1980
1980 Worth Co. Extension History
Jim Kuhlman-Extension Director
Florence Ferden-Home Economist
Gay Schneider-4H Coordinator
Fran Olson-Office Manager
David Perkins-summer aide
Ag:
1980 Corn and Soybean Clinic-at Kensett with Dale Studt and Jim Schrger of ISU
33 at corn clinic
38 at soybean clinic
NK Ag Night School- 25 attended with Ken Ross of the ISU Research Farm as speaker
Grafton Coop question and answer-Jan 31 and Feb. 22, chemical program with Dale Studt- ISU
Home Landscaping/Gardening-Kensett, March 25, 30 present, by Jean Olson of ISU
May 29 Hail Storm-meeting at Keith Olson’s farm, June 3, 125 attended
Solar Wall for hog building- Truman Hengesteg farm Dec. 20 open house, B & K built swine nursery, 200 attended
New library in Manly-open house Nov. 3, energy efficient, ISU input on design for fuel efficiency
Annual Chamber Meeting in Northwood-Dr. Ken Stone of ISU-speaker, 55 attended
Gary George chair of advisory board to CIRAS
Jim Kuhlman elected chair of Northwood Chamber Oct 79
Farmer-Merchants Day-318 attended
New ice skating rink in Northwood-with help of Rus Kingsley of ISU an TUNE
Home Economics:
Dietary Guidelines Program-at Grafton, 50 attended
50 radio programs on KRIB-Florence Ferden, twice per week every other week
12 thirty minute programs on KRIB-Sunday mornings, Florence Ferden
Planning Your Financial Future-Florence Ferden and Kris Sahlberg of ISU
Current Newsletter-to Mason City area
Buying a House-45 attended 3 series program in Mason City, Florence Ferden one of the presenters
Drapery Construction for Energy Treatments-12 attended 2 workshops
Home Energy Fair-at 1st Lutheran in Northwood, March 7, 100 people
Kitchen/Bathroom Decorating-21 attended
Landscape Your Home-30 attended, Jean Olson from ISU
Microwaves-35 attended
Zero to One newsletter-series of 12 to 28 families in Worth Co.
Hello Young Parents-mailed to 225 families in area
New Horizons-to 350 families in area, mailed monthly
4H:
Numerous training sessions for club leaders on textiles and clothing
Local achievement shows
Fashion Revue and Clothing Selection-90 girls
Attendance at fair-350
4H Banquet-Nov. 5 in Manly, 175 attended
Citizenship Trip to DC-3 from Worth Co.
Roller Skate Party in Clear Lake-300
4H Anything Goes Event at fair
Jr. Day Camp-39 attended
State Cookout Winner-Craig Benjegerdes 1979, Eric Hill 1980
State 4H Conference-10 attended
4H Leader’s Banquet-Feb in Northwood
New club in Grafton
Worth Co. 4H Enrollment-320
6 presentations at county fair
Jim Kuhlman-Extension Director
Florence Ferden-Home Economist
Gay Schneider-4H Coordinator
Fran Olson-Office Manager
David Perkins-summer aide
Ag:
1980 Corn and Soybean Clinic-at Kensett with Dale Studt and Jim Schrger of ISU
33 at corn clinic
38 at soybean clinic
NK Ag Night School- 25 attended with Ken Ross of the ISU Research Farm as speaker
Grafton Coop question and answer-Jan 31 and Feb. 22, chemical program with Dale Studt- ISU
Home Landscaping/Gardening-Kensett, March 25, 30 present, by Jean Olson of ISU
May 29 Hail Storm-meeting at Keith Olson’s farm, June 3, 125 attended
Solar Wall for hog building- Truman Hengesteg farm Dec. 20 open house, B & K built swine nursery, 200 attended
New library in Manly-open house Nov. 3, energy efficient, ISU input on design for fuel efficiency
Annual Chamber Meeting in Northwood-Dr. Ken Stone of ISU-speaker, 55 attended
Gary George chair of advisory board to CIRAS
Jim Kuhlman elected chair of Northwood Chamber Oct 79
Farmer-Merchants Day-318 attended
New ice skating rink in Northwood-with help of Rus Kingsley of ISU an TUNE
Home Economics:
Dietary Guidelines Program-at Grafton, 50 attended
50 radio programs on KRIB-Florence Ferden, twice per week every other week
12 thirty minute programs on KRIB-Sunday mornings, Florence Ferden
Planning Your Financial Future-Florence Ferden and Kris Sahlberg of ISU
Current Newsletter-to Mason City area
Buying a House-45 attended 3 series program in Mason City, Florence Ferden one of the presenters
Drapery Construction for Energy Treatments-12 attended 2 workshops
Home Energy Fair-at 1st Lutheran in Northwood, March 7, 100 people
Kitchen/Bathroom Decorating-21 attended
Landscape Your Home-30 attended, Jean Olson from ISU
Microwaves-35 attended
Zero to One newsletter-series of 12 to 28 families in Worth Co.
Hello Young Parents-mailed to 225 families in area
New Horizons-to 350 families in area, mailed monthly
4H:
Numerous training sessions for club leaders on textiles and clothing
Local achievement shows
Fashion Revue and Clothing Selection-90 girls
Attendance at fair-350
4H Banquet-Nov. 5 in Manly, 175 attended
Citizenship Trip to DC-3 from Worth Co.
Roller Skate Party in Clear Lake-300
4H Anything Goes Event at fair
Jr. Day Camp-39 attended
State Cookout Winner-Craig Benjegerdes 1979, Eric Hill 1980
State 4H Conference-10 attended
4H Leader’s Banquet-Feb in Northwood
New club in Grafton
Worth Co. 4H Enrollment-320
6 presentations at county fair
