4-H NEWSLETTER. Upcoming Dates To Remember. 4-H Families,

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1 M offat County 4-H NEWSLETTER Moffat County Extension 539 Barclay Street Craig, CO July /August Upcoming Dates To Remember Moffat County Fair: August 7-13, 2017 September 11th, 2017 Livestock, Horse and Dog Record Books Due A complete fair schedule is included in this newsletter as well as a events and deadlines calendar. Please pay close attention to these inserts! 4-H Families, This will be the final 4-H Newsletter prior to the 2017 Moffat County Fair! There is a lot of information and many activities and deadlines that all of us need to be aware of. Please read this Newsletter thoroughly and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your Community Club Leaders or the Extension Office. Fair Board: 2 nd Tuesday of each month. 7:00 PM Extension Office Congratulations to Garrett! Thank you for being outstanding 4-H Members! Garret is hardworking and always willing to help and a valuable member of his community club. 4-H Council 1 st Tuesday of each month. 6:00 PM Extension Office

2 PAGE 2 The Livestock Scales will be open this summer for you to Weigh your animals. Please remember that this is a privilege and to take care of the equipment and facilities. You need to clean up after yourself and be prepared to handle your own livestock. Representatives from the Livestock Committee of the Fair Board will be there to open the scales and monitor folks weighing animals. Please remember that bringing your animals to the Fair Grounds scales is a risk of Bio-Security and you need to keep sanitation in mind. Dates: Scales will be open 4:00PM-6:00PM July 19th August 2nd Please Remember to contact the Extension Office if your animal has lost its ear tag, or if it is sick or dies. Moffat County 4-Hers and Families: It is that time again that all of us are beginning to get prepared for the County Fair, we are busy getting campers ready, the show box and competing in project areas. We are excited and stressed at the same time but we know that it is all worth it and eagerly wait with anticipation on what this years fair season will bring. At this exciting time it is important for us to remember how fortunate we are to have a program like we do and all of the great volunteers that make it possible. It is also important to think about what you have done as a 4-H member to give back to the community, the volunteers, and the 4-H program that treats you so well and the community that supports you. Think about what it means to be a 4-H member or a 4-H family in Moffat County, and what you have done this year to contribute back to the program and the community. 4-H focuses on building future leaders and promotes youth development, utilize what you re obtaining in your community clubs and from the 4-H program TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! The Extension Office wishes all of you luck at County Fair and enjoy time with family and friends!

3 PAGE 3 4-H Projects Please don t hesitate to contact your project leaders or the Extension Office if you have any questions pertaining to your projects and the requirements for completion of those projects. Remember that every project in the 4-H program must have a completed record book turned in on the required date. General Project Members: If you are awarded the opportunity to go to the Colorado State Fair you will need to have your projects to the Extension Office on Monday August 14th in order for the Extension Office to deliver your projects to Pueblo on Tuesday the 15th. All projects need to be packaged and ready for travel when they are brought to the Extension Office. The Extension Office and the delivery crew are not responsible for any lost or damaged projects. Animal Care and Housing Form All 4-H members with livestock and horse projects will be required to have a completed, signed, and approved Animal Care and Housing Form for Colorado 4-H Livestock Projects on file at their county Extension Office at time of enrollment. It is highly recommended that Colorado 4-H Livestock project animals (beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, llama and horse) have a premises registration with the National Animal Identification System. This form is required and must be filled out completely and be approved in order to participate in an animal project in Moffat County and to be a 4-H member in good standing. ALL 4-H MEMBERS: Please be aware that the 4-H Dress Code will be enforced during all 4-H functions including the Moffat County Fair. Attention The Extension Office has updated its website! We will be putting the newsletters and other information on there for our members and families to use. Please check out the website and utilize the info.

4 PAGE 4 You may enter your projects Monday, July 31st from 6:00-8:00 PM or on Tuesday, August 1st by 9:00 AM, under the grandstands at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Please Note: All projects must be state fair ready when entered at the Moffat County Fair. Please refer to the 2017 Colorado State Fair syllabus for complete project requirements. A completed record book must also be turned in with the project for completion. Colorado State Fair The 2017 Colorado State Fair is scheduled from August 25 through September 4. A Tentative Schedule, Premium Book and all Entry Deadlines are now posted on the website:

5 PAGE 5 Market Beef, Sheep, Goat and Swine PLEASE NOTE OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FOR 2017: In accordance with Colorado State Fair, Moffat County Fair Board has adopted the following weight requirements for 2017 Moffat County Fair: Market Steers Market Heifers Market Sheep Market Goat Market Swine Minimum Maximum 1050 lbs lbs. 110 lbs. 55 lbs. 235 lbs. No max No max No max 110 lbs. 290 lbs. At the Moffat County Fair weigh-in in August, 4-H/FFA members will be allowed to weigh-in up to three market animals per specie but keep only two market animals per specie on the fairgrounds to show (the third animal is not allowed to stay on the fairgrounds). Attention to all Swine Members All swine members will have to go through a mandatory vet check prior to unloading your pigs into the swine barn for the Moffat County Fair Weigh-In. Camper Spots will again be available this year for the Moffat County Fair. Camper Reservations will be available July 17th with a cost of $ Please drop by the Extension Office to reserve your spot.

6 PAGE 6 For General, Consumer Science Projects: Project Completion Requirements Completed projects with record books due Monday, July 31st from 6:00-8:00 PM or Tuesday, August 1st between 8:00-9:00 AM under the grandstands at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. For Livestock Projects (Horse, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit and Poultry): Record books are due September 11, Record books must be at least 70% complete to complete the project. It is not required that a 4-H member show their livestock project at the County Fair to complete their project, but a completed record book must be turned in. Horse Members: It is also required that you pass at least level 1 and participate in showmanship at County Fair to complete your project along with a record book. For Dog Projects: All dog record books are due September 11, Club Secretary and Treasurer Books: Due September 11, 2017 Remember, if you do not complete your project, you will not be allowed to take that project next year! 4-H Foundation Reminder The 4-H Foundation Board would like to remind all 4-H members with livestock, rabbit and poultry projects that during county fair, you MUST declare your animal for the junior livestock sale by 3:00 PM on Friday, August 11, The 4-H Foundation will NOT assume you want to sell your animal and Foundation members will NOT contact you to ask if you want to sell your animal at the Junior Livestock Sale. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your animal is listed on the Sale Declaration Sheet which is located in the livestock barn below the barn office between the two restrooms. Carcass Awards This year the Carcass Contest Awards will be awarded at Achievement Night in November. The carcass contest will be ran the same way as it has in the past. Carcass s will be evaluated and judged the week after fair by The Colorado State University Meat Lab. Attention Livestock Members: Pen Assignments: pens will be assigned by the Superintendents and Extension Office. If you are taking a breeding project, please contact the Extension Office with the number of animals you will be bringing to fair so we can make sure you have enough space for your breeding animals.

7 PAGE 7 Large Animal Round Robin The Lg. Animal Round Robin will be held inside the livestock barn. Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs will be shown in the barn and Horse will be shown on the lawn north of the livestock arena. Only the Grand Champion Individual in each showmanship age group and each specie will show in the Round Robin Event. The Reserve Champion Individual will be on stand by if the Grand Champion Showman has won multiple species. If you have any questions pertaining to the Small and Large Animal round, please contact JD Sexton, Moffat County Extension Director. OLD Geezer Alumni Show This year the Moffat County 4-H Council is sponsoring the Old Geezer cattle show that will be after the Market Beef show at Fair. This show is for the public to get involved and have the opportunity to show a steer or heifer in a showmanship atmosphere. The proceeds of this event will go to the Moffat County 4-H Council to help pay for district and state trips that the council travels to. Awards for this year will be given to the best showman and the best costume. Livestock Bio-Security We want to remind everyone with livestock that we need to be extra cautious about Bio-Security. Make sure that your animals are coming to fair healthy and that you take extra care of keeping things clean when at fair. Swine Check-In and Weigh-In: You will not be able to unload your pigs into the hog barn to pen or weigh until they have been vet inspected. This will prevent any sick pigs coming into the barn and contaminating the rest of the hogs to ensure a safe environment and to ensure that are youth will get to show and sell an animal. Please keep in mind that if you take any animals home from County Fair, they should be quarantined from other livestock for at least a week to prevent and disease or sickness transfer.

8 2017 Moffat County Fair Schedule of Events July 15th Breeding sheep, breeding beef, dairy goat and breeding meat goat, rabbit, poultry, breeding swine and dog entry forms due 4-H/FFA horse show entries due Open horse show entries due Saturday, July 15th.22 Completion Shoot (Bear s Ears Sportsman Club) Tuesday, July 18th Air Rifle and Air Pistol Completion Shoot Saturday, July 22nd Archery Completion Shoot (Wyman Museum) Saturday, July 29th Shotgun Completion Shoot (Trap Club) Monday, July 31st 6-8 PM Early check-in for 4-H General Projects (UGS) Tuesday, August 1st 8 AM Check-in of 4-H General Projects (UGS) 9 AM Judging of 4-H General Projects (UGS) Wednesday, August 2nd 6 PM NW Colorado Gymkhana Series (A) Thursday, August 3rd 1 PM 4-H Fashion Revue (P) 6 PM Craig Roping Club (A) 6 PM Grandstands open for project viewing and pictures (GS) Friday, August 4th 4 PM Open Horse Show English Division (A) Saturday, August 5tb 8 AM Open Horse Show Western Division (A) Sunday, August 6th 7:30 AM Working Ranch Horse Jackpot registration (A) 8 AM Country Gospel Music - John Wayne Band (CPA) 8:45 AM Cowboy Church - Fred Ellis (CPA) 9 AM Working Ranch Horse Jackpot (A) 10 AM Open Dog Agility (GA) sponsored by Paddy Whack Pets with Ice Cream Social to follow (GA) Monday, August 7th 8 AM 4-H & FFA Halter & Performance Horse Show (A) Tuesday, August 8th 8 AM 4-H Dog Show (LB) 5 PM Pen assignments for livestock posted (LB) 6-8 PM Accept open class entries (P) Wednesday, August 9th 10 AM-12 PM Weigh-in of market sheep and market goats (LB) * Junior Division breeding sheep and breeding goats may also be checked in at this time. (East end of the Livestock Barn) 12:30 PM Judging of Pavilion entries (P) Pavilion will be closed until Thursday a.m. 1-3 PM Weigh-in of market beef (LB) *Junior Division breeding beef may be checked in at this time. (East end of Livestock Barn) 5 PM Sheep Show (LB) Junior Division (4H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Breeding Classes Open Division 6 PM NW Colorado Gymkhana Series (A) Thursday, August 10th 8 AM Goat Show (LB) Junior Division (4-H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Breeding Meat Goats Dairy Goats Open Division 8 AM-9 PM Grandstands & Pavilion open 9-11 AM Check-in of Jr. Division poultry and rabbits (RP) 9 AM-4 PM Goat Roping (by LB) 10 AM Judging of wool entries (P) 12-2 PM Check-in and weigh-in of market swine (SB) 12 PM Live entertainment and games (MW) 4 PM Beef Show (LB) Junior Division (4-H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Dairy Classes Breeding Classes Open Division Old Geezer Alumni Show 8:30 PM Movie Night (CPA) Friday, August 11th 8 AM Swine Show (LB) Junior Division (4-H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Breeding Classes Open Division 8-11 AM Entry of Youth and Open Class, Home Economics, Jr. Crops, and Horticulture, and Wool exhibits. Entries will close promptly at 11:00 AM (P)

9 2017 Moffat County Fair Schedule of Events 8 AM-9 PM Grandstands & Pavilion open 9 AM WPRA Slack Performance (A) PRCA Slack Performance (A) 9 AM-4 PM Goat Roping (by LB) 10 AM Live Entertainment, games, music 11 AM-1 PM Moffat County Older American Day Lunch for Seniors (CPA) Sponsored by V.F.W. Women s Auxiliary 11 AM Check in of open class rabbits and poultry (bring your own cages) (RP) 12 PM Rabbit Show (RP) Junior Division (4-H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Rabbit Show Open Division 1:30 PM Cavy Show (RP) Open Division 2 PM Poultry Show (RP) Junior Division (4-H/FFA): Showmanship (Sr., Int., Jr.) Market Classes Poultry Show Open Division 1-2 PM Canned Food Drive Bingo (CPA) 2 PM Root Beer Floats (CPA) Sponsored by the Senior Social Center 3 PM DEADLINE: Junior Division (4-H/FFA) market animals for sale must be declared (LB) 3 PM DEADLINE: All second market animals must be declared. 3-5 PM Buckle Distribution (LB) (Pending Thank You) 5 PM Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest (LB) 7 PM 3rd Annual Moffat County Fair Ridin & Riggin Days (A) PRCA/WPRA Sanctioned Rodeo Catch-a-Pig Contest during Rodeo Intermission Registration will take place at event (A) 9-10:30 PM Jake Gill Concert (T) Saturday, August 12th 8:30 AM Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship Contest (LB) 9-4 PM Goat Roping (by LB) 9:30 AM Entries due for Cowboy Baby, Sheep Lead and Bucket Calf Contest (BO) 10 AM Antique Tractor Pull registration (E end of track) 10 AM-12 PM Buckle Distribution (LB) (Pending Thank You) 10 AM Tractor Driving Contest (A) 10 AM Rabbit Fun Day and Costume Contest (GA) 10 AM Live entertainment, games, music (MW) AM Taking entries for Homemade Salsa and Guacamole Contests (P) 10 AM Bucket Calf Contest (LB) 10 AM-2 PM Ranch Games (GA) 10:30 AM Sheep Lead Contest (LB) 11 AM Cowboy Baby Contest (LB) Sponsored by Moffat County Cattlewomen 11 AM Antique Tractor Pull (T) 11:30 AM Homemade Salsa/Guacamole Contest Judging (P) 12 PM Lawnmower Race Registration (A) Lawnmower Races (A) 12 PM All second market animals that have been declared, will be marked for loadout. All non-slaughter animals must be removed from the Fairgrounds. 1 PM Watermelon Eating Contest (MW) 4-6:30 PM Community Barbecue (CPA) Served by the Moffat County High School Girls Basketball program Free Coke Floats (CPA) Sponsored by KRAI 5:30 PM 4-H and FFA Awards (LB) 6:30 PM 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale (LB) 10 PM-1 AM Street Dance (MW) Sponsored by Moffat County 4-H Council Sunday, August 13th 8 AM-2 PM Pavilion and under the grandstands check-out and premium cash payout (UGS - West doors) 9 AM Antique Tractor Pull registration (T) 10 AM Antique Tractor Pull (T) 7:30-9 AM Free Pancake Breakfast served by FFA (CPA) 7 AM 5K race / Agility course 8 AM-8 PM Grandstands & Pavilion Open

10 PAGE 10 July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Foundation Meeting H Council Fair Board Livestock Sale.22 Meeting Meeting Promo Completion Shoot Air Rifle/ Pistol Completion 19 Livestock Scales Open H Archery Completion Shoot Fair Board Meeting 26 Livestock Superintendents Meeting Shotgun Completion Shoot

11 PAGE 11 August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Early Check- In for General Projects General Projects Completion Day Livestock Scales Open Foundation Meeting MCF Open Horse Show English MCF Open Horse Show 6 MCF Open Horse Show Ranch Horse 13 MCF- Premium Pay Out 7 MCF 4-H Horse Show 8 MCF- 4-H Dog Show MCF- 4-H Sheep Show Carcass Judging 10 MCF- 4-H Goat and Beef Shows 11 MCF- 4-H Swine Show Sm. RR 12 MCF Lg. RR Livestock Sale Colorado State Fair 26 Colorado State Fair Colorado State Fair Colorado State Fair Colorado State Fair Colorado State Fair Colorado State Fair

12 PAGE 12 All current 4-H members can pick up a copy of their record book(s) at the Extension Office. Record books are also available at go to project resources and follow the links according to what project you are enrolled in. DO NOT USE ANY OLD RECORD BOOKS YOU MAY HAVE AS RECORD BOOKS HAVE BEEN UPDATED!! Livestock, Horse and Dog 4-H Record Books are Due: September 11th, 2017 New Year New Record Books 2017 Moffat County Fair Books will be available at the Extension Office July 19th. Or you can visit for a complete schedule and set of rules and guidelines. 4-H Leaders, if you have any questions or concerns about requirements or dates, please contact the Extension Office. 4-H members don t forget to plan ahead and get all the necessary items you need for your project for fair. The Extension Office has display boards available for $4.00 for the general project displays. We would like to remind all Community Club Leaders that your Charter Documentation is due to the Extension Office by September 7th for your Community Club. If your have any questions or need any help, please do not hesitate to contact the Extension Office.

13 PAGE 13 Fair Board Report: The Moffat County Fair Board would like to make all Livestock Members aware of a Management Change. New for the 2017, the Moffat County Fair Board will be organizing and managing the extra animals that are planning to be sent to the packing houses. All extra animals that are not going through the Junior Livestock Sale will need to be declared by 3:00 PM on Friday August 11th. All extra animals that have been declared will be marked to the declared packing house at 12:00 PM on Saturday. Animals that are declared, marked and meet the weight requirements will be eligible for the carcass contest. Carcass awards will take place this year at the 2017 Achievement Night in November. All No Kill Animals must be off the Fair Grounds by 12:00 PM Saturday This year the Fair Board is offering a PRCA Rodeo on Friday night along with a Concert. Ticket Prices for the Rodeo 5 & Under: Free 6-15: $ & Older: $20.00 Gate Admission includes Rodeo, Concert, and Catch-A-Pig Contest Attention to Families camping on Fairgrounds: Gates for the rodeo and concert will open at the north entrance of the Grand Stands at 5:30pm on August 11 th. This entrance will be the only entrance into the rodeo and concert. Attendees will have to purchase tickets at this location. New for this year: The back gate (east entrance to Fairgrounds) will be closed at 5:30pm on the evening of the rodeo and concert. All campers that wish to go to their campers must be in the camping area before 5:30pm. Any campers wanting to attend the rodeo and concert must obtain their tickets at the ticket booth located on the north end of the Grand Stands. Campers who attend the rodeo and concert must present wrist bands to enter campground during closure. The east entrance gate will open near the end of the concert. We apologize for any inconvenience. There will be absolutely No camping permitted in the East Parking Lot of the Livestock Barn. Families will not be able to camp in their stock trailers along the north fence of the parking lot. Violators will be asked to move their trailers if camping is occurring in this area. Fair Board President: Katrina Springer Vice President: Doug Winters

14 PAGE 14 JD Sexton, Moffat County Extension Agent/4-H Youth Development Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Moffat County cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Moffat County 539 Barclay Street Craig, CO NONPROFIT STANDARD MAIL US Postage Paid Craig, CO PERMIT No H Newsletter