Butler County ISU Extension and 4-H

08/25/2026

Dolly visited the Butler County Fair in 1970. 🦋

08/25/2026

The 2026 Iowa State Fair has wrapped up. This was the most attended Iowa State Fair in history! I hope you had a chance to be part of the attendance and see all the amazing 4-H projects. If you were one of the talented 4-H members who had a static project at the State Fair they have made their way back to the Extension office. You can pick up your project and ribbon anytime M-F 8:00-4:30.

08/24/2026

🫙We can test your pressure canner gauges!
🫙Bring the canner lid into the extension office.
🫙The entire process takes about 10 minutes.
🫙Presto brand is recommended.
🫙Let’s get that summer produce safely preserved!🥫🥫🥫

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Join us at the Iowa State Fair for this afternoon's Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremonies! Adair-Jasper begins at 1:30 and Jefferson-Wright will begin at 3:30. Not able to come to the Fair? Watch online through the livestream starting at 1:30!

Butler County is thrilled to honor Holly Wedeking as our 2026 inductee. Holly began her 4-H career as a member of the Jackson Lucky Clovers 4-H Club from 1987–1994. She grew up on a swine farm in Butler County, where her family raised spotted hogs. This sparked her interest in exhibiting swine and cattle at the Butler County Fair. Holly also exhibited swine at the Iowa State Fair, along with open and national shows. Holly became involved in 4-H again in 2012 when her daughter Emma joined the Jackson Lucky Clovers. She then became a leader of the club and has continued serving in that role for the past 13 years. Holly and her husband Ryan live on a farm outside of Greene, where they raise swine, beef cattle, goats, and sheep. They have always been strong supporters of 4-H, helping with club projects, community service activities, and assisting younger members with their livestock projects. Holly is always encouraging youth to try new things and step outside their comfort zones, whether through static projects or showing livestock. She enjoys helping members build confidence, learn new skills, and grow through their 4-H experiences. Holly’s dedication, support, and encouragement have made a lasting impact on Butler County 4-H, and Butler County is honored to recognize her as a 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee.

08/21/2026

🏁We hear that our friends over at the Butler County Fair will have the racetrack running this Saturday, August 22nd at 6 p.m.!🏎️
While you're there, be sure to grab a malt from the Butler County Dairy Promoters!🍦
📸 A little throwback from the archives
Who remembers this track?👇

08/21/2026

These are some helpful tips to prepare our youth for a new school year.

08/20/2026

If your in aplington for conferences tonight stop in to the cafeteria to visit us and make a delicious fruit kabob with yogurt dip snack!

08/20/2026

Have a lot of garden produce? Come learn the best ways to freeze it!