On July 25, youth from around the state enjoyed a day in the field at the Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition. Washington County 4-H sent two of the ten total teams of youth in grades 7-12 who traveled to the Field Extension Education Lab in Boone to test their integrated pest management skills through several tasks and challenges. The event, hosted by the Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management Program and Iowa 4-H Youth Development, provided youth with the opportunity to work with and learn from Iowa State faculty, staff, agronomists and professionals in crop-related careers. Washington County 4-H had two teams of youth who worked together May – July in preparation for the contest partially sponsored by Agriland FS. The Crop Scouting team and competition is a great opportunity for youth to learn more about agriculture, meet new friends, and test their agronomy knowledge.  Washington County 4-H looks to continue this hands-on learning opportunity in the 2025 spring season to continue to educate, grow, and have fun with the future leaders of agriculture.