National 4-H Dairy Conference Bartow Fall Classic Jackpot Heifer Show

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1 F L O R I D A 4 - H D A I R Y YO U T H P R O G R A M U P D A T E SPE C I A L T H A N K S T O : Southeast Milk, Inc. Dairy Check -Off, without Dairy Check-Off the Florida Dairy Youth Program would not be possible. To the dairymen who donate their time and animals to allow the dairy judging youth to practice at their farms. The parents and countless volunteers who graciously donate their time to help the youth in this program. For information about the Dairy Youth Program please contact: Chris Holcomb University of Florida Department of Animal Science 1702 Hwy 17 S. Bartow, FL Office Fax christophersholc@ufl.edu The Scoop V O L U M E I I I I S S U E I I National 4-H Dairy Conference N O V E M B E R In September, a group of youth traveled to Madison, WI to participate in the 56th Annual National 4-H Dairy Conference hosted at the University of Wisconsin. Trent Johnson (Hillsborough County), Glenn Snowberger (Lake County) and Pamela Mayo (Hillsborough County) represented Florida, accompanied by Timothy Best as chaperone. The group had a wonderful time and had the opportunity to participate in many memorable events throughout the week. One of the many highlights, was the day filled of tours to Hoards Dairy Farm, Hoards Magazine, National Dairy Shrine, and Nasco Farm & Ranch. These individuals also had many opportunities to meet youth involved in the dairy industry from all parts of the country and attended many educational seminars. From there, the group had the chance to tour many farms in the Madison, WI vicinity including the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Campus. And then who can forget the chance to tour the main event of the week...the World Dairy Expo! The National 4-H Dairy Conference is an annual events which allows youth involved in the 4-H dairy project to congregate. Participants learn about production, processing, marketing and use of dairy products, and develop a broader understanding of dairy careers. To attend, participants must have been involved in the 4-H dairy project for at least three years, be in 10-12th grade during the conference, Pictured above: Trent Johnson, Glenn Snowberger, & Pamela Mayo in front of the World Globe at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. and not be exhibiting cattle or participating at the National Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo during the current year of the conference. Congratulations again to Trent, Glenn & Pamela for representing the State Dairy Program at this year s National 4-H Dairy Conference Bartow Fall Classic Jackpot Heifer Show The first-ever 2010 Bartow Fall Classic Jackpot Heifer Show and Workshop will take place November 20-21, 2010 at the Bartow County Agricultural Center (UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Center) in Bartow, FL. Deadline for entries is November 12, 2010 and open to youth ages 8-18 in good standing with 4-H or FFA. Saturday, Nov. 20th we will hold the state clipping and fitting workshop, followed by the Heifer Show. Sunday, Nov. 21st the showmanship workshop and Showmanship Contests will be held. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled educational weekend! The University of Florida. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to Individuals and Institutions that function without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, IFAS, FLORIDA A&M

2 1 st Annual 2011 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention Registration Deadline: December 17, 2010 Welcome to the 1 st annual Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention to be held January 7-8, 2011 at the Marion County Extension Office in Ocala, Florida. The weekend will be filled with many competitions and events to benefit and recognize our Florida Youth Dairy Program. JUNIOR ALL-BREEDS CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS Marion County Extension Office Ocala, FL January 7 8, 2011 Tentative Schedule Marion County Extension Office Ocala, FL All Events will take place at: Address 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL Directions: From I-75, take Exit #354 (US-27). Go east on US-27 approximately 3 miles to US-441. Turn left and go north on US-441 to the next traffic light, NW 20th St. Turn right on NW 20 St (which becomes NE Jacksonville Road) and travel approximately ¾ mile to the Extension Service / Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road. The building is on the left. Room Reservations Room Reservations can be made at: Red Roof Inn-Ocala 120 NW 40th St (I-75 Exit #352) - (352) Mention Group Code: B638HOLCOM Special Room Rate $63.99/night Reservations can be made until 12/17/10 Event Information: WHITE SWAP Please bring any used white s (4-H dairy show attire) to be swapped at our white exchange area. SILENT AUCTION Items for our silent auction will be on display during the convention and bidding for items will be open during convention (bidding closes Sat. 1/8/11 at 6:15 p.m.) All proceeds will benefit the Florida Youth Dairy Programs. YOUTH DAIRY KNOWLEDGE EXAM - A fun opening to the convention. Open to all ages come see how much you know how the dairy industry! JUNIOR BREED ASSOCIATION MEETINGS The Jr. Brown Swiss, Guernsey & Holstein Associations will be meeting/re-organizing at the convention. Please come and join these junior associations and be prepared to plan out junior association events and elect officers. Friday, January 7, :00-6:00 p.m. CHECK-IN (Dinner on your own) 6:00 p.m. - White Swap Begins 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction Begins 6:00 p.m. Youth Dairy Knowledge Exam 6:30 p.m. Junior Brown Swiss Association Meeting 8:00 p.m. Junior Guernsey Breeders Association Meeting 9:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Saturday, January 8, :00 a.m. Quiz Bowl Tryouts for Breed Convention Teams 8:00 a.m. Silent Auction & White Swap Begins 10:00 a.m. State Dairy Ambassador Interviews 12:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon (Quiz Bowl Awards & Ambassador Questions) 2:00 p.m. Junior Holstein Association Meeting 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. SEMINARS 6:15 p.m. SILENT AUCTION ENDS 6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet (State 4-H Dairy Judging Awards & State Dairy Ambassador Announced) Convention Contact: Chris Holcomb UF IFAS/Extension Regional Specialized Agent Dairy 4-H Youth Please mail/fax/ registration form to: Chris Holcomb PO Box 9005 Drawer HS03 Bartow, FL Ph: (863) Ext 145 Fax: (863) christophersholc@ufl.edu Make checks payable to Polk County 4-H Foundation Quiz Bowl Age Divisions/Regulations for Holstein & Guernsey Association Breed Contests Junior Age Division: Ages 9-15 (as of Jan. 1, 2011) Senior Age Division: Ages (as of Jan. 1, 2011) AWARDS LUNCHEON Past State Quiz Bowl Teams will be recognized and 2011 State Quiz Bowl Teams for the National Holstein & National Guernsey Quiz Bowl Competitions will be announced. AWARDS BANQUET The State 4-H Dairy Judging Teams will be recognized and awards presented. The State Youth Dairy Ambassador winners will be announced.

3 1 st Annual 2011 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention Marion County Extension Office Ocala, FL January 7 8, 2011 Registration Deadline: December 17, 2010 Cost - $20 (Adult/Youth) / $8 7 & under) ADULT/YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM Name (s) : ADULT YOUTH Chaperone to be responsible (if youth participant is under 18): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) RELEASE I authorize UF IFAS Extension and the Florida 4-H Foundation or their assignees to record and photograph my image (or that of my child, if under 18) for use in research, educational and promotional programs. I also recognize that these audio, video and image recordings are the property of UF IFAS Extension and/or the Florida 4-H Foundation. YOUTH/ADULT CODE OF CONDUCT As a participant in the Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention, I agree to: 1) Obey local, state and federal laws. Follow policies set for county, district, state or national youth programs. I am responsible to know the rules for the event. 2) Speak and act in a responsible, courteous, and respectful way. 3) Act responsibly to maintain a safe environment for all participants. Report threats to the wellbeing of a participant. 4) Know that the use or possession of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited at all events. 5) Know that the possession or use of firearms is prohibited, except when part of an approved educational program. 6) Respect all persons, facilities and vehicles. I will be responsible for any damage caused resulting from my behavior. Know that harassment of any type is illegal. 7) Help others have a pleasant experience by making every attempt to include all participants in activities. 8) Be in the assigned program area. If I am unable to attend, I will tell the adult in charge. 9) Dress appropriately for each event. 10) Not use a cell phone during any scheduled events. I understand that abuse of this could lead to loss of cell phone privileges or confiscation of my phone. PARTICIPANT: I have read the Florida Junior All-Breeds Events Code of Conduct above and agree to live up to the expectations. I realize my failure to do so could result in a loss of privileges during the event and/or in the future. Participant Signature Date MEDICAL RELEASE (if under 18) I give permission for emergency care to be sought for at a physician s office, clinic or hospital if the parent or guardian cannot be reached in the event of illness or injury. I hereby release the hospital, its medical staff, nursing staff and physician from any liability that may arise out of any medical procedure performed pursuant to this consent form that is necessary for proper treatment of medical emergency. I understand that I am financially responsible for charges and hereby guarantee full payment to the attending physician and/or health care unit. Birthdate: Please list any food or drugs to which the above named is allergic: Please list any other information, medical or physical that should be known: I further give my permission for the above named to participate in activities planned for the Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention and agree to release the IFAS/Extension, and any others assisting in hosting this convention from any claim for injuries or damage of any nature sustained while participating in such activities. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Telephone number(s) to contact in case of emergency, include area code

4 P A G E 4 Florida 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Program Pictured above: Junior Quiz Bowl Teams participating at the Florida State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Gainesville, FL. The Florida State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest was held on August 11, 2010 in Gainesville, FL. It was great day with a wonderful turnout for our Youth Dairy Program. Thank you to all the participants & volunteers that made the day a success! Congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements: JUNIOR DIVISION: 1st place team: Kara Croft, Garrett Greaves, Destiny Fennell 2nd place team: Payton Devine, Christian Rodricuez, Makenzie Greaves 3rd place team: Cady McGehee, West Lane, Kylie Ogden INTERMEDIATE DIVISION 1st place team: Alex Pluskot, Ross Laskey, John McGehee, Jacob McGehee 2nd place team: Garion Pforr, Jon Locke, Shelby McCall, Chandler Decubellis 3rd place team: Spencer Hewitt, John Akin, Tucker McDaniel SENIOR DIVISION: 1st place team: Austin Pluskot, Fallon Curren, Raychel Rabon 2nd place team: Holly Whetsell, Aviendha Burgoyne, William Curren Florida Dairy Quiz Bowl Trivia DO YOU KNOW??? 1) Which state had the highest average price per cwt. In 2009? 2) Which compartment of the cow s stomach in called the honeycomb? 3) What does BMR stand for when referring to corn varieties? 4) Who is the newly elected Florida Commissioner of Agriculture? 5) What do the initials TRI mean following an animal s name on a registration paper. (ex. Meadowlawn Skipper Joy-TRI) Answers will be given in the next issue of The Scoop! ANSWERS FROM LAST NEWSLETTERS QUESTIONS?? 1) How much feed can 30 sparrows eat in one month? ONE TON 2) What cow now holds the world record for milk production? EVER-GREEN-VIEW MY 1326-ET 3) At what length should alfalfa stubble be cut? 2 INCHES 4) What hormone is released by the corpus luteum ( CL )? (Hint: maintains pregnancy) PROGESTERONE 5) DFI was the previous name of the Dairy Products Promotion organization in Florida...What is their new name? FLORIDA DAIRY FARMERS National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Pictured above: Fallon Curren, Holley Whetsell, Austin Pluskot & Kim Pluskot at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Louisville, KY. The National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest was held at the North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, KY on November 6, Representing the Florida 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team was Holly Whetsell (Hillsborough County), Fallon Curren (Okeechobee County) and Austin Pluskot (Okeechobee County). The team placed 5th team overall (Honorable Mention). This is a great accomplishment for a three-person team to place so high as they were penalized for not having a 4th team member. Thank you to Kim Pluskot for chaperoning and volunteering your time. If you are interested in representing Florida next year on the State Quiz Bowl Team, make sure you study ALL YEAR long! T H E S C O O P

5 V O L U M E I I I I S S U E I I P A G E 5 Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Program NATIONAL 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST The National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest was held September 27, 2010 at the Word Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. The Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Team was well represented by team members Holly Whetsell (Hillsborough County), Fallon Curren (Okeechobee County) and Mariah Shelton (Lake County). The team first traveled to Maryland during Labor Day Weekend to practice for preparation for the National Contest with Debbie Clements and Chris Holcomb. Once in Madison, the team participated at the practices on Saturday and Sunday before the contests and prepared for their last 4-H Dairy Judging event. Thank you to Gene Holcomb & Debbie Clements for accompanying the team with myself. After the contest, the team was able to enjoy some of the National Dairy Shows and tour the World Dairy Expo. The team did extremely well and represented our state team with pride! Please help me congratulate the Madison dairy judging team. They placed: 7th Overall Team 6th Team in Reasons. (Only 3 points out of 5th overall) Guernsey Breed 5th Overall Team Holstein Breed 5th Overall Team Fallon Current - 9th Individual Overall, 12th Individual Reasons, 2nd in Jersey, 5th in Brown Swiss, and 8th in Holstein. Holly Whetsell - 24th Individual Overall Mariah Shelton 29th Individual Overall The Florida 4-H dairy Judging Team practiced at the regional judging practice in Maryland (picture above) to prepare for the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. (pictured below). The Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Team consisting of Mariah Shelton, Fallon Curren and Holly Whetsell at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI (pictured left) and touring Hoard s Dairyman Farm (pictured below). ALABAMA STATE FAIR 4-H JUDGING CONTEST On October 11, 2010, the Florida 4-H dairy Judging Team, consisting of Trent Johnson (Hillsborough County), Cassidy Delong (Manatee County) and Jessica Turgeon (Okeechobee County) traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to the Alabama National Fair to compete in the Youth Dairy Judging Contest. Cassidy Delong placed 1st high individual and Trent Johnson placed 2nd high individual, and the team placed 1st high team overall. In reasons, Cassidy Delong placed 1st high individual, Trent Johnson placed 2nd high individual and Jessica Turgeon placed 3rd high individual, with the team placing 1st in Team Reasons. Congratulations to these youth for their accomplishments!!

6 Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Program (cont ) NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST The first week of November, the Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Team made up of Pamela Mayo (Hillsborough County), Shiloh Anuez (Okeechobee County), Glenn Snowberger (Lake County) and Trent Johnson (Hillsborough County), traveled with coaches Gene Holcomb & Debbie Clements to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY to compete at the Youth Dairy Judging Contest. The team had the opportunity to stop and practice at farms in Georgia and Kentucky to prepare for the contest. The team placed very well and should be very proud of their accomplishments. Shiloh Anuez placed 9th high individual in Aryshire Breed, Glenn Snowberger placed 13th high individual in the Jersey breed, and the team placed 9th Team in Guernsey Breed. Pamela Mayo placed 8th high individual in Reasons and the team placed 6th in Team Reasons. Overall, Pamela Mayo placed 13th overall individual and Glenn Snowberger placed 21st high individual, with the team taking honors with 9th place Team Overall. These judging team individuals placed 10 classes of animals and gave 3 sets of oral reasons in the contest. After the contest, the group toured the North American International Livestock Expo and were given the opportunity to see some outstanding cattle in the showring! Pictured: The Youth Dairy Judging Competitors during the judging contest at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. THANK YOU!! On behalf of the Florida 4-H Dairy Program we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the FLORIDA DAIRY FARMERS which graciously allowed our youth to visit and practice on your farms during 2010! Our dairy judging program would not be a great success without YOU!! Also, we would like to extend a special thanks to Debbie Clements, Gene Holcomb, and Chanse Huggins for all your help this year with the judging teams!

7 Florida Dairy Leadership Training The 2010 Florida Dairy Leadership Training was held Aug, 20-21, 2010 at the UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension Office in Seffner, FL. We would like to again thank all the volunteers, FFAS advisors, and extension staff that participated that weekend. The training was a huge success and as a result, the Florida Youth Dairy Program will be implementing a few new program including the Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention, Bartow Fall Classic Jackpot Heifer Show and Workshops, and the Florida Youth Ambassador Program. We would also like to thank our wonderful speakers at the FL Dairy Volunteer Leadership Training - Georgene Bender, Gene Holcomb, Bob Simon, Chanse & Hannah Huggins! We had educational seminars about Fitting Pictured above: Volunteers participating in a and Grooming, Showmanship, Dairy Calf Nutrition, the Florida 4-H training seminar at the Florida Dairy Leadership Volunteer Chaperone Training Modules and had a planning session for Training in August 2010 events upcoming. To everyone that participated we would like to express our appreciation for your hard work and dedication to the program during the leadership training and through- Upcoming Dairy Youth Events Bartow Fall Classic Jackpot Heifer Show & Workshop November 20-21, 2010 Bartow, FL Florida State Fair Dairy Show Entry Deadline December 3, 2010 Florida Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline December 15, 2010 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention Registration Deadline December 17, 2010 Florida Junior All-Breeds Convention January 7-8, 2011 Ocala, FL Florida Youth Ambassador Selection January 8, 2011 Ocala, FL Florida State 4-H Youth Dairy Show February 10-13, 2011 Kissimmee, FL Florida State Fair Youth Dairy Show February 16-21, 2011 Tampa, FL For more information on any of these upcoming events, please contact christophersholc@ufl.edu VISIT US ON FACEBOOK!! Yes that is right...florida 4-H Dairy has a facebook page dedicated to keeping the youth and volunteers updated on current events in the Florida 4-H Youth Program. It can also be used as a forum for youth and volunteers to share ideas and helpful information! The webpage can be found under FLORIDA 4-H DAIRY!!