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This cover letter template is part of the application for a statewide leadership opportunity offered through State 4-H Recognition. Please find more information on our website.

Writing a cover letter is a practical life skill. Use this opportunity to learn more about preparing a cover letter, following the instructions provided.

County recognition opportunities vary. Please contact your county office to learn more about the processes for your county awards and leadership opportunities.

Growing in the Garden: Local Foods and Healthy Living is designed for youth gardening programs, community neighborhood gardens, farm to school programs, Ag in the Classroom and Master Gardening projects for grades 4-12. The curriculum is very adaptable to other ages as well.

The seven units address questions such as:

• Why do people garden?
• How do you plan, plant, maintain and harvest a garden?
• How do you store and prepare garden produce?

Youth-serving organizations in Iowa are encouraged to contact their local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county office to explore partnership opportunities in administering this program. Additional information on this program is available on the Connecting Learning and Living webpage.

Learn what causes increased emotionality in your teenager and how to deal with it.

Learn about the struggles between parents and teens, along with the helpful attitudes and expectations that will ease parent/teen conflicts.

Learn about the way your teenager thinks about him/herself and about values you are teaching to your child.

Learn about the changes in your teen’s body and how to prepare him/her for these changes. This may help you support your child through this difficult time.

Living outside the city limits is much different than living in town. What do you need to know to live closer to nature and in harmony with rural neighbors?

If you’re thinking of moving to an acreage or inhabit one now, Living on Acreages will be a valuable instruction manual and reference to everything from building and landscaping in the country to maintaining rural property.

Topics include

• Selecting a rural living site
• Designing a homestead adaptable to lifelong needs
• Establishing or accessing systems for utilities including septic systems
• Understanding effects of seasonal weather and wind
• Minimizing damage by insects and animals
• Developing outdoor living areas
• Planning and managing a pond
• Planning and building driveways and roadways
• Establishing a routine preventive maintenance schedule

These mulches not only provide erosion control, but also fix atmospheric nitrogen. Learn more about five possibilities and their management.