Clayton County & Extension and Outreach Media for June 4th

Clayton County ISU Extension & Outreach Media Packet for 6/4/26

June 10

7:15AM 4-H Intermediate Summer Adventure Trip Elkader, IA

9:00AM Balanced Bookshelf (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

9:00AM Little Coders Academy (K-3rd Grade) Garnavillo, IA

6:00PM Produce Basics Child Care Provider Training Online

7:30PM Clayton County Extension Council Meeting Elkader, IA

June 11

8:00AM 4-H Intermediate Summer Adventure Trip Elkader, IA

9:00AM Little Coders Academy (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

June 15 

9:00AM Lego's (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

June16

9:00AM The Beat of Music Camp (K-3rd Grade) Edgewood, IA

9:00AM Lego's (K-3rd Grade) Monona, IA

June 17

9:00AM The Beat of Music Camp (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

9:00AM Lego's (K-3rd Grade) Colesburg, IA

June 18

8:00AM Silage for Beef Conference Manchester, IA

9:00AM Lego Build (3-6th Grade) Elkader, IA

9:00AM The Beat of Music Camp (K-3rd Grade) McGregor, IA

June 22

9:00AM Oop's Amazing Inventions (K-3rd Grade) Strawberry Point, IA

4:00PM Advanced Feeder Class Judging Edgewood, IA

June 23

9:00AM Survival (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

June 24

9:00AM Oop's Amazing Inventions (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

June 25

9:00AM Oop's Amazing Inventions (K-3rd Grade) Garnavillo, IA

June 30

9:00AM Fizz Bubble Goo (K-3rd Grade) Elkader, IA

9:00AM Everybody Eats (K-3rd Grade) Strawberry Point, IA

Clayton County Schools Visit NICC Dairy Center for Iowa’s Dairy Story Program

During April and May, 145 Clayton County students participated in Iowa’s Dairy Story program at the NICC Dairy Center in Calmar. Central Elementary fourth graders visited on April 16, followed by Clayton Ridge third graders on April 28. MFL Mar-Mac second grade classes completed the series with their visit on May 21.

The NICC Dairy Center is a working dairy farm that integrates education, research, and hands-on learning opportunities. During their visits, students explored more than 100 years of dairy history, learned about the nutritional benefits of dairy products, visited the Hall of Breeds, and gained insight into a cow’s digestive system. A guided tour of the farm provided an up-close look at the animals and daily farm operations.

One of the highlights of the visit was the Milk Cart Quiz, an interactive game that tested students’ dairy knowledge. The experience concluded on a sweet note, as students made and enjoyed homemade ice cream—an activity that quickly became a favorite.

CLAYTON COUNTY FAIR 4-H & FFA ENTRIES DUE JULY 1

     4-H and FFA members who are planning to exhibit at the Clayton County Fair are reminded that fair entries are due by July 1. Again, this year all 4-H & FFA fair entries will be done electronically through Fairentry.com. Help sheets are available on the Clayton County Extension website www.extension.iastate.edu. Members can stop in at the Extension Office during normal business hours for help.

     This year’s fair will be August 5-9 at the Clayton County Fairgrounds, National.

Non-livestock entries will be conference judged on Tuesday, August 4. The various livestock shows will be held throughout the week. The fair will conclude on Monday, August 10 with the annual livestock auction.

      For more information contact the Clayton County Extension Office at 563-245-1451.

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Additional Stories Published Online

The following news releases have been published on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website.

Summer Field Day at Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm Is June 25Published: June 3, 2026

Crop farmers and agronomists looking for the latest in herbicide and crop production are invited to join the Summer Field Day at the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm on June 25.

Northwest Iowa Field Day To Demonstrate and Explore New Beef Production TechnologyPublished: June 3, 2026

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University and South Dakota State University Beef Extension are partnering to showcase, demonstrate and discuss a variety of new tools and techniques in beef production at a northwest Iowa field day.

Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm To Hold Field Day June 25Published: June 2, 2026

The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will host a summer field day on Thursday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beyond the Screen: Navigate the Complex World of Modern Gaming With Smart ParentingPublished: June 1, 2026

While 82% of American families report playing digital games with their children at home, many parents note that today’s gaming landscape feels vastly different from the one they grew up with. The Science of Parenting podcast recently hosted a special series to help parents provide guidance and set clear boundaries for their children.

Crop Diagnostics In-Season Training To Be Held at Iowa State University Southeast Research Farm on June 23Published: June 1, 2026

Farmers, crop scouts and agricultural professionals looking to improve their in-season crop diagnostics and scouting skills are encouraged to register for the Crop Diagnostics In-Season Training on June 23 at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville.

ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day Is June 24Published: May 29, 2026

The annual Spring Field Day at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The field day is available at no cost and is open to the public.