Greene County ag education teacher Raelyn Harris recently joined more than 200 secondary and post-secondary instructors from across Iowa at the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, June 27-29. The purpose of the conference was professional development and to foster sharing of ideas from agriculture programs across the state. The conference was organized…
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Greene County Fair, July 12-18
The tradition continues with the Greene County Fair this week. Greene County Extension and Outreach staff and the all-volunteer Greene County Fair board have planned a full schedule of events. Judging begins Tuesday, July 12, for 4-H members with static exhibits and continues through Sunday for youth entrants. Family-friendly entertainment will pack the grandstand on Friday and Saturday evenings. The…
Read MoreSix decades of 4-H beef burgers at the Clover Cafe get a boost from donors
Submitted by Greene County 4-H Foundation Some might argue that the Clover Cafe at the Greene County Fair is the county’s longest running restaurant. Beginning in the early 1960s and known for its infamous “4-H beef burgers,” the volunteer-managed food stand is also one of the oldest funding sources for 4-Hers in Greene County. The Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch…
Read MoreJefferson Kiwanis Club adds Story Stroll to fair events
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club is partnering with the Jefferson public library, the Jefferson A&W restaurant, and the Greene County Fair board to host its second annual Story Stroll for children ages 4-7 on Saturday, July 16. The event will be held at the Milwaukee Depot next to the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Every child participant will receive a free…
Read MoreTrio of contestants vying for fair queen title
Analynn Baugh, Hannah Curtis and Emma Halterman are contestants for Greene County Fair queen and a chance to compete to be the 2022 Iowa State Fair queen. The local contest is slated for Wednesday, July 13, at 7 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. Analynn Baugh is the daughter of Ronnie and Renae Baugh. She is entering…
Read MoreLocal Farm Bureau slates member appreciation event
Greene County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend this year’s annual Member Appreciation event on Tuesday, July 19, at the Grand Junction Community Center in Grand Junction. Lidderdale will cater a meal at 6 pm and a short program, awards, and guest speaker will follow. Featured speaker for the evening will be Dan Dix, NEW Cooperative general manager. Dix’s…
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