Goshen Gazette JUNE 2018

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1 In This Issue: 4-H Council Meetings Camp Information Chicken Challenge Dog Clinics Fair Information Horse Driving Clinic Sale Committee Meeting Scholarship Winners And More... Goshen Gazette JUNE 2018 Quality Assurance 4-H members planning to exhibit market animals at the Goshen County Fair are REQUIRED to complete Quality Assurance (QA). Quality Assurance is a pledge or a promise that the food from our livestock will be the highest possible quality and youth producers will do everything possible to make products safe to eat. Youth who have previously completed any Quality Assurance Levels are on record at the and will only be required to be certified at the next appropriate Level. Youth who have completed Pork Quality Assurance, Beef Quality Assurance or any other species specific Quality Assurance programs can bring in the appropriate documentation, usually a card, and be exempt, provided they renew their certification. Youth in the Senior age division (14-18) must complete three levels in order to exhibit at the Goshen County Fair. Youth in the Intermediate age division (11-13) must complete two levels in order to exhibit at the Goshen County Fair. Youth in the Junior age division must complete the first level in order to exhibit at the Goshen County Fair. Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Friday June 1 at 10am, Friday, June 1 at 1pm, Friday, June 1 at 3pm, Please RSVP for all dates by Tuesday, May 29 so enough materials can be provided. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their 4-H member. Quality Assurance must be complete by June 15. Registration for this statewide competition and event are due on to the Extension Office on Tuesday, May 29 by 4pm. Funding for 4-H members may be available for Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members. Please get Megan your registration form or contact us with question. Tours and workshops scheduled so far include: Livestock Judging Workshop, Water Marbling with Fabric, Project Runway, Film Making, Curt Gowdy State Park (canoeing, fishing and hiking), Making Meat Treats, Rocket Launch & Workshop, Beekeeping, Horse Knowledge Bowl and a trip to the Planetarium. More being added all the time! Schedule and additional information are available at the office and online at Last Chance market Sheep, SWINE and Goat Tagging: Friday, May pm at the fairgrounds Megan Brittingham 4-H Educator mbrittin@uwyo.edu Goshen County Extension: Caleb Carter Ag Educator ccarte13@uwyo.edu Michaella Lay Administrative Assistant goshen@uwyo.edu

2 Page 2 4-H Council Meetings at 6pm June 19 July 17 No August Meeting Fair Decorating & Silent Auction Committee Meeting Rough Riders and Lingle Aggies, please send a Club representative to a meeting on Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30pm at the to plan decorations for the 4-H Building during Fair. This year s theme is Harvest Blessings. State Fair Packing Committee Meeting Horseshoe Acres and Prairie Center, please send Club representatives to a meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at 5:15pm at the to plan how to pack up state fair items. Sale Committee Meeting The next meeting of the Junior Livestock Sale Committee is scheduled for June 5 at 6pm at the. Contact Megan with agenda items! Fair Entry Forms & Books Fair books and entry forms should be available in early June for 4-H Club leaders to pick-up from the. Club Leaders will be contacted when these are ready for pick-up. 4-H Council Committees Pancake Supper: Fair Decorating and Silent Auction: State Fair Packing: Harvest Carnival: Bent Barrels Crooked Arrows, Gleaners Union, Happy Hounds Rough Riders, Lingle Aggies Horseshoe Acres, Prairie Center Southeast Cowpokes, Lone Star Achievement Program: Goshen Livestockers, Bear Creek Guys & Gals Bulletin Board Announcements The bulletin boards are filled with camps, clinics, progress shows and opportunities for our members. There are so many, they can t all fit in the newsletter. Next time you re in town, please stop by and check them Silent Auction Items It s not too early to start thinking about items to donate to the Silent Auction at this year s fair! Each 4-H Club is asked to provide at least two items to the Silent Auction which funds scholarships to all 2018 graduating seniors who apply! Static Exhibit Auction It s not too early to start helping 4-H members determine which 4-H static project they will sell at this year s Static Exhibit Auction during the Fair. 4-H ONLINE Club Leaders have access to club reports, member contact information and more in 4-H Online when they put in their club password. If you do not know your club s password, contact the we do! Many volunteers are still pending in 4-H Online! Usually this is because volunteers need to complete a free online background check. Our office and the State 4-H Office have sent e-vites to those volunteers so please check your spam folder(s) or let us know if we should send to the link to a different address or if you would prefer a paper copy. Contact Megan with questions.

3 Page 3 4-H Related Scholarships Congratulations to the following graduating seniors on earning the following scholarships: Goshen County Homemakers Scholarship: William Howell, Anna Schmick Terry D. Viktorin Memorial Scholarship: Anna Schmick Static Exhibit Scholarship: William Howell, Anna Schmick Goshen County 4-H Scholarships Mildred Kidney Educational Fund Anna Schmick, Kassicdy McClun Jesica Hovis Memorial Scholarship William Howell, Whitney Foos Barbara Ochsner Memorial Scholarship Josie Andersen This chart shows the forms, actions and due dates for most Goshen County 4-H animal projects. Animals must be appropriately identified in order to exhibit at the Goshen County Fair. Forms received on the deadline day can be left in the red mailbox by the front door. Breeding Animals (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Breeding Meat Goats and Dairy Goats) ID Forms due June 1 Forms Available at No Tagging CATS Cat IDs due May 1 Forms Available at DOGS Dog IDs due May 1 Permanent Jump Height by May 1 HORSE Ownership Deadline May 1 Turn in ID Forms by May 1 MARKET SHEEP SWINE GOATS No ID Form No Tagging or Tattooing Measuring for Permanent Jump Height: During Dog Clinics June 21 (Call Michaella to schedule) June 22 (Call Michaella to schedule) Tagging: May 12, 9 am 12 NOON May 25, 4-7 pm *Sheep & Goats MUST have a scrapie tag* MARKET BEEF No ID Form Tagging Dates Have Passed POULTRY No ID Form No Tagging or Tattooing RABBITS Rabbit ID due June 1 Forms available at More 4-H Opportunities (including progress shows) are available on the bulletin board at the and online at: Tattooing May 25, 5 pm, Fair Grounds Wyoming 4-H Horse Camp: June 15-17

4 4-H Building Shifts during Fair Each 4-H Club is asked to watch the 4-H Building in shifts during this year s Goshen County Fair. Below are the times available. Please RSVP to the with your selected shifts. Bear Creek Guys & Gals: 2 shifts *Horseshoe Acres: 1 shift Rough Riders: 2 shifts Bent Barrels Crooked Arrows: 2 shifts Lingle Aggies: 2 shifts Southeast Cowpokes: 2 shifts Gleaners Union: 2 shifts Lone Star: 2 shifts Goshen Livestcokers: 2 shifts *Prairie Center: 1 shift Happy Hounds: 2 shifts *Horseshoe Acres & Prairie Center makeup the State Fair Packing Committee. Please consult the Fair Schedule included in this newsletter for what else is happening during these times. Page 4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 FRIDAY, AUGUST pm 9-11am 11am-1pm 9-11am 5-7pm 11am-1pm 1-3pm 11am-1pm 7-9pm 1-3pm 3-5pm 1-3pm 3-5pm 5-7pm 3-5pm 5-7pm 7-9pm 5-7pm 7-9pm 7-9pm Area Meat Processors The Jr. Livestock Sale Committee would like to provide this list so 4-H and FFA members can begin to contact the appropriate processors for appointments. Remember, processing and delivery is the responsibility of the youth seller - not the buyer. It s not too early to set your appointment! If your buyer donates the meat, it must be processed at a USDA Certified location. Roy s Cold Storage - Torrington, WY (307) Accepts all species, by advanced appointment only Robinson Meat Processing - Mitchell, NE (308) Beef only, by advanced appointment only Twin City Pack - Gering, NE (308) Beef and Lamb only, by advanced appointment only Bayard Processing - Bayard, NE (308) Accepts all species, by advanced appointment only KDK Meats (*USDA Inspected*) - Bridgeport, NE (308) Accepts all species, by advanced appointment only Table Top Meats - Hemingford, NE (308) Accepts all species, by advanced appointment only, will accept live animals after one week following this sale to accommodate Box Butte County Fair.

5 Page 5 4-H Dog Clinics Open to all 4-H members enrolled in the Dog Project, these clinics include Obedience, Rally and Showmanship (unless otherwise stated.) Please bring a water bowl, crate, doggie clean up bags; members should wear athletic-type (soft sole) shoes to practice. June 4 at 5:15pm Grass Show Ring June 11 at 5:15pm Grass Show Ring June 18 at 5:15pm Grass Show Ring June 25 at 5:15pm Grass Show Ring For more information, please contact Dog Key Leaders Cheryl Raboin or Tinker Clarke! Driving Clinics Driving is a valuable training option for light horses, draft horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, or miniature horses. For example, when a 4-H member grows too large to ride a pony, he or she can learn to drive it. A full-size young horse can be driven before it s physically ready for riding, which shortens training time and gives it experience. A mature riding horse s value increases if it can also pull a cart. If you would be interested in learning more about 4-H Driving, plan to attend the first education series on Thursday, May 31 at 7pm at the 4-H Building. SAVE THE DATES: 2018 Showcase Showdown June Cloverbud Camp June 15 4-H Camp June 30-July Goshen County Fair August 4-11 Harvest Blessings 2018 Wyoming State Fair August Chicken Challenge 4-H Members planning to take meat production chickens to this year s Goshen County Fair, here s an opportunity for you to purchase chickens through Goshen County 4-H! Step #1: Plan to purchase your meat production birds through the. Step #2: Plan to attend some educational opportunities this Spring related to raising meat production chickens. Step #3: Enroll your meat production chickens in the appropriate class at Goshen County Fair! Step #4: Plan to raise your birds to the ideal weight of 5.5 pounds to 8.5 pounds and compete during Fair! Please contact the to let us know if you THIS YEAR S 4-h CAMP IS BASED ON THE BALLAD OF GILLIGAN S ISLAND: Just sit right back and you ll hear a tale a tale of a fateful trip-that started from this tropic port aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailin man, the skipper brave and sure. Our passengers set sail Friday for a 3 day tour. The crew of Counselors and CITs (Counselors-In-Training) are planning a fun-filled 3 day tour for 4-H members between the ages of 8 years old - 12 years old at Haven on the Rock. Classes include first-aid, tie-dying, science, woodworking, sewing, duct tape crafts, campfire cooking and more! A special one day tour for Cloverbuds will be held on Friday, June 15 in Jay Em. Cloverbud Castaways engage in classes and activities related to 4-H projects. Castaways for Cloverbud Camp must be enrolled in 4-H and between the ages of 5 years old and 8 years old (4-H Age.) Camperships for both 4-H and Cloverbud Camp are available and registration materials will be sent directly to eligible members soon!

6 Page 6 Congratulations to the Wool & Meats Judging teams who recently competed in the State 4-H Contest in Laramie. Both the Senior Wool & Meats Judging teams won their respective contests and are headed on to national competitions! The Senior Wool Judging Team is made up of Josie Andersen, Jesse Lynn Garson, Anna Schmick and Kaci Schmick earned the championship title and are making plans to compete in the National 4-H Wool Judging Contest in Sonora, Texas on June 21. The team is currently conducting a fundraiser raffle and would appreciate your support. The Senior Meats Judging Team is made up of Kendall Haas, Anna Schmick and Kaci Schmick. They earned the championship title and are making plans to compete in the National 4-H Meats Judging Contest held at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO this October. In the Wool Judging contest, Kaci Schmick earned 2nd Overall Senior Individual and Josie earned 4th Place Overall Senior Individual. Kaci earned 2nd place in Placings, Anna earned 3rd and Josie earned 4th place. Josie topped the team in Questions earning 2nd place and Kaci earned 3rd. Kaci earned 4th in the Wool Grading line. Junior Wool Judgers Kodie Andersen, Brett Gara, Lucas Gara and Jami Garson did well, too. In the Meats Judging contest, Anna Schmick earned High Overall Senior Individual, Kaci Schmick earned 3rd Overall Senior Individual and Kendall Haas earned 7th Overall Senior Individual. In the Placings division, Anna brought home 4th place and Kaci earned 7th. Kaci topped the state in Reasons, Anna came in 2nd Place and Kendall brought home 5th Place. Anna aced the identification line with a perfect score, Kendall brought home 5th and Kaci placed 8th. The 8th Place Senior Team of Jacob Chapman, Jesse Lynn and Dally Wilkins did well, too. The Junior Meats Judging team of Lucas Gara, Jami Garson and Ayden Shimic earned 6th place overall. Congratulations to all the competitors!

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8 University of Wyoming Extension Goshen County 4516 US Hwy 26/85 Torrington, WY Phone: wyoming4h.org/goshen4h/ PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Torrington, WY Permit # 9 Change Service Requested JUNE 2018 Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Glen Whipple, Director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming Persons seeking admission, employment, or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact their local UW CES Office. To file a complaint, write the UW Employment Practices/Affirmative Action Office, University of Wyoming, P.O. Box 3434, Laramie, Wyoming Important Dates for Goshen County 4-H May 2018: 12: Market Livestock Tagging, 9am-12 NOON, Fair Grounds 15: 4-H Council Meeting, 6pm, 25: Market Livestock Tagging, 4-7pm, Fair Grounds 25: Rabbit Tattooing, 5pm, Fair Grounds 28: Memorial Day, Closed 29: Showcase Showdown Registration Deadline 29: Chicken Challenge RSVP Deadline 31: Horse Driving Clinic, 7pm, 4-H Building 19: 4-H Council Meeting, 6pm, 25: Dog Clinic, 5:15pm, Fair Grounds 26-28: Showcase Showdown, Laramie 30-July 2: 4-H Camp, Haven on the Rock July 2018: 17: State Fair Packing Committee Meeting, 5:15pm, 17: 4-H Council Meeting, 6pm, June 2018: 1: Breeding ID Sheets Due, 1: Rabbit IDs Due 1: Last Chance Quality Assurance Level 1: 10am, 1: Quality Assurance Level 2: 1pm, 1: Quality Assurance Level 3: 3pm, 4: Dog Clinic, 5:15pm, Fair Grounds 5: Sale Committee Meeting, 6pm, 11: Dog Clinic, 5:15pm, Fair Grounds 15: Cloverbud Camp, Jay Em 18: Dog Clinic, 5:15pm, Fair Grounds 19: Fair Decorating Committee, 5:15pm, August 2018: 4-11: Goshen County Fair 15-18: Wyoming State Fair