgrounds 830 - 1030 am
April 18 YQCA Training GHV High School Cafeteria 430-600 pm
April 19 Orthel Jolly Workers club mtg Forest City YMCA 100 pm
April 19 Northwest Charger club mtg Woden Community Center 200 pm
April 19 Rabbit Workshop Extension Office 200 pm
April 19 Britt Broncos club mtg Britt Fire station 230 pm
April 19 BullsEye Bunch club mtg TBD 300 pm
April 20 WH K-1st Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 20 Britt Rocket Workshop Britt Municipal Building 630- 800 pm
April 21 GHV 2nd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330- 500 pm
April 21 Garfield Sluggers club mtg Duncan Hall 600 pm
April 27 WH 2nd-3rd Grade Clover Kids WH Elementary 330ndash 500 pm
April 28 GHV 3rd Grade Clover Kids GHV Elementary 330-500 pm
May 15 Livestock ID deadline for 4th-12th graders Online
July 1 Fair Class Entry due for County Fair and State Fair Online
WANT TO KNOW MORE FIND US AT EXTENSIONIASTATEEDUHANCOCK
4-H PLEDGE
Entry amp ID process bull Step 1 ID Deadlines - in 4-H Online accepted
until 1159 pm
Market Beef (also weighed-in) - Feb 1
Breeding Beef Market Swine Sheep Goats Dairy Cattle Horse amp Dog - May 15
Poultry Rabbits 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves June 15
Pre 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves and LambsmdashJuly 1
One on one help at the Extension office Monday-Friday 800 am-430 pm
bull Step 2 Fair Entry deadline July 1
Visit hancockdffairentrycom to log-in to the FairEntry system
There will be help sheets available along with one on one help in our office Monday-Friday 800-430 pm Help Sheets available for 4-H Online and FairEntry at wwwextensioniastateeduhancock4hhancockcounty_districtfair
Livestock Rule Changes General
bull ALL LIVESTOCK WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO BEING UNLOADED Any health discrepancies will be dealt with by a fair vet and may be sent home
bull Any health issues found may require all animals of the same species in that trailer to be sent home
bull ALL LIVESTOCK COUNTY AND DISTRICT EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH PAPERS (ONLY VALID UP TO 30 PRIOR TO EXHIBITION FOR BEEF GOATS HORSE RABBITS amp POULTRY) ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION AND ALL SHEEP HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
Beef
bull Tack drop off and set-up is from 500 ndash 700 PM Monday July 27
Sheep amp Goat
bull Check-in is from 1000 am ndash 1200 pm Wednesday July 29
Swine
bull ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE DATED NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
bull HANCOCK COUNTY DISTRICT FAIR WILL BE ALLOWING THE USE OF RACTOPAMINE (AKA PAYLEAN)
bull Due to the main packers becoming Ractopamine-free (Paylean-free) the market price for show pigs exposed to the additive could be significantly lower Potentially the swine sold at in the Hancock County Fair auction may have a base price much lower than market price on the auction day
bull Smithfield last yearrsquos hog buyer has become a Ractopamine-free facility Since hogs being shown at the Hancock County Fair could be fed Ractopamine or be cross- contaminated with the product a new buyer needed to be identified The pigs sold at the auction will be trucked to a processing plant in Illinois Due to the increased transportation cost a trucking fee will be charged to all swine exhibitors selling hogs in the auction
Poultry amp Rabbit
bull Check-in Tuesday July 28 time TBD (Earlier in the day than in past years)
We will be providing a resource document on who you can obtain health papers from and how to get in contact with them This document will be available on the Hancock County Extension website If you have questions regarding any rule changes or updates contact the Taylor at the extension office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SHEEP amp GOAT WEIGH-IN
County Fair Exhibitors must weigh-in bull Market Sheep bull Commercial Ewes bull Market Meat Goats Weigh-in is Saturday April 18 830-1030 am at the fairgrounds Lotto lamb drawing will begin promptly at 830 am You must be present when the order is picked to hold your spot If you have any questions contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Iowa State Fair swine need a DNA punch The punches cost $8 each In addition to the DNA punch they need a USDA tag $1 each Tags can be purchased at the Extension Office County fair tags cost $1 each and can be picked up at the Extension Office Office hours are Monday-Friday 800 am - 430 pm All 4-H swine need to be tagged and IDrsquoed in 4-H Online by May 15 More information will be sent to 4-Hers enrolled in the swine project area Questions Call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SWINE TAGGING UPDATES
3
LIVESTOCK UPDATES - 2020
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER
LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
LOTTO LAMB CLASS
Join us with your entire family This year we are excited to feature Hansen Family Juggling Be sure to RSVP by March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone RSVP by calling the office at 641-923-2856 or emailing vschmidtiastateedu We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors who make Family Fun Night possible If you see a sponsor please thank them We are looking forward to bingo pizza playing in the gym crafts petting zoo and lots of LEGOS this year Get your family signed up ASAP
Are you looking to get started in showing sheep Or maybe you are just looking for a new breeder Check-out the Lotto Lamb opportunity The lambs will be purchased from a reputable breeder by your sheep superintendents On weigh-in day April 18 we will draw in order to pick the lambs and the exhibitor will take home the lamblambs that day The Costs Each lamb will cost $250 and there is a required $50 per lamb down payment The form can be found on the extension website The Process On weigh-in day in April we will draw the order to pick the lambs Once drawing begins if you are not present to pick your lamblambs when your name is drawn you will be thrown back into the drawing and a new name will be chosen For more information call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
4
5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Save the Date Friday
March 20
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
This spring we will be getting into the lab and learning about STEM Our after school team will be learning how agriculture and science go hand in hand how they can become mechanical engineers what lemons have to do with electricity and crazy chemical reactions They will be bringing home projects from their lab that they will see grow and ideas that they can experiment with at home Our ASK STEM Labs will meet Mondays at the GHV Elementary and Tuesday at the WH Elementary in March
Who 3rd - 8th grade What Fill up the Magic Babysitting Bag with activities to help you babysit Garner Thursday March 12 Extension Office 700-830 pm Britt Tuesday March 17th (no school day) Municipal Building 900-1030 am Cost $10 (scholarships available) Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Space is limited For more information and to register call our office 923-2856 or e-mail Nikki at nrenneriastateedu
5
Showing rabbits this year Have some questions or want your rabbit inspected Join past Hancock County rabbit exhibitor Mandy Hiscocks-Walters one of our rabbit superintendents She will answer questions about how to pick out a rabbit how to feed rabbits how to get ready for fair how to show and more In the June session Mandy will be offering rabbit tattooing for anyone who needs it Parents andor grandparents are encouraged to attend as well We encourage you to bring your rabbits to the workshops Workshops will be at the Extension Office on bull Sunday March 1 200 pm bull Sunday April 19 200 pm (Date
Change from the original April 5) bull Tattooing session - Date TBD If you have any questions call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SPRING ASK SESSION
MARCH WORKHOP - Magic Babysitting Bag
Who 1st-4th grade What Learn about force velocity altitude and aerodynamics by making different types of rockets Garner Monday April 13th (no school day) 130 - 300 pm Britt Monday April 20th 630-800 pm Cost $10 Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Limited to 15 in each location Watch for flyers to come home from school our Facebook page and website for additional information and registration details Or contact Victoria at 641-923-2856 or vschmidtiastateedu
Be sure to sign up Forms have gone home from school and can also be found at our website wwwextensioniastateeduhancocknews4-h-stem-lab-3rd-4th-grade
APRIL WORKSHOP - ROCKETS
ALL ABOUT RABBIT SERIES
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
6
2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
4-H PLEDGE
Entry amp ID process bull Step 1 ID Deadlines - in 4-H Online accepted
until 1159 pm
Market Beef (also weighed-in) - Feb 1
Breeding Beef Market Swine Sheep Goats Dairy Cattle Horse amp Dog - May 15
Poultry Rabbits 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves June 15
Pre 4-H Bucket Bottle Calves and LambsmdashJuly 1
One on one help at the Extension office Monday-Friday 800 am-430 pm
bull Step 2 Fair Entry deadline July 1
Visit hancockdffairentrycom to log-in to the FairEntry system
There will be help sheets available along with one on one help in our office Monday-Friday 800-430 pm Help Sheets available for 4-H Online and FairEntry at wwwextensioniastateeduhancock4hhancockcounty_districtfair
Livestock Rule Changes General
bull ALL LIVESTOCK WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO BEING UNLOADED Any health discrepancies will be dealt with by a fair vet and may be sent home
bull Any health issues found may require all animals of the same species in that trailer to be sent home
bull ALL LIVESTOCK COUNTY AND DISTRICT EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH PAPERS (ONLY VALID UP TO 30 PRIOR TO EXHIBITION FOR BEEF GOATS HORSE RABBITS amp POULTRY) ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION AND ALL SHEEP HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE NO MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
Beef
bull Tack drop off and set-up is from 500 ndash 700 PM Monday July 27
Sheep amp Goat
bull Check-in is from 1000 am ndash 1200 pm Wednesday July 29
Swine
bull ALL SWINE HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE DATED NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO EXHIBITION
bull HANCOCK COUNTY DISTRICT FAIR WILL BE ALLOWING THE USE OF RACTOPAMINE (AKA PAYLEAN)
bull Due to the main packers becoming Ractopamine-free (Paylean-free) the market price for show pigs exposed to the additive could be significantly lower Potentially the swine sold at in the Hancock County Fair auction may have a base price much lower than market price on the auction day
bull Smithfield last yearrsquos hog buyer has become a Ractopamine-free facility Since hogs being shown at the Hancock County Fair could be fed Ractopamine or be cross- contaminated with the product a new buyer needed to be identified The pigs sold at the auction will be trucked to a processing plant in Illinois Due to the increased transportation cost a trucking fee will be charged to all swine exhibitors selling hogs in the auction
Poultry amp Rabbit
bull Check-in Tuesday July 28 time TBD (Earlier in the day than in past years)
We will be providing a resource document on who you can obtain health papers from and how to get in contact with them This document will be available on the Hancock County Extension website If you have questions regarding any rule changes or updates contact the Taylor at the extension office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SHEEP amp GOAT WEIGH-IN
County Fair Exhibitors must weigh-in bull Market Sheep bull Commercial Ewes bull Market Meat Goats Weigh-in is Saturday April 18 830-1030 am at the fairgrounds Lotto lamb drawing will begin promptly at 830 am You must be present when the order is picked to hold your spot If you have any questions contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Iowa State Fair swine need a DNA punch The punches cost $8 each In addition to the DNA punch they need a USDA tag $1 each Tags can be purchased at the Extension Office County fair tags cost $1 each and can be picked up at the Extension Office Office hours are Monday-Friday 800 am - 430 pm All 4-H swine need to be tagged and IDrsquoed in 4-H Online by May 15 More information will be sent to 4-Hers enrolled in the swine project area Questions Call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SWINE TAGGING UPDATES
3
LIVESTOCK UPDATES - 2020
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER
LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB MY COMMUNITY MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD
LOTTO LAMB CLASS
Join us with your entire family This year we are excited to feature Hansen Family Juggling Be sure to RSVP by March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone RSVP by calling the office at 641-923-2856 or emailing vschmidtiastateedu We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors who make Family Fun Night possible If you see a sponsor please thank them We are looking forward to bingo pizza playing in the gym crafts petting zoo and lots of LEGOS this year Get your family signed up ASAP
Are you looking to get started in showing sheep Or maybe you are just looking for a new breeder Check-out the Lotto Lamb opportunity The lambs will be purchased from a reputable breeder by your sheep superintendents On weigh-in day April 18 we will draw in order to pick the lambs and the exhibitor will take home the lamblambs that day The Costs Each lamb will cost $250 and there is a required $50 per lamb down payment The form can be found on the extension website The Process On weigh-in day in April we will draw the order to pick the lambs Once drawing begins if you are not present to pick your lamblambs when your name is drawn you will be thrown back into the drawing and a new name will be chosen For more information call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
4
5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Save the Date Friday
March 20
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
This spring we will be getting into the lab and learning about STEM Our after school team will be learning how agriculture and science go hand in hand how they can become mechanical engineers what lemons have to do with electricity and crazy chemical reactions They will be bringing home projects from their lab that they will see grow and ideas that they can experiment with at home Our ASK STEM Labs will meet Mondays at the GHV Elementary and Tuesday at the WH Elementary in March
Who 3rd - 8th grade What Fill up the Magic Babysitting Bag with activities to help you babysit Garner Thursday March 12 Extension Office 700-830 pm Britt Tuesday March 17th (no school day) Municipal Building 900-1030 am Cost $10 (scholarships available) Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Space is limited For more information and to register call our office 923-2856 or e-mail Nikki at nrenneriastateedu
5
Showing rabbits this year Have some questions or want your rabbit inspected Join past Hancock County rabbit exhibitor Mandy Hiscocks-Walters one of our rabbit superintendents She will answer questions about how to pick out a rabbit how to feed rabbits how to get ready for fair how to show and more In the June session Mandy will be offering rabbit tattooing for anyone who needs it Parents andor grandparents are encouraged to attend as well We encourage you to bring your rabbits to the workshops Workshops will be at the Extension Office on bull Sunday March 1 200 pm bull Sunday April 19 200 pm (Date
Change from the original April 5) bull Tattooing session - Date TBD If you have any questions call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SPRING ASK SESSION
MARCH WORKHOP - Magic Babysitting Bag
Who 1st-4th grade What Learn about force velocity altitude and aerodynamics by making different types of rockets Garner Monday April 13th (no school day) 130 - 300 pm Britt Monday April 20th 630-800 pm Cost $10 Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Limited to 15 in each location Watch for flyers to come home from school our Facebook page and website for additional information and registration details Or contact Victoria at 641-923-2856 or vschmidtiastateedu
Be sure to sign up Forms have gone home from school and can also be found at our website wwwextensioniastateeduhancocknews4-h-stem-lab-3rd-4th-grade
APRIL WORKSHOP - ROCKETS
ALL ABOUT RABBIT SERIES
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
6
2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
LOTTO LAMB CLASS
Join us with your entire family This year we are excited to feature Hansen Family Juggling Be sure to RSVP by March 16 so we have enough food to feed everyone RSVP by calling the office at 641-923-2856 or emailing vschmidtiastateedu We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors who make Family Fun Night possible If you see a sponsor please thank them We are looking forward to bingo pizza playing in the gym crafts petting zoo and lots of LEGOS this year Get your family signed up ASAP
Are you looking to get started in showing sheep Or maybe you are just looking for a new breeder Check-out the Lotto Lamb opportunity The lambs will be purchased from a reputable breeder by your sheep superintendents On weigh-in day April 18 we will draw in order to pick the lambs and the exhibitor will take home the lamblambs that day The Costs Each lamb will cost $250 and there is a required $50 per lamb down payment The form can be found on the extension website The Process On weigh-in day in April we will draw the order to pick the lambs Once drawing begins if you are not present to pick your lamblambs when your name is drawn you will be thrown back into the drawing and a new name will be chosen For more information call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
4
5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Save the Date Friday
March 20
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
This spring we will be getting into the lab and learning about STEM Our after school team will be learning how agriculture and science go hand in hand how they can become mechanical engineers what lemons have to do with electricity and crazy chemical reactions They will be bringing home projects from their lab that they will see grow and ideas that they can experiment with at home Our ASK STEM Labs will meet Mondays at the GHV Elementary and Tuesday at the WH Elementary in March
Who 3rd - 8th grade What Fill up the Magic Babysitting Bag with activities to help you babysit Garner Thursday March 12 Extension Office 700-830 pm Britt Tuesday March 17th (no school day) Municipal Building 900-1030 am Cost $10 (scholarships available) Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Space is limited For more information and to register call our office 923-2856 or e-mail Nikki at nrenneriastateedu
5
Showing rabbits this year Have some questions or want your rabbit inspected Join past Hancock County rabbit exhibitor Mandy Hiscocks-Walters one of our rabbit superintendents She will answer questions about how to pick out a rabbit how to feed rabbits how to get ready for fair how to show and more In the June session Mandy will be offering rabbit tattooing for anyone who needs it Parents andor grandparents are encouraged to attend as well We encourage you to bring your rabbits to the workshops Workshops will be at the Extension Office on bull Sunday March 1 200 pm bull Sunday April 19 200 pm (Date
Change from the original April 5) bull Tattooing session - Date TBD If you have any questions call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SPRING ASK SESSION
MARCH WORKHOP - Magic Babysitting Bag
Who 1st-4th grade What Learn about force velocity altitude and aerodynamics by making different types of rockets Garner Monday April 13th (no school day) 130 - 300 pm Britt Monday April 20th 630-800 pm Cost $10 Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Limited to 15 in each location Watch for flyers to come home from school our Facebook page and website for additional information and registration details Or contact Victoria at 641-923-2856 or vschmidtiastateedu
Be sure to sign up Forms have gone home from school and can also be found at our website wwwextensioniastateeduhancocknews4-h-stem-lab-3rd-4th-grade
APRIL WORKSHOP - ROCKETS
ALL ABOUT RABBIT SERIES
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
6
2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN GROW AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
This spring we will be getting into the lab and learning about STEM Our after school team will be learning how agriculture and science go hand in hand how they can become mechanical engineers what lemons have to do with electricity and crazy chemical reactions They will be bringing home projects from their lab that they will see grow and ideas that they can experiment with at home Our ASK STEM Labs will meet Mondays at the GHV Elementary and Tuesday at the WH Elementary in March
Who 3rd - 8th grade What Fill up the Magic Babysitting Bag with activities to help you babysit Garner Thursday March 12 Extension Office 700-830 pm Britt Tuesday March 17th (no school day) Municipal Building 900-1030 am Cost $10 (scholarships available) Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Space is limited For more information and to register call our office 923-2856 or e-mail Nikki at nrenneriastateedu
5
Showing rabbits this year Have some questions or want your rabbit inspected Join past Hancock County rabbit exhibitor Mandy Hiscocks-Walters one of our rabbit superintendents She will answer questions about how to pick out a rabbit how to feed rabbits how to get ready for fair how to show and more In the June session Mandy will be offering rabbit tattooing for anyone who needs it Parents andor grandparents are encouraged to attend as well We encourage you to bring your rabbits to the workshops Workshops will be at the Extension Office on bull Sunday March 1 200 pm bull Sunday April 19 200 pm (Date
Change from the original April 5) bull Tattooing session - Date TBD If you have any questions call or email Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
SPRING ASK SESSION
MARCH WORKHOP - Magic Babysitting Bag
Who 1st-4th grade What Learn about force velocity altitude and aerodynamics by making different types of rockets Garner Monday April 13th (no school day) 130 - 300 pm Britt Monday April 20th 630-800 pm Cost $10 Sign Up Turn in payment and registration one week prior to class attending Limited to 15 in each location Watch for flyers to come home from school our Facebook page and website for additional information and registration details Or contact Victoria at 641-923-2856 or vschmidtiastateedu
Be sure to sign up Forms have gone home from school and can also be found at our website wwwextensioniastateeduhancocknews4-h-stem-lab-3rd-4th-grade
APRIL WORKSHOP - ROCKETS
ALL ABOUT RABBIT SERIES
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
6
2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
BUCKET BOTTLE Fair books for livestock shows non-livestock shows
horticulture and pre 4-H exhibitions are now available They can be found online at our Extension website listed below Hard copies can be picked up at the Extension Office or leaders can take copies for club meetings All other fair forms can also be found on our fair website wwwextensioniastateeduhancock or wwwhancockcountyfaircom
The Bucket Bottle CalfLamb Goat show is for Preschool - 8th grade at the Hancock County District Fair
Here is a reminder of the rules for this popular show bull Calflambgoat must be
born between March 1- June 1 of the current year
bull Exhibitor must take possession of animal within 2 weeks of birth
bull Pre 4-H animals must be tagged and identified on paper by July 1 (4-H animal must be tagged and identified in 4-H Online by June 15)
bull All bucket bottle animals must submit an entry in the FairEntry system by July 1 at 1159 pm
bull Animal must be bucket or bottle fed no nursing
bull Animal will be shown at halter in the show ring
bull Judging will be based on knowledge of exhibitor and health of calflambgoat
ALL BUCKET BOTTLE ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEALTHER PAPER TO TURN IN TO THE FAIR OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Questions Contact the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923 - 2856
6
2020 FAIR BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
YQCA - REQUIRED TRAINING ALL 4-H (4th-12th grade) exhibitors who plan to show beef (including bucketbottle calf) sheep swine dairy rabbit poultry or goats at County or State Fair MUST be YQCA certified WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS 1 You can attend a face to face YQCA training ($3 fee)
Britt Sunday March 29 7-830 pm or Garner Saturday April 18 430-600 pm 2 You can participate in the online YQCA training ($12 fee) 3 You can test out if you are 12 or 15 years old as of January 1 (fee is determined upon
what test option you are taking) Contact Extension Office for more information about this option
Unless you test out exhibitors are required to either attend a face to face training ($3 fee) or participate in the online module ($12 fee) each year Exhibitors must be certified by July 1 to exhibit at the fair (both county and state) WHY IS THIS REQUIRED YQCA is very important to ensure that the products 4-Hers produce are safe for food consumption YQCA certification reassures packers that 4-H animals are safe to purchase It only takes one person to not follow the rules and cause big problems for 4-H livestock shows Sing-up online at YQCAorg for online trainings and face to face trainings QUESTIONS Contact Taylor at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
Who 5th-6th graders What Invent a stretchy and bouncy toy Learn about matter viscosity and formula rations Get sticky with science When Mondays in April 6 13 20 27 Time Kanawha bus arrival until 530 pm Where WH Elementary Cost $20 (unless already paid annual enrollment fee) RSVP Space will be limited Flyers will be coming home in backpacks Forms are also available on line hwwwextensioniastateeduhancocknewsgreat-toy-design-challenge Sign up by March 27th
The State 4-H Council is asking that each club CountYourClovers for all Iowa 4-Hrsquoers The Campaign is hoping to raise $29000 with a suggested $300 per member donation Your investments contribute to bull State 4-H Youth Conference bull Financial Aid for 4-H Program
Fees and Event Registrations bull Support for State Youth
Council Clubs interested should contact Victoria at the Extension Office about your donation The campaign runs March 1 - June 1 Additional information can be found at wwwiowa4hfoundationorgenways_to_give4hers_for_4h
7
5th-6th Grade The Great Toy Design at West Hancock
4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH
4-HERrsquoS FOR 4-H CAMPAIGN
We want to welcome a new club to Hancock County 4-H The Garden club was created to help 4-Herrsquos plant grow take care and exhibit vegetable and flowers at the Hancock County Fair Lynelle Kohlmeyer has been working with Nikki to create a fun environment for the kids to learn and grow The club is open to all 3-12 grade kids in Hancock County They plan on meeting monthly until closer to summer then they will meet when needed to take care of their garden The Garden Clubrsquos first meeting is Thursday March 5 at 700 at the Hancock county Extension If you are interested in learning more about joining this club please contact Nikki at 641-923-2856 or nrenneriastateedu
NEW GARDEN CLUB IN HANCOCK COUNTY
COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATES 7th-12th graders Be on the lookout for changes to our county council leadership program This is a great way to develop your skills and make a difference for Hancock County 4-H A committee is working to make some revisions and wersquoll be in touch as they finalize changes We hope you consider being a part of this great group
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
Wednesday March 18 1215-1245 PM $5 feemdashincludes lunch The program will cover How to spot certain red flags that may indicate a
fraudulent encounter Resources you can turn to in the event that you or a
loved one is targeted Steps you can take now to help protect yourself and
your loved ones Please RSVP to the Hancock County Extension Office at 641-923-2856 or nelsontiastateedu RSVP by Monday March 16 RSVP is requested for a meal count
Hancock County Janauary - February 2019
HANCOCK COUNTY EXTENSION
327 WEST 8th STREET
GARNER IA 50438
NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID GARNER IA 50438
PERMIT NO 26
4-H Family Newsletter
OUT SMART THE SCAMMERS
NAVIGATE YOUR WAY THROUGH IDENTITY THEFT amp SCAMS
