Agriculture

   Four educational conferences for pig farmers, one per day, will be held across the state Feb. 20-23.

   The conferences are planned and supported by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC). Pig farmers are invited to register and attend one of the four events.

   The conference closest to Monticello will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Washington County Extension office, 2223 – 250^th St., Washington, Iowa.

   Additional conferences will be Feb. 20 in Orange City, Feb. 21 in Webster City and Feb. 22 in Nashua.

Lovell Lions

   The regular meeting of the Lovell Lions 4-H club was held at the Youth Development Center on Jan. 8, 2023.

   The meeting was called to order by Will Sperfslage at 4:05 p.m. Roll call was answered by 10 members. Fifteen guests were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Henry Wolken and approved by all. The treasurer’s report was given by Blaine Benter. Balance on hand is $67.48.

   Upcoming events were discussed, including the Winter Plunge Camp, 4-H Skills Workshop and Static Exhibit and Communications events.

   The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association will host three educational programs during the month of February. Tanner Lawton, ICA member services manager said each program will include a meal, educational sessions, a trade show, and an industry update from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council.

Prairie Hill

   The January meeting of the Prairie Hill 4-H Club was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Lily Moestchen, Vice President, on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Youth Development Center.

   The Pledge to the American Flag was led by Roth Schnoor. The roll call question of “What is your favorite NFL team?” was answered by 23 members. Four guests and three leaders were present.

   The Secretary’s Report was read.  Eli Moestchen made a motion to approve the minutes. Kylee McElmeel seconded the motion.  Motion carried.