Jefferson County Iowa 4-H

06/17/2026

Wednesday June 17th, 2026, 4-H Clothing and Communications Events Interviews!

🍀 Events begin at 3:00 pm in the afternoon, and run throughout the evening, with presenters having their own individual times

📍 The Events will take place in the Cambridge Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Good luck to all participants!

06/16/2026

New at the Greater Jefferson County Iowa Fair this year is the Farm to Fair Learning Area. We were just practicing setting up today, but we'll have a tent open daily from 1-5 PM in front of the Activity Building. Stop by for fun hands-on activities that will change each day of the fair.

06/16/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Calvin McLain 🎓

Join us in celebrating Calvin McLain, a proud senior at Fairfield High School!

Calvin is a dedicated member of the Walnut Ridge Workers 4-H Club, where he has gained valuable skills and experiences through his involvement in 4-H.

He is also an active member of the Fairfield FFA Chapter, showing his commitment to agriculture and leadership.

In addition to his extracurricular involvement, Calvin has participated in Football and Wrestling, demonstrating hard work, teamwork, and determination both on and off the field.

We are proud of Calvin’s dedication and accomplishments throughout his high school career, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

🍀💚 Congratulations, Calvin! 💚🍀

06/15/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Dain Burkhart 🎓

Join us in celebrating Dain Burkhart, a proud senior at Fairfield High School!

Dain is an active member of the Ceniteers 4-H Club, where he has been involved in developing leadership and life skills.

Throughout high school, he has stayed busy participating in a wide range of activities including Wrestling, Baseball, Football, Golf, FBLA, and FCA, as well as being a member of the National Honor Society.

Dain’s hard work and dedication have also earned him recognition as an Iowa Governor’s Scholar Award recipient, highlighting his academic achievements. In addition, he is an active member of his church, showing his commitment to his community and faith.

We are proud of Dain’s many accomplishments and his dedication both in and out of school, and we look forward to seeing all he achieves in the future!

🍀💚 Congratulations, Dain! 💚🍀

06/10/2026

A reminder that our office is open until 7 PM tonight to help with Fair Entry and collect Stall Fees. Call, email us, or stop by with any questions!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Be sure to stop by the Fairfield Public Library anytime from now until 6 PM for the Summer Reading Kickoff. There's all kinds of fun activities, including our new Spin Art bikes! 🚲

06/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Zach Doud 🎓

Join us in celebrating Zach Doud, a proud graduate of the Pekin High School Class of 2026!

Zach has been an active member of the Packwood Trojans 4-H Club, along with participating in Football and Wrestling during high school. He also served as Vice President of the Pekin FFA Chapter, showing strong leadership and commitment to agricultural education.

Beyond school, Zach is involved in his community as a member of Prairie View Church and has been highly engaged in the Angus industry. He is a member of the Iowa Junior Angus Association, the Southeast Iowa Junior Angus Association—where he serves as President—and the National Junior Angus Association.

Zach will also graduate from Indian Hills Community College with his Welding Diploma. He plans to continue building his skills by completing additional welding certifications before beginning his career in the welding field.

We are proud of Zach’s dedication, leadership, and accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing all he achieves in the future!

🍀💚 Congratulations, Zach! 💚🍀

06/03/2026

We have a few spots available still in our Summer Day Camps!

🐓 Barnyard Buddies (K-3rd Grade)- July 7-8 @ Lockridge (8:30-11:30 AM); $15 (Registration is OPEN and will close on June 29 or when the camp is full.)

💡Oops! Amazing Inventions (K-3rd Grade)- July 1 @ Libertyville (9 AM- 3 PM); $20 with lunch provided (Registration is OPEN and will close on June 22 or when the camp is full.)

🌱 Sprout & Grow (K-3rd Grade)- July 2 @ Libertyville (9 AM- 3 PM); $20 with lunch provided (Registration is OPEN and will close on June 22 or when the camp is full.)

🐠 Ocean Explorers Engineering & Coding Camp (4th-6th Grade)- July 27-28 @ Fairfield (1:30-4:30 PM) OR July 29-30 @ Fairfield (1:30-4:30 PM); $15 (Registration is OPEN and will close on July 17 or when the camp is full.)

🐝 Grow & Know: Dig Into Science, Nature, and Discovery! (4th-8th Grade)- July 20-21 @ Fairfield (1:30-4:30 PM); $15 (Registration is OPEN and will close on July 9 or when the camp is full.)

🔧 Invent STEM (4th-8th Grade)- June 15-17 @ Fairfield (1:30-4:30 PM); $20 (Registration is OPEN and will close on June 9 or when the camp is full.) OR July 7-9 @ Fairfield (1:30-4:30 PM); $20 (Registration is OPEN and will close on June 29 or when the camp is full.)

🐑 Pen to Pasture (4th-8th Grade)- July 21-23 @ Packwood (9-11 AM); $15 (Registration is OPEN and will close on July 9 or when the camp is full.)

🔦 Power Up Energy (4th-8th Grade)- July 13-16 @ Fairfield (1-5 PM); $25 (Registration is OPEN and will close on July 6 or when the camp is full.)

For registration, camp descriptions, and more information, visit: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/jefferson/summer-day-camps-offer-hands-learning-and-fun-youth or contact our office at [email protected] or 641-472-4166 ⛺