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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