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The Adams County 4-H QA Quarterly Advisor Winter 2017 Break Out Your Boots The Boots & BBQ Bash is Back! Meet Your New Agent Lacey Mann Joins the Team Animal Project Requirements Tag-In MQA Record Books and More! www.adamscountyextension.org

Saturday 201 The Ranch BROUGHT TO YOU BY: A FREE Event Market Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine workshops. Learn from the experts on Nutrition, Selection, Animal Health, Fitting and Showmanship. Get a head start on livestock record books with basic workshops. Door Prizes MQA/PQA LUNCH? Support local 4-H Buy lunch on site th ANNUAL Youth Livestock Field Day

Important Animal Project Dates Tag-In Information All market animals must complete livestock tag-in requirements by the deadlines. Mandatory Market Beef Tag-in: March 4th, 9a-12p Mandatory Market Sheep Tag-in: April 28th, 5-7p Properly tag all market swine and ID all hogs in 4Honline by May 1st Livestock Producer Checks Make sure if you are planning to compete in a Producer Class at Fair that you contact Kenzie at the office to schedule your producer visit BEFORE your animals are weaned. MQA/PQA Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Rabbits & Poultry members must attend Meat Quality Assurance training annually (online or in person). Training must be completed no later than June 1 of the current show year. Swine members must also complete Pork Quality Assurance training annually (online or in person). MQA Training, Fairgrounds: March 2 & May 8th - 4:00-6:30p MQA Training, Bennett High School: May 10th - 4:30-7:30p Record Books All 4-H Livestock, Horse and Small Animal Division Exhibitors must attend a pre-fair interview at which time they must present an up-todate record book to be eligible to exhibit at the County Fair. Interview dates and times will be determined and published by the Adams County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office for details. At the time of interview: 1. An up-to-date record book must be presented. 2. If the record book is determined to not be up-to-date, the member must present an up-to-date record book by the start of the Adams County Fair, 4:30PM the day of the 4-H Fashion Review. 3. Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Poultry and Rabbit Exhibitors complete the Livestock Record Book 4. Horse exhibitors complete the horse record book 5. Dog exhibitors complete the dog record book 6. Cavy, cat and pocket pet exhibitors complete the Companion Animal Record Book. ii. All 4-H members who bring and house livestock (for ANY duration of time) to the county fair must turn in a completed record book after the Fair to be eligible to exhibit at next year s Fair. Consider the following guidelines, when determining which records to submit: 1. Members are expected to complete the record books for each species exhibited at the County Fair. Members may complete their books by creating and enterprise in their record books. Meaning more than one species can go in each book. Books must also be submitted in a 4-H record book cover, available from the 4-H mall or at the Extension Office. Binders, folders, books stapled or paper clipped are unacceptable and will have points deducted. 2. If members do not complete a record book for each species in which they exhibit at the fair, they will forfeit premiums and be ineligible to exhibit that species at the next year s County Fair. 3. Completed record books must be submitted no later than the Friday following Labor Day at 4:30PM, to the Adams County Extension Office, of the year shown. Clinics An Animal Record Book training will be offered on April 18th Interviews Animal Record Book Interviews Fairgrounds: July 18th & 20th Animal Record Book Interviews Bennett High School: July 11th

Horse Project News Horse ID Sheets The due date for Horse ID sheets has been set by the State Office for May 1st. The Extension office will no longer collect Hard Copy ID sheets; all of them must be submitted in the 4-H online system. Which horse(s) do I ID? You should ID any horse that you might use as a project horse (a horse that a member intends to show at Adams County Fair, has complete access to, and is responsible for the care of). If a horse is not identified by the deadline, the member will not be able to use it in the Fair. This is why it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to ID any and all horses that the member could potentially use at Fair. How do I ID my horse(s)? All ID forms are completed on 4HOnline under the Animal tab. The Animal Care Form is also on 4HOnline. Helmet Policy ASTM/SEI Helmets with harness are MANDATORY for all riders (age 8-18) in the following disciplines/events: Gymkhana, Driving, Musical Freestyle, Working Ranch Horse and English Classes; as well as during open riding and clinics. We recommend and encourage the use of ASTM//SEI approved safety helmets for all participants at all times. Rider Cards All riders must have an Adams County 4-H Riding card with them at all times and be prepared to present it at the request of the Adams County Parks Staff, 4-H Staff, or Horse Committee officer. These cards certify that riders are in fact active, enrolled 4-H members. Other Equine Opportunities - No Horse Required!! Hippology/Horse Bowl/Horse Judging These activities/teams/contests are a fun, competitive way to expand your knowledge of horses, work with other 4-H members on a team, and travel for competitions. Contact your agent or Wendy Anemaet (wanemaet@regis.edu) or Amanda Goss (amgoss82@ gmail.com) for more info.

2017 Adams County Regional Park; 9755 Henderson Road; Brighton, Colorado Performance Shows June 18 th & July 9 th English, Western, Novice, Walk-Trot, Lead line 7 & under Registration @ 7:00 a.m. Written Test @ 7:00 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 10:45 a.m. Shows Start @ 8:00 a.m. with English Discipline Trail from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Ribbons through 6 th Place; Daily High Point awards in all divisions Gymkhanas July 8 th & October 15 th Barrels, Poles, Keyhole, Flags & Stake Race Registration @ 8:00 a.m. Written Test @ 8:00 8:45 a.m. Shows Start @ 9:00 a.m. with Exhibition Barrels Payback given through 3 rd Place Ranch Horse Shows May 13 th & August 13 th Early entry deadlines: May 6 th and Aug 6 th respectively Individual Cow Work, Cutting, Trail, Horsemanship & Ranch Pleasure Registration @ 8:00 a.m. Written Test @ 8:00 8:45 a.m. Shows Start @ 9:00 a.m. Ribbons through 6 th Place; Daily High Point awards in all divisions Rain Dates: July 22 nd & 23 rd and September 23 rd & 24 th Cancellations and reschedules will be announced on our website and Facebook page. Online registration and credit card payment available @ www.adamscountyhorse.com Classes offered for age groups: 8-10, 11-13, 14-18 and 19+ Discipline Series High Point & Reserve High Point awards will be given in each age group for: English, Western, Novice, Walk Trot, Gymkhana, and Ranch Horse. Lead line 7 & Under will be given participation awards. Total points are based on the two shows for each discipline. 2017 Champion awards will be given in each age group and awarded to the highest 1-horse/1-rider combination. Total points are based on all six shows.. Questions, contact Lindsey Berbee @ 720-935-2026, Kellie Stoll @ 303-946-4802 or email us at ADCO4Hhorseprogram@gmail.com adcohorse Governed by 2015 Colorado 4-H Horse Show Rule Book

Annual 4-H Fundraiser Adams County 4-H Programs & Members Council invites you to the Boots & BBQ Bash starting at 6:00pm on April 23rd at the Grizzly Rose. Please join us for a night of boot scootin, bull riding, BBQ & bidding! All proceeds are tax-deductible, and will go towards the youth of Adams County in the form of leadership conferences, state and national competitions, and educational scholarships. Boots & BBQ Bash tickets are available at the Extension Office or online at www.adams4h.org for $25 each. Don t do BBQ?? No Problem! Entertainment tickets are available for $10 and include everything but the dinner & table seating for the live auction. We hope to see you there!

Boots & BBQ Bash Club and 4-H Member Opportunities Clovers and baskets are due to the Extension Office no later than Friday, April 14th. Visit www.adams4h.org for more information! Questions? Call Julia (303-637-8108) Build a Clover! 4-H Members and Cloverbuds - build a clover to help support the Boots & BBQ Bash! Clovers can be made out of anything, in any way that you would like. They should be based from a 4-H project area. (Please, no animals or food items). All clovers must be turned into the Extension Office by Friday, April 14th. All clovers will be posted online - and you can VOTE for your favorite! The winner will earn a special award/prize from the planning committee. Please note: all clovers will be sold in the silent auction at the Boots & BBQ Bash on April 23rd. Club Baskets Clubs, Committees and Competitive Teams - donate a basket to the Boots & BBQ Bash! All baskets are due to the Extension Office by Friday, April 14th. Baskets should include a summary of items included and their value. Clubs, Committees, and Teams can donate more than one basket. All baskets should be turned in, in the condition that they can go to auction. All baskets will be included in the silent auction at the Boots & BBQ Bash on April 23rd. Do you need some fresh ideas for baskets?? How about... Grillers Delight - Baby Love - Outdoor Adventures - Aquarium - Family Fitness - Girls Night Out -Fun with Science - Sporting Events - Team (School) Spirit - Go Local Basket - Birthday Party - Car Care - Christmas - Date Night - Do-it Yourself - honey do list - Fiesta Fun - Gardening - Pampering - Kitchen Gadgets - Guys Night Out

National 4-H Council, American Farm Bureau Federation Establish Partnership to Promote Agriculture Education and Connect Young People to Careers of Tomorrow WASHINGTON, D.C. Leaders of National 4-H Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation announced a newly established partnership during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two groups. Recognizing the need to support agricultural education and highlight the impact ag plays in our daily lives, National 4-H Council and AFBF aim to ignite the desire of young people to embrace agriculture, cultivate innovation and empower them with opportunities to improve the world around them. Through collaboration on thought leadership and ag literacy initiatives, both organizations are committed to better link young people to agriculture of today and tomorrow. For more than a century, 4-H has provided young people with opportunities to spark and grow their interests in agriculture, giving them the courage, confidence and resilience to lead, said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. National 4-H Council is proud and excited to join forces with the American Farm Bureau Federation to help empower and develop young people with the workforce skills necessary to pursue careers in the agriculture industry. The Council-AFBF partnership will formally kick off in 2017. Farm Bureau has a long history of investing in young people with a demonstrated interest in not only farming and ranching but also agri-business and food-related careers, said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. We re pleased to build on our tradition of supporting youth in agriculture through this formal collaboration with National 4-H Council. About the American Farm Bureau Federation With family members at the county or parish level in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the American Farm Bureau Federation is the unified national Voice of Agriculture, working to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities. AFBF is the nation s largest and most influential grassroots organization of farm and ranch families. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook.

Contest Season Has Arrived Creative Cooks Contest Creative cooks is a contest where 4-H members can be creative with meal planning. Members decide on a theme and plan a balanced menu based on that theme. This meal may be as simple or as extravagant as the 4-Her wants to make it. Based on the menu and the theme, the member is asked to decorate their table, provide one place setting, and dress according to their theme. After selecting their theme, the member will prepare one of the items from their menu to serve to a judge. The member is judged on their prepared menu item, knowledge of nutrition, food safety and their follow through with the theme. The Creative cooks contest will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in the Dome. Contest rules and registration information can be found on the Adams County 4-H website. Please contact Julia if you have any questions. Club Banner Contest The 2016-2017 4-H Club Banner Contest is underway. Specific information and requirements about the contest will be mailed out to each of the club organizational leaders. Each club is asked to make a banner that represents their club and the 4-H program. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of clubs that participate. So, start planning your club banner now!! The Blackout Jackpot 5 and CSU Green & Gold Showdown is a 2 ring Steer and Heifer Show. It will be held in Loveland, Colorado at The Ranch March 24-26, 2017. The event includes a judging contest, fitting demo and contest by Sullivan Supply, Showmanship and more! Pre enter online today for $80 per calf / $100 at the show. Judging is free to enter for Juniors and Seniors (Adults are $20). For more information please visit http://theshowtimesmagazine.com/ blackout5

Odds Parents and Volunteers Be Aware!!! All adults that plan on volunteering as any type of leader that have contact with our 4-H members must have completed the leader process. This process consists of four steps application (through 4-H Online), reference checks, leader training and a background check. Once this process is complete, the leader must be enrolled as a leader in 4-H Online. All of this needs to be completed before they are covered by our liability insurance. If you fail to re-enroll as a leader, you will be required to start the process over. If you have any questions about becoming a volunteer, please contact Julia. Raising funds should never be the primary purpose or goal of a 4-H club. Likewise, if the club disbands, the money in that treasury must stay in the 4-H program and not be distributed to the current members and leaders. Funds from a dissolving club may be given to another 4-H club, be given to the 4-H Foundation, 4-H Council, or a state 4-H organization. How funds are distributed should be in the club bylaws. The 4-H office reserves the right to audit your club s funds at any time. If your club needs information about starting a club treasury and checking account, contact Julia. 4-H Club Accounts 4-H clubs are not required to have a treasury, conduct fundraisers or charge meeting dues. However, clubs with treasuries must account for the funds they hold in the name of 4-H. Any funds raised in the name of 4-H are not the property of the individual 4-H members or leaders. What this means to 4-H clubs is that the money raised should be used to support club activities and not be distributed directly to individual members. Some ideas for use of funds are as follows: project instruction, supplies for officers, club activities, achievement programs, and recognition. If a club has a treasury, there can be some carry-over funds from year to year, but that amount should not be more than the club needs to get started for the next year plus a little cushion. It is not appropriate to accumulate large sums of money in a 4-H treasury. Remember 4-H is a non-profit organization.

Ends 4-H Members Council The Adams County 4-H Members Council (commonly referred to as County Council ) is the youth led decision making body on the county level in Adams County. This is your chance, as a 4-H member, to have a voice in the activities and events that are planned by County Council. Council is open all 4-H youth!! Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Extension Office Meeting Rooms. Come see what 4-H Members Council is all about! Attention Seniors!! Did you know that 4-H has many different scholarships that are offered yearly? It is never too early to start thinking about applying. Please remember to visit our website (http://adams.colostate. edu/4h/scholarships.htm) for a list of the Adams County 4-H scholarship opportunities and the link to the State 4-H Program scholarship opportunities. The deadlines are quickly approaching, so don t delay. If you have any questions about the scholarships or need help finding them, please call the Extension Office. Big R 4-H Project Support Big R has created an incredible program that helps 4-H members raising animal projects with their project expenses. Simply fill out the Producing Partners application in the Opportunities Section. Turn it into the Big R location at 3904 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton and once your membership is verified, you will be awarded a gift card to Big R to help with your project purchases. Please make sure to thank the Big R staff for this incredible partnership whenever you go into the new store! 4-H Member Spotlight The 4-H Members Council is looking for volunteers to be part of the 4-H Member Spotlight at the Boots and Bash BBQ in April and at the Fair in August. Members that are interested in participating will be sent a link to questions about their 4-H experience. We will go through the questions to put together bios for the members to promote 4-H. If you are interested in participating, please send your name and e-mail address to Julia (jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org). Project Tipsheets Looking for help on your projects? Check out the Member Resource page where you can find the latest Project Tipsheets. http://adams.colostate.edu/4h/members.htm

Around ADCO Cake Decorating Project Breakdown To assist our Cake Decorating members, the project has been broken down as to what is required for each unit. You can find the project fact sheet for Cake Decorating on the Adams County 4-H Website that outlines what is required for each unit. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Julia at 303-637-8108 or jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org. Dog Health Certificates Dog Health Certificates are due no later than May 1st into the 4-H online system. The Extension office will no longer collect Hard Copy ID sheets; all of them must be submitted in the 4-H online system. Information sheets on how to enter this information is available on the website or from the 4-H office if you have questions. Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt The 4-H Members Council would like to invite all kids, ages 5 to 7, to attend the Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 2:00pm. It will take place in the park. In case of bad weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be cancelled. More information will be sent to all our enrolled Cloverbud members. The Easter bunny will be present to play games with the kids and help them find the eggs. We hope to see you there!

Discipline Updates.22 Rifle/.22 Pistol* Call Mr. Kevin Martin with questions, 720-620-7351 - Practices will change location (Ft. Lupton range with Weld County members) and move to Tuesdays in April because the CPW range is undergoing construction. -Ext. Staff at practice: 2/27 -County Shoot: July 17, 2017 At the Range Meet Your New Agent, Lacey Mann Shooting sports members, I am very excited to meet and work with you all. I am a huge advocate of communication, with that being said, I realize life happens. Please make sure that you are communicating with your discipline leader and the office if you know of a scheduling conflict. It is always easier to work to find a resolution before a deadline rather than after the deadline. My goal for all shooting sports members is to have 100 percent eligibility to compete at the county shoot. This means being a member in good standing, attending/participating in safety trainings, practices, completing your display board or stand-alone, and your record book. The member guide is an easy and informative sheet to help make this year successful. The updated version has been added to the Member Resource page of the website - http://adams.colostate.edu/4h/members.htm Please remember to show gratitude to your family and your discipline leaders for helping you improve your skills. They donate much of their time, energy, and finances to make your this experience the best possible for you. It is going to be a great year, let s get after it together! Surprise! I want to meet you and will be popping into each discipline practice on extra days. I will also be punching your EXTENSION orange card slot on these extra days. However, I am not going to tell you when I will be there as I want to encourage you to attend as many practices as possible. Make sure you are taking the lessons learned on the range to home and practicing there too. Practice, practice, practice. Air Rifle/Air Pistol* Call Mr. Kevin Martin with questions, 720-620-7351 - Practices will change location (Ft. Lupton range with Weld County members) and move to Tuesdays in April because the CPW range is undergoing construction. -Ext. Staff at practice: 3/6 -County Shoot: July 10, 2017 -Range fees: $10/member per year Archery - Practices will start on April 3 and are held on Monday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. at the archery range located on the north end of the Adams County Fairgrounds by the grandstands. - Ext. Staff at practice: 4/10, 5/15, 6/12 -County Shoot: July 23, 2017 Muzzleloading/Shotgun - Practices will start on March 3, and are held every other Friday at 5 p.m., and on all Fridays in June at Colorado Clays, 13600 Lanewood Street, Brighton, CO 80603. -Ext. Staff at practice: 3/3, 4/28, 5/12, 6/9 -Muzzleloading Shoot: July 16, 2017 -Shotgun County Shoot: July 16, 2017 Hunting and Outdoor Skills -Members must complete at least three practices in any of the disciplines list above. -Members must also attend at least two Hunting and Outdoor Skills workshops, which will be announced in the weekly newsletter and posted on the Google Calendar. Western Heritage -Members must attend at least three workshops and/or practices, which will be announced in the weekly newsletter and posted on the Google calendar. Practices will be held with muzzleloading. Western Heritage County Shoot will now be Friday, July 7 as the range is unavailable on Saturday. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but please make a note in your calendar to reflect the change. -Ext. Staff at practice: 3/3, 4/28, 5/12, 6/9 -County Shoot: July 7, 2017

Preparing for the Fair Adams County Fair Volunteers Volunteer packets will be mailed out the first week of March. packets will include an application, waiver, and background check. All of these forms will need to be filled out and returned before you can begin signing up for your 2017 shifts. If you would prefer to complete your background check via email please contact Courtney Cox - Adams County Fair and Special Events Coordinator, Parks and Community Resources at 303-637-8004 or ccox@adcogov.org Welcome new Livestock Superintendents! We would like to welcome Dale Dexter as our new Swine Superintendent, and Matthew Pike as our new Sheep Superintendent. Thank you both for stepping up and joining the great group of Superintendents we have here in Adams County. April 1st Deadline The deadline for all 4-H enrollments to be completed in 4hOnline and Paid in Full is April 1st. Any enrollments completed or paid after April 1st will be eligible for the Discovering 4-H project only. This also applies to re-enrollments that are left pending or unpaid by April 1st. Animal Entry in 4-H Online All 4-H animal project members will be required to enter their animal information in 4-H Online by the stated deadlines. If animals are not entered at this time, they will not be eligible for exhibition at the 2017 Adams County Fair. The Adams County Fair will again be using the Fair- Entry system for all entries at this year's fair, so you will need the animal ID in the system in order to complete your entries. How Log into your 4-H Online Account Click the 'animals' tab Click on the species (ensure you have the correct member selected) and enter the animal information. Animal ID Due in 4hOnline May 1st - Dog Horse Swine* Rabbit * - ** Meat doe ID due April 1** June 1st - Beef* Sheep* Goat* Cat Pocket Pet Cavy June 15th - Poultry* *Market animals should also have the COOL Form uploaded in their Animal ID.

Opportunities In the Area Front Range Area Larimer County Dog Show: Feb. 26, The Ranch Loveland; McKee 4-H Building Larmier County Livestock Field Day: Feb 25th, The Ranch, McKee 4-H Building. Larimer County Fiber Fun Fest: May 13, The Ranch, McKee 4-H Building. Horse Levels Rater Training: April 7-9, Larimer County Conference Center & Longhorn Arena Please visit www. Larimer.org/ext for information and registration for these events Eastern Plains Morgan County - Livestock Field Day March 18, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush CO Western Slope La Plata County - 4-H Rabbit Camp March 3rd-5th (See Below) 4-H Rabbit Camp March 3rd to March 5th (5th will be only for members interested in Rabbit Judging) La Plata County Fairgrounds Calling All 4-H Rabbit Members & Leaders: You are invited to the 10th annual 4-H Rabbit Camp! This camp is open to 4-H members and potential 4-H members (you do not need to have a rabbit to attend). Cloverbuds are welcome Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning will be a mock Judging contest. Rabbit Camp will be from Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th. In addition to showing their rabbit(s), campers will have an excellent opportunity to experience what goes on behind the scenes at a rabbit show. Workshops will include showmanship, judging, records, interviews and creative design and how to compete on the State & National level. Our goal is to meet and challenge every individual. Formal workshops will end Saturday evening following, dinner, awards and clean up. We need your expertise. If you excel in some area, please offer to help us with a class. We have classes for the very young beginners to the senior 4-Hers, so any and all help is appreciated. Please feel free to call Raejean at 970-946-4130 or email her at riegelrabbit@gmail.com. All meals are provided. 4-H members and chaperons will be sleeping at the fairgrounds. Bring your sleeping bags, air mattress and cots. We encourage and welcome parents to come, stay, learn, help and share! 4-H member $50.00 2nd child $40.00 Adults & Cloverbuds $20.00 (to cover meals) If you have any questions, please call or email Raejean at 970-946-4130 or riegelrabbit@gmail.com or Angela Fountain, La Plata County Extension Office, 970-382-6465 or fountainaj@co.laplata.co.us

2017 COLORADO 4-H HORSE LEVELS RATER TRAINING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Morgan County Date, Time, Location: 2017 Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, Colorado April 7-8 Western Disciplines 1-4 and Ranch Horse 1-4 TENTATIVE AGENDA Friday 4/7/2017 - Classroom o 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Power Point/Classroom Saturday 4/8/2017 o 8:00 am - Noon Western o Noon-12:30 pm - Lunch will be provided o 12:30 4:30 pm Ranch Horse o 4:30-5:00 pm Wrap-up All times are approximate. Please Make Checks Payable to: Morgan County Extension Fund I certify that I am an enrolled and approved leader in County. Name Email: Address City State Zip Phone Signature Extension Agent Signature Background Information Please check here if you are a first time attendee. Pease check here if you are a re-certifying rater. You must currently be an approved 4-H leader in your county. If you are not an approved & enrolled leader, please contact your County Extension Office and enroll as a Resource leader. This will take about two weeks and please make sure this is done before attending any 4-H Horse Levels training to be certified. Please check the disciplines & levels in which you would like to be Rated or Re-certified: Western - 1 2 3 4 Workshop Fees = $75.00/per person Fee includes instructor mileage, curriculum, breaks, and lunch. Ranch Horse - 1 2 3 4 Please Return to: Morgan County Extension Office P.O. Box 517 Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701 Contact: Marlin Eisenach (970) 542 3543 or marlin.eisenach@colostate.edu Confirmation will be sent by email. Deadline to return this form: March 31, 2017

Your 4-H Team We are here to help you succeed and make the best better! Contact us if you have any questions throughout the 4-H year. Julia Hurdelbrink - 4-H General, FCS & Cloverbuds 303-637-8108 jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org Kenzie Krinkee - 4-H Livestock & Small Animals 303-637-8109 kkrinkee@adcogov.org Chris Uhing - Enrollment & Online Resources 303-637-8104 cuhing@adcogov.org Lacey Mann - 4-H School Programs & Shooting Sports 303-637-8107 lmann@adcogov.org {Staff profile] Name: Lacey Mann Position: 4-H Agent Outreach Hired: January 2017 Education: B.S. Agriculture Education conc. Extension, CSU B.S. Agricultural Communications and Journalism, K-State MAgr Agricultural Extension, CSU Specializes in: food poisoning, making your life heck if you miss a deadline, and pure torture School Enrichment, Shooting Sports, Day Camps Family: Mom, Dad, Step-Mom, Two Sisters, Brother, and a puppy Mann, Lacey Out of the Office: Golf, Reading, Snowshoeing, Riding, Live Music, Traveling, Baseball Games Coke or Pepsi: Coke-no question Pizza or Burrito: Burrito-Smothered in Green Chile Favorite Teams: K-State Wildcats, Avalanche

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