4-H News Flash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld, & Sanborn Counties

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1 4-H News Flash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld, & Sanborn Counties March, 2012 Aurora County Extension Office PO Box 397 Plankinton, SD (605) Jerauld County Extension Office PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD (605) Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD (605) Revitalizing the South Dakota 4-H Horse Project -From my desk to yours Audra Scheel, 4-H Program Advisor, Dear 4-H members: We are excited to announce some upcoming changes in the 4-H Horse Project. SDSU Cooperative Extension is proud to offer you new resources for fun and interactive learning about horses. This project is for member's 8 18 years old and is designed for members to gain experience and skills pertaining to the horse project. What can you do in this project? Lots of things such as learning horse behavior, parts of a horse, different breeds, selection, grooming, horsemanship, safety, horse careers and much more! On the first of every month there will be posted on the website below the following items for your benefit: 1. A brief article containing relevant and current information about horse care. 2. Educational videos about how to care for a horse, and how to succeed in the show ring. 3. A monthly challenge for youth in the 4-H horse project. New Youth Horse Training Program for South Dakota 4-H ers! SDSU Extension and the South Dakota 4-H Program have designed a new Youth Horse Training program to replace the former Horse Safety Training. Youth Horse Ownership Responsibility Safety and Education Training, is the NEW curriculum that was developed to assist South Dakota 4-H Youth Program Advisors and project leaders in teaching youth about proper horse management and safety. At the training day the youth will be required to perform two safety activities listed on the Horse Activity Record. Youth will also be required to complete a Youth in Action Event or Talk/Demonstration pertaining to the horse project. Examples of Youth in Action: Horse Judging or Hippology; attending the South Dakota Horse Fair in Sioux Falls on March 17 would count as a Youth in Action event. We would just need proof you participated. If the youth wants to give a talk/demonstration on the day of the training in the county they will be able to do so or they have the option to give the talk/demonstration at a 4-H club meeting. Training and youth in action must be completed by June 1 and turned into the office or you will not be eligible to show your horse at any 4-H level. The Horse Activity Record is attached with the newsletter if you want to look at it before training day. We are very excited about the potential benefits from these changes. We are looking forward to working with you and offering outstanding educational opportunities for 4-H youth. Reminder: Ownership Deadline for Market Beef is April 1! Please bring a copy of your registration papers (if you are showing a Breed steer) to county weigh-ins. A parent is encouraged to come with your child so you can sign the forms the day of weigh-in. Please feel free to call the county offices if you have any questions; that is what we are here for!

2 4-H News Flash Page South Dakota 4-H Scholarships Due April 1 High school seniors and current college students with at least five years membership in the South Dakota 4-H program are encouraged to apply for 2012 South Dakota 4-H Scholarships. All applications are due to the State 4-H Office no later than April 1. A committee will review scholarship applications in early April. If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Rasmussen at or marilyn.rasmussen@sdstate.edu. uload/2012_state_4h_scholarship_policy_final.pdf Check Out National 4-H on Pinterest There is a lot of new content on the National 4-H Pinterest boards! If you re not yet familiar with this virtual pinboard website, it s a visual representation that lets you organize and share things you find on the web such as project ideas, recipes and more. National 4-H is testing Join the Revolution of Responsibility, Healthy Living and DIY 4-H Projects boards. To participate in the 4-H Pinterest fun, visit Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Market Beef Entry Nominations Due April 1 The 2012 Market Beef Show is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. during Ak-Sar- Ben s River City Rodeo & Stock Show at the CentruyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. All Ak-Sar-Ben Market Beef nomination entries are due on April 1, with a DNA hair sample, beginning weight, and the $5 fee. If you need Ak-Sar-Ben collection materials, send an to the 4-H Stock Show Director, Perry Bud Beedle at beedlep@aksarben.org. In addition to the nomination entry, youth must properly enter 4-H Market Beef by August 13, unless your County sets an earlier deadline. Attend Youth PQA PLUS Training All youth who would like to exhibit swine at the 2012 South Dakota State Fair need to be trained and certified in Youth PQA PLUS. SDSU Extension has scheduled several training sessions. The Youth PQA PLUS training dates in our area are: Mitchell - Davison County Fairgrounds on May 21@ 6:30 pm Huron - Beadle County Extension Office on May 5:30 pm Howard - Miner County 4-H building on June 21@ 1:00pm Attend the H Leaders Conference on March 31 4-H Leaders, 4-H Youth Advisors/Specialists, 4-H Junior Leaders and parents, teachers, and Volunteers are invited to attend the H Leaders Conference, Growing on a River of Change, on Saturday, March 31, at the Easton Foundation Archery Range in Yankton. The 4-H Youth Council will host an INB session for youth ages For more information, a schedule of workshops and sessions and lodging information, visit or Please register by March 15th.

3 March, 2012 Attend a FREE Horsemanship Session on March 11 Page 3 Enck s Training, LLC, located in Carthage (between DeSmet and Howard), is hosting a free horsemanship session for 4-H members in the horse program. The session includes safety information and special problems 4-H ers may encounter when working with horses. The session is tentatively scheduled for March 11, 2012, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. If temperatures are colder than 20 degrees, the session will be rescheduled. Please call if the weather is questionable. 4-H members must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Tad at (605) or enckstraining@hotmail.com. Participate in Youth Events at the South Dakota Horse Show Fair The South Dakota Horse Council has scheduled its Horse Fair for March 16-18, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Several youth and 4-H events are scheduled for Saturday, March 17. Schedule of Events: Event Registration begins Contest Start Time Building Horse Judging 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Armory Hippology 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Armory Horse Safety 2:00 p.m. Expo South Arena Stick Horse Contest See program for times Trade Show Area There is no charge for the Youth Activities, but admission to the Horse Fair is required ($8 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6-13, ages 5 and under are free.) Attend the 2012 South Dakota Range Camp on June 4-6 The 2012 South Dakota Range Camp is June 4-6, in Sturgis, SD. The camp is open to youth ages and is limited to approximately 60 youth. Spots are available on a first-requested basis and pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, contact Tate Lantz at (605) ext. 33 or tate.lantz@sd.usda.gov. Apply for the SD Midwest Dairy Association s Opportunity Fund The Midwest Dairy Association is once again offering grants to South Dakota 4-H Clubs to promote dairy products. 4-H Clubs can request up to $750 to complete their promotion project. The initial application is due by March H Clubs must complete and submit an evaluation form following the event/promotion by August 31. If you have any questions, please contact Roger Scheibe at (605) or rscheibe@midwestdairy.com.

4 4-H News Flash Page 4 Aurora 4-H Round-UP FCS, Visual Arts, Horticulture, Photography Judging Contests The first set of judging contests are scheduled during March. In order to qualify for a State Judging Team, a member must attend at least 2 contests. All teams are selected by the average of the top 2 composite scores of all contests attended. There will be a total of three different contests to attend. Club News March 7 pm ~ White Lake Library March 9:30 am ~ Stickney Fire Hall March 10 am-5 pm ~ Courthouse Basement Storla Stockers Club News The Storla Stockers met on February 10th at the Olsens house. Halley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Destiny led the American pledge, Loren led the 4-H pledge. The treasurers report was read by Payleen. The secretary report was read by Ashley. Members present were: Addysen, Allie, Anthony, Ashley, Halley, Hayden, Destiny, Payleen, Loren, Gabby, Breann. New Business: Next meeting is March 16th from the Ag Building, The Hostess will be Finks. Skating Ag Building from 6-8 on March 16th. Skating will be $2.00 entry fee. Ashley adjourned meeting, Anthony 2nd. Prairie Pups Club News The Prairie Pups 4-H Club met February 20 at Joyce Ehlers house with Ashley and Austin Moore as hosts. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Austin Moore. Flag pledge was led by Maya Gonzales and 4-H Pledge was led by Ashley Moore. Roll call was answered by telling what you like to do best in the winter for fun. Secretary report was read by William Doering and Treasurer report was given by Robert Letcher. A thank you card from the Safe House was also read. Old Business: We talked about the 4-H Auction being the biggest auction sale we ve had. It was out 20 th year of auction sales. It was also noted we had a good time at the Christmas party. New Business: We talked about the Methodist Church Pancake Supper that will be held February 26. At least 10 members will be there to help, maybe more. We welcomed two new members to the Club. Maya Gonzales and Jayden Gonzales and two new leaders: Jayna Doering and Robin Letcher. Jayna talked about Easter presents we will be making at our March meeting and Robin explained Home Environment Judging that we will also do at the next meeting on March 19. The meeting was adjourned and Ashley Moore gave a demonstration on How to put a clarinet together and she also played it. Austin Moore showed how to make Jello Jigglers. Lunch of cookies and juice was served by Ashley and Austin. Rylan McClure and Roxie Stahnke will be our hosts in March. Joyce Ehlers, Leader

5 March, 2012 Page 5 Jerauld/Buffalo County News Join the -Jerauld County 4-H- group to get the latest announcements, events, cancellations and postponements Butter Braid Fundraiser ALL Order Forms and Money for our fundraiser are due in the Extension Office no later than March 5 th. The Butter Braids will be delivered on March 19 at the Ag Building. You must have someone there to pick up your order. Remember these come frozen so be prepared to deliver them right away or get them in a freezer until you can. Club News The Prairie Hills Club is not able to play Bingo at the Manor on March 10 th before our meeting so we are moving the meeting back to the original date of MARCH 11 TH at 4:30pm. We will be meeting at the Ag Building. Host Families for the meeting are Schelske & Heim. Public Presentations: Cody Barber, Cadee Schelske, Talli Heim, Colby & Coy Fastnacht, Isaac & Jacob Kolousek. Roll Call: What is your favorite place to eat? We will have a Static Judging School after the Prairie Hills Club meeting on March 11 th. Remember if you want to qualify to judge at State you must attend at least 2 judging schools in that area. Dates for future Static Judging Schools are April 6 th (Good Friday) at the Community Room at 9:00am and 4-H Day Camp in June 15 th. The Cloverbuds will be meeting on March 15th afterschool in the Grade School Cafeteria from 3:30-4:30pm Make an Easter Basket out of T-shirts 4-H Barn News The Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H are raising money to build a Lean-to on the West side of the 4-H Barn in Wessington Springs. This Lean-to will house the Swine exhibits during Achievement Days. To raise the money the 4-H Barn Committee is selling Sponsor Signs similar to the ones already hanging in the barn. The cost to purchase a sign is $250. The signs will be 24 x 48 and may contain up to 3 colors for logo s, etc. If you would like to purchase a sign for yourself or your business and have not been contacted you may call Julie Barber or Audra Scheel at the Extension office at , Chris Heim at , Bryce Teveldal at , Aaron Schelske at or Heather Larson at

6 4-H News Flash Page 6 Sanborn County News Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Sanborn County Livestock Building Project There will be a Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Sanborn County 4-H Livestock Building project on Saturday, March 3 at Doren s Bar in Forestburg. $10 entry fee. Pre-register at Doren s, or just register the day of the cook-off. Registration by 11:00 a.m., start cooking, and serve at 5:00 p.m. Everything must be prepared on site. Participants will be cooking over an open fire, with wood and a fire ring supplied. First place wins $50 and a trophy, and second place wins $25 and a trophy. Contact Cory Collins at or Corey Olsen at for more information. Sanborn County Fruit Sales Just a reminder fruit sales orders are due to the Extension office by Thursday, March 1st! Just 6 sales per 4-H member equates to over $1000 for this project! With a team effort we will accomplish great things!! Fruit will be delivered on Saturday, March 24 th. The leaders have chosen a 4-H Grounds Improvement project to put in new posts and continuous fence for the back square behind the barn and around the wash rack, and also continuous fence for the show ring. The current fencing in the back square has rotten board and posts. All 4-H members will be asked to sell fruit during the month of February to support fundraising for this project. We will be applying for a grant to support the project as well. Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship High School seniors! Be sure to apply for the Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship. Applications are due into the Extension Office by March 30th. Please give the office a call if you have any questions. Dates have been set for several Special Activities! A 4-H Lock-In has been set for the night of Friday, May 18th at the 4-H Building in Forestburg. Watch for more information in the month ahead! The Cloverbud Project Day has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 24th from 1-4 pm at the 4-H Building in Forestburg. A Livestock Judging School has been scheduled for Monday, April 9th at 2:00 pm at Pam Moore s. There will be one class of bulls and one class of heifers to judge.

7 Upcoming Events MARCH March 2 March 3 March 5 March 9 March 11 March 12 March 15 March 16 March 19 March 20 March 24 March March 27 March 31 APRIL April 1 April 2 April 6 April 9 April 12 April 15 April 22 April MAY May 1 May 4 May 6 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 21 May 22 May 24 May May May 30 JUNE June 1 June 15 June 18 June 19 June 21 June 21 June 27 June 29 Page 7 Sanborn ~ Deadline for 4-H Fruit Sales Chili Cook-Off at Doren s Bar in Forestburg Jerauld ~ Butter Braid Fundraiser End Date ~ Deadline to turn in Order Forms & Money Aurora ~ Market Beef 1-5 pm Jerauld ~ Prairie Hills Club Meeting at Ag Building & Static Judging 4:30 pm Aurora ~ Parent/Leader Meeting ~ 7 Courthouse in Plankinton Jerauld ~ Cloverbud Meeting at the Grade School Lunch 3:30 pm Aurora ~ Market Beef Weigh In (if needed) Pre-register for State 4-H Leader Conference (for more info, go to Aurora ~ FCS Judging 7 pm, White Lake Library Jerauld ~ Delivery of Butter Braids at the Ag Building Sanborn ~ 4-H Leaders 7:30 pm Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Promotion & Expansion Committee meeting ~ 6:30 Wessington Springs Courthouse Aurora ~ FCS Judging 9:30 am, Stickney Fire Hall Sanborn ~ 4-H Fruit 4-H Building, Forestburg Sanborn ~ Market Beef 2:00 pm, Jerry & Pam Moore s Aurora ~ FCS Judging 10 am-5 pm, Courthouse Basement Sanborn ~ Promotion & Expansion Committee meeting ~ 6:30 pm at 4-H Building State 4-H Leaders Meeting in Yankton ~ 9 am-3:30 pm (not just for adults!) Jerauld ~ Prairie Hills Club 4:30 pm Market Beef Affidavits must be in your county office!! Jerauld ~ Prairie Hills 4-H Club Bake Sale at City 8:30 am Jerauld ~ Static Judging Contest at 9:00 am Sanborn ~ Livestock Judging ~ 2:00 Jerry & Pam Moore s (a class of bulls, a class of heifers) Jerauld ~ Cloverbud Meeting at the Grade School Lunch 3:30 p.m. Aurora ~ Horse Safety Training ~ 2 4-H Building Sanborn County 1:00 pm with pizza party SD State 4-H Shoot Rodeo entry forms due in office! Jerauld ~ Horse Safety Training Wessington Springs 6:30 pm; Breyer Horse Judging to follow training. Jerauld ~ Prairie Hills 4-H 4:30 pm, followed by 4-H Leader meeting Sanborn ~ Horse Safety 4-H Building, Forestburg Jerauld ~ Cloverbud Meeting at the Grade School Lunch 3:30 pm Sanborn ~ 4-H Lock-In ~ 7 pm-7 4-H Building, Forestburg Sanborn ~ Market Weigh-In for Sheep, Goat, 4-H Building, Forestburg PQA Plus Training, Davison Co. Fairgrounds in Mitchell Aurora ~ Market Weigh-In for Sheep, Goat, Swine ~ H Building, Plankinton Sanborn ~ Cloverbud Project 1-5 pm, 4-H Building, Forestburg Jerauld ~ Wessington Springs Rodeo ~ Concessions Jerauld ~ Market Weigh-In for sheep, goats, swine ~ 6-8 pm both evenings at 4-H Barn PQA Plus Training, Beadle Co. Ext Office in Huron Horse Training forms and Affidavits on all other species must be in your county office! Jerauld Day Camp & FCS Judging 9 am-2 pm Sanborn Horse Show Aurora Horse Show Aurora ~ Special Foods, Stickney PQA Plus Training, Miner Co. 4-H Bldg. in Howard Jerauld Horse Show ~ 9:00 am final registration & 10:00 am start time State Horse show entries are due in county office and PQA (swine exhibitors) needs to be completed!

8 Upcoming Events (continued) Page 8 JULY July 1 July 4 July 9 July 23 July July AUGUST August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 18 August 30 State Horse Show Entries Due! Jerauld ~ Barrel Racing ~ Horse Kids ~ Workers & Concessions Aurora ~ Fashion Revue Speech Day Jerauld ~ Work night to ready barn for Achievement 7:30 pm State Horse Show Summer Spotlight Sanborn ~ Achievement Days ~ Static Judging Jerauld ~ Achievement Days ~ Static Judging Jerauld ~ Achievement Days ~ Livestock Judging Sanborn ~ Achievement Days ~ Livestock Judging Aurora ~ Achievement Days ~ Static Judging Aurora ~ Livestock Check In Aurora ~ Achievement Days ~ Beef, Swine, Dairy, Cat, Poultry, Rabbit Judging, Community BBQ Aurora ~ Achievements Days ~ Community Breakfast, Sheep Judging, Round Robin State Dog Show SD State Fair Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD 57385