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Hampton Today
By the People, for the People
Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic Set for March 21 in Hampton
Franklin County 4-H partners with Cerro Gordo and Hardin County extension offices for educational event.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Franklin County 4-H is hosting the Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic on March 21 in Hampton, Iowa. The free event for 4-H and FFA youth will feature educational sessions on cow-calf operations, the calving process, and a hands-on Skill-A-Thon activity. An optional YQCA training will also be offered.
Why it matters
The annual Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic provides valuable educational opportunities for young people interested in beef cattle production and animal husbandry. By partnering across county lines, the event can reach a wider audience of 4-H and FFA members in the region.
The details
The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hampton United Methodist Church. In addition to learning about cow-calf operations and the calving process, participants will hear from a local veterinarian and take part in a hands-on Skill-A-Thon activity. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by March 13.
- The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- An optional YQCA training will be offered from 8 to 9 a.m. on the day of the event.
- The registration deadline is March 13, 2026.
The players
Franklin County 4-H
The local 4-H chapter organizing the educational beef clinic.
Cerro Gordo County Extension Office
One of the extension offices partnering with Franklin County 4-H to host the event.
Hardin County Extension Office
Another extension office collaborating with Franklin County 4-H on the beef clinic.
What’s next
Registration for the Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic can be completed online through the link provided or by contacting Laela Ragsdale at laela@iastate.edu.
The takeaway
The annual Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic is an important educational event that helps prepare the next generation of 4-H and FFA members for careers in the beef cattle industry through hands-on learning and expert instruction.
