From my desk to yours: Kirk Stierwalt Cattle Clinic

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1 Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties 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) Audra Scheel 4-H Youth Program Advisor March 2015 Inside this issue: 4-H Camp 3 Ronald McDonald Leadership Aurora County 4 Jerauld-Buffalo County Sanborn County Calendar From my desk to yours: Kirk Stierwalt Cattle Clinic On February 14-16, a Kirk Stierwalt Cattle Clinic was held in Jerauld County. Due to the cold weather the clinic moved to the Gunbarrel Ranch located 15 miles west of Wessington Springs, SD. The Gunbarrel Ranch s barn and arena is a heated facility and made for a fun environment to learn in for the three day event. 4-H participants and families would like to thank the many sponsors for making this event possible. Sponsors included: Purina Feeds, Dakotaland Feeds, Stans Feeds, Farm Bureau, Jerauld Co. Farm Bureau, Hainy Farms, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, American Bank & Trust, Amkota Farm & Home Center, Chad and Sara Thompson family, SD Wheat Growers, Boehlinger-Ingelheim, Krueger Club Calves, Dave & Nancy Caffee, Accelerated Genetics, Weaver Leather, Sullivans Supply and Gunbarrel Ranch. Kirk Stierwalt has been teaching and mentoring youth for 24 years in the areas of clipping, fitting, nutrition and showmanship. Stierwalt from Leedy, OK, typically works with groups of youth and there were 19 4-H members participating in this event. Youth ranged in age from 8-18 with the majority being from Jerauld- Buffalo Counties; however 4-Hers from Brule, Beadle and Sanborn also joined the fun. There are many key ingredients that make it possible to position you and your cattle to do well. Many of these elements such as work ethic and responsibility are what youth take away at the end of their 4-H and FFA careers. 4-H youth each brought their own calf to the clinic which allowed Mr. Stierwalt to work one on one with the 4-H member and address things needed for that specific animal. Many 4-H members picked up a set of clippers for the first time. Stierwalt would demo on a calf as to how a particular section should look after it is clipped; each 4-Her would then go and replicate the demonstration on their own calf as best they could. It s a learning process. You don t pick up a basketball and the next day you re a pro. The art of clipping cattle takes time and practice just like anything else, said Audra Scheel, 4-H Youth Program Advisor. Daily care for each animal is important and Stierwalt stressed consistency. Make sure you feed at the same time each day. If you feed whenever you get to it, your calf turns into a snacker, and won t consume the amount of feed needed to gain weight effectively, said Stierwalt. Continued on page 3 South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.

2 P a ge 2 Stierwalt Clinic continued. The youth really responded to the nutrition portion of the clinic and according to our survey they made the connection between good nutrition and how cattle perform better in the show ring with good diets, stated Scheel. Showmanship was practiced at the end of each day of the clinic. Mr. Stierwalt broke down the dos and don ts in the show ring and addressed different situations that may arise and how to overcome those problems. When you enter the show ring, you are representing many people including you, your family, 4-H club, town, and agriculture in general. Showmanship allows you to show off yourself and your abilities. A good showman comes into play in the tough classes especially not just showmanship contests, according to Stierwalt. Overall youth indicated they would definitely be more confident in the show ring after participating in this clinic. At the end of the clinic each participant received prizes from all the great sponsors. Prizes included: fans, blowers, feed, grooming supplies and clippers. Having the right equipment and knowledge of how to use it is key to achieving your end goal, said Scheel. We wanted to make sure all the participants walked away with at least one new tool to aid them with their beef project. The Jerauld-Buffalo 4-H Beef project is up 47% in participation since 2011, this event promoted achievement within the 4-H project area and sets youth up for future success. The clinic was enjoyed by all and many were interested in having Mr. Stierwalt come back again. Jerauld-Buffalo Co. 4-H booked Stierwalt for this same three day weekend in So mark your calendars! Cattle Clinic: Cory Eggleston, Quinten Christensen, Mason Schelske, Carissa Scheel, Sawyer Naasz, Shayda Ness, Kindra Wolter, Riley Larson, Swayze Ness, Tyler Eddy, Tyra Sinkie, Landon Wolter, Cheyenne Burg, Landen Christensen, Taylor Sinkie, NaLea Dunsmore, Taryn Sinkie, Ellie Larson & Kirk Stierwalt. Not pictured Cadee Schelske. 4-H State Outreach Ronald McDonald Charity 4-H members throughout the state will be asked to collect can tabs for the next 12 months to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. We are asking counties to collect, weigh, and keep track of their tabs. With your help, we are looking forward to improving the lives of children and families in our state. County Extension offices will be provided with the cardboard houses to give to each club. To participate, 4-H members and clubs need to start collecting. Contact Audra Scheel for a reporting form; these will need to be turned in by August 1, We will be donating not only pop tabs, but also monetary donations and volunteer hours. A competition will be held among the counties and a prize will be awarded to the county that donates the most in each of these categories. With your help we look forward to improving the lives of families with sick children. 4-H Camp Lake Poinsett 4-H Camp is June 3 5th. Youth will arrive at 2pm on the 3rd and depart at 10am on the 5th. Registration forms need to be in the Extension office by April 17. The theme this year is Amazing Race ; the activities planned will be focused in the areas of Agriculture, Science, Leadership & Healthy Relationships.

3 P a ge 3 4-H Camp Chaperones Wanted 4-H Camp will be June 3-5 this year. Typically we have youth from the 4 county area attend. If you are interested in being an adult chaperone please contact the Extension office. thanks Want to be a 4-H Camp Counselor? So You Want To Be A 4-H Camp Counselor? Are you ready for the mission? It s a big responsibility and the success of the camp depends a great deal on each counselor. If you choose to accept this mission you will agree to the following: Assist campers to learn. Make new friends. Work together as a team. Have FUN! Commit yourself to fun filled weeks at camp June 3-5 & 8-12, 2015 I am at least 16 years old. Contact the extension off ice for an application. audra.scheel@sdstate.edu Mission Impossible Training for 4-H Teen Counselors will be held in Brookings TBD. Camp Counselors have a Mission to choose the yearly camp theme, bring fresh ideas for youth attending, participate in songs, crafts, recreation & swimming, campfires and FUN! This Mission IS Possible with the help of YOU! INB Leadership Opportunity 4-H MEMBERS AGES 10-13: Here s your opportunity to learn, have fun, and meet others from around the state that want to learn about leadership! INB will offer you leadership skills, a fun project to take home, an opportunity to participate in a community service project, and the opportunity to make new friends. Join the SD 4-H Youth Council during the South Dakota 4-H Leaders meeting, on April 11th, 2015, in Mitchell, SD, and get introduced to leadership at INB! See registration form below. Send the registration form to the SDSU Watertown Regional Extension Center in Watertown, by April 1st, 2015 to reserve your spot. Apply for SD 4-H Youth Council The South Dakota 4-H Youth Council in South Dakota has a long and rich history. This program is a great leadership opportunity for youth ages By applying to become a member of the State 4-H Youth Council team, you will participate in an interview during Teen Leadership Conference. If you can t attend TLC and still want to interview for Youth Council please contact Audrey Rider and work out further details. If chosen to be a member of the State 4-H Youth Council team, you will accept up to a three-year term and are responsible for attending meetings and events across the state. Your role as a State 4-H Youth Council member is to provide leadership opportunities to youth throughout South Dakota. See more at:

4 P a ge 4 Aurora Aromatherapy Workshop Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Essential oil uses range from aromatherapy, household cleaning products, personal beauty care and being used as natural medicine. We will be creating our own personal essential oil roll-on bottle. Open to the Public Ages 8 and up Market Beef Weigh In Saturday, March 7 12:30 pm at the 4-H Barn Ext. office if you are coming! Aurora County 4-H Achievement 2015 Dates (order subject to change) Wednesday, August 5 Static Judging 4-H Leader/Parent Meeting March 30, 2015 at the Ag Building 7 pm Market Sheep and Goat Weigh In will be Monday, May 18 from 4-6 PM Horse Safety Training Friday, May 8, 6:30 pm. All youth participating in the County & State Horse Show must attend this training. Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Livestock Weigh In Sheep Goats Round Robin Community BBQ Ag Olympics Breakfast Beef & Dairy Rabbit Poultry Cat The Textile Science (Sewing) Workshop will be Thursday, March 26, starting at 5 pm at the Ag Building. Topics Include: What s in Your Kit?, Master Your Sewing Machine, Stitch it up with the Right Needle, Color Your World, Let s Sew a Zipper Pouch Please Bring: Sewing Machine, Scissors, Thread (your own sewing kit if you have one), a 3-Ring Binder and One Adult to assist you. Open to 4-H Youth ages 8 and up

5 P a ge 5 Jerauld Buffalo All Butter Braid order forms and money MUST be turned into the Extension Office by 5:00pm on March 4th. Butter Braids will be delivered at 3:00pm on March 16th at the Ag Building in Wessington Springs. PLEASE make sure you have someone there to pick up your order. There will be a Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting on March 24th at 7:00pm at the WS Courthouse Community Room. ALL parents are welcome to attend. There will be a Buffalo Hills Club Meeting March 6th at 5:30pm at the Jen Roduner home The J & B Shooting Sports Club will meet at 6:00pm on March 2nd at the Ag Building. Bring your T-shirt design so we can vote on them See attachment for meeting minutes and 4-H Camp Brochure If you have not done your Re-Enrollments in 4hOnline PLEASE do so ASAP The Prairie Hills 4-H Club will meet on Sunday March 1st at 3:30pm at the Jerauld County Courthouse Community Room There will be a CDM Contest held on March 1st at 3:00pm at the Jerauld County Courthouse Community Room Jerauld/Buffalo County Horse Safety Training will be held on Friday, April 6:00pm at the Jerauld County Ag Building in WS All youth planning to participate in the Horse Show MUST attend a safety training session. They may attend in another county if needed. Community Service The Buffalo Hills 4-H club will be hosting the Gann Valley Easter Egg Hunt for a county-wide Community Service Project on Saturday April 4th. At 10:30am they will prepare eggs, followed by Pot luck dinner with Easter Egg Hunt to begin at 1:00pm at Gann Valley Courthouse Are you ready for some summer fun!! The H Camp Session for youth ages 8-12 will be June 3-5 at Lake Poinsett. At camp youth will make new friends, learn about nature, have fun and build leadership skills. To register please fill out the form in the attached brochure and turn it into the Extension Office by April 17th.

6 P a ge 6 SANBORN Market Beef Weigh-In Saturday, March 8:00 AM at the Artesian Vet Clinic. Please the Extension Office if you will be bringing a market beef so that we know who is coming. 4-H Fruit Just a reminder! Fruit will be delivered on Saturday, March 21st. Plan to come help unload the truck and to pick up your fruit for delivery. Also, if you have a two wheel cart, please bring it along to help us in the unloading 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 Wednesday, April 15th. Please give the office a call if you have any questions. 4-H Camp Mark your calendars! The dates for 4-H Camp have been set for June 3-5th at Lake Poinsett. 4-H Camp is for 8-12 year olds. Registration information has been sent out and is due to the Extension Office by Friday, April 17th. Small Species Weigh-In A date has been set for our small species weigh-in. We will do it on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 5:00 p.m. Upcoming Horse Dates: Thursday, April 30th ~ deadline for Rodeo Forms Tuesday, May 19th ~ Horse Safety 6 p.m., 4-H Building in Forestburg. Light supper provided.

7 P a ge 7 March March 1 March 1 March 2 March 6 March 7 March 16 March 17 March 21 March 24 March 30 March 31 4-H Calendar 2015 Jerauld/Buffalo ~ CDM Contest 3:00 PM at the courthouse Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Prairie Hills 4-H Club 3:30pm at the courthouse Jerauld/Buffalo ~ J & B Shooting Sports Club 6:00pm at Ag Building Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Buffalo Hills 4-H Club 5:30pm at Jen Roduner home Sanborn ~ Market Beef Weigh In 8:00 AM Artesian Vet Clinic Aurora ~ Market Beef Weigh in 12:30 PM Plankinton 4-H Grounds Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Butter Braids Delivered (pick up at AG Building 3PM) Aurora ~ Aroma Therapy 4-H Workshop in 6:30 PM Sanborn ~ Fruit delivered to 4-H Building in Forestburg Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Leader 7pm at Courthouse Community Room Aurora ~ Leader s Meeting, Ag Bldg., 7 pm Market Beef Affidavits Due in office! April April 4 April April 10 April 15 April 17 Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Gann Valley Easter Egg Hunt/Community Service 10:30am Gann Valley Court house SD 4-H Leaders Assoc. Meeting, Mitchell SD Jerauld/Buffalo Horse Safety 6PM ~ Ag Building, Wess. Springs Sanborn ~ Deadline for Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship applications 4-H Camp Registration Due to offices May May 1 May 8 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 26 May 27 May 28 June June 1 June 1-5 June 2 June 3-5 July July 1 July July July July 31 Aug1 August Aug.5, 7-8 Aug 6-8 Rodeo Registrations due to the Extension Office. Aurora Horse Safety 6:30pm Plankinton Ag Building Aurora Weigh In 4-6pm Sanborn Horse Safety 6pm Forestburg 4-H Building Sanborn Weigh 5pm Forestburg 4-H Building Pork Quality Assurance 5 pm Jerauld 5pm Jerauld/Buffalo Weigh In 4-6 pm Jerauld 4-H Barn Brule County Show Goat Clinic 4-6 pm Pukwana SD (Instructor ~ Audra Scheel) Horse, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Breeding Beef Affidavits due in office! SDSU Livestock Judging Camp Sanborn ~ 4-H Farm Safety Camp/ Farmers Union Forestburg SD 4-H Camp at Lake Poinsett Copy of all breed registration papers due in office! 4-H Show Lamb Camp Wessington Springs SD (Instructor ~ Chris & Allison McGolden) SD State 4-H Horse Show South Dakota Summer Spotlight Jerauld/Buffalo Achievement Days Aurora Achievement Days Sanborn Achievement Days Thank you to the Horizon Health Care staff for their donation to Sanborn County 4-H! We appreciate your contribution to youth development in Sanborn County. LtoR: Dawn Rassel, Shelly Selland, and SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor- Audra Scheel.

8 Sanborn Co. Extension PO Box W. 6 th St. Woonsocket, SD Phone: audra.scheel@sdstate.edu sanborn.county@sdstate.edu Youth Development through the power of 4-H! 4-H Rodeo Rules & Regulations 4-H Rodeo Packet Livestock Affidavits Making the Best Better! South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.