County Fair is August 3-8

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1 CLAYTON COUNTY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH CLOVER CONNECTION AUGUST 2016 WHAT S INSIDE: County Fair Info Livestock Info Flower Pot Challenge Calendar of Events Adventure Tent STEAM Day Judging Schedule Exhibit Hall Monitoring Stick Pony Rodeo Ag Olympics ISU EXTENSION and OUTREACH CLAYTON COUNTY PO Box S Main Street Elkader, IA Dear Friends, County Fair is August 3-8 TAMMY MULLER County Youth Coordinator SHANNON DURBIN Program Coordinator NATE WEBER & KEATON LANE Summer 4-H & Youth Assistants The 2016 Clayton County Fair is almost here! Be sure to read this Clover Connection to find club work schedules, judging schedules and much more VERY IMPORTANT information to help you get prepared for the Clayton County Fair. Make sure you say THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, fair board members, club leaders and FFA advisors who are helping to make the Clayton County Fair a fun and memorable experience. Without the help of these individuals, this opportunity wouldn t be available. Also be sure to read the rules in the fair book before the fair to avoid being disappointed at the fair! If you have any questions, be sure to ask! 4-H Leaders & FFA Advisors will be picking up their fair packets at the annual pre-fair meeting on July 27. Be sure to ask them for your entry tags, stall cards, exhibitor number, coupons and much more! Thank you to everyone who helped with fairgrounds clean-up! Great job painting! See you at the fair! Tammy Muller County Youth Coordinator Thank you to everyone who did their fair entries on time! Overall the new online entry process went very well. There were a few glitches, but we worked through them. It was a learning process for everyone. We are now busy now processing over 3300 entries and discovering what the program can do. Please be patience with the Extension staff and volunteers as it is new to all of us. Special thanks to Alpine Communications for the Wi-Fi at county fair so we quickly process the records and reports. It should be a fun & exciting fair again this year. PO Box 357, 120 S Main Street, Elkader, IA am 12 and 1 5 pm Monday Friday LEARN MORE AT Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

2 FAIR CHAPERONES Overnight Chaperones at the Fair All adult volunteers who are staying overnight at the fairgrounds must have a background screening completed before the fair. Forms can be found on our webpage at volunteer. forms to tamuller@iastate.edu or drop off at the Extension Office. FLOWER POT CHALLENGE Flower Pot Challenge Again this year we are asking 4-H Clubs, organizations, or individuals to help brighten the Clayton County Fair Grounds. Each club is asked to bring one or more flowering pots to the Clayton County Fair to help decorate the grounds. Start making plans now. COUNTY COUNCIL New 4-H County Council Members Selected Clayton County Extension Youth & 4-H Youth Development Committee is pleased to announce the new members for the H County Council. 4-H members selected were Andrey Shirbroun, Farmersburg; Carson Wille, Strawberry Point; Cody Mueller, Strawberry Point; Julie Lenth, Luana; Kristi Eberhardt, Elkader; Levi Tuecke, Garnavillo; Mackenzie Vlazny, Farmersburg; Melanie Lane, Elkader and Tracy Curran, St. Olaf. These new members will join Morgan Fannon, Edgewood; Ted Hilgerson, Elkader; Nicole Wahls, Garnavillo; Molly Andersen, Guttenberg; Chloe Willie, Strawberry Point; Emma Kerns, Edgewood & WesLee Gould, Strawberry Point to lead and implement the Clayton County 4-H program this coming year. Retiring members are Bailey Martins, Luana; Tom Shirbroun, Farmersburg; Kaylie Weber, Strawberry Point; Olivia Bailey, Strawberry Point; Miranda Barnhart, Colesburg; Trevor Moser, Elkader; and Anna Tuecke, Garnavillo AUGUST Calendar of Events August August 2 Conference Judging Day August 3-8 Clayton County Fair August Iowa State Fair Aug. 28 Region 4 County Council Retreat, Postville The Month of August is : Picnic Month Family Fun Month Admit You re Happy Month National Eye Exam Month National Catfish Month National Golf Month National Inventors Month National Water Quality Month Need White Pants? Do you show dairy cattle? Do you need white pants? The Extension Office has a variety of white pants that 4-H families have donated for others to use. Stop by the office and check out what we have. OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

3 COUNTY FAIR Beef: 2016 County Fair Livestock Judges Craig Belknap, Mediapolis Bucket Bottle: Joni Bruvold, Decorah Dairy: Katie Adams, Waucoma Dairy Goats: Katie Adams, Waucoma Dog: Beth Einck, Decorah Meat Goats: Rich Rourke, Iowa City, IA Horse & Pony: Tom Shroyer, Decorah Other Animals: Joni Bruvold, Decorah Poultry: Colt Churchill, Toledo Rabbits: Richard Steinberg, Owatonna, MN Sheep: Rich Rourke, Iowa City, IA Swine: Brice Conover, Baxter Show Superintendents for 2016 Again this year livestock show superintendents have been appointed by the Youth Committee to help coordinate the shows. They will operate in cooperation, collaboration and partnership with Extension staff to ensure successful shows. Beef: Scott Cherne Dairy: Trent & Leslie Henkes Dairy Goats: Bill & Judy Althoff Dog: MaryFran Nikolai Meat Goats & Sheep: Dee O Brien Horse & Pony: Julie Bergan Poultry: Jeanne Whittle & Amos Troester Rabbits: Kelly Faust & Luke Romig Swine: Kristin Oberbrockling Thank You Cards Are Important If you received a trophy at the fair, sold livestock at the auction, or enjoyed some free food or ice cream at the fair, please remember to thank the individuals and businesses who donated time, money and trophies by sending them a thank you note. This year we have a number of new sponsors, so please take the time to thank them. Hearing from you will ensure the sponsors to keep on supporting the 4-H program and the county fair. The notes do not have to be long, but should express your experiences and feelings. If you need a name or address for your thank you note, contact your club leaders or the Extension Office. LIVESTOCK AUCTION Livestock Auction Participants NEW: All market animals will be considered as selling on Monday unless exhibitor informs Extension Staff by Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 p.m. Livestock Sale time is 9:00 a.m. Sale order will be 1) Market Hogs 2) Market Lambs 3) Market Goats 4) Commercial Poultry & Meat Rabbits 5) Market Beeves All youth selling livestock in the sale should wear appropriate attire such as a 4-H or FFA shirt and blue jeans. Youth must wear closed toe shoes while in the sale arena no sandals or flip flops. Exhibitors are responsible to see that their animals are loaded for transport post sale. Checks for all livestock sold at the livestock auction and swine will be mailed as soon as possible. We need to wait until we receive all of the money from the buyers and the packer before we can issue checks to members. Please be patient while we work on this as it is a time consuming process. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office. Thank you for your cooperation! 4-H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

4 3-4 pm Cael Funk & Peyton Gaul Hand Eye Coordination Maria Medberry Marvelous Mice Kerrigan Glawe Making Playdough Rylee Glawe Reindeer Cones Working Exhibits Saturday, August 6-3 to 5 pm 4-5 pm Emma Kerns & Moragn Fannon Magnificent Monarchs Noelle Kerns & Delaney Bergan Monument Mystery Brooke Hansel Balloon Bands Ava Kerns & Marin Gaul ADVENTURE TENT Wednesday 9-3 Fair Funtivities Day Camp * K-6 Thursday 3-5 Healthy Living Day Friday 3-5 S.T.E.A.M Day Saturday 3-5 Communication and Arts Day 4-H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

5 COUNTY FAIR READ YOUR FAIR BOOK! All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with Clayton County General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations. Sunday, August 7 7:30 p.m. Non- livestock entries released 8:00 p.m. Livestock entries released (Dogs and horses leave immediately after their show) State Fair Selections: If you have a nonlivestock exhibit selected for the Iowa State Fair, you are responsible to tag and package your exhibit. Please report to the exhibit building at 6:30 pm on Sunday evening to get your exhibit ready for state fair. Arrangements for Food & Nutrition items can be made to pick up on Tuesday, August 9. SILENT AUCTION Silent Auction of State Fair Baked Goods to be Held Wednesday The Extension Youth Committee & 4-H Green Team will be holding a Silent Auction of the State Fair Food & Nutrition prepared foods exhibits. The auction will be held on Wednesday, August 3 from 5-7 near the 4-H Alumni tent. Prepared food items that qualify for the state fair and the alternates will be up for silent auction! The winning bids will be announced during the Share-the-Fun & Style Shows. Purchased items must be paid for and picked up that evening at the 4-H office. All proceeds will help fund 4-H activities EXHIBIT HALL MONITORING Each 4-H Club is expected to have a minimum of 5 neatly dressed members and at least 2 adults present during the entire monitoring time. Primary duties are to help people locate exhibits, to remind people not to handle or touch exhibits, and to keep the buildings free from litter. All monitors should wear a name badge while on duty. Saturday, July 30 (set up) Woodcenter Eagles Wednesday, Aug 3 4:00-6:30 p.m. Monona Jr Feeders 6:30-9:00 p.m. Woodberry Clovers Thursday, August 4 12:00 3:00 p.m. St. Olaf Jr Farmers & Clover Kids 3:00-6:00 p.m. Highland Helping Hands 6:00 9:00 p.m. Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers Friday, August 5 12:00 3:00 p.m. Luana Ramblers & Arlington Achievers 3:00-6:00 p.m. Worthwhile 6:00 9:00 p.m. Giard Eager Hands Saturday, August 6 12:00 3:00 p.m. Jefferson Go Hawks 3:00-6:00 p.m. Marion Happy Hustlers 6:00 9:00 p.m. Ful-O-Pep & Peppy Pointers Sunday, August 7 12:00 2:30 p.m. Garnavillo Hawks & Clover Kids 2:30 5:30 p.m. Grand Meadow 5:30 8:00 p.m. Mallory Minks Clean-Up (includes tear down of booths & clean up of exhibit halls) Lodomillo Leaders OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

6 COUNTY FAIR 2016 Conference Judging Schedule Tuesday, August 2 Time Club 9:00 am Woodcenter Eagles 9:15 am Grand Meadow 9:30 am Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers 9:45 am Marion Happy Hustlers 10:00 am Mallory Minks 10:15 am Ful-O-Pep 10:30 am Woodberry Clovers 10:45 am Giard Eager Hands 11:00 am Highland Helping Hands 11:15 am Peppy Pointers 11:30 am Robotics & FFI Clubs 11:45 am FFA Chapters 12:00-12:45 No Check-ins 12:45 pm Worthwhile 1:00 pm Luana Ramblers 1:15 pm Lodomillo Leaders 1:30 pm Garnavillo Hawks 1:45 pm Garnavillo Clover Kids 2:00 pm Jefferson Go Hawks 2:15 pm Monona Jr. Feeders 2:30 pm St. Olaf Jr. Farmers 2:45 pm St. Olaf Clover Kids 3:00 pm Arlington Achievers 3:30 pm Check In Closed Conference Judging is Tuesday, August 2 Judging times are approximate. Individuals needing to change judging times due to conflicts will be allowed to do so. No clubs will be allowed to check-in before the first club on the list. All 4-H & FFA members MUST be checked in for judging no later that 3:30 pm. Parents and leaders should wait in the waiting areas and not be actively involved in the judging. Judges will begin selecting state fair exhibits as soon as they have completed judging all individual exhibits in their department. All 4-H ers, parents, and leaders except those listed helpers are asked to remain out of the judging area during state fair selections Conference Judging Tips Be sure to bring your exhibits, goal sheets/folders/etc., and entry tags with you. When you arrive stop at the check-in table to get a number, then wait in the assigned waiting areas. When it is your turn take your exhibit & entry form sheet with you to the appropriate judge. The judge will circle the ribbon placing. Take your exhibit and entry tag to the ribbon table when you are done with conference judging. Helpers will staple your ribbon to your entry tags. Take your food items to the Bake Sale area. Then place your exhibits in your club booth. (Exhibits being considered for State fair will be set aside until all judging is completed.) What do I wear for fair judging? 4-H ers are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Program during judging and hosting in the exhibit halls. Suggested 4-H attire consists of 4-H t-shirt, solid green or white blouse or shirt with 4-H chevron and white, green, or dark skirt, slacks, or pants. Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be fingertip length or longer. Clean jeans that are not torn, tattered, or ripped will be acceptable. Some livestock shows may require specific attire. Please check your fair book for more information. OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

7 Market Livestock Auction Monday, August 8th at 9:00 AM Sale Order: Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Commercial Poultry and Meat Rabbits, Market Beef ***ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR INFORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. Exhibitors will also be asked how they would like their parents names listed on the Auction program at check in. Limitations per species do apply and are listed below. NEW this year we will be using bidding numbers at the auction. Numbers will be available during fair at the Barn A office and during the auction. Previous buyers will have preprinted numbers. A sale commission of 2% will be charged on all lots sold. NEW this year if there is enough interest we will have a truck available for beef unable to be sold at auction (exceeding the 2 head limit to sell) to be sold Grade and Yield. Please let Extension staff know at check in if you would like to put animals on the truck. Sale Information and Limitations: Market Swine Three head maximum per exhibitor. ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR IN- FORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. $1.00 per head for the swine check-off will be deducted from sale check. Sale weights are the weights from Thursday s weigh-in. The Champion Derby Individual, Champion Derby Pen, Champion Non-Derby Individual, and Champion Non- Derby Pen will sell first. Other swine will be sold in order by pen number. Exhibitors need to be sure the pigs go to the correct place (pen or truck) when leaving the sale area. Exhibitors are responsible for loading swine sold privately or being sent directly to the locker and MUST be present during loading out of pigs. Market Lambs Three head maximum per exhibitor Only market lambs may be sold. ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR IN- FORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. $.50 per head for the lamb check-off will be deducted from sale check. Sale weights are the weights from Thursday s weigh-in. The Champion Individual, Champion Pen, Champion Rate of Gain Individual, Champion Rate of Gain Pen will sell first. Other lambs will be sold in order by pen number. Exhibitors need to be sure the lambs go back into the correct place (pen or truck) when leaving the sale arena. OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

8 Goat - Market Wether/Market Doe Market Livestock Auction Two head maximum per exhibitor ALL MARKET WETHERS/MARKET DOES WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR INFORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AU- GUST 6 TH. The market wethers/market does will be sold by the head (no weights will be used). The exhibitor should be attentive at the auction to know where the market wether/market doe should be tied or loaded following the sale. Poultry An exhibitor is limited to four birds (including special broiler class) being sold in no more than two sale lots. These birds must have been exhibited in the Commercial Birds class. Birds from the Egg Production, Breeding Poultry, or Miscellaneous Birds classes are NOT eligible for the auction. ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR IN- FORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. The sale order will be random. Exhibitors must be present to take their birds to and from the sale ring. If buyers designate that the birds go back to the cages, the exhibitor must make sure the cage is well-marked. Rabbit An exhibitor is limited to four meat rabbits being sold in no more than two lots. Rabbits exhibited in the breeding rabbit classes are NOT eligible for the auction. ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR INFORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. The sale order will be random. Exhibitors must be present to take their rabbits to and from the sale ring. If buyers designate that the rabbits go back to the cages, the exhibitor must make sure the cage is well-marked. Market Beef Two head limit per exhibitor ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS SELLING ON MONDAY UNLESS EXHIBITOR IN- FORMS EXTENSION STAFF AT WEIGH IN OR BEFORE 2:00 PM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TH. $1.00 per head for the beef check-off will be deducted from sale check. Sale weights are the weights from Thursday s weigh-in. Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions, Rate-of-Gain Champions, Home Raised Champions will sell first. Other cattle will be sold in order by hip number. Sunday night sale cattle will be housed in Barn JH according to hip number. All auction cattle must be in place by 8:30 am sale day. Exhibitors are responsible for moving animals. Exhibitors are responsible to see that their animals are loaded for transport post sale. NEW this year if there is enough interest we will have a truck available for beef unable to be sold at auction (exceeding 2 head limit to sell) to be sold Grade and Yield. 4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

9 Cowboy Up at the 2016 Clayton County Fair! Stick Horse Rodeo Sponsored by the Clayton County 4-H Foundation Saturday August 6th 5:00 PM Rodeo Arena on the Fairgrounds Bare-Back Bronco Riding-Ride your stick horse for 6 seconds just like the Cowboys do! Ride your horse as you jump, kick and buck. Wait for the dirt to settle and get your score from the judges! If the horse comes out from under your feetyou have bucked off. Calf Roping-Hop on the saddle a try your hand at roping a calf! Use your strength and skill to capture the calf! Pole Bending-Ride your horse through a series of poles weaving back a forth as you are being timed! The lowest time in each age and weight category wins! Barrel Racing- Test your skill and agility as you go once to the left and twice to the right racing around the barrels! Fastest time in each category wins! Stick Horse Rodeo Rules 1. No Contestant age limit. Contestants will compete against similar age participants. They will compete in timed events with other children. All contestants will be timed or judged. 2. Entry Fee $5/person. 3. Register at the rodeo arena from 4-5 PM. 4. A Parent or Guardian must sign a release form and must also be present during the Stick Horse Events. 5. Long sleeve shirts and boots are best worn clothing but not necessary. 6. Participants may bring their own stick horse or use one that is provided. AG OLYMPICS Ag Olympics is Coming! The County Council is busy planning the 12th annual Clayton County Ag Olympics. It will be held on Sunday, August 7 at 2:30 pm in the large livestock arena. Start recruiting your team members! Join in the FUN! Register your teams by noon on Sunday, August 7 in the 4-H Livestock Office in Barn A during the fair. MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH YOUTH-ADULT PARTNERSHIPS AND RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENCES.

10 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION Clayton County Extension 120 S Main Street PO Box 357 Elkader, IA U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 122 ELKADER, IA C l a y t o n C o u n t y 4 - H & F F A F a m i l y N e w s l e t t e r Business Meeting Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call & Introduction of Visitors 4. Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Treasurer s Report 6. Committee Reports 7. Unfinished & New Business Exhibit Hall Monitoring Judging Schedule County Fair State Fair 8. Adjourn/4-H Pledge