Allamakee County 4-H’ers expand their knowledge in the beef project area ...

The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program provides opportunities for youth to develop skills that they can use now and throughout their lives. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families and communities. With the Allamakee County 4-H/FFA Beef Weigh-In scheduled for December 21, youth are working to select their beef projects for the 2020 Allamakee County Fair. A total of 48 youth and parents recently participated in a Beef Workshop, pictured above, to learn more about the project area. The workshop was held Tuesday, December 3 at NEIA Sales Commission. The goal of the event was to provide exhibitors education on beef selection, nutrition, daily care and management. Tracy Coffland with Purina and Master Professor of Stock Show University presented on these topics. The Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association sponsored the meal served at the event and Dan Schmitt with Innovative Ag Services coordinated the speaker. To learn more about the Allamakee County 4-H Program contact the Allamakee County Extension Office at 563-568-6345 or at www.extension.iastate.edu/. Submitted photo.