I-CASH awarded 13 youth grants in 2021
Allamakee County Extension
The Allamakee County Extension 4-H and FFA will be hosting a day camp covering topics such as PTO, grain bin, first aid, electrical, and large and wild animal safety. For the PTO safety demonstration, youth will watch a straw ‘person’ come into contact with a PTO. These realistic lessons reinforce the safety concepts being taught.
Carroll Champs 4-H
The Carrol Champs 4-H chapter plans on keeping their 4-H members and fair attendees safe during the county fair cattle show by raising awareness of the dangers involved when approaching show cattle. The youth will demonstrate safe practices, implement changes, and be able to present this information to all ages. The highlight of the project will be kids reaching out to other 4-H members and all other fair attendees through posters and video presentations.
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
The Cherokee County Farm Bureau hopes to inform farmers about ways to keep them safe and protected while working in the sun, such as handing out lip balm and sunscreen. Additionally, this group will explain how noise-induced hearing loss is avoidable and hand out earplugs. This program will run during the harvest season by providing the coops with the handout materials.
Clark County Extension
The Clark County Extension will be providing safety during the harvest season by distributing safety resources and products to the farmers throughout Clark County. The 4-H clubs will help distribute the resources while also learning about the importance of farm safety and supporting farmers in the community.
Delaware County Fair
The Delaware County Fair and the Maquoketa Valley FFA chapter will teach the youth about the dangers of male animals (i.e. bull) when they are kept on the farm and used for breeding purposes. Educational signage will be displayed at the fair and a local veterinarian with ultrasound capabilities will present an ultrasound demonstration.
Des Moines County Extension
The Des Moines County Extension is planning an educational initiative titled “Stay Safe, Take a Break” that utilizes research-based educational materials to support the health and well-being of their agricultural producers. The 4-H Teen Council will make deliveries to farmers in the field during harvest and deliver a 5-gallon bucket with first aid kits, dust masks, educational brochures, food, and more. This encounter gives the farmer time to stop, stretch, visit with the youth about their day, have a snack, and regroup before climbing back into their combine or tractor.
Ida County Farm Bureau
The Ida County Farm Bureau will be hosting an Agriculture Safety Day alongside two FFA chapters. This event will include stations where youth will learn about safe behaviors around machinery, animals, grain bins, electricity, chemicals, poison weeds, and dialing 911. Around 90 fourth-graders will participate in this event in September.
O’Brien County Extension
The O’Brien County Extension will be constructing a grain tug-of-war unit that will be used during their county fair. They hope to raise awareness for grain safety to youth and adults with a hands-on demonstration. The FFA and 4-H youth will present to second-graders during their field trip, as well as to fair youth.
Tama County Extension
The Tama County Extension will be hosting a “Day Care Day at the Fair” where daycares in the county are invited for educational and interactive sessions during the Tama County Fair. The children will receive a tour of the animals and will learn about safety around animals. They will also learn about tractor, PTO, and ATV safety.
The Legacy of Christopher Allsup Foundation, Inc.
The Legacy of Christopher Allsup Foundation, Inc. will collaborate with 4-H and FFA chapters to introduce and discuss safety portable gasoline containers that have flame arrestors. The group will discuss the new law, Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, and what it means for the youth. This program will be a booth at the Guthrie County Fair.
Washington County Extension
The Washington County 4-H County Council is preparing an outreach called “Stay Safe, Take a Break” that targets farmers/farm families during the harvest season. A 4-H member will drop off a bag full of PPE and snacks for the farmer. It gives the farmers five minutes to stop, stretch, have a snack, and talk to young people.
Wright County Extension
The Wright County Extension Office, with 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, will have an interactive display at the Wright County Fair to educate farm families and community members on farm equipment safety. In addition, 4-H members will distribute slow-moving vehicle signs to farmers for them to install on their slow-moving farm equipment.
Wright County Farm Bureau
The Wright County Farm Bureau will host a day camp for third graders to educate them about common safety measures that each student can take to prevent a potentially harmful situation. The program will be presented in a fun, interactive way so that the students will remember what they have learned and share it with others. Sessions include practicing dialing 911, first aid kits, PTO safety, and chemical safety. Additionally, the Eagle Grove FFA students plan and present a session on animal safety to teach the children ways to stay safe around farm animals and pets.