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GROWS
Congratulations to Mary and Adam!
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one
of our biggest blessings & gifts. Baby E #3
is due in August!
I am anticipating coming back to work in
the middle of August but will be at
different events throughout the summer.
With the upcoming arrival of Baby
Clark and Baby Ebert, there will be NO
late entries accepted—May 1st (FSQA/
YQCA required on file at the Extension
Office), May 15th (Livestock ID
Deadline), July 10th (STATIC,
Communications and Clothing deadline)
or August 1st (ALL small animal and livestock entry deadline).
Mollie
Guthrie County March 4-H Newsletter
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March
5 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office
24 Videography Workshop - More information coming soon!
24 STEM Fest, 1 - 3 pm, Coon Rapids - Bayard High School
April
1 Share-An-Animal Applications due!
2 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office
28 Swine Weigh-In, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Guthrie County Fairgrounds
28 Sheep and Goat Weigh-in, 10:30 am - 12 pm, Guthrie County Fairgrounds
May
1 FSQA/YQCA must be completed to show at county or state fair
15 ALL animals need to be identified in 4hOnline by May 15th to be eligible to show at county or state fair
June
1 Poultry ID due in 4hOnline for state fair
4 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office
10 AKSARBEN DNA entries due (feeder calf and pigs)
11-13 SW Iowa 4-H Camp
15-23 CWF: Citizenship Washington Focus
26-28 Iowa Youth Conference, Iowa State University
July
1 Rabbit ID due in 4hOnline for state fair
1 State Fair Entries due in FairEntry
2 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office
10 ALL Static, Clothing and Communication exhibits need to be entered into FairEntry
16 STATIC Judging Day, 1 - 5 pm, Fairgrounds
18 Clothing and Communications Day, Time is TBD
24-29 National 4-H SESS Championship, Grand Island, NE
August
1 ALL Livestock and Small Animal entries need to be made in FairEntry for county fair
3 Advancing STATIC projects to state fair to office
6 Youth Committee, 7 pm
9-19 Iowa State Fair
15 Scratch deadline for livestock! Enforced in full for 2018!
26 Pre Fair Clean-up
TBA AKSARBEN online entries due
TBD Pollurum Testing - required for all birds at county fair.
Aug. 30-Sept. 3 Guthrie County Fair
September
17 Post Fair Meeting, 7 pm, 4-H Building
27-30 AKSARBEN Stock Show, Grand Island, NE
October
7-13 National 4-H Week
21 Recordkeeping & Award Applications due to Office
November
TBD Awards Day
December
1 Beef Blast, Iowa State University
3 Youth Committee, 7 pm
TBD Officer Training
Calendar of Events
The Projects Committee is
working diligently to bring
you some new and
exciting workshops!
Mollie will email out when
information becomes
official!
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FSQA/YQCA YQCA is available for anyone that might have missed the required FSQA trainings. FSQA is required for all
youth that are planning to exhibit Beef, Dairy, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine at the Guthrie County
Fair, Iowa State Fair, or Ak-Sar-Ben. Here are some things you’ll need to know.
1. Your current FSQA testing will remain effective until the expiration date.
2. All YQCA trainings are available on line, for a cost of $12 per 4-H’er.
3. YQCA must be completed by May 1st.
4. You must turn in your completed certificate to the Extension Office by May 1st.
5. There is a helpsheet that walks you through the entire YQCA process available online at https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/YQCA/YQCAWebBasedMemberInstructions.pdf
Fair Updates 1. Schedule—There have been some changes made to
the fair schedule. They include—moving the Swine
Show to Friday at 8:30 am, moving the Garden Chal-
lenge Judging to Saturday from 7-9 am, moving the
rabbit show to 12:30 pm on Saturday, moving the
sheep show to 4:30 pm Saturday with the goats to
follow. ALL animals (except horses) will be shown in
the Large Show Ring. The goal is that everyone is
now able to participate in the fair parade.
2. There have been some slight changes made to
4hOnline on the identification of animals.
A. Bucket Calf—no photos needed of bucket
calves
B. Horse—Animal Name—add registered and barn name if you are planning to exhibit at the Iowa
State Fair. If you are just showing at county fair, enter barn name. Don’t forget to add photos
of your horse!
C. Poultry—Tag—enter the number of head for each entry
D. Rabbit—Tattoo—enter N/A if not showing at county fair or if you don’t have one
3. Share-An-Animal Program—This is an opportunity for youth who are wanting to get started in either a
bucket calf, swine, sheep or goat. This program is being offered through the Youth Committee and is
designed to help young people learn about animals and help off-set some upfront costs. Youth will
be paired with a local producer to help them through this learning process.
4. All animals staying at the fair will need to clean their pens out and move all of their shavings to the
dedicated location outside of the barn.
Foundation News
Clubs, individuals and/or groups can apply for matching project grants through the foundation. The applica-
tion can be found on our website. Individuals that are wanting to attend camps, CWF, conference and more
have the option to write a paragraph to the Committee about what they hope to learn from their event and
might be able to get some reimbursement.
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Save the Date: CAMP WILD June 11-13, 2018 Take a ride on the "WILD” side and mark your calendars to attend Camp Wild, June 11-13, 2018 at Camp Clover Woods near Madrid, Iowa. Camp Wild is offered for youth completing grades 5, 6, and 7 in Spring 2018. Experience adventure and excitement during three days filled with 4-H camp traditions and favorite activities, including nature hikes, challenge course, creek walk, rock wall, archery, swimming, camp songs, crafts, and campfires. Bring a friend with you, and make new ones while you are there too! Camp will run from Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m. until our closing
ceremony, starting at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. Registration is now open through ISU Conference Services. Click here. Registration Deadline will be May 15, 2018. Register before May 1, 2018 to secure your spot, and receive our $200 registration early bird price. Registration costs $220 after May 1 and before May 15.
Financial Assistance Available
Scholarships are also available from the Iowa 4-H Foundation, with an April 25th deadline for application. Visit www.iowa4hfoundation.com for information or to apply. WANTED: Camp Counselors for CAMP WILD 2018 We are seeking camp counselors for Camp Wild 2018. Camp will be held at Camp Clover Woods near Madrid, Iowa June 11-13, 2018. Counselors will arrive on June 10 to prepare for campers’ arrival. Application Available--Click here Applicants must be age 16 by June 11, 2018. Applications are due to the County Extension Office by Monday, April 2, 2018. Applicants selected to serve will be notified by Monday, April 9. There is no cost for counselors to attend camp. Counselors are required to attend two camp orientation and training meetings. The dates will be Wednes-day, April 25th from 8-9 pm (web-based training) and Wednesday, May 23rd from 5:30-8 pm (face-to-face in Harrison County). Counselors will need to be available for CAMP WILD Sunday, June 10 until Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Camp Clover Woods near Madrid, Iowa. Questions about this opportunity? Contact the Extension Office.
4-H State Summer Camp Registrations are OPEN
June 8-11: Shooting Sports Youth Camp at Pictured Rocks Camp, Monticello, for youth completing 4th through 8th grade by summer 2018. Try new SESS skills! June 17-20: STEM Survival Camp, Clover Woods, Madrid, for youth completing grades 4-7 by summer 2018. A rustic camping challenge! June 29-July 1: Global Citizenship Camp at Clover Woods, Madrid, for youth completing 5-8 grade by summer 2018. Learn about cultures from around the world, gain leadership skills! July 8-13: Design Dimensions Camp at Clover Woods, Madrid, for youth entering 9-12 grades fall 2018 and 2018 high school graduates. Hands-on experiences with the latest design technology exploring 2D, 3D, and 4D! See also: 4-H Foundation Camp Assistance for Summer Camps Program
4-H Camps and Opportunities
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Experience Agronomy Event April 7, 8 AM to 1 PM, Agronomy Hall, ISU Campus, join the Agronomy Club for hands-on activities centered around the three pillars of sustainability in agronomy covering the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainability, along with a session on technology in agronomy and an outreach component of packaging meals for those in need in Iowa. Registration includes a t-shirt and lunch. Learn about agronomy at a basic level while developing a passion for agriculture and increasing your agricul-tural literacy! Flyer & Registration.
Like taking pictures?
Think about joining
Camera Corps! Camera Corps is an opportunity to
creatively explore something that may be new to you while having
fun using photography and social media.
4-H Camera Corps is a talented group of selected youth photographers working together to capture beautiful, powerful, and unique photographs of communities from across of the state of Iowa. Each month, a photography topic/theme will be provided with different subject matters as the primary focus.
The best photographs from across the state will be submitted digitally to Iowa 4-H social media platforms. Voting will be opened to the public and a panel of professional photographer evaluators. The top voted photographs from each assignment of the month will be highlighted and receive statewide recognition. The top photos from the year will be printed and shown at statewide gallery exhibitions.
Iowa 4-H Camera Corps members will: Gain a better understanding and appreciation of photography, Engage in innovative and exciting photography projects, Develop new photography skills and techniques, Have the opportunity to take part in hands-on workshops.
If you are interested, please apply with the follow-ing link: https://form.jotformpro.com/71245892384969
For questions send an email to our Arts, Commu-
nication, and Design Program Specialist, Clark
Colby, at [email protected]. Please specify
“Camera Corps” in the subject line and include
your name, county, along with your question.
These photos on this page were pulled off of the
Camera Corps Gallery.
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True
Leaders in
Service
In April, 4-H’ers
across the
nation will
participate as
True Leaders in
Service in
multiple
community
service projects,
culminating in a
National 4-H Day
of Service on
Saturday, April
28, 2018. How
will you become
True Leaders in
Service?
Some easy service ideas include—Write letters to service member overseas or in your community,
pick up garbage at a park, create care packages for those who are homeless, donate gently used
toys and books to a nursery or preschool, take treats and cards to thank first responders, donate
food or time to a local pet shelter. All of these can be done individually, as a group or as a club.
Remember all of these little service projects add up on your award applications!
Guthrie County Extension & Outreach Staff
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, [email protected].
Mollie Clark
Youth Coordinator
641-747-2276
Mary Ebert
Program Coordinator
641-747-2276
Krista Downing
Office Coordinator
641-747-2276
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
8:00 am—4:30 pm
212 State Street, Guthrie
Center, IA 50115
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Exhibitor Information
Project
Please mark the Share-An-Animal project in which you would like to participate. If you are requesting swine, sheep or goat, please indicate if you would like one or two animals. Bucket calf exhibitors may only request one calf. Receiving two animals for any species is dependent upon availability.
Participation
Describe why you would like to participate in the Share-An-Animal program.
2018 Guthrie County Share-an-Animal Application
Name
Parent/Guardian
Street Address
City ST ZIP Code
Phone
E mail address
4H Club
Age
Grade
Years in 4H
Species Mark Species Requested Number of Animals Requested – 1 or 2
Bucket calf
Swine
Sheep
Goat
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Facilities
Please describe the facilities you will be using for your animal, including a description of the facility and its lo-cation.
Care and Feeding
Please include a description of how you will provide daily care, including where you will obtain feed and veteri-nary care.
Agreement and Signature
By submitting this application, I am agreeing to participate in the Share-An-Animal if selected. For my applica-tion to be accepted it must include the first half of my deposit ($50 for bucket calf, $25 for other species.) If selected I will owe the second half of my deposit (an additional $50 for bucket calf, $25 for other species) prior to taking possession of my animal. I will also be required to complete and agree to the terms of the Exhibitor Agreement Form if selected. If no animal can be provided your deposit will be returned. All applications are due at the Guthrie County Extension Office by April 1, 2018.
Exhibitor Name (printed)
Signature
Date
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Guthrie County Share-An-Animal Exhibitor Agreement Form
The exhibitor shall:
Provide adequate facilities for the animal, including proper housing and bedding.
Provide adequate fresh water supply and adequate, appropriate feed.
Provide proper health and veterinary care, including treatment for illness, injury and parasites.
Train the animal to be exhibited and show the animal at the 2018 Guthrie County Fair.
Keep feeding and management records and complete and submit the appropriate Project Record
Form.
Submit a $100 deposit for bucket calves, $50 for other animals. One half of deposit is due at time
of application, the other half is due prior to taking possession of animal. Applications are due
April 1, 2018.
The exhibitor agrees:
Determination of distribution of animals from producer to exhibitor will be done randomly prior to
exhibitors taking possession.
Ownership of the animal is retained by the donating producer until the project settlement date.
All feed and animal health expenses incurred are the responsibility of the exhibitor from the time
the exhibitor takes possession.
In the event of death loss, the deposit will be given to the producer and the project will terminate
for the exhibitor.
The animal shall be exhibited in the appropriate class at the 2018 Guthrie County Fair unless the
exhibitor is granted approval by the Livestock Committee to not exhibit the animal.
Following exhibition at the 2018 Guthrie County Fair, the exhibitor may market the animal or retain
possession.
The market price the exhibitor shall pay will be established by April 15.
The project settlement date will be September 20, 2018 or such date as the premium auction
checks are issued by the Guthrie County Fair, whichever is later. On the settlement date, the
exhibitor shall pay established market price for the animal less the deposit.
If acceptable standards are not maintained, the project may be terminated and the settlement of
the full market price will be immediately due and payable.
By signing we hereby agree to the above rules and guidelines:
Exhibitor _____________________________________ Date ____________________
Parent or Guardian _____________________________ Date ____________________
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Guthrie County Share-An-Animal Producer Application
The producer shall:
Provide a healthy, quality animal by the project start date. Project start dates are May 1, 2018 for
bucket calves and April 28, 2018 for swine, sheep and goats.
Provide all appropriate vaccinations, parasite treatment and other health care that are appropri-
ate and expected for animal prior to delivery to exhibitor.
Submit to a background check as the producer is participating in 4H sponsored event.
The producer agrees:
Determination of distribution of animals from producer to exhibitor will be done randomly prior to
exhibitors taking possession.
Ownership of the animal is retained by the donating producer until the project settlement date.
All feed and animal health expenses incurred are the responsibility of the exhibitor from the time
the exhibitor takes possession.
In the event of death loss, the deposit will be given to the producer and the project will terminate
for the exhibitor.
The animal shall be exhibited in the appropriate class at the 2018 Guthrie County Fair unless the
exhibitor is granted approval by the Livestock Committee to not exhibit the animal.
Following exhibition at the 2018 Guthrie County Fair, the exhibitor may market the animal or re-
tain possession.
The project settlement date will be September 20, 2018, or such date as the premium auction
checks are issued by the Guthrie County Fair, whichever is later. On the settlement date, the
exhibitor shall pay established market price for the animal less the deposit.
Following receipt of settlement funds, the producer will be paid the full established price for the
animal.
The established market price will be determined by April 15, 2018.
If acceptable standards are not maintained by the exhibitor, the project may be terminated and
the settlement of the full market price will be immediately due and payable.
By signing I hereby agree to the above rules and guidelines:
Producer _____________________________________ Date ____________________
