1982 Worth Co. Extension History
Oct. 81-Sept. 82
Florence Ferden - Extension Director
Dennis Johnson - Agriculturist
Marilyn Morton - 4H Aide
Fran Olson-Office Manager
Extension Office moved to 808 Central Ave. Northwood in May 1982, open house Sept. 10-180 attended
Ag:
June 23, 1981 hail affected 90% of Worth County
Oct. 1-Dale Studt and Dennis Johnson revisited 4 farms to analyze success of replanting
Follow-up Meeting: Dale Studt presented facts gained (pictures of replanted crops)
Dennis Johnson was able to relate information to farmers as to what to do in post hail situations for future crop seasons.
Fall farm visits-check yield losses from hail
NK Ag DEpt. and Extension-meeting on crop production and results of hail storm of ’81,
Dale Studt presented to 22 farmers at NK Adult Night School
Worth Co. Chemical Dealers-Clear Lake to renew licenses
Two private pesticide meetings in Wo. Co.-Dec. 4-Kensett-70 certified, Lake Mills-50 certified
Swine Correspondence course- 18 signed up
Soil Correspondence course-12 signed up
Corn and Soybean Clinic-149 signed up, 82 came in severe blizzard conditions. Smoked pork chop dinner, 15 door prizes, movie-farming with horses, Coop elev. And NSB sponsors
Feb.-NK Ag. And Extension offered Night School-Ken Ross from ISU Research Farm presented
March-Pesticide trainings
Pesticide Safety and Grain Handling Meeting-for Joice elevator area farmers
Crop and I.P.M. Program-2 sessions, Brian Pralley and Dale Studt presented to 40 4Hes and dads
Four County Tillage Expo-in western Worth Co., Co-sponsored by Faribault and Freeborn Counties in Mn. , farmer panel, displays of ridge till, slot plant, chisel dish equipment-119 attended, Rain downpour prevented field demos.
Farm Income Tax short course-6 participated
“CountyLines” Extension column in newspapers-crop management decisions
Training 4-Hers in swine evaluation and meats identification and judging
Barrow Show-public relations (Ext. Agriculturist), 200 pigs weighed in at NK
Nov. 15-2nd Club Calf Sale-42 sold at $530 per calf
Bill Wilke of ISU met Dennis Johnson to go to Truman Hengesteg’s to observe Solar heat pig nursery
Swine correspondence course-Jan. 21 kickoff meeting-18 enrolled
DHIA-Feb. 10 annual Mtg.-Don Volkers of ISU presented
Karl Griffith and Dennis Johnson –visited Ed Olson to close out swine enterprise books
Women’s Swine School-Karl Griffith, Emmett Stevemer, Dr. Lauren Minear, Stilaf Anderson presented, ladies ear notched pigs, administered shots, Pat Haugebak demonstrated baby pig casteration
Derby Pig Weigh In-100 pigs at end of March
Meats Training Workshop-April 7, Dennis Johnson and Dennis DeWitt helped youth prepare for state contest
Swine Marketing Workshops-March-Don Hofstrand, Karl Griffith, Edgar Doro
Wilson Foods and Spencer Beef Packing-collected carcass data from Jaycees Hog show and county
fair, data on 71 steers and 150 hogs, follow up meeting for beef-26 attended
Retail Business Meeting-Ken Stone of ISU met with Northwood Chamber in 2 sessions- retail clerks-28 attended, proprieters-6 attended
Dennis Johnson was team leader for NK evaluation of Vo.Ag. and Home Economics Programs-
8 meetings, coordinate progress of completing the evaluation and working on a report to the Ia. State Dept. of Ed., worked with Francis Boggess, Perry Uhl, Vic Pinke (AEA), 5 months of surveys to develop lengthy report to Dept. of Public Instruction. March 11 Dennis Johnson presented to the NK School Board on findings
Hire new Ag teacher at NK-Extension Office involved in procedure…Ivan Turner hired out of 12 candidates Dennis Johnson vice chair of TUNE-assist in development of Ramsey Nature Center and organize fourth of July
celebration
Community Betterment-Hanlontown received state recognition, Northwood’s TUNE winner with Rescue Vehicle Project fundraising
ISU’s Russ Kingsley helped Wo. Co. towns prepare their community betterment projects- 2 workshops
with Russ K. and Paul Comer
Home Economics:
Food Fair-Sept. 16, 80 attended
Focusing on Family Concerns program-Northwood and Manly (eating habits) 40 reached
Newsletters: Current, New Horizons, Hello Young Parents – 600 reached
Radio- 30 min. programs on KRIB-F. Ferden
County Lines for Agri News-column in newspaper (Northwood and Manly)
Discuss youth substance abuse-Ad Hoc committee of stakeholders
Ron Jones of ISU suggested purchasing14 sets of video tapes on parenting Troyce Fisher and Ron Jones prepared tapes.
Parent – Child Interaction Program-for parents of 3-5 yr. olds, July-10 families, Post test Oct. 1
Money Mechanics- home study series March-May, 10 families
Selling Crafts-Jane Stout, workshop for 35
Methods of Reducing Fed. Estate Tax-Northwood, 70 attended, John Greve and Don Hofstrand
Cost of Energy Improvement in Window Management-5 mtgs in county Insulated Roman Shades-12 attended
4H:
Leader’s Banquet-March 1
Jr. Fun Day-June 21 Counselors trained in advance
National 4H Week-radio spots for county council
County Council-organize skate party, fair dance, fundraisers, JR. Day Camp
State 4H Conference-June 1, 6 from Worth County
6-8th graders-camp at Madrid, Ia.,-6 from Worth County
Clover Carrier – 6 per year
Fair Dance-Good Vibs Lake Mills
Anything Goes-olympic type games at fair
Co. 4H Cm.-9 on committee
County Fair Improvements Meeting
Record Book Workshops- August
Award Banquet-in Manly, 200
Leader’s Banquet- in Kensett, March, 75 attended
Food Stand Manager-Grace Johnson, $1500 profit
Clubs donate pies, each club works
National Meats Judging Contest-Kansas City Meats Judging Team-1st Place for 2nd year in a row
DC Citizenship Trip
Dairy Project Club
5 4H LEADER TRAININGS
DCRT Club-wash racks at fair for calves
Brookfield Boosters-walkway in front of bleachers in show arena
4H Expo-presentation to 175 4Hers at ISU-David Hall, Dennis Johnson, James Hendrickson -meats and
livestock judging presentation
Chicago Awards Trip-Nov. 26-29, Janelle and Dennis Johnson and Dave Kingland (led trip) accompanied
youth
Fitting and Grooming Workshops for all species before fair
National 4H Week-2 pg. spread in papers
Radio spots on KATE radio Albert Lea
4H Walkathon-KIMT TV
New Member Recruitment Contest-$10 to Grove Progressive Farmers for 5 new members
Skate Party-March 11, 250 attended
Jr. Fun Day- for 4-6th graders
School visits for 4H signups
County Fair- 17 working exhibits, 8 presentations
New Share the Fun Event-24 groups or individuals participated
Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue-80 (2 boys)
12 participated in 3 woodworking meetings with project leader
120 participated in photo project-met 3 times with project leaders
Walk a thon- raised $1200-70 walkers, on KIMT TV
Oct. 81-Sept. 82
Florence Ferden - Extension Director
Dennis Johnson - Agriculturist
Marilyn Morton - 4H Aide
Fran Olson-Office Manager
Extension Office moved to 808 Central Ave. Northwood in May 1982, open house Sept. 10-180 attended
Ag:
June 23, 1981 hail affected 90% of Worth County
Oct. 1-Dale Studt and Dennis Johnson revisited 4 farms to analyze success of replanting
Follow-up Meeting: Dale Studt presented facts gained (pictures of replanted crops)
Dennis Johnson was able to relate information to farmers as to what to do in post hail situations for future crop seasons.
Fall farm visits-check yield losses from hail
NK Ag DEpt. and Extension-meeting on crop production and results of hail storm of ’81,
Dale Studt presented to 22 farmers at NK Adult Night School
Worth Co. Chemical Dealers-Clear Lake to renew licenses
Two private pesticide meetings in Wo. Co.-Dec. 4-Kensett-70 certified, Lake Mills-50 certified
Swine Correspondence course- 18 signed up
Soil Correspondence course-12 signed up
Corn and Soybean Clinic-149 signed up, 82 came in severe blizzard conditions. Smoked pork chop dinner, 15 door prizes, movie-farming with horses, Coop elev. And NSB sponsors
Feb.-NK Ag. And Extension offered Night School-Ken Ross from ISU Research Farm presented
March-Pesticide trainings
Pesticide Safety and Grain Handling Meeting-for Joice elevator area farmers
Crop and I.P.M. Program-2 sessions, Brian Pralley and Dale Studt presented to 40 4Hes and dads
Four County Tillage Expo-in western Worth Co., Co-sponsored by Faribault and Freeborn Counties in Mn. , farmer panel, displays of ridge till, slot plant, chisel dish equipment-119 attended, Rain downpour prevented field demos.
Farm Income Tax short course-6 participated
“CountyLines” Extension column in newspapers-crop management decisions
Training 4-Hers in swine evaluation and meats identification and judging
Barrow Show-public relations (Ext. Agriculturist), 200 pigs weighed in at NK
Nov. 15-2nd Club Calf Sale-42 sold at $530 per calf
Bill Wilke of ISU met Dennis Johnson to go to Truman Hengesteg’s to observe Solar heat pig nursery
Swine correspondence course-Jan. 21 kickoff meeting-18 enrolled
DHIA-Feb. 10 annual Mtg.-Don Volkers of ISU presented
Karl Griffith and Dennis Johnson –visited Ed Olson to close out swine enterprise books
Women’s Swine School-Karl Griffith, Emmett Stevemer, Dr. Lauren Minear, Stilaf Anderson presented, ladies ear notched pigs, administered shots, Pat Haugebak demonstrated baby pig casteration
Derby Pig Weigh In-100 pigs at end of March
Meats Training Workshop-April 7, Dennis Johnson and Dennis DeWitt helped youth prepare for state contest
Swine Marketing Workshops-March-Don Hofstrand, Karl Griffith, Edgar Doro
Wilson Foods and Spencer Beef Packing-collected carcass data from Jaycees Hog show and county
fair, data on 71 steers and 150 hogs, follow up meeting for beef-26 attended
Retail Business Meeting-Ken Stone of ISU met with Northwood Chamber in 2 sessions- retail clerks-28 attended, proprieters-6 attended
Dennis Johnson was team leader for NK evaluation of Vo.Ag. and Home Economics Programs-
8 meetings, coordinate progress of completing the evaluation and working on a report to the Ia. State Dept. of Ed., worked with Francis Boggess, Perry Uhl, Vic Pinke (AEA), 5 months of surveys to develop lengthy report to Dept. of Public Instruction. March 11 Dennis Johnson presented to the NK School Board on findings
Hire new Ag teacher at NK-Extension Office involved in procedure…Ivan Turner hired out of 12 candidates Dennis Johnson vice chair of TUNE-assist in development of Ramsey Nature Center and organize fourth of July
celebration
Community Betterment-Hanlontown received state recognition, Northwood’s TUNE winner with Rescue Vehicle Project fundraising
ISU’s Russ Kingsley helped Wo. Co. towns prepare their community betterment projects- 2 workshops
with Russ K. and Paul Comer
Home Economics:
Food Fair-Sept. 16, 80 attended
Focusing on Family Concerns program-Northwood and Manly (eating habits) 40 reached
Newsletters: Current, New Horizons, Hello Young Parents – 600 reached
Radio- 30 min. programs on KRIB-F. Ferden
County Lines for Agri News-column in newspaper (Northwood and Manly)
Discuss youth substance abuse-Ad Hoc committee of stakeholders
Ron Jones of ISU suggested purchasing14 sets of video tapes on parenting Troyce Fisher and Ron Jones prepared tapes.
Parent – Child Interaction Program-for parents of 3-5 yr. olds, July-10 families, Post test Oct. 1
Money Mechanics- home study series March-May, 10 families
Selling Crafts-Jane Stout, workshop for 35
Methods of Reducing Fed. Estate Tax-Northwood, 70 attended, John Greve and Don Hofstrand
Cost of Energy Improvement in Window Management-5 mtgs in county Insulated Roman Shades-12 attended
4H:
Leader’s Banquet-March 1
Jr. Fun Day-June 21 Counselors trained in advance
National 4H Week-radio spots for county council
County Council-organize skate party, fair dance, fundraisers, JR. Day Camp
State 4H Conference-June 1, 6 from Worth County
6-8th graders-camp at Madrid, Ia.,-6 from Worth County
Clover Carrier – 6 per year
Fair Dance-Good Vibs Lake Mills
Anything Goes-olympic type games at fair
Co. 4H Cm.-9 on committee
County Fair Improvements Meeting
Record Book Workshops- August
Award Banquet-in Manly, 200
Leader’s Banquet- in Kensett, March, 75 attended
Food Stand Manager-Grace Johnson, $1500 profit
Clubs donate pies, each club works
National Meats Judging Contest-Kansas City Meats Judging Team-1st Place for 2nd year in a row
DC Citizenship Trip
Dairy Project Club
5 4H LEADER TRAININGS
DCRT Club-wash racks at fair for calves
Brookfield Boosters-walkway in front of bleachers in show arena
4H Expo-presentation to 175 4Hers at ISU-David Hall, Dennis Johnson, James Hendrickson -meats and
livestock judging presentation
Chicago Awards Trip-Nov. 26-29, Janelle and Dennis Johnson and Dave Kingland (led trip) accompanied
youth
Fitting and Grooming Workshops for all species before fair
National 4H Week-2 pg. spread in papers
Radio spots on KATE radio Albert Lea
4H Walkathon-KIMT TV
New Member Recruitment Contest-$10 to Grove Progressive Farmers for 5 new members
Skate Party-March 11, 250 attended
Jr. Fun Day- for 4-6th graders
School visits for 4H signups
County Fair- 17 working exhibits, 8 presentations
New Share the Fun Event-24 groups or individuals participated
Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue-80 (2 boys)
12 participated in 3 woodworking meetings with project leader
120 participated in photo project-met 3 times with project leaders
Walk a thon- raised $1200-70 walkers, on KIMT TV
