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FOCUS
ON 4-H A L L E G A N Y C O U N T Y
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 1 - QA and Horse Standards deadline
4 & 5 - UME Office Closed
7 to 11 - Camp Algawa
12 to 20 - Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo - Additional schedule on page 3 & pages 8 & 9 in the fair book.
31 - State Fair Entries due
August 22 - Maryland State Fair begins and runs through September 2.
15 - 4-H Volunteer Training Online
INDOOR ENTRIES AT FAIR Indoor entries will be received as follows: Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 12: p.m. - 4-H
members only who have pre-registered. Sunday, July 14 12 to 4:30 p.m. - 4-H and
Open Class entries. Pre-register to save time! 4-H’ers may drop off their entry form to our office by July 9. Also, everyone who does so is entered into a drawing for $50. One winner chosen for 4-H and one for Open Class.
STAY CONNECTED WITH 4-H AT FAIR!
Fair is just around the corner. If you're interested in text reminders for Livestock/Barn related information, sign up by using the directions below:
Text: @4hbarn To: 81010 For all things 4-H and all year sign up by using the directions below: Text: @allegany4h To: 81010
MARYLAND STATE FAIR The 2019 Maryland State Fair Book for 4-H/FFA Departments are now posted on the Maryland State Fair website at http://www.marylandstatefair.com/exhibitors/4-h
NEW OPEN CLASS ENTRIES AT FAIR
Two new sections have been added to the fair book in Open Class.
Animal Supplies Classes will include animal accessories and animal treats.
Woodcarving Classes will include handcrafted items for youth and adults. 4-H members may enter in these and other Open Class sections in addition to their 4-H entries.
BAKED GOODS AUCTION
All baked goods entered in fair will be auctioned on Monday, July 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Proceeds benefit the Allegany County Ag Expo Scholarship fund. If you enter baked goods and have extras to donate to the sale, it is greatly appreciated. Please put the donated goods in a separate container and give them to Jody or Sara Barnard when you bring your entries.
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HELP NEEDED DURING FAIR WEEK
We need 4-H youth and adult volunteers for the following:
Enter Exhibits Sunday, July 14 from 11:00am to 4:30pm for 4-H members only. General public begins at 12:00. Volunteers are needed to work the entry tag tables, help take in and arrange exhibits. Additional Entry day for 4-H members who have pre-registered only on Saturday, July 13 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Indoor Exhibit Judging will take place on Monday, July 16 at 9:00am. Help will be needed to place ribbons on items. Lunch will be available for judges and volunteers following judging.
Building watchers are needed for the 4-H exhibit area Tuesday through Saturday during fair week from 4:00 to 9:00pm. Call the office or see Jody during exhibit entry to schedule a time for individuals, clubs, or families to oversee the 4-H area. This includes watering the flowers, cleaning the corn area, picking up trash, etc.
4-H members, this is also a great opportunity to talk to
fair patrons about your exhibits, which will give you a communication for your project record.
Badges and parking passes (for the entire week) will be
available for indoor volunteers, if requested.
Youth Day—4-H youth volunteers are needed for tours of the barn during Youth Day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to earn communications for your livestock projects. We also need help in the building with our indoor activities.
Take out exhibits and pick up premium checks on Sunday, July 21 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Help is always appreciated to take down the 4-H exhibits beginning at 11:00 a.m.
These are great opportunities to earn community service hours! To assist with any of the above, please call 301-724-3320 or email [email protected] by July 12.
4-H SCHEDULE AT FAIR
Friday, July 12 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. -
Animals arrive
Saturday, July 13 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -
Animals arrive 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. - Pre-
registered indoor entries accepted for 4-H members only.
Sunday, July 14 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -
Indoor entries accepted
Monday, July 15 9:00 a.m. Indoor exhibit
judging
9:00 a.m. - Swine Show
3:00 p.m. - Horse Show
Tuesday, July 16 9:30 a.m. - Rabbit Show 2:00 p.m. - Horticulture
Judging
5:00 p.m. - Robotics Challenge
5:00 p.m. - Beef Cattle Show
Wednesday, July 17 9:00 a.m. - Livestock
Evaluation Contest
5:00 p.m. - Sheep Show
5:00 p.m. - Robotics Challenge
Thursdays, July 18 11:00 a.m. - Market
Chicken check in (Until 12:00 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. - Poultry Show
3:00 p.m. - 4-H Presents! 5:00 p.m. - Meat & Dairy
Goat Show
Friday, July 19 9:00 a.m. - Tractor Contest
4:00 p.m.. - Master Showman Contest
Saturday, July 20 5:00 p.m. - Livestock Sale
Sunday, July 21
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Pick up exhibits/premium checks
RECORD BOOKS DUE FEBRUARY 1
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HORTICULTURE CONTEST TUESDAY, JULY 16 AT 2:00 P.M.
The contest will consist of fruit and vegetable identification and quality judging a class of fruits and vegetables. To participate, report to the Exhibit Hall by 1:30 p.m. Information can be found on Page 91 of the fair book.
4-H ROBOTICS CHALLENGE TUESDAY, JULY 16 AT 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 5:00 P.M.
This is a team contest and will be held in the Exhibit Hall. For more information refer to Page 93 of the fair book or email Jessica at [email protected]. Register by July 12.
LIVESTOCK EVALUATION CONTEST WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 AT 9:00 A.M.
The contest will consist of judging classes and educational discussion following. To participate, report to the barn by 8:30a.m. Information can be found on Page 91 of the fair book.
4-H PRESENTS!
THURSDAY, JULY 18 4-H Presents! will be held in the exhibit hall at 3:00 p.m. 4-H members ages 8 to 18 can participate by doing a visual demonstration, a speech or a musical talent (music can be individual, duet or small group). Clovers age 5 to 7 may also participate, but will not be judged. Please call the office to register by July 12 and be sure to add the class for 4-H Presents! to your indoor entry form, Page 93. Rules are available at the UME Office or online at: http://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms
TRACTOR CONTEST FRIDAY, JULY 19
The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. Details can be found on Page 91 of the fair book. Be sure to add Class 4360 to your entry form. There will be an activity for Clovers (age 5 to 7)!
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BADGES & PARKING PASSES
Name badges & parking passes for livestock exhibitors and families are available at the Extension Office. Please pick up by Friday, July 12.
4-H ANIMAL ARRIVAL & WEIGHT-INS AT FAIR
Friday, July 12
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 13 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
Livestock Weigh-In 7:00 a.m.
Market Rabbit Weigh-In
10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 18 Market Chicken Check-in
(Weigh-in will follow) 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No Exceptions
LIVESTOCK AT FAIR
4-H SHOW & SALE ATTIRE
1. No farm names or other identification shall appear on show uniforms.
2. No hats are to be worn in show or sale ring.
3. Safe, appropriate attire, including footwear is required at all times.
4. Jewelry does not qualify as a neckpiece due to safety reasons.
The following show attire is required for all shows, fitting and showing, and the livestock sale.
Dairy Goats: 4-H Boys: White slacks, white collared shirt with green, or black tie.
4-H Girls: White slacks/skirt, white collared shirt w/ green / black neck piece.
Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goats, Rabbits, and Poultry: 4-H Boys: Tan or green slacks, white or tan collared shirt, with green or black tie. 4-H Girls: Tan or green slacks or skirt, white or tan collared shirt with green or black neck piece.
Horses: Boys and Girls: Appropriate riding clothes and head gear.
MDA HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
The Maryland Department of Agriculture's (MDA), Animal Health Program strives to safeguard Maryland's animal industries at our Fairs and Shows. The MDA’s Animal Health Requirements for 2019 Exhibitions are available on the MDA website under Animal Health News: https://mda.maryland.gov/animalHealth/Pages/default.aspx Read over the MDA regulations for this fair season to see what you need to complete for your fair animals. Just as last year, be sure to ask your vet prior to their visit to be sure they have the carbon copy CVI papers with them when they arrive. MDA does not let our office have them anymore. Also beef and swine exhibitors need to be sure they have an RFID tag in the animal's ear before the vet comes for the health check since it is included on the CVI paperwork. Visit: https://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/Documents/Fair%
BARN MEETING
BOOTHS AND BANNERS
Each club may enter one booth and one banner. You may enter in either open-theme or annual-theme, which is “Ready, Set Go.” Please be sure to submit an indoor entry form in the club’s name and call the 4-H office to reserve space Complete rules are found in the fair book or at: http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Please remember to dress appropriately when representing 4-H at fair, public events, photographs for the newspaper, etc. Avoid clothing and accessories that: Depict the use of weapons Are obscene, defamatory or contain profanity Promote the use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol or
other harmful products.
FAIR! CAMPER ARRIVAL
Campers can begin arriving at the fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 10 after 3:00 p.m.
LIVESTOCK FAIR REMINDERS
Bring your buyers’ photos
for market animals.
Bring completed CVI and Self-CVI papers. Coggins for horses.
Don’t forget your show cloths.
Read the livestock information sheets included in this newsletter. They detail many things you need to know.
4-H BARN PICNIC
THURSDAY, JULY 18 A picnic for 4-H exhibitors/families will be held in the barn at 1:00 p.m. Please wear your Farm Credit shirts as we are going to take a group picture before the picnic. Sponsored by Ag Expo.
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SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1:00 P.M. All livestock exhibitors need to attend this meeting. Barn Coordinators, Chad Cessna and Clinton Cessna, and Ag Expo President, Bill McKenzie, will review fair and barn guidelines/rules and answer questions. The following items will be distributed following the meeting:
Exhibitor Numbers
Farm Credit Shirts & feed scoops
Grandstand Passes Youth Days sign-up will be available. Free one-day ride passes will be available later in the week for those who help!
Need 4-H help, call 301-724-3320 or:
Lacie Ashby, Extension Educator [email protected]
Contact Lacie for anything related to clubs, officers, record books, chartering, financial records, volunteering, trouble-shooting concerns, animal science, and barn area of fair.
Also if you just don’t know where to begin, ask Lacie.
Jody Parrish, Administrative Assistant II [email protected]
Contact Jody for anything related to 4-H Online
(enrollments) and fees, club paperwork, event registrations, newsletters, email updates, record books, fairgrounds
usage, scholarships and 4-H indoor exhibits at fair.
Jessica Mellon, Extension Educator [email protected]
Contact Jessica, if your club is interested in a tech
workshop/activity or for STEM volunteer opportunities such as robotics, STEM, coding, Makey Makeys, Arduinos.
Joni Reed, Administrative Assistant I [email protected]
Contact Joni for 4-H marketing such as Facebook,
newspaper articles and help with club fliers.
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Dusty Berg
Treyden Boggs
Dylan Cessna
Lily Cessna
Grace Fike
Lillie Humbertson
Colt Keiling
Amya Kifer
Caleb Kohn
Emily McKenzie
Zachary Meadows
Katlyn Stine
Morgen Stonestreet
Cameron Strawderman
Chance Warnick
GARDENING ACTIVITIES
Allegany County Master Gardeners are available to provide gardening or nature-related activities and lessons for your club meetings. We can provide a one-time event or a series of activities for your 4-H members. To discuss possible topics and to schedule a Master Gardener activity for your club meeting, please call Sherry Frick, UME Allegany Master Gardener Coordinator, at 301-724-3320. We look forward to hearing from you!
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4-H MEMBERS AND UME VOLUNTEERS
Scholarships are available for active 4-H members and UME volunteers to attend a variety of events such as camps, state contests, workshops, etc. They are due to the 4-H Office at least two weeks before the scheduled event.
Complete guidelines and the scholarship request form are available on our website at: http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms
