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Franklin County Extension Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Franklin County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Franklin County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This page is managed by the Franklin ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Franklin County by delivering research-based education and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/franklin/
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The practice dates for WHEP have changed! We will now be meeting on October 24 and November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon! T...
10/09/2026

The practice dates for WHEP have changed! We will now be meeting on October 24 and November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon! This is open to any 4th-12th grade youth!

To sign up, visit 4HOnline and "enroll as a new or returning 4-H member" select "WHEP" as your club!

Contact Laela with questions at [email protected]

Our second meeting for LEGO clover kids was another success! We read the book “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and b...
10/09/2026

Our second meeting for LEGO clover kids was another success! We read the book “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and built our own buses to test down a ramp!

Happy Thankful Thursday! Osceola Raiders put together thank you bags that they delivered to the teachers! Way to go!
10/08/2026

Happy Thankful Thursday! Osceola Raiders put together thank you bags that they delivered to the teachers! Way to go!

Introducing another new club! Fall is all about providing new opportunities for youth in Franklin County!📷4-H Photograph...
10/08/2026

Introducing another new club! Fall is all about providing new opportunities for youth in Franklin County!

📷4-H Photography club is open for any youth in grades 4th-12th grade! We will meet once a month starting on November 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Food Stand on the Franklin County Fairgrounds.

Register by enrolling as a "New or Returning 4-H member" in 4HOnline and selecting "4-H Photography Club" as your club.

Questions? Contact Laela at [email protected]

It’s thankful Thursday! The Tri-L 4-H group thanked farmers by making field meals!
10/08/2026

It’s thankful Thursday! The Tri-L 4-H group thanked farmers by making field meals!

**Updated date on the first meeting for our welding club**We will be starting a 4-H Welding Club open to any youth in gr...
10/08/2026

**Updated date on the first meeting for our welding club**

We will be starting a 4-H Welding Club open to any youth in grades 4th-12th. Get ready for hands-on welding, hands-on learning about careers in welding through field trips and more! Our kick-off meeting will be on October 27 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Food Stand. This is a great opportunity for beginners and more experienced welders!
Register at https://v2.4honline.com/ by enrolling as a "new or returning 4-H member" and selecting "4-H Welding Club"
Questions? Contact Laela at [email protected]

Check out this learning opportunity for acreage owners/renters!! Contact Missy Crawford at 641-456-4811 for more informa...
10/07/2026

Check out this learning opportunity for acreage owners/renters!! Contact Missy Crawford at 641-456-4811 for more information or to sign up!

Ready to enhance your acreage management skills? Join our 7-week hybrid course, "Homegrown Lifestyle: Acreage Management." Dive into online and in-person learning at the Hardin County Extension Office. Topics include soil, water, trees, and wildlife management.

📅 In-person sessions start November 16.
💲 $100/person.

Call 641-648-4811 to register by November 11, 2026. Don't miss out!

🍀Franklin County 4-H is launching the First Lego League Robots Club for youth in grades 4-8! Participants will take part...
10/07/2026

🍀Franklin County 4-H is launching the First Lego League Robots Club for youth in grades 4-8!

Participants will take part in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge: BIOGLOW, using LEGO® Education technology to design, build, and program robots.

Find-Out Meeting
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 4-H Food Stand, Franklin County Fairgrounds

Join us at this meeting to learn all about it and register!
Interested in helping? We're also looking for adult volunteers to co-lead, mentor, or assist with meetings.

Questions? Contact Laela at [email protected]

10/06/2026

TODAY!!! Iowa 4-H Giving Day is October 6-7 noon to noon – give back to Iowa 4-H!

www.iowa4hgivingday.org

New to Franklin County! We will be starting a 4-H Welding Club open to any youth in grades 4th-12th. Get ready for hands...
10/05/2026

New to Franklin County! We will be starting a 4-H Welding Club open to any youth in grades 4th-12th. Get ready for hands-on welding, hands-on learning about careers in welding through field trips and more! Our kick-off meeting will be on October 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Food Stand. This is a great opportunity for beginners and more experienced welders!

Register at https://v2.4honline.com/ by enrolling as a "new or returning 4-H member" and selecting "4-H Welding Club"

Questions? Contact Laela at [email protected]

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Hampton, IA
50441

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