Clover Connection. June, Dear 4-H Families & Friends,

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1 Polk County UW-Extension 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190 Balsam Lake, WI Phone: Fax: Dial 711 for Wisconsin Relay June, 2018 Clover Connection Dear 4-H Families & Friends, June is here and with it comes all the fun summer activities we can possibly pack into three months!! Many of these activities are learning opportunities for youth through 4-H or a multitude of other experiences. Whether it be 4-H Camp or a family camping adventure; a livestock, dog, cat, or other animal show; training center work; shootoffs, fly-offs, clothing revue, day camps, or any of the many other opportunities out there, youth can take the learning beyond the experience with the right guiding questions from adult or teen leaders. Experiential learning takes place when a youth is involved in an activity, looks back at it critically, determines what was useful or important to remember, and uses this information and applies it to other situations. 4-H uses this hands-on learning approach to teach youth skills they can use for life. The five-step experiential learning model guides the process turning activities into fun learning opportunities. Providing an experience alone does not create experiential learning. The activity comes first and the learning comes from the thoughts and ideas created as a result of the experience. This learning does not just happen it takes a caring adult or teen leader to ask the guiding questions to take the learning beyond the activity. As we work together through the many summer activities available for our youth, let us think about ways to take the learning beyond the activity, and ask those important questions. Enjoy the summer months!! Sincerely, Chuck Prissel 4-H Youth Development Agent An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

2 JUNE Calendar 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 Dog Obedience, 6:00 p.m., Fair Quality Meats Committee Mtg., 7:30 p.m., Polk Co Gov. Ctr Good Sams Camperee at Fair 5 Dog Agility/Rally, 6:30 p.m., Fair Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 12 Good Sams Camperee at Fair 6 7 Jumping Clinic, Polk County Fair, 5-8 p.m. 13 Good Sams Camperee at Fair VIP Training 6:00 p.m. 14 Good Sams Camperee at Fair 1 Camp Counselor Training Camp Kiwanis 8 State Conference Orientation 1:00 p.m. 15 Good Sams Camperee at Fair 2 Camp Counselor Training Camp Kiwanis 9 Aerospace Fly-off, 8 a.m., Polk County Fair 16 Good Sams Camperee at Fair 17 Good Sams Camperee at Fair 4-H Golf Classic River Falls Horsemanship Clinic, Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 18 Dog Obedience, 6:00 p.m., Fair 4-H Summer Camp. Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 19 Dog Agility/Rally, 6:30 p.m., Fair 4-H Summer Camp 20 4-H Summer Camp Jumping Clinic, Polk County Fair, 5-8 p.m. 21 Jumping Clinic, Polk County Fair, 5-8 p.m. 22 Interstate Livestock Show AASD- Clark County Pre-Fair Shooing Sports Shoot 9:00 a.m.- noon (.22, trap, muzzle, air rifle and archery) 23 Interstate Livestock Show Aerospace Fly-off, 8 a.m., Polk County Fair 4-H Horse Camp Dog Obedience, 6:00 p.m., Fair 4-H Horse Camp Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 26 Dog Agility/Rally, 6:30 p.m., Fair 4-H Horse Camp 27 4-H Horse Camp 28 Polk County Clothing Revue, 6:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Camp State 4-H Conference, Madison State 4-H Conference, Madison. Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. State 4-H Conference, Madison Pullorum Test Date, 5:00 8:00 p.m., Poultry Bldg., Fair State 4-H Conference, Madison Jumping Clinic, Polk County Fair, 5-8 p.m.

3 JULY Calendar 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Dog Obedience, 6:00 p.m., Fair 3 NO DOG CLASS Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 4 Happy 4 th of July Extension Office Closed!! 5 6 Cat Show Set-up 5:00 p.m. 7 Archery Pre-Fair Shoot 9:00 a.m.- noon, F. P. Cat Show; Pet Pals and Cavies Show- 8 9 Dog Obedience, 6:00 p.m., Fair Horsemanship Clinic, Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. 10 Dog Agility/Rally, 6:30 p.m., Fair Farm-Tech Days Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m. State 4-H Plant Science Day- Wautoma 11 Farm-Tech Days 12 Farm-Tech Days Trap shoot Pre-Fair Osceola Gun Club, 9:00 a.m. noon H Dog Show Aerospace Championship Flyoff, 8 a.m., Polk County Fair Mock Show, Polk County Fair Arena, 8 a.m. 5 p.m Fair Set-up 4-H Ambassador Mtg. 17 Gymkhana Clinic Polk County Fair, 6-8 p.m Fair Set-up 4-H Leaders Fed. Mtg Fair Set-up 29 Polk County Fair 30 After Fair Cleanup Polk County Fair- Entry Day Polk County Fair 27 Polk County Fair 28 Polk County Fair AUGUST Calendar 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 Wisconsin State Fair 12 Wisconsin State Fair 6 Wisconsin State Fair 7 Wisconsin State Fair 1 2 Wisconsin State Fair 8 Wisconsin State Fair Quality Meats Carcass Show 9 Wisconsin State Fair 3 Wisconsin State Fair 10 Wisconsin State Fair 4 Wisconsin State Fair 11 Wisconsin State Fair District Gymkhana Polk County Hosting

4 Clover Connection June, 2018 Club Represented When the Money Gets Spent????? The Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation Board of Directors is a very important group for the Polk County 4-H program. This board oversees the program and makes very important decisions about how and where the financial resources of the program get spent. They also provide direction for the educational programs. Is your club being represented?? Each club can send one adult and one youth member as representatives to the board. Youth have an equal voice at the table. The board meets six times a year and the meeting dates for this 4-H calendar year are: July 16, :00 p.m. Fair September 24, :00 p.m. B.L. November 26, :00 p.m. B.L. Becoming a 4-H Volunteer 4-H Volunteers are valued partners in working with our youth and help make 4-H possible. In order to volunteer, previous 4-H Youth Development experience is not necessary. The most important qualification is a desire to work with young people and help them grow through educational experiences and gain positive life skills. Please consider sharing your time and talents! Adult volunteers working together with youth make a difference in the lives of young people. Volunteers work with UW-Extension professionals to develop the life skills of youth members, thus benefiting the state, employers, and the economy. Volunteers extend the resources of UW-Extension as they work with staff to deliver educational programs. Volunteering is a privilege. How does one become a volunteer? If you have not already done so, go to Wisconsin 4HOnline and create a family profile. Instructions can be found on the website under the 4H enrollment tab. If your family is already in the system, do not create a new family profile, just make sure you are entered into your family account and check that you want to be a 4-H volunteer. A background check will be conducted on you by the state and you will be contacted by GIS through requesting additional information needed in order for the state to conduct the background check and begin your Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) process. Another step in the process, you can take the Online Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers. Please see the informational sheet included in the November 2017 Clover Connection or visit the website. You can also contact the Polk County Extension Office at for assistance. Once the background check is successfully completed and you have completed the Online Mandated Reporter Training for 4-H Volunteers, there is one more important step in the process; taking the Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) Training! Trainings will be offered at the Polk County Government Center on the following dates and times: June 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Please contact Colleen at or colleen.noonan@ces.uwex.edu to register for the classes. Registration is required to ensure we have enough handout materials and to be able to contact you in case the class is cancelled due to weather or low enrollment. Name: Club: Cell Phone:

5 Clover Connection June, 2018 Polk County Fair Sign Contest The Polk County Fair Board is again sponsoring an outdoor sign contest to promote the Polk County Fair. The sign must be at least four feet by eight feet (4x8). You must include the Polk County Fair dates of July 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2018, St. Croix Falls, and your club name must appear on the sign. The signs should be up by July 1 st. The sign needs to be on private land - and not on the road right of way. Please contact landowners for permission. Submit a color 8x10 photograph of your sign and the location by July 20 th to: Judy Bainbridge th Street Luck, WI Phone: Or Gerianne Christensen P.O. Box 435 Clear Lake, WI Ph: gerriannemchristensen@gmail.com Judging will be based on creativity and advertisement value. Judging will be done by the Polk County Fair Board. Only new signs will be judged for the first place award of $ or the second place of $ All clubs that submit a photo will receive $50.00 for one sign. Sign should be taken down by August 5 th. The Fair theme for this year s fair is: What s Growin on at the Polk County Fair? New For Fair Entry Online Registration System!! Exhibitors at the 2018 Polk County Fair will be able to submit their Fair Entries online!! Please see complete details elsewhere in this newsletter and also on page 1 of the Polk County Fair Book. Mailed paper entry forms will still be accepted as in the past. All Entries are due June 13, 2018!!! Polk County Fair Entry Information 2018 Polk County Fair Premium Books are available. As in the past, the 2018 Fair Book is also available on-line at Exhibitors can complete online entry forms this year. Please see elsewhere in this newsletter more information or page 1 of the Fair Book. All paper entry forms must have the Club Organizational leader s signature on the forms prior to being submitted. Youth must be enrolled in a project in order to show entries in related lot numbers. Books will also be available from the Extension Office and area banks. School entries are also due June 13 th, along with Open and Senior Entries. All entries (except Cloverbuds) should be sent to: Michelle Peterson 471 Random Drive Amery, WI The dates for the Polk County Fair are July 25-July 29, Some events will be held ahead of time. Please see the following websites for updates and information: or or the Clover Connection for more details. All Cloverbud entries (paper with your child s picture) should be sent to: Diane Kuhl th Street Clear Lake, WI These are also due by June 13 th, 2018.

6 Clover Connection June, 2018 NOTICE TO DAIRY EXHIBITORS All exhibitors showing a purebred animals must submit all pedigree and identification information for each purebred animal to be shown. Exhibitors using the Online Entry System will not need to complete an additional paper form as the on-line system will capture this information. Exhibitors using a paper mailed in form will need to send with their fair entry form this information on the supplemental form (PINK) provided. Exhibitors of grade animals must fill out the form to the best of their knowledge. Any changes must be completed by the change deadline July 11, This includes changes or completion of pedigree and identification information for purebred classes. The dairy committee reserves the right to verify that the correct animal is exhibited as entered. NO SUBSTITUTIONS shall be allowed. Registration papers will be checked at the fair. Congratulations to Linnaea Wallis, Pleasant Lake 4-H Club, who received the 2018 Francis and Phyllis Conrad Memorial 4-H Foundation Scholarship!! Clothing Revue June 28, :00 p.m. Polk County Government Center Balsam Lake Be sure to mark this day on your calendar. The Clothing Revue will take place on June 28 th at the Government Center in Balsam Lake. More detailed information was included in last month s Club Organizational Leader mailing of the Clover Connection. Be sure you are enrolled in at least one of the following project areas: Cloverbuds, Exploring, Clothing, Crocheting or Knitting. RABBIT WORKSHOP There will be a rabbit workshop on: June At 2:00 p.m. At the Polk County Fair We will meet behind the rabbit barn at Polk County Fair. We will be weighing and tattooing rabbits that are going to be exhibited at the fair. If you have questions, please call: Becky Larson Carol Suckut National 4-H Youth Science Day Code Your World This October, 4-H and Google will launch an exciting National Youth Science Day challenge, Code Your World, which invites kids to get involved in computer science through hands-on doing. Code Your World is a four-part computer science (CS) challenge that teaches kids to apply CS to the world around them through hands-on activities. Developed by Google and West Virginia University Extension Service, it includes a computer-based activity on Google s CS First platform and three unplugged activities that bring coding to life through games and interaction. Code Your World uses games and hands-on fun to teach kids important CS and computational thinking concepts, and is perfect for first-time and beginner coders ages Kits and more information will be available later this summer!!

7 Clover Connection June, Polk County Fair 4-H Food Stand Schedule Please sign up NOW for the Food Stand for the 2017 Polk County Fair. We want to get the schedule made out so everyone gets a copy in the July newsletter. Everyone taking a 4-H sponsored trip must take a shift at the Food Stand either with your club or as an individual. We need at least eight youths per shift. You must also send three adults for your club s shift. If there are younger kids than older kids, we need additional adults. When your club decides which shift you would like to work, please contact Colleen at the Extension Office, Individuals should also register if not part of your club. Also, if you would like to donate hamburger or pork for the 4-H food stand, please contact the Extension Office. All shifts are asked to report 15 minutes early for on-the-job training. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office, at Polk County Fair 4-H Food Stand Schedule Wednesday, July 25, 2018 (Only 1 club needed per shift) 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 1. Jolly Milltown 3:00 7:00 p.m. 1. Cushing 7:00 10:00 p.m. 1. Eagle View Thursday, July 26, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1. Bone Lake Beavers 2. Indian Creek 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1. Forest View 2. Beaver Brook Badgers 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (depending on cleanup) 1. Deronda Diplomats 2. Friday, July 27, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m :00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1. Lucky Horseshoe 2. Northern Lights 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (depending on cleanup) 1. Pleasant Lake 2. Pleasant Lake Saturday, July 28, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1. Little Falls Livewires 2. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (depending on clean- Up) Sunday, July 29, 2018 (Only 1 club needed per shift) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1. Shooting Stars 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1.

8 Clover Connection June, 2018 Pre-Fair Events Scheduled Pullorum Testing As in the past, there will be NO Pullorum Typhoid testing done during the county fair and all poultry are required to have this test. Animal Health Regulations from the state require testing to be completed within 90 days prior to the arrival at the exhibition or fair. Please see the 2018 Polk County Fair Premium Book for more information. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to be familiar with rules and regulations for their animal exhibit. Testing date will be Wednesday, June 27 th from 5:00 8:00 p.m. at the Polk County Fair Poultry building. For more information, please contact Superintendent Yvette Tourville, Attention! Dog Project Members The Polk County Pre- Fair Dog Show will be held two weeks before the fair, on Saturday, July 14 th, at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and judging begins at 9:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars now for the pre-fair event. Attention 4-H Cat Project Members; Pet Pal & Cavy Project Members! This year the Polk County Fair Cat Show will be held prior to the Polk County Fair, on Saturday, July 7 h. All cats will be vet checked at 10:00 a.m. and all cage decorating will be done by show time. Show time is 10:30. Cats are to be left in cages until show is done. Please see the Polk County Fair Premium book for cage dimensions and more details. Also, Pet Pals and Cavies will be judged this day also, beginning at noon. Aerospace Pre-Fair Flying/Launching Dates To receive premiums and ribbons in lot numbers 1-17 and 23-28, flying and launching sessions will be held at the Polk County Fair on Saturday, June 9 th and June 23rd, Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and flying and judging will begin at 8:30 a.m. for rockets and airplanes. Championship session will be held July 14 th at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Flying and judging will follow, must register to fly. If you have questions, contact Mike Wallis To qualify for the championship model airplane and model rocket fly-off in lots 1-17 you must fly three categories: hand launch, catapult launch, and rubber powered. Lots must fly two categories; target accuracy and parachute duration, an exhibitor must have attended one of the first two sessions and earned at least one blue ribbon in any of the model airplane or model rocket lots numbers from 1-17 and H Shooting Sports Event Scheduled The 4-H Pre-Fair Shooting Sports Events is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 th from 9:00 a.m. noon at the Balsam Lake Rod & Gun Club, at Lykens. All Shooting Sports categories including archery will compete. An additional archery shoot will be held at the Polk County Fair on Saturday, July 7 th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00. An additional Trap Shoot Only will be held July 7 th, time 9- noon, Osceola Rod and Gun Club.

9 Clover Connection June, 2018 You may shoot at one or both of the pre-fair shoots for archery only. Your best score will be used for ribbons and premiums. Follow the signs at the fair park entrance to the shoot. Bring your bow and at least 5 practice arrows. The Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation Shooting Sports Committee will host the annual Shoot-Off. The event is open to all project members grades 4 and up (not Explorers). These events are prefair events, meaning that participants are eligible to receive fair premiums if they include the correct lot number on their fair entry form. These forms are due June 15 th to Michelle Peterson, 471 Random Drive, Amery, WI You must be enrolled in a shooting sports project unit in order to shoot at these events for premiums. However, because of the educational value of this event, participants can shoot even if they are not participating for premiums in lot numbers. Shooting pointers will be given to participants along with safety education. In addition to the lot numbers for the shoot-off, on pages of the fair premium book, lot numbers 1-11 can be entered on the entry form and you must bring these items to the fair on Wednesday, July 25 th. These entries will be judged on Friday, July 27 th. Youth should be ready to compete on time at these events. Events will conclude promptly at the designated time. Events include: Air Rifle,.22 Rifles, Trap Shooting, Archery, and Black Powder (Muzzleloaders) NO SCOPES ALLOWED. Please read and follow instructions on pages of the 2018 Polk County Fair Premium Book prior to this event. If you have any questions on the pre-fair shoot, please contact Chad or Stacey Lutsey at (rifle events); or Dave and Carolyn Peterson at for archery events. PARENTS please look over the guns and bows your youth will be using to make sure they are in good working order. Please make sure the ammunition your youth brings is correct for their firearm. Please note: ammunition and arrows are not provided. Polk County Fair Prep and Work Days Set for 2018 The Polk County Fair Society has set the following work days to get ready for the 2018 Polk County Fair!! Work dates will be the two Mondays prior to the fair July 16 th and 23 rd, and Saturday, July 21 st, as work/set-up days. Times will be 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. Exhibitors Entering Plant Soil Projects Linda Owens will answer questions for anyone with questions on preparing crops or vegetables for display at the fair. If you have questions, please contact Linda at Included in this months Organizational Leader Mailing are the following items: 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl, Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage, WI The 32 nd Anniversary Pullet Surprise Youth Contest WI 4-H International Opportunity for You! Tractor Safety Certification Program Registration Form 2018 Interstate Livestock Youth Show Catalog and Entry Information If you wish to see any of these items, please ask your club organizational leader

10 Clover Connection June, 2018 attached list of available young people who are coming to Wisconsin this summer who still need hosts. WI 4-H International Opportunity for You! Do you know what I learned from this child? asked one host father. That you can live together and not understand what the other is saying, and yet still communicate and learn to love each other. Comments like this from a local family sum up the joy which can result from participating in the Wisconsin 4-H International Exchange Program. You, too, can join in the Wisconsin 4-H International Program as a host family this summer. The program's primary purpose is to promote global awareness through friendship and cultural exchange. Wisconsin families host more than 60 youth from various countries between the ages of 12 and 16, as well as several adult chaperones, for periods of 2-4 weeks. Families open their hearts and homes by sharing their everyday lives and American culture. Many types of families dual-career, urban, rural, etc. are needed. Some programs require that the family has a youth of the same age and gender as the international visitor. Families need not be 4-H members to participate, although through hosting they will automatically become part of the organization. Japan/Korea Exchanges: July 22 Aug. 17, 2018 Mexico Exchange: July 1 July 31, 2018 Families provide room and board and an opportunity for visitors to experience daily life in Wisconsin. Exchangees provide personal spending money and 4-H provides medical insurance and other fees. Exchangees are members of organizations similar to 4-H in other countries. Several Japanese, South Korean, and Mexican summer inbound exchangees are waiting for host family assignments. Do you know anyone who d be interested in this great opportunity? If so, please tell them about the exchange but tell them to hurry these great young people will be assigned soon! See the HOW TO APPLY: If you have a 4-H friend or family member who may be interested in hosting, please tell them about the exchange and direct them to the Wisconsin 4-H website for information and an application at Or they can contact us at (608) or (608) ; or send an message to wi4hinternational@ces.uwex.edu H Dairy Promotion Program All 4-H youth organizations in Wisconsin are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2018 Dairy Promotion Program, presented by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Please read the information below carefully to take advantage of the opportunity to earn dairy promotion merchandise. The 4-H Dairy Promotion Program is open to all Wisconsin 4-H clubs in good standing Any 4-H club who conducts a local dairy promotion and educational activity that builds excitement and trust for Wisconsin dairy products and/or Wisconsin Dairy farmers during June Dairy Month are eligible. Successful dairy promotion reports will receive $50 towards merchandise from the Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Gear online store: Gift certificates will be issued beginning July 1, 2018 and will expire June 30, (One per club, per year). All 4-H clubs will submit their own dairy promotion report form online. The completed dairy promotion report form must be well-organized with a complete event description. All submissions must include a photograph of your activity or event with your report. The report form and photo(s) should be entered no later than November 1, To apply go to:

11 2018 INTERSTATE LIVESTOCK YOUTH SHOW A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES Early Registrations due June 16. Entry fee $10 per entry. Late Entry June 17 to 8:30am June 23. Entry fee $20 per entry. Camping & hook ups available. Like us on Facebook SHEEP-BEEF-GOAT POLK COUNTY FAIR PARK 800 LOUISIANA AVE ST. CROIX FALLS, WI *FRIDAY JUNE 22 Sheep and Goat camp 4:00-6:00 PM Picnic at 6 Swine Showmanship Clinic At 7 pm Friday *SATURDAY JUNE 23 June 23 Show Day Schedule Registration 7:30 Ends at 8:30 Livestock Quiz 8:30 Judging Contest 9:30 Weigh-In 10:30 Livestock Shows Begin 12:00 Starting with Showmanship first Lunch on Grounds For More Information Call or ** ALL ENTRIES TO interstatelivestock@gmail.com Charlene Strabel (715) strabel@sirentel.net Sheep Debbie Petzel (612) dspetzel@gmail.com Brian Johnston (715) mabeef@hotmail.com Goats Jeanne Alling (715) jeannealling77@gmail.com Beef Craig Scholz (715) ckscholz6869@hotmail.com

12 The 32 nd Anniversary Pullet Surprise Youth Contest An extraordinary opportunity for young people with an interest in poultry In an attempt to promote the breeding and exhibition of purebred poultry among Wisconsin s youth, the Wisconsin International Poultry Club invites interested youth to apply for the Pullet Surprise. The winners in each of the two categories will receive the following prizes: a pair of show quality purebred fowl, an incubator, a standard cage, feed, a copy of the American Standard of Perfection, a one-year membership in the WIPC, and a poultry carrier. All awards will be presented at the 2018 Wisconsin International Poultry Club Show. The birds awarded will be provided by the members of the Wisconsin International Poultry Club. Contest Rules 1. Entries will be divided into two groups. Age as of January 1, Junior: 8-12 Senior: Each applicant must submit an entry of 500 words or less on one of the following topics: Why I Want to Raise Exhibition Poultry Raising Poultry It s a Family Affair My Most Memorable Moment in Poultry An Original Poultry Poem Exhibition Poultry: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow A Collection of Poultry Wit: 3 original poultry jokes, riddles, or words of wisdom (minimum 200 words) ***Entries that exceed 500 words will not be considered.*** 3. Applicants must send their entry along with their address, phone number, address, birth date, and a parent s or guardian s signature postmarked by August 20, 2018 to: Barbara Gromacki Wisconsin Junior Poultry Association Advisor Ketterhagen Road Burlington, Wisconsin Winners will be selected by a committee designated by the Wisconsin International Poultry Club. All decisions are final. 5. Winners and their parent(s) or guardian(s) are required to attend the award presentation to be held during the Youth Show at the 2018 WIPC Show on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage, WI. Awards Courtesy of: Blain s Farm and Fleet, Janesville, Verona, and Madison; Keipper Cooping; Lund Poultry; Wisconsin Poultry and Egg Association; and Nutrena Feed

13 4-H AVIAN QUIZ BOWL 2018 September 29 Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage, WI **TIME TBD, approximately. 2:30 pm**

14 AVIAN QUIZ BOWL COMPETITION The Avian Quiz Bowl will consist of two- to four-member teams (3 or 4 are encouraged.) Teams will be quizzed on various aspects of poultry and eggs from hatching to management to cooking, competing against other teams in a game show format. There will be both a junior (under 14 yr) and senior (14-18 yr) division. Senior division winners will represent the State of Wisconsin at the 4-H National Poultry & Egg Conference held in Louisville, KY. Participants must be 4-H members. The 4-H Avian Bowl Manual (4-H MANUAL 161) (2016 version) will be used for questions. It is available for $15 from: Clemson University, Bulletin Room Rm Poole Agricultural Bldg. Clemson, SC Phone: (864) Fax: 864/ The Quiz Bowl competition will be held on September 29 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage, WI. **TIME TBD** Advanced registration is due by September 1, ****PLEASE NOTE -- 4-H ages are as of January 1 of the calendar year.**** More information can be found at: www2.ca.uky.edu/national4hpoultry/avianbowl.html For more information, or to register, contact: Ron Kean 1675 Observatory Dr. Madison, WI / rpkean@wisc.edu SEE REGISTRATION FORM AT THE END OF THIS FILE

15 The following sections and pages have been selected as study materials for the 2018 National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference. The state event will use the same materials for questions. Section Pages Raising waterfowl (Natural incubation and brooding through Exhibiting waterfowl Avian systems (Only Respiratory and Digestive) Small turkey flock management (All) Breeds, varieties and strains (Mediterranean and Continential only) Eggcylopedia (Cooking equipment through History) Biosecurity (partial) 179 General care of a pet bird Embryology (Brooding through Glossary)

16 2018 WISCONSIN 4-H AVIAN QUIZ BOWL REGISTRATION FORM Due Sept. 1, 2018 Team Name Team contact address Team contact phone Team contact Team Members * Team members can be changed at any time prior to the contest. Age Category Junior (under 14 years of age, as of Jan. 1, 2018) Senior (14-18 years of age, as of Jan. 1, 2018) Please return to Ron Kean by Sept. 1, 2018 Ron Kean 1675 Observatory Dr. Madison, WI rpkean@wisc.edu