Posts With Keyword ‘4-H’

Share-A-Calf

Posted: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 6:53 am

The Washington Cattlemen’s Association is again sponsoring the share-a-calf program this year for area FFA and 4-H’ers.

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4-H to Hold Recruting Festival

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:21 am

Washington County 4-H is trying something new this year to attract new members.

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Bows and Bullets holding Family Shoot Day

Posted: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 7:20 am

The Washington County 4-H’s Bows and Bullets Club is having it’s first ever Family Youth Shoot Day this Weekend. Shooting Instructor Joel Van Zante says they’ll have activities for kids of all ages. He says they hope to showcase what the organization is all about. an Zante says bows will be provided for archer shooting. He says kids over twelve who want to shoot firearms must bring their own gun. The event is this Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Highland Hideway near Riverside.

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Gift of Grain

Posted: Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 4:56 am

As farmer’s prepare for harvest, the 4-H program is reminding producers that they can contribute part of their crop. Iowa 4-H Foundation Associate Director Albert Gruenwald says they have been trying to identify new ways to raise funds in light of recent budget cuts. He also says farmers who donate grain can reduce their self employment tax. To find out more about the “Gift of Grain” visit the Iowa State Extension’s website.

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4-H to recognize volunteers

Posted: Monday, September 14th, 2009 at 4:51 am

The Washington County 4-H will by trying something new this year with their awards.

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