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Agriculture

Tama County 4-H members exhibit livestock during 2026 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H members proudly represented their county at the 2026 Iowa State Fair August, 13-23, showcasing their livestock projects and the skills they have developed through months of hard work and dedication. Their participation highlights the learning, responsibility, and ...

Tama County Young Guns compete at 2026 State Shooting Sports Competition

SEARSBORO – Iowa 4-H members from across the state showcased their skills, knowledge and discipline during the 2026 Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition, held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Brownells' Big Springs Shooting Complex in Searsboro. The annual event ...

Local Farm Bureau leaders advocate for Iowa agriculture in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Farm Bureau members from across the state departed their Iowa farms for Washington, D.C., Sept. 14-17, and met with their elected officials and agency representatives, joining a multi-state fly-in. Members shared personal stories from their farms and examples of how ...

Iowa CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Sept. 25

IOWA – Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Sept. 25 to apply to be considered for 2027 funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources ...

Discover the opportunities of Tama County 4-H this fall

TAMA COUNTY – As a new school year begins, families across Tama County are invited to discover the many opportunities available through Tama County 4-H and join one of Iowa's largest youth development organizations. Many people know 4-H for livestock projects and county fairs, but today's ...

Tama County Women, Land & Legacy to host upcoming event in rural Chelsea

TAMA COUNTY – Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 57th event – Tama County Market Fall Social set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at Tama County Market, 2821 370th Street in rural Chelsea. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. with the event beginning at 5:30. Tama County Market ...

Iowa State Fair Queen Belle Werner earns more than just a crown

DES MOINES — By the time Toledo’s Belle Werner was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen, she had already put together a State Fair week to remember. Werner, the daughter of Eric and Michele Werner, was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen on Saturday, Aug. 15, capping a week that included a ...

Tama County’s Belle Werner crowned 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen

DES MOINES – A little more than a month after earning the crown at the Tama County Fair, Belle Werner of Toledo has added another — this time representing the entire state of Iowa. Werner was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen last Saturday evening, Aug. 15, on the Anne and Bill ...