GROWS Fayette County 4-H News WHAT S INSIDE: Page 2 Weigh-in Dates & County Fair Requirements Page 3 Livestock ID Help Sheet Page 4 Classes & Workshops Page 5 Opportunities & Fair Page 6 Photo Contest, Communications, Golf Tournament Page 7 This & That Page 8 County Council Applications & Leader Page Page 9 Clover Kids Page 10 Meetings & Events 4-H/FFA & Open Class Exhibit Hall Update Fundraising has started to raise funds for the 4-H/FFA and Open Class Exhibit Hall renovation which includes replacing the lower part of the roof, siding and new roll up doors on the west end (see photo below!). $23,000 is needed to complete the project which will be done by Matt Construction of Sumner. Due to the fact this building houses exhibits from each 4-H and FFA member exhibiting at the Fayette County Fair, I am encouraging each club to discuss the possibility of donating something towards the project. Clubs, individuals or businesses donating $500 or more will be recognized on a permanent poster which will be located inside the building when the project is complete. As May 15 approaches, I would like to remind you that date is a very important day in the 4-H and FFA world. All livestock 4-H members intend to bring to the Fayette County Fair must be ID d. As an Iowa 4-H member it is your responsibility to complete the animal ID process by 11:59 pm using https:// iowa.4honline.com (instructions are in this newsletter). FFA members must have paper copies of the ID form turned in to the Extension Office by noon on May 13. Michele Kelly, CYC New doors are in! Quilt Raffle for 4-H/FFA & Open Exhibit Hall Clubs wanting to help raise funds by selling $10 raffle tickets can pick up envelopes from the Extension Office. All help is appreciated as we raise the funds for the 4-H/ FFA and Open Class Exhibit Hall renovation. May 2017
2 Livestock Info Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-in May 6 Fayette County Fair July 25-29 Fayette County Fair Entries Due June 15 2017 Fair Theme Start Your Future Here Iowa State Fair August 10-20 FSQA Training and Testing ALL Fayette County 4-H & FFA members must be FSQA certified to show at the 2017 Fayette County Fair or Iowa State Fair. Livestock ID s Due May 15 Livestock identification will be done though 4-H Online. https://iowa.4honline.com for breeding beef, horses, dairy, dairy goats, dogs, bucket/bottle calves and breeding sheep. Identification is due in 4-H Online by 11:59 pm, Monday, May 15. For help entering non-weigh in species, please check out the insert page on ID ing livestock found elsewhere in the newsletter. Those turning in paper copies, must have ID forms to the Extension Office by noon on Friday, May 12. If you have questions, please ask in advance. FFA members ID forms will be sent to advisors in the next few weeks. Youth are encouraged to obtain copies and return prior to the May 12 noon deadline. FSQA training will be held Thursday, June 1, 7-9 pm FSQA testing will be held Tuesday, May 30 4-7 pm Youth in grades 4-6 must attend training. 7th-12th graders may choose to attend training OR complete the test-out option. Both the training and testing will be held at the Extension Office. Animal ID Limits Below are the number of animals from the State 4-H Office you may ID in 4-H Online. Remember, these are the number of animals you may identify, not the number of animals you may show at the Fayette County Fair. Please refer to the fairbook for the number you may show. Breeding Beef 10; Market Beef 10, Dairy Cattle 20; Dog 4; Horse 5; Meat Goats (weighed in) 10; Poultry 30; Rabbits 30; Sheep (weighed in) 30; Swine 40. May 15 Reminders 2017 Livestock County Fair Requirements There are six important things to remember if you want to exhibit animals at the 2017 fair. 1. Weigh-ins Market Beef weigh in December, Swine in April, Sheep & Meat Goats May 6. 2. Livestock identification is due in 4-H Online by May 15 for animals that were not required to weigh-in. Paper copies must be turned in to the Extension Office by noon on Friday, May 12. 3. FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) certification is required for all 4-H ers who intend to exhibit animals that could enter the food supply. All breeding animals and those not identified at a weigh-in must be ID d using 4-H Online or returning paper copies to the office by noon on May 12. Share-a-Project forms are due by May 15 for those individuals who will be showing livestock they do not own. Forms are available on the web and from the Extension Office. Each exhibitor is allowed two animals per species. FFA member ID s must be turned in to the Extension Office by noon on Friday, May 12. 4. Fair entry is due on or before June 15 for all animals. This includes Clover Kids. 5. A copy of all registration papers must be turned in by June 15 for all animals showing in registered classes. 6. Share-a-Project forms are due by May 15 for individuals showing livestock they do not own. It is your responsibility to remain up-to-date on any information involving fair. If you have questions, please call us at 563-425-3331. 2
SAVE ENTERING LIVESTOCK ID S ONLINE IS EASY! HERE S HOW: Log in to 4-H Online Log at https://iowa.4honline.com Enter family email address and password. This will take you to the member list which includes all of your family members enrolled in 4-H: members and leaders. Click Edit to the right of the member listed. You will then be sent to that member s Personal Information Screen. On this screen, click on the box that says Animals/Livestock and go to your animal ID screen. If you identified any dairy cattle, dairy goats, horses, breeding meat goats or dogs last year, those animals will be listed at the bottom of the animal list screen and may be reactivated. Photos Horse photos are required to be uploaded for ID purposes. You may also upload photos of your dairy cattle and dogs. You will then see a drop down box any previously entered animals listed in a manner similar to the picture. Select the animal you want to enter and click the add button (hidden in photo by drop down). Note: Youth will not be able to enter market weigh-in animals (beef, sheep, swine). This information will be entered by county staff. All market animals being shown at the Iowa State Fair will need to be verified after this has been completed. Please refer to the Livestock Verification Help Sheet for more information on this process. This will take you to the corresponding entry screen for your animal. Note that some selections will activate extra entry fields. (Example: selecting Registered will in some cases show a Breed drop down box. Enter the information requested and click the save button. All animal ID s must be submitted no later than May 15, 11:59 p.m. Questions??? Contact the Fayette County Extension Office 563-425-3331 or email Judy at jmohlis@iastate.edu or visit the website at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4honline-information-families-and-leaders
4 Broiler Bird Workshop A broiler bird workshop will be held on Monday, May 8, 6:30 pm in the Fayette County Extension Office meeting room. Youth of all ages are encouraged to attend this workshop which will cover how to raise broilers from the time of delivery through the next 8 weeks. Participants are asked to bring questions you may have and parents are encouraged to attend also. Dog Obedience Classes Dog Obedience classes will begin on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm near the band stand at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. June classes will be on Wednesdays, same time, same location. Please bring to the first class: Your dog in proper training collar and lead Completed dog project information form Dog s current rabies certificate Water source for your dog Bag to pick up after your dog Any questions, please contact Susan Friedrich at frierichssan@gmail.com or call 563-422-7882. Free Nigerian Goats Horse Workouts (attending 1 is mandatory) As stated in the fairbook all horse exhibitors must attend one workout sponsored by the Fayette County Extension Office. The following dates have been set along with the topics and who will be providing leadership. Due to the distance some instructors are coming from, it is very important that you call the Fayette County Extension Office (563-425-3331) to reserve your spot by noon the day of the workout. If a workout would need to be cancelled, due to no one signed up for the workout or due to weather, it will be posted on the Fayette County 4-H Facebook page and county website no later than 2 pm the day of the workout. Dates include: June 5 Halter and Showmanship with Crissy and Jalyn June 12 Ranch Class with the Klingaman s June 20 Trail & In-Hand Trail with Crissy and Jalyn July 11 Pleasure and Horsemanship with Alex Bishop and Carmelle Glew July 20 Make up or Open Practice horse exhibitors will practice whatever they are needing help with. Sherry Clark and Tom Burrow, Hilltop Sunset Farms from Clermont are looking for a good home for 19 registered Nigerian Goats which were born in late November and early December. According to Sherry, We are the only Nigerian goat farm in Iowa and we have more babies then we can deal with at the current time. These goats are very loving and we are looking for a good home. If you are interested in helping Sherry and Tom out by adopting a goat or two contact Sherry at 563-412-9559 for more information. Additional FSQA Testing Date Due to the number of youth in 7th-12th grade eligible to test out, an additional testing date has been set for Tuesday, May 30, 4-7 pm at the Extension Office. Poultry Workshop Come one, come all! A gathering for new/old 4-H & FFA Fayette County poultry exhibitors that yearn to know the trade secrets of how to raise, prep and show their poultry. On June 12, there will be a poultry workshop at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in the poultry barn, from 6:30-7:30 pm. While there, participants will learn how to raise new chicks, select pairs for showing, prep the poultry for fairs, show at fairs and more. Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting and educational experience led by County Council member Matt Appler and mentor Brenda Kirchmann. Please rsvp by Friday, June 9 to the Extension Office. 4
5 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl The Fayette County Dairy Quiz Bowl team is looking for youth participants currently in 4 th through 12 th grade that are interested in becoming a part of the Dairy Quiz Bowl team. Dairy knowledge isn t necessary, but having fun is according to coach Alden Arthur. For more information contact Alden Arthur at 563-419-5146. State Quiz Bowl Contest will be Thursday, June 15 at Starmont High School. Iowa 4-H Conference The Iowa 4-H Youth Conference will be June 27-29, 2017. The theme is Start Your Future Here. This event is open to all Iowa youth who have completed the 8th grade. General information and last year s materials are all available on the conference website at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference Fair T-shirt Design Contest The Fayette County t-shirt design contest is open to all county 4-H and FFA members. The shirts will be blue with gold lettering this year. The design must have the year 2017 and 4-H & FFA words or symbols and fit on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. Please write your name on the back of your entry and turn it into the Extension Office by May 15. Contest winner will receive a free t-shirt or $5. Start Your Future Here is the theme for the 2017 Fayette County Fair. Fairbook Changes Horse there will no longer be a costume class offered. A new Ranch Horse class will added. Dairy A champion and reserve champion dairy production award winner will be named in each dairy breed. Beef Double tying is encouraged especially at night on all beef animals. General Rules No shorts or flip flops allowed while judging. Fairbook Online The 4-H/FFA portion of the fairbook is available on the county website www.extension.iastate.edu/fayette/4h Be sure to read through it carefully and note any changes or added classes being made for the upcoming fair. County Fair Entries County fair entries are due to the Extension Office by 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 15. Fayette County Fair July 25-29, 2017 All fair forms will be given to club leaders who attend the leaders meeting on May 2. 2017 county fair entries are due between May 15 and June 15 at 4:30 pm. Those delivering entries, on June 15, to the Extension Office are asked to enter thru the back door to relieve congestion in the main part. Michele will have a work station set up in the back to assist with answering any questions you may have and accept entries. Late entries will be accepted with a $25 late fee until 4:30 pm June 22. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after June 22. Remember ID s DO NOT serve as fair entries. Entries must be turned into the Extension Office in Fayette NOT the Fayette County Fair Office. Iowa State Fair entries are due online by July 1. 5
6 Fair Exhibitors Eligibility All exhibitors must be 4-H or FFA members in Kindergarten through 12th grade youth who participate in a 4-H program/activity designed to include a minimum of 4 meetings and/or 6 hours of intentional, youth development learning experiences with a caring adult or one of the following FFA chapters: North Fayette Valley, Oelwein, Postville, Starmont, Sumner-Fredericksburg, Turkey Valley or Wapsie Valley by May 1 of the current year. Communications Day Communications Day will take place on Monday, July 10 at the United Methodist Church in Fayette beginning at 9 am. Share the Fun, Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, $15 Challenge along with Food and Nutrition Fair foods and place settings will be judged throughout the day. Entry forms will be available to 4-H and Clover Kids leaders at an upcoming leaders meeting and are due June 15. Photo Contest One Century Strong Photo Contest Sponsored by: Fayette County Farm Bureau Since our start in 1917, the Fayette County Farm Bureau has worked to support farmers, families, education and economic development in our communities. In celebration of our 100th year, we invite you to partake in the One Century Strong photo contest. Photos submitted should focus on the categories below: Antique Family Livestock Modern agriculture Whether the photo be taken 50 years ago or weeks ago, all entries are encouraged to be taken or have been taken in Fayette County. In addition, this con- test is open to anyone without limits of Fayette County or a Farm Bureau Member- ship. Entries have a size limit of 8 by 10. The Fayette County Farm Bureau plans to display these photographs overtime, to salute you, the proud families who ve held the plow steady for 100 years. Together we embrace the strength and future opportunities that will grow from being One Century Strong! Classes & Prizes: 4-H/FFA 1 st Place Tablet 2 nd Place $50 3 rd Place $25 Open Class 1 st Place - $50 + 1-year membership 2 nd Place - $25 + 1-year membership 3 rd Place 1-year membership All photos entered in the 4-H/FFA division can be brought in on Saturday, July 22 while open class can be brought in on Tuesday, July 25. In addition, all photo contest winners will be recognized at the annual meeting. For any other questions, please contact Katie Adams by e-mail at kradams6@gmail.com 4-H Foundation Golf Tournament The 6 th Annual Fayette County 4-H Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 9 am. Clubs are encouraged to put together a 4 person team and enjoy a day of golfing 18 holes at Big Rock Country Club north of Fayette. Hope to see some 4-H members and parents on the course enjoying a day of golfing while raising funds that will benefit and support the Fayette County 4-H Endowment Fund for future 4-H programming. Club leaders will be given additional information along with the registration form which is due June 1. Club Booth Set Up The following dates and times have been set up for clubs to clean their booth area and set up for county fair. Dates and times include: Thursday, July 20, 5-8 pm Saturday, July 22, 8 am 6 pm Sunday, July 23, 2-6 pm Theme is Start Your Future Here. Booth sizes include north wall 12 ft x9 ft 6 inches and center booths are 7 ft 8 in x 9 ft 8 in. Big Four Fair Information on the Big Four Fair held in Postville June 16-18 is available at the county website http:// www.extension.iastate.edu/fayette/node/7988 6
7 More About Identifying Animals Do Not start a new profile when identifying livestock in 4-H Online! All 4-H ers have a profile already. If you ve forgotten your family email address, contact Judy at the Extension Office or email her at jmohlis@iastate.edu and she will give it to you. If you don t know your password or if this is your first time logging into 4-H Online, click I forgot my password and have it emailed to you. Due to all 99 counties using 4hOnline, I highly recommend you don t wait until the last minute to complete the online submission. FFA members MUST complete a hard copy of the Animal ID, which was sent to the FFA advisors. Please fill out and return to the Fayette County Extension Office by noon on May 12. Clover Kid members showing a dog or a bucket bottle animal must also fill out the ID form. Forms were sent to individuals who are enrolled in the project area. Clover Kid leaders also have copies of the forms so if you didn t sign up for the bucket bottle or dog project please obtain a copy from your leader or the Extension Office. They are due by noon on Friday, May 12. ID s turned in between May 16-23 will be accepted at the county level with the following penalties: No Achievement Auction, no showmanship contest, $50 late fee per exhibitor, no State Fair participation. 4-H ers for 4-H Campaign 4-H ers investing in 4-H ers. This is the essence of the 4-H ers for 4-H Campaign, sponsored each year by the State 4-H Council. The campaign raises money to fund projects that benefit 4-H members throughout the state. This year, State Council has set a goal of $29,000 with a suggested $3.00 per member donation. They also want every county in Iowa to participate! Let s $trengthen 4-H! To support the State Council efforts or to learn more about the 4-H ers for 4-H campaign, click https:// www.iowa4hfoundation.org/en/ways_to_give/4hers_for_4h/ West Union Block Party On Thursday, June 22, West Union is hosting a Block Party Festival and have extended the invitation to all Fayette County 4-H clubs to be a part by providing activities around the court house square in West Union. Reduced GRANDSTAND Prices (New this Year) 4-H and FFA members who purchase an exhibitor shirt by June 15, are an enrolled member by May 1 and are in good standing with their 4-H club or FFA chapter will have the opportunity to purchase one reduced price grandstand pass, for themselves. Tickets must be purchased either on Saturday, July 22 during static exhibit judging (10 am-2 pm) in the Dance Pavilion or on Monday, July 24 during exhibitor check in (9 am-3 pm) in the Stephens Building. A big THANK YOU to the members of the Fairboard for offering this great offer to 4-H & FFA members. Clover Kids are exempt from needing a grandstand pass. Save the Date! Safety and Education In Shooting Sports Training September 15-16 are the dates that have been set for the upcoming State Training and I m happy to announce that plans are being worked on having this training in the NE Iowa area and right here in Fayette County. If you are interested in attending, please let Michele know as soon as information comes available she will keep you informed. Record Book Flash Drives Flash drives with all the record book forms on them are available at the Extension Office for a fee of $5 each. If you would like one for your child or family please call in advance to order. Making flash drives available, to all ages of 4-H ers, was a suggestion made by a former 4-H member in which the Fayette County Youth Development Committee too saw as a great tool. Order today and get a head start on the record book that is due to the club leaders by September 15 and the Extension Office by October 1. More discussion will be held at the upcoming leaders meeting, along with ideas of what the committee is thinking/interested in having clubs provide. If your club is interested helping out with this town festival, please contact Joni Spies by calling 563-380-4403. 7
8 County Council Applications 4-H members who will be in 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grade in the fall of 2017 are encouraged to apply to be a member of the 2017-18 Fayette County 4-H Youth Council. County Council members are active role models in Fayette County assisting with county fair, leadership, citizenship and community service events throughout the year. Applications are due June 15 and can be obtained from club leader, Extension Office or the county website. Current County Council members must re-apply also. Club Program Books & Activities The following club leaders have not turned in an updated club program book for the 2016-2017 4-H year: Eldorado Eagles and Oelwein Cool Clovers. Getting a copy sent to the Extension Office is very important and we ask that it be sent as soon as possible. Alternative Required 4-H Volunteer Training If you missed the fall required training held in November, the online option is now available. You may access and complete the annual training online via 4H Online, and must do so no later than July 1, 2017. It will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete the training. Please follow the following steps to complete the training in the comfort of your home. Step 1: Access the pre-learning and supporting documents on the 4-H website under Volunteer Resources, Annual Training Resources (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/ volunteerresources). Review the three pre-learning resources prior to completing the online training. It will be beneficial to preview or print the three supporting documents as well. Step 2: Access the online annual training of Youth Engagement Strengthens 4-H via 4H Online, link be-low as well as step by step instructions. Open a web browser (use Firefox, Safari, or Chrome as Internet Explorer doesn t always work) and type in: iowa.4honline.com Login to 4H Online using your family email address and login information. Click Continue to Family. Find your name and click Edit on right side by your name. On the top of the page click on the trainings option. Click the Sign up for a training option on the upper right side of screen. View the trainings listed and click Sign up next to the annual training online version 2016-17 Leader Training (Youth Engagement Strengthens 4-H). Click Take the Course to get started. Step 3: Upon completion of the online training be sure to click to receive your certificate! By clicking on the certificate you have verified completion of the course, you can also print or save the certificate. Another training option would be to contact Michele and set up a time training can be completed in the Extension Office. It is important that this training be done by all volunteers and completed by July 1, 2017. Program Development/Enrollment Fees/Other Enrollment Fees: bills were sent out to club leaders in January for the 2016-17 enrollment fees. Please make payment ASAP! If you had a youth re-enroll after the date on the invoice they will need to pay the full $30. New members enrolling after the date on the invoice will need to pay $10. Any questions please contact Judy at the Extension Office. Omelet Brunch Silent Auction Item: Bills were sent out to the club leader following the brunch in late March. Please make payment ASAP! All club fees must be paid in full or club members will not be able to participate in county fair. Club T-shirt Design Reminder Friendly reminder that if your club is seeking a new design for your club t-shirts, all designs must be preapproved prior to printing by submitting to Michele at the Extension Office. Please allow a minimum of one week for approval. 8
Dear Clover Kids, Clover Kid Day 2017 was a great success as 23 Clover Kids from throughout the county came together to Soar into the 4-H Adventure. It was a fun filled day in which the youth learned more about several project areas including Environment, Food and Nutrition, Visual Arts, STEM, Outdoor Adventures, Citizenship and Communications by completing hands on activities. Michele Kelly, CYC This month s recipe comes from the new Kids in the Kitchen materials and is the recipe shared at the Clover Kids Day held in March. Fruit Pizza Makes 1 pizza, 8 servings. Serving size of 1 wedge person 1 large egg white ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil ¼ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal, uncooked Mix ingredients together and roll out in a greased pizza pan. Bake 12-15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Let cool. Mix together 3 ounces softened fat free cream cheese and 6 ounces of nonfat vanilla yogurt. Spread onto the cooled cookie. Fruit of your choice can be added to the top completing the fruit pizza. Remember when selecting fruit to add a variety of fruits to add a variety of color. Clover Kids & the Fair Clover Kids who may be showing a dog or bucket/bottle calf at the 2017 Fayette County Fair must submit an Animal ID Form by noon on Friday, May 12. Coming Soon Clover Kids...Your Adventure Continues In this handout you will find lots of important fair information. Please read it carefully and if you have any questions, contact the Extension Office. Please note: Shorts and flip flops will be allowed during judging. CLOVER KIDS CONNECTION FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/FAYETTE
10 Arlington Ignitors: May 14, 6:30 pm, Hayes home Banks Go Getters: May 14, 5 pm, Jenna & Cassidy s Bethel Generators: May 14, 7 pm, Hawkeye Legion Dover Clovers: No meeting Dynamite Clovers: May 14, 6-7 pm, Community Hall Eden Outer Limits: May 2, 6 pm, Community Center Eldorado Eagles: Fayette Clovers: May 21, 2 pm, Leader s home Fayette Firecrackers: May 7, 2 pm, Extension Office Fremont Friends: May 7, TBA, Holtz Growing Greener: May 13, 9 am, Greenhouse Harlan Fremont: May 14, 7 pm, Community Hall May 2 4-H Leader Meeting, 7:30 pm, Extension Office 3 FFI RYLT, 9:30-2, Baker s Common, Decorah 6 Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh-in, 8-10 am, Fairgrounds Harlan NRG: May 14, 2-4 pm, Westgate Library Oelwein Cool Clovers: Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters: May 7, 4 pm, Legion Hall Scott Hot Shots & Clover Kids: April 30, 1 pm, Fire Station Windsor Sparkplugs: May 7, 6:30 pm, Hawkeye Legion 6 State Fair Sheep/Meat Goat Retinal Scan/Weighin, 10 am, Fairgrounds 12 Animal ID paper forms due to Ext. Office by noon 13 Cook This!, 10 am 2 pm, Postville YMCA 15 Animal ID s due in 4-H Online by 11:59 pm 24 Dog Obedience Class, 7 pm, Fairgrounds 29 Holiday, Extension Office closed 30 FSQA Testing, 4-7 pm, Extension Office 31 Dog Obedience Class, 7 pm, Fairgrounds June 1 FSQA Training, 7 pm, Extension Office Michele Kelly Fayette County Extension and Outreach County Youth Coordinator Email: kellymd@iastate.edu Phone: 563-425-3331 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu 10