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ting to share some terrific news. Starting January, 6th, we will have a new staff member working . Karisa Huie will be our new 4-H secretary. Karisa is an experienced secretary who comes to us f skills and knowledge that will be helpful for the program. I am delighted to tell you that she was ight here in Yolo County. Some of you may remember her as a member of Shiny Shamrocks. n welcoming Karisa to our team. You will be able to reach Karisa by phone at 530-666-8703 or @ucdavis.edu. pleased to let you know that Sabrina will continue to work in the Cooperative Extension office as a

e of the farm advisors. She will therefore be able to help Karisa learn her new job. Please once Karisa gets settled, Sabrina will be working full time on Farm Advisors' programs. However, have her around when Karisa is unavailable to answer a question, and I have a feeling that you'll pring Show. (our office manager), Sabrina, and Karisa form a very strong team of clerical staff. I know that once sed to the adjustments, you will enjoy the benefits of our having such a great team supporting nsion programs in this county.

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Club News

Zamora Club News

At Zamora 4-H, we’ve done a lot this year, with a lot more coming up. In October we had our yearly Halloween party. In November, we donated canned food that everyone brought to the food pantry. In December, we gave a needy family some Christmas presents. Nathan Dahl reported that they were very thankful, as they weren’t even expecting any! We also went Christmas caroling at a nursing home, and handed out ornaments that we made, which was a big hit. This month, we had our annual Judging and Pie night. On this night, everyone either brings a pie or cake, or a contest of sorts. We had all sorts of contests, ranging from simple (guess the number of spaghetti noodles in the jar) to very difficult, such as: Can you name each color on this chart? How about each president who’s on each of our bills and coins? Do you know how many moons each planet in our solar system has (the closest guess was off by 28)? Name the exotic wood (burma teak, bloodwood, zebra wood, gonalco-avles, purple heart, oak, etc.)! Guess how many bubbles in the lava lamp in five minutes (which I won)! This was all enjoyed over many slices of scrumptious pie and cake provide by our members. Coming up, we’re going bowling on the 11th. We will be having a Record Book Workshop on the second of February, and will be hosting our famous Zamorgy feed on the 23rd of February. The Zamorgy feed is our annual fundraiser. We serve lots of good food, have a bazaar, and just generally have a good time. For anyone who wants to come, it’s at the Zamora town hall, February 23rd, at 6:00, and tickets will be sold at the door or in advance from any 4-H member. Daniel Berke, Club Reporter

Norwood Club News Congratulations to the Norwood members who

participated in Knowledge Merit Day on Jan. 4. Participants included Rachel Bailey, Caroline Bishop, Taty Krochta, Sara Pearson, Will Pilon, Jesse and Isaac Simons, and Nathan Whitmore. Hilary Kaseman assisted with the Poultry testing. Knowledge Merit Day provided an opportunity for members to test their knowledge, and learn more about various project areas, including Rabbits, Poultry, Horses, Cooking, Breads, Sewing, Static Scale Models, Rocketry and Entomology. At the January meeting, Norwood members donated various toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotions, soap, and shampoo) for women and children at the Battered Women's Shelter in Davis. We are continuing to accept donations at the February meeting. If

you'd like to donate but are not able to attend the meeting, please contact Kim Gerriets at 666-8703. The next meeting of the Norwood 4-H Club is on Wed., Feb. 5, will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a midwinter family potluck at Holmes Junior High. Families with last names beginning with: A-J bring a main dish; K-R bring a salad or side dish; and S-Z bring a dessert. Beverages, plates and utensils will be provided. The evening will feature a multi-media presentation about this year's Norwood activities, and demonstrations and displays by Norwood 4-H'ers. If you have questions, contact Pat Bailey at andanb@mindspring.com or call 666-8703.

Westfield Club News Happy New Year to all! Westfield 4-H is off to a good start in 2003. At our January meeting, we reported on our in-club projects, which are: Robotics, Wild Wire, Roots and Shoots Community Service, Container Gardening, Quilting, Presentations, and Sewing. Our speaker this month was John McNerney, a Wildlife Resource Specialist for the City of Davis. He talked about the formation of the Davis Wetlands Project and its management. It was a great talk, complete with a Power Point slide presentation. We are looking forward to a field trip to the Davis Wetlands, with potential for community service activity as well. By Debby Walter, Co-Leader Knights Landing 4-H News: We had 38 kids and five parents at our first Beginning 4-H meeting. Our project leader, Michelle Craig, has two youth assisting her with this, and it will be a very challenging leadership project for both of them. During the meeting, Michelle mentioned to the kids and parents about the rocketry project (to be led by myself), computers (to be led by Michelle s husband Jim), and dog training (we are seeking a vet student at UC Davis who will take on this project). We believe there is interest in cooking and sewing as well, so we are also seeking leaders for those projects. With all our club has been through this season, this is a very encouraging event. Gary Robbins, Community Leader Willow Oak Club News

Hello I’m Will Anderson with the Willow Oak Club News. At our meeting we discussed many things including, chairperson for our Valentines Party, and dime-a-dip. We also discussed the possibility of a skating party.

The Valentines Party will be at our next meeting please bring a few Valentines cards that you have made. Skating Party will be on Saturday Feb. 15th at Davis Indoor Sports Center at 6:30pm to 10:30pm. If you have your our skates please bring them to save money. Dime-a-dip will be held at the March meeting at 6:00pm at Willow Oak Hall, we will also have a cake auction.

The theatre arts project finished its “Spring Show” before it was even spring. The project, which rehearsed four days a week from September through December, presented the musical “How To Eat Like A Child” at the Woodland Opera House. The play was underwritten by the Yolo County Aggregate Association.

All jobs on the production, except for the directing and the set design, were performed by 4-H theatre arts project members. Showmanship rankings were granted as follows by our volunteer judge, Nancy Agee – Thank you Nancy!

Don’t forget to buy your club T-shirts and Sweatshirts! Contact Alyssa Nakker for information. Esparto-Capay Club News

Hello 4hers, how are you guys doing? At our January meeting, members talked about several things. One of them was Knowledge Merit Day, which was on the 4th of January. I would like to congratulate J.D Moreland for taking his second year test in scale-models, Alyssa Moreland and Erika Schwall for passing their 3rd year written horse test and all the other people who attended the day. I also attended Knowledge Merit day and passed my 1st year written test in fishing, scale-models, rocketry and my 2nd year written test in horse.

Showmanship – Performance 1st Juniors Sarah Hazeltime 2nd Juniors Joe Tauzer 3rd Juniors Jennie Hartman and Samantha Kemper 4th Juniors Marissa Hayes 1st Beginners Anabeth Abughosh 2nd Beginners Bridgette Parkinson 3rd Beginners Matt Taloff

Another thing we talked about in the meeting was the Sheep Skills Day which was held on January 11 at the Garret-Yeager sheep farm in Davis. The three people from our group who attended were Lizanne Shera, Erika Schwall and John Kay. At the skills day 4-H members learned how to judge sheep.

There were no seniors Showmanship-Technical Skills 1st Juniors Katie Hayes 2nd Juniors Rachel Hazeltime 3rd Juniors Marie Hartman 1st Beginners Avery Campbell At our meeting we discussed the upcoming Davis

Duck Days to be held on February 15th and 16th. Remember Esparto Club members, we need help with running the club lunch booth. The Duck Days lunch booth is one of our biggest fundraisers. Hope to see some of you at Presentation Day and Duck Days!!! Signing off…

2nd Beginners Taryn Cadena 3rd Beginners Breeann James There were no seniors Honorable mentions were awarded to: Chris Campaign, Kara Drummond, Rebecka Gaither, and Natalie Morris for their performances in the play. By Nick Schwall, Reporter

Technical recognition is given to: Clever Clovers Club News Jennifer Schroeder, Senior Stage Manager and

Choreographer Hi!!! I hope you all had a wonderful break. The

Knowledge Merit Day was great and I especially liked the static models. The sheep booth had to be rescheduled, which I think turned out better. A man from Winter’s came out and taught us how to feel the lambs. We received hands on experience in picking and judging a lamb. Congratulation to Amy Weber, Erin Vannucci, and Jeff Dullum who tied for 1st place. But, on the other hand I stained my favorite pair of pants thinking it wouldn’t happen to me and wearing kaki pants. Then I grabbed a big lamb and received a very nice ride through the pen.

Will Anderson, Junior Props Master Dale Stephens, Junior Lights Ira Gray, Junior Lights The project would like to thank the Cooperative Extension for their efforts to make the project a success. Most of the members will now turn their efforts and attentions to their animals and other projects for the “real Spring Show”! By Sarah Gasperson By Jennifer Schroeder

Stage Manager, Shiny Shamrocks President 2003 Knowledge Field Day –

Another Success! Theatre Arts Project “Spring Show” Norton Hall was a busy place on January 4th.

This year’s 2003 Knowledge Field Day hosted over 60 youth and the event extended into the afternoon.

158 evaluations were taken. 122 awards were earned. Thanks to all who attended. We hope you enjoyed the countywide event.

The projects represented and the individuals who administered the evaluation included • Beef Terry Kincaid • Breads Kris Turner • Clothing Janet Gaard • Cooking Kris Turner • Entomology Janet Gaard • Fishing Bessie Orndoff • Goats Janet Berry • Horse Vicki Duncan • Leather craft Terry Kincaid • Photography Jan Johansen • Poultry Hilary Kaseman • Rabbits Nancy and Virginia Cannan • Rocketry Tom Johansen • Static Scale Alex Gaither

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Many thanks to the leaders and parents who helped make this event possible. It was great to have Hilary Kaseman as the youth chair for the event. Hilary, thanks for contacting leaders and managing Poultry. Special thanks to Mica Gaard who created the Entomology evaluation and Gary Robbins who crafted Rocketry. They were great additions. Thanks to Alex Gaither for organizing and administering Static Scale Models. Again it was very popular. Forty-seven youth participated. Thanks also to Jeremy Johansen who manned the food booth. We were able to offer refreshments and raise funds for the pins.

After engraving the pins, Knowledge Merit Awards will be provided to Community Leaders to be distributed at their community club meeting.

The award summary will be reported in the next newsletter.

Many thanks to the 4Hers for demonstrating how much you know. For those who missed the field day and wish to try for a medal, contact Jan Johansen (756-6970) or the leader who administered the evaluation. Awards can be earned at any time. By Jan Johansen

An ATV Safety Training Workshop was held in Chestertown, MD November 15-16, 2002, to raise awareness of the importance of safety in this exciting sport/hobby. I was chosen by the National 4-H council to represent California at this very important event. As a participant, I learned how to: 1. Check ATV (Tires/wheels, control cables, lights/electrics, oil/fuel and chain/ drive shaft) 2. Inspect safety gear (Helmet, goggles long sleeve shirt, gloves, jeans and boots) 3. Fit an ATV to the rider (clearance between ATV and rider, foot length, throttle/brake reach and turning radius reach) 4. Properly start an ATV (safety procedures) All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs) were invented in 1980 as three-wheeled vehicles. Four-wheeled vehicles (Quads) started production around 1985. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that young people under age 16 riding adult-sized ATVs comprise the majority of all ATV injuries. Since mid-1980's young people comprise 40% of all ATV deaths. For drivers under age 16, there is a 1 in 3 chance of injury during the average lifespan of an ATV. In response to these facts, the CPSC banned the sale of three-wheeled ATVs in 1988 and instituted the following recommendations; ● Take a hands-on training course offered

by certified instructors

● People under age 16 should never operate an adult-sized ATV

● Always wear a helmet and other

APPLICATION PROCESS: Only one application may be submitted; either for beef, sheep or swine in the market or breeding divisions. Complete the appropriate form for which you are intending to apply. Applications are due by Friday, March 28, 2003. You may mail or hand-deliver the applications. Mail them to: Cow Palace Chad Cabral PO Box 34206, San Francisco, CA 94134.

protective equipment ● Do not carry passengers ● Do not ride on paved roads or use

alcohol/drugs Other trip highlights included; 1. Seeing Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet in the

Smithsonian Museum of Cultural History

2. Visiting the Washington and National Winners will be announced by April 15, 2003. For more information contact the Yolo County 4-H office. Aeronautic and Space Museums

3. The East coast colors of fall 4. Meeting new 4-H friends/pen-pals 5. Seeing the new Harry Potter movie on

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

opening day (without having to wait in line)

6. Visiting some colleges and universities The John D Isaacs Scholarship is made annually to a California high school senior who has entered a marine-related project in a regional or county science fair. The scholarship provides $3000.00 for each of four years. For an application visit: http://wwwcsgc.ucsd.edu/comunication/isaacs.html or contact California Sea Grant College System, 858-534-4442.

(US Naval Academy, Howard University, Columbia University and Washington College)

7. Looking for deer and bird watching for bald eagles around Chesapeake Bay.

Merit Awards Cal Palace

Funding Opportunities for 4-H Members and Groups See the following website for a list of 4-H and outside grant and incentive programs that are available to 4-H members and clubs. www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/4h_$opps.htm

It’s that time of year again, time to start thinking about the Grand National Merit Award program. This year the deadline is Friday, March 28, 2003. Postmarks are accepted.

Last year we increased the amount of the Sheep and Swine Merit Awards from $150.00 to $300.00 and this year we have also added a Market Goat division to the program.

2003 Junior Grand National MERIT AWARD APPLICATION is for Market Beef, Market Sheep, Market Goat, and Market Swine. The Merit Award Program assists in the purchase of market animals.

Making a Difference www.making-a-difference.com More than 200 pages of service based awards, scholarships, and fellowships. The Cow Palace and the sponsors have been

awarding financial assistance to Junior Exhibitors for fifty- five years.

Ambassador Application Deadline due to

county 4-H office March 31st2003. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be eligible to exhibit their market project at the 2003 Junior Grand National Stock Show. PREVIOUS MERIT AWARD WINNERS MAY NOT APPLY FOR ANOTHER AWARD; EVEN IF IN A DIFFERENT SPECIES.

CRITERIA: Award recipients will be chosen on the basis of past record, home facilities, experience and ability to carry his or her project through the next year’s show.

Goat News

December

Kim. Rachel also talked about what kind of medical supplies you need. (Needles, gloves and etc.).

Advanced Goat Meeting We had a County wide Goat Meeting on

December 1st. At that meeting we discussed what we were going to do for the Christmas Parade in late December, and then we talked about fundraising because we need to buy all our own trophies. We then had a game with two teams, the kids and the adults, and we tried to answer different questions relating to goats, I really don’t know who won but we all learned what we need to know for our Knowledge Merit test.

After she finished her presentation we did goat scenarios. In these scenarios we had to tell what was wrong with the goat after hearing the symptoms of the animal. I think everyone learned something new while doing this. At the end of the meeting we were informed on who passed the test at Knowledge Merit Day.

Some important dates (on all counts): Jan. 18 – USD Dairy Goat Day 9:00-noon is mostly for adults and 1:30-3:30 is going to be held at the cow barn.

By Marta Viguie January Advanced Goat Meeting Jan. 25 – 3:30 at Central Valley Farm and Feed

there is going to be a meeting on the different types of feed and there will be a vet out there too.

We met January 5, 2003, at 2:00am at Janet Berry’s house. First, Mrs. Berry talked about keeping records. We should keep track of things like when we trim hoofs or give shots. Feb 2 – The next County Wide Goat Meeting.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO COME AT 1:00PM. Then she announced who passed the tests at Knowledge Merit day. These are the people that passed the bronze level: Alex Morach, Jeff Viguie, Mai'li Woo, and Jessica Aldridge. These people passed the silver level: Rachel Hazeltine and Marta Viguie.

By Mai’li Woo

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wine Day 2003 Then Mrs. Tauzer talked about cart goats. She talked about how to work with them and what kind of goat you want. The meeting ended by bringing out three goats and looking at their different tempers and how good they’d be as cart goats.

SU, Chico has planned our 2003 Swine Day Event for eb. 1, 2003 at the University

farm in Chico. If any questions please call CSU Chico Swine team at The next meeting will be on February 2, 2003, at

1:00 for beginners and 2:00 for advanced at Janet Berry’s House. The advanced group will be doing presentations on infectious diseases for the beginner group.

530-898-6025. 2003 CSU Swine Day

CSU, Chico has planned the 2003 Swine Day Event for Feb. 1, 2003 at the University of Chico. Any questions please Call 530/898-6025.

By Abigail Berke December Beginning Goat Meeting At the county wide beginning goat group meeting, on December 1st we reviewed how to deal with and house goats. Nate Tauzer helped us review by making stories for us to evaluate.

Schedule: 7:30 Pick up Buyer Numbers & Preview Project Pigs.

By Jeff Viguie 8:30 Welcome and Guest Speakers

9:30 Hands-on Workshops January Beginning Goat Meeting 12:30 Lunch During the first year county wide goat meeting Rachel H. gave a presentation about goat first aid. She talked about many things like; the medication to use for wounds, cuts and bleeding. A very important subject she informed us about was ketosis, and she had help on this subject by

1:30 Auction (load out will follow sale)

Goat News Continued 4-H State Poultry

Judging Qualifier This yearÊs event will be held on February 28th and March 1st with an estimated 3,000 FFA and 4-H club members in attendance. You can obtain registration materials at http://www.aes.ucdavis.edu . The deadline for registration is Feb. 10th. Please see the 4-H office for any additional information needed.

Due to the cancellation of the greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers Show in Fresno the 4-H State Poultry Judging Qualifier will not be held on that date. We are planning to hold a poultry judging qualifier but do not have the details at this time. If you are SERIOUSLY interested in participating in this event please contact Susie Reichel at 530-666-8703 and she will mail you the information when plans are finalized

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Avian Science Day 2003 Saturday, February 1, 2003 Room 2205 Haring Hall, U.C. Davis (This is the same location as last year. Enter through south side of building) Tomato

Pear Tomato Schedule: Golden Zucchini 8:00 – 9:00 Registration

8:15 ETHICS Training – must be present at 8:15 SHARP to receive certification

Hybrid Squash Emperor Celery

9:00 Welcome Bell Peppers 9:15 Exotic Newcastle Disease – Dr. Francine Bradley Cantaloupe

Carrot 10:00 Break Green Leaf Lettuce. 10:30 Turkey management pointers and careers

in the turkey industry – John Sharp, Production Coordinator/Reproductive Physilogist

Sportsmanship Club Knights Landing. 11:15 Expert tips on preparing for an Egg

Preparation Demonstration – TBA Any one interested in raising pheasants, please contact.

12:00 Lunch on your own (best to bring a bag lunch as no food service is available on campus over the weekend): „Natural History of the Chicken‰ will be screened during the lunch break for those who have not seen it or wish to see it again.

Allen Roberts, 530-666-8703.

1:00 Davis to Delaware to Deutschland: Poultry all the way - Dr. Francine Bradley Attention Community Club Leaders if

you need a community service project here it is. Making Valentine cards for Veterans at your next club meeting. Please drop off the cards at the 4-H office by Feb 11th.

1:30 Domestication of the chicken – Manolis Spanakos, Graduate Student

2:15 Adjourn California continues to do battle with Exotic Newcastle Disease (END). For END publications visit our website at http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/avian Thank you, Diane Hasegawa

Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Field Day, 2003

SPRING SHOW The theme for the 2003 Spring Show is 4-H "On the Map". We

would like for each club to show something that tells about the town or community where the Club is located. Some ideas might be, a landmark, history, current events or places, the environment or whatever you want others to know about your community. BE CREATIVE and show pride in your community by putting your club "ON THE MAP"

Notices: Enrollment in 4-H

The January 1, 2003 deadline for enrollment in 4-H to show at Spring Show will not be in effect this year. The rule was not published so it cannot be enforced this year but will be effective next year, 2004. Please contact Spring Show Committee with any questions. Enrollment in Creative Arts & Sciences The deadline for enrolling in a project is March 1, 2003 to enter in the Spring Show. Please check your project list and make sure members are enrolled in all the projects they want to exhibit. The Spring Show Committee Contact person is Bessie Orndoff 530-666-8703.

Attention Poultry & Bird Exhibitors: Due to the outbreak of Newcastle disease in the State of California

CDFA has requested that we suspend the bird show for the year 2003. We will honor that request. If you have any questions please contact the 4-H office. Larry Clement, County Director for Rebecca Carver The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the University’s student-related nondiscrimination policy may be directed to: Affirmative Action Director, University of California, 300 Lakeside Drive, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3560, (510) 987-0097

Clarksburg: 2nd Tuesday of each month, Clarksburg Community Church, 7pm

Clever Clovers: 2nd Monday of each month, Norton Hall, 7pm Esparto/Capay Valley: 2nd Monday of each month, Community Center, 6:30pm Golden Valley: 1st Tuesday of each month, Holmes Jr. High, 7pm Knights: TBD, Grafton School, Knights Landing Lopez Lopers: 1st Thursday of each month, Norton Hall, 7pm Norwood: 1st Wednesday of each month, Holmes Jr. High, 7pm R.B.: 1st Tuesday of each month, Norton Hall, 6:30pm Shiny Shamrocks: 3rd Monday of each month, Norton Hall, 7pm Westfield: 1st Wednesday of each month, Davis Yolo County Library in

the Blanchard Room, 7pm West Plainfield: 2nd Tuesday of each month, Lillard Hall, 7pm West Sacramento: 2nd Tuesday of each month, Westmore Oaks School, 7pm Willow Oak: 2nd Monday of each month, Willow Oak Hall, 7pm Winters: 2nd Tuesday of each month, St. Anthony’s Church, 7pm Zamora: 1st Tuesday of each month, Zamora Town Hall, 7pm University of California PRST STD Cooperative Extension Postage/Fees Paid 70 Cottonwood Street USDA Woodland, CA 95695 Permit G – 00268 530-666-8703 4-H Family Newsletter

January 16, 2003

February Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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5 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm

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12 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm

13 14 Beekeeping Essay contest entries due to Entomology Department, UCD

15 Rabbit Meeting, Norton Hall, 10:00am – 12:00pm Yolo County Presentation Day, UCD, Wellman Hall

16 Poultry meeting, Norton Hall, 2-4pm

17 18 Expansion and Review meeting in Norton Hall, 7-8:30pm

19 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm, Dog Care, 7-8pm

20 Horse Steering meeting in Norton Hall, 7pm

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26 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm 30-7pm Yolo County 4-H Council 7pm Yolo County 4-H Council 7pm

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March Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Sheep, Swine, Goat, & Beef Ownership Date.

Presentation Skills Day,

Norton Hall, 9am.

2 Swine ear tagging, Goat ear tagging

3 Sheep ear tagging & rate of gain

weighing 9-2pm, Fairgrounds

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5 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm

6 7 8 Rabbit Meeting, Norton Hall, 10:00am – 12:00pm

9 County wide Poultry meeting, Norton Hall, 2-4pm

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12 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm

13 14 15 Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, & Goat Breeding Ownership. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

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19 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Shiny Shamrocks, Dog Care, 7-8pm

20 Horse Steering meeting in Norton Hall, 7pm

21 22 North Sectional Presentation Day, Wellman Hall, UCD

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26 All in Norton Hall. Clever Clovers Dog Care 4-5:30pm West Plainfield Dog Care, 5:30-7pm Yolo County 4-H Council 7pm

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Mandatory Rabbit Meeting, Norton Hall, 10:00am – 12:00pm

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