Iowa 4-H Foundation

Posts by Global Reach

Wayne County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on September 12, 2014 at 3:49 PM by Global Reach

The Farm Bureau and Extension Service were organized in 1918, but 4-H Clubs did not organize until 1925. Eight townships...

Winneshiek, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on August 26, 2014 at 3:43 PM by Global Reach

Early 1900s The earliest Extension Council report of 4-H activity in Winneshiek County is from the year 1925. It mentions...

Emmet County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on October 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM by Global Reach

4-H an organization for young people, started in Emmet County about 1919. The beginning was a pig club with eight...

Shelby County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on October 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM by Global Reach

The 4-H Club program in Shelby County evolved from very small beginnings. Early records indicate that there were six members enrolled...

Linn County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on October 7, 2013 at 2:10 PM by Global Reach

4-H began in Linn County in 1924 when the Farm Bureau sponsored the organization of two dairy calf clubs: a Guernsey...

Sac County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on May 3, 2013 at 11:46 AM by Global Reach

4-H has been around for over 100 years.  4-H was established in Sac County in the 1920's.  Ralph W. Held...

Appanoose County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on May 2, 2013 at 4:38 PM by Global Reach

Actually, the first “fair” was called an Agricultural Fair.  At one time there was a race track in South Centerville,...

Buchanan County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on May 2, 2013 at 12:14 PM by Global Reach

Two words describe the 4-H program in Buchanan County—energy and tradition. These traits have long sustained each other to create...

Henry County Iowa 4-H History

Posted on May 2, 2013 at 12:07 PM by Global Reach

The first county agent in Henry County was Don E. Fish.  His responsibility entailed both agricultural consultations and boys’ club...

Montgomery County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on May 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM by Global Reach

4-H in Montgomery County has grown through the years.  From the time it started, it has gone from an achievement...
RSS Feed

Popular Posts

Greene County, Iowa 4-H History
Boone County, Iowa 4-H History
Scott County, Iowa 4-H History
Clinton County, Iowa 4-H History
Louisa County, Iowa 4-H History

Authors

Global Reach
Mitchell County, Iowa 4-H History
Pottawattamie (East), Iowa 4-H History
Emily Saveraid
Adair County 4-H History
Mahaska County 4-H History

Categories

Adair
Mahaska

Visit Us

Iowa 4-H Foundation
Extension 4-H Youth Building
1259 Stange Road
Ames, IA 50011-1002

Get Directions

Contact Us

Tel: 515-294-1537 515-294-1537

Fax: 515-294-4443

iowa4h@iastate.edu

Quick Links

Resources

Connect with Us

Facebook Linked In
© 2026 Iowa 4-H Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
© 2026 Iowa 4-H Foundation. All Rights Reserved.