Agriculture

Florys inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 12:52pm

   Dave and Marlene Flory of Oxford Junction were posthumously inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Aug. 20 at the Iowa State Fair, after being inducted into the Jones County 4-H Hall of Fame.

   Growing up, Marlene was an active 4-H member in Jones County, and Dave was a member in Cass County, Indiana. All three of their children were active 4-H members. 

State Fair attracts county winners

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 12:51pm

   In our continuing series of results, several more Jones County exhibitors earned prestigious awards during the Iowa State Fair.

   A list of award-winning exhibitors follows. More state fair results will appear next week.

 

Dairy Cattle

Special Awards

     Glenda Eilers, third in Additional Premium-Guernsey.

 

Aug. 9

Fly Tying

Competition

     Mike Jacobs, Monticello, second in Open, second in Wet Fly/Nymph.

 

Food pantry donations

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 12:50pm

4-H NEWS 9-6-23

Published by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 12:49pm

Prairie Hill

   The August meeting of the Prairie Hill 4-H Club was called to order at 6:16 pm on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at the Jones County Fair park shelter by President Leah Koehler.

   The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roth Schnoor.  The roll call question of “What is your favorite school subject?” was answered by 25 members.  Four leaders and three guests were present.

Family tradition: Streeper family is in fourth generation of showing at the GJCF

Published by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 1:48pm

   When 3-year-old Maggie Kurt brought a calf named Shiloh into the ring for the Kiddie Dairy Show at this year’s Great Jones County Fair, it was a milestone moment for Russel Streeper, Monica Gray, Ashley Kurt and the rest of the Streeper family.

   Maggie represented the fourth generation of family members exhibiting animals at the fair.

   “It’s a good deal; a part of our life and the continuation of our heritage,” said Russel, 89.

Fifth annual Porker Ride

Published by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 1:46pm

Students show hands-on work during Naig visit

Published by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 1:44pm

   Mike Naig’s visit to Midland High School Aug. 25 enabled him to see how students are using hands-on methods to learn about agriculture.

   The Iowa Secretary of Ag visited Midland’s food processing class as part of his annual 99-county tour.

   “I loved talking with the students this morning,” Naig told Andy Petersen of the Iowa Ag Business Network during a podcast interview later Friday.

State Fair attracts Jones County award-winners

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:27am

   Several Jones County exhibitors earned prestigious awards while showing in the early days of the Iowa State Fair.

   A list of award-winning exhibitors follows. More state fair results will appear next week.

 

Aug. 10

Breeding Swine,

Commercial Gilt

Show

     DeLainy Fellinger, Reserve Champion Poland China Gilt, Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt.

 

Aug. 10

FFA Breeding

Beef Show

Barker elected as delegate to Angus convention

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:27am

   Cheryl Barker of Monticello has been elected as a delegate to the 140th American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 6 in Orlando, Fla., reports Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association.

IFBF donates to Farm Rescue

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:26am

   The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has announced a $10,000 gift to Farm Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides on-farm assistance to farm families who have experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster.

   “To make it as a farmer today requires a strong work ethic, tenacity and the determination to overcome countless challenges, but some of life’s challenges can be too much to overcome alone,” said Terry Johnston, Farm Rescue development officer.

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