Cowley County Extension311 E. 9thP.O. Box 538Winfield, KS 67156620-221-5450620-441-4565extensionoffice@cowleycounty.org

Staff:Kelsey Holcomb, 4-H Youth DevelopmentJill Zimmerman, Ag and Natural ResourcesBecky Reid, Family and Consumer SciencesCindy Musselman, Office Professional

In this issue:May 1: Add/drop deadline

Livestock Ownership Requirements

Spring Livestock Tagging Dates

Spring Livestock Shows

May 2015

4-H FLASHCowley County 4-H News

Exciting things are happening in Cowley County 4-H! As the school year comes to a close, many of us are just beginning to get started with our 4-H projects. May is an important time to make some decisions and consider whether or not we still want to be involved in the projects in which we enrolled, or if we want to add some additional projects. It's also a great time to consider some summer activities in 4-H. Pay careful attention to the May 1 add/drop deadline. If you are not enrolled in a project by this date, you will not be allowed to exhibit in that project at the 2015 Cowley County Fair. Check your ks.4honline account to see what you are enrolled in. This is also where you will go to add or drop projects. Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what projects you are in. Do NOT depend on your Community Leader(s) or the Extension Office to do this for you. After May 1, 2015, the online enrollment system will no longer allow you to add or drop projects.If you want to show a horse in 4-H, you must complete your Horse ID form annually by May 1. Each family has the original ID for its horse(s). Bring in the original to be signed by an Extension Agent by May 1.If you want to show livestock at a state show- Kansas Junior Livestock Show or the Kansas State Fair, you must establish ownership by May 1 (Market Steer/Heifer) or June 15 (Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat, Commercial Breeding Heifer). To do this, complete the nomination process found at http://www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu. You will need the signatures of Extension Staff, so allow yourself plenty of time to get this information completed and sent to Manhattan.4-H Camp is happening June 15-18 at Rock Springs. Kids who have completed 3rd grade up to 7th grade are invited to attend. You do not have to be a 4-H member to go to 4-H Camp, but you do have to register by May 8 in the Extension Office.Project opportunities are being held for Astronomy, Robotics, Sheep Swine, Meat Goat and much more. Be sure to take advantage of the unique hands-on learning that 4-H has to offer!

Cowley County Extension will be closed on May 25, 2015

Upcoming MeetingsThe Cowley County Extension Council Executive Board meets monthly and conducts the business of the Extension Office. The May meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Cowley County Courthouse, 311 E. 9th, Winfield. 4-H Council, Junior Leaders and Ambassadors will meet Monday, May 18. 4-H Council will meet from 7:00 p.m.- 7:45 p.m. Junior Leaders will begin at 7:50 p.m. Ambassadors will meet at 8:30 p.m. If you were selected to represent your club at 4-H Council and find you cannot attend, please let your leaders know and find another member to serve in your place. If you are an Ambassador and cannot attend the meeting, let Jennifer Bauer know before the meeting (316-648-2186).

May Day!May 1, 2015 is the last day to add or drop projects for the 2015 Cowley County Fair. If you are not enrolled in a project by May 1, you will not be allowed to exhibit in that project area at the fair. Don’t remember what projects you are enrolled in? Log in to your family account on 4-H Online and click on the projects tab, or you can contact the Extension Office at 620-221-5450 or 620-441-4565, we will look it up for you. ALL PROJECT ADD/DROPS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT ks.4honline.com Remember: It is not your club leader’s responsibility to know which projects you are enrolled in.

Southeast Area Contest DayJune 23 in Neodesha. Contest opportunities include photography, horticulture, and family & consumer sciences. More information is forth coming. If you are interesting in attending, please let Becky or Kelsey know. 620-221-5450

Walk Kansas - Workout at the ParkMay 9, 4 p.m. Island Park, WinfieldFamilies are invited to attend the Walk Kansas celebration event on Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. Staff from Cowley Fitness will lead a family friendly workout. Supply donations will be accepted for Safe Homes, Inc.

Sitter SolutionsThe class for beginning babysitters, ages 11-15Monday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.AND Tuesday May 19, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.This class includes hands-on activities to help you be successful at babysitting, including making a sitter's magic bag and tips on starting your babysitting business. The $20 class fee includes first aid training with CPR for friends and family. To register, call 620-221-5450 or 620-441-4565

Fashion Revue/Clothing Update4-H Clothing/Fashion Revue Judging and the Public Revue will be held at the Brown Center on the campus of Cowley College in Arkansas City. Project judging will be held on Tuesday, July 21 with the Public Revue on Sunday, July 26. This new location will allow youth to experience the college atmosphere and the big stage!Leadership opportunities are available for youth and families interested in serving on the Fashion Revue committee. This group will be responsible for selecting a theme and decorating for the public revue. Contact Becky by June 12 if interested in this committee!

May Astronomy Project Meeting Thursday, May 28, 6:00 pm in the Extension Office We will learn more about galaxies and stars, and make a constellation wheel. If weather permits, we will also get the telescopes out. Hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Todd at shepherd@cowley.edu, or (620) 442-0092.

Horticulture/Plant Science Project HelpVernan Stout and John Stout have agreed to serve as Horticulture/Plant Science Project Leaders. The Stout family has years of experience with gardening, exhibiting Horticulture/Plant Science projects at the fair and serving as Horticulture Superintendents. As you begin planning and planting for your project, Vernan and John invite you to contact them with any questions you have at bvstout@cox.net or 620-221-1971.A fair prep project meeting will also be held after the Superintendents' meeting July 23.

Cowley County 4-H Shooting SportsMay practice dates:BB, Air Rifle and Air pistol practice- Sunday, May 3, 2:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds, Building #4.Shotgun practice- Sunday, May 17, 2:15 p.m. at Posey Creek Gun Club.(These are the last air discipline and shotgun practices of the year.)May club meeting- Sunday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 19195 61st Rd., Winfield.Archery practices- every Thursday at 6:30 in the meadow as weather allows. Last practice of regular season will be Thursday, May 21.

Hunting Skills will have an activity area at the Cowley Archery Tri-Match on Saturday, May 9. Registrations for the event are due May 1 to www.cowley4hshootingsports@gmail.com. Questions, call Austin, 620-222-1982.

Cowley County 4-H Shooting Sports will hold its annual banquet for participating members on Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 at the Tisdale United Methodist Church Gymnasium.

Congratulations to all the members from Cowley County 4-H Shooting Sports who participated at state level competitions in April.

On Friday, April 10, the Cowley County 4-H Hunting Skills and Wildlife Judging team competed at the 2015 Kansas State Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Contest at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in Canton, Kansas. Cowley County Juniors received 1st, 2nd and 3rd high individual scores as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd high team scores. Junior 1st Place Team members were Naomi Ray, Amanda Bannon, Bailey Haunschild and Brooke Haunschild. Second Place Junior Team consisted of Hunter Mericle, Koal Meier and Titus Mill. The 3rd place Junior Team was Brendan Mackey, Austin Henderson and Eli Hubble. Naomi Ray was the 1st place Junior Individual. Koal Meier received 2nd place individually and Austin Henderson received 3rd place. Congratulations to the Cowley County 4-H Senior team consisting of Madelynn Mill, Eunice Ray and Emily Mill. As a team, they placed first in the state with an invitation to attend the National WHEP contest this August in Alabama!!

For the first time, Cowley County 4-H had a BB team at the 2015 Kansas State Air Discipline Match in Alma, KS April 11. Congratulations to Emily Corcran, McKenzie Deal, Bailey Haunschild, Hunter Mericle, Emily Mill, Logan Wallace, and Arden Yarnell!! Special thanks to coaches Tim Evans, Jason Mill and DJ Holland for the extra time in preparing these members.

Congratulations to the Cowley County 4-H Air Pistol Team in their showing at the state competition! Team members include Carson Hopkins, Ben Ray, and Emily Mill. Ben Ray placed 3rd overall in the Senior Open Division and Emily Mill placed 4th overall in the Junior Division. Special awards for silhouettes went to junior, Emily Mill who received 3rd place and senior, Ben Ray who received 2nd place. In paper targets, Emily Mill, junior and Ben Ray, senior placed 5th in the state. Special thanks to coaches Brett Bannon and Bill Wollard for the extra time in preparing these members.

Each year, Cowley County 4-H Shooting Sports hosts an Air Discipline Postal Match. This match gives an opportunity for all Air Pistol, Air Rifle, and BB members to compete in a fun competition between several counties. Congratulations to the following Cowley members who placed in the top three places: Senior Air Pistol - 1st Place, Ben Ray; 2nd Place, Carson Hopkins Junior Air Pistol - 1st Place, Emily Mill; 2nd Place, Naomi Ray Senior Air Rifle - 1st Place, Billy Wollard; 2nd Place, Eunice Ray Junior Air Rifle - 1st Place, Emily Mill Senior BB - 1st Place, Emily Corcran; 2nd Place, Logan Wallace Junior BB - 1st Place, Hunter Mericle; 3rd Place, McKenzie Deal.

For the third year, Cowley County 4-H will have several members represent Kansas at the 2015 National Shooting Sports Competition in Grand Island, Nebraska in June. Participating on the Kansas State Recurve Team is Madison Friesen and participating on the Kansas State Hunting Skills Team are Tanner Roberts, Ben Ray and Carson Hopkins. Good luck to all as they prepare for Nationals.

Livestock News

DNA Nomination EnvelopesDue to the expense to the Extension Council, we will now be charging $.25 per envelope, starting May 1, 2015.

Ag Youth LoansThe Farm Service Agency makes loans to rural youths (ages 10 to 20) to establish and operate income-producing agricultural projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience. The maximum loan amount is $5,000. Please stop by the Cowley County FSA office at 2118 East 9th, Winfield, KS or call Nick Bergkamp, Farm Loan Officer at (620)221-2060 Ext. 1226 for more information or to get started on an application.

Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series is Coming to Cowley CountyMark your calendars now! The Eastern Kansas Swine Series (EKSSS) will be hosting a two day prospect pig show at the Cowley County Fairgrounds May 23 and 24. Participate in one or both shows. For more information visit EKSSS website at: eksss.net or contact Brian Thiel at 620-222-5154, or the Extension Office at 620-221-5450.

Breeding LivestockAll Commercial Breeding livestock will be required to have a Cowley County issued Kansas 4-H eartag for 2015. This includes Breeding Heifers, Commercial Ewes, Breeding Does and Breeding Gilts.

Cowley County 4-H Livestock Dates4-H members enrolling in livestock projects should be aware of the following dates/deadlines:May 1: KJLS/Kansas State Fair Market Beef Nominations dueMay 1: Cowley County Add/Drop DeadlineMay 5: Tagging for Bucket Calves, Sheep and Meat Goats- 4:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.; weigh-in for Meat GoatsMay 23: Cowley County Spring Sheep and Meat Goat Show, Winfield FairgroundsMay 23-24: EKSSS Cowley County Swine Classic, Winfield FairgroundsJune 10-13 & 17-20: K-State Animal Sciences Leadership AcademyJune 15: KJLS/Kansas State Fair Commercial Heifer, Market/Commercial Sheep, Swine and Goat Nominations dueJuly 7: South Central District Horse ShowJuly 8: Cowley County Fair Pre-Entries DueJuly 30 - Aug 3: Cowley County FairAug 22 & 23: State 4-H Livestock SweepstakesSept 11 - 20: Kansas State FairOct 2 - 4: Kansas Junior Livestock Show

Small Livestock Tagging and Weigh-InSheep, Goat and Bucket Calves will be tagged Tuesday, May 5 from 4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. All Market Meat Goats must be tagged and weighed. All Market and Commercial Sheep and Goats must be tagged. Bucket calves must have a Cowley County Extension issued Kansas 4-H eartag but are not required to come to the tagging day.

Rabbit Project MeetingNancy Kennedy, Rabbit Project Leader will hold a Rabbit Project Meeting Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Island Park. The meeting will be held under one of the pavilions. Please look for Nancy. Members are encouraged to bring their rabbits. Please RSVP to Nancy at nancyk@kennedyrabbitry.com.

Spring ShowsMembers interested in showing livestock at spring shows may view fliers for other county shows in our Spring and Summer Shows binder in the Extension Office.

Spring Sheep & Meat Goat ShowThe Cowley County Sheep Show will be held Saturday, May 23 at the Winfield Fairgrounds. Additional information and show flier are included in this newsletter. If you are interested in helping with the show, contact Kelsey or Jill.

Horse ProjectHorse ID papers are due in the Extension Office by May 1, 2015. Horse ID’s must be updated each year. If you do not turn in ID papers on the horse(s) you plan to show, you will not be allowed to exhibit at the Cowley County Fair or the South Central District Horse Show.

South Central District Horse ShowThe South Central District Horse Show will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Kingman County Activity Center in Kingman, KS. The District Horse show is the qualifying event for horse project members that wish to exhibit at the Kansas State Fair 4-H Horse Show. In order to participate at the District Show, members must have completed the appropriate Kansas 4-H Horse Level Test(s). Registration is due online at http://bit.ly/1JE5czc by June 12, 2015

Ownership RequirementsIn order to exhibit livestock at the Cowley County Fair, members must meet the following ownership/leasing deadlines.Market Steers/Market Heifers: Must be owned by March 9 and tagged with official Cowley County Extension issued tag/weighed at official beef weigh-in.Breeding Heifers, Does and Ewes: Must be owned by the exhibitor by July 1, 2015. Registered females may be co-owned/co-registered by two or more members in the same family. Registration must be in the name(s) of the exhibitor(s) by July 1. Commercial females must have a 4-H eartag (available in the Extension Office) and complete/turn in the Breeding Ownership Affidavit by July 1. Second Year Bucket Calves: Must be tagged with Bucket Calf tag.Bucket Calves: Must be born between January 1 and May 31, 2015 and tagged with Bucket Calf tag (available in the Extension Office or at small animal tagging day April 25 or May 5).Swine: Market and Breeding Swine must be owned and tagged and nominated with the Cowley County nomination by May 5. Market Swine must be born after January 1, 2015. Tagging days will be held at the Fairgrounds April 25 and May 5. Tags will not be sold over the counter. Market Lambs: Market Lambs must be born after January 1, 2015. Lambs must be owned and tagged by May 5. Tagging days will be held at the Fairgrounds April 25 and May 5. Tags will not be sold over the counter.Market Meat Goats: Market Meat Goats must be owned, tagged and weighed by May 5. Market Meat Goats must be born after January 1, 2015 and must still have their milk teeth at the fair. Tag/weigh days will be held at the Fairgrounds April 25 and May 5. Tags will not be sold over the counter.Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goats: Must be owned or leased by the exhibitor at least 100 days before the fair. All lease, registration and/or transfer papers must be in the name of the exhibitor by July 1.

Dress up your animal and WIN!!!!The Udall 4-H club will be hosting a livestock costume contest Sunday afternoon August 2nd at the Cowley County Fair. Participants will be able to enter in the following categories: poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, cattle, and swine. If you’re not showing an animal at the fair you can use someone else’s with their permission. There will be awards for every category along with overall winners. (Last year was really fun so we’re doing it again this year).

Summer Fun

Discovery DaysOver 600 youth from across the state are registered for Discovery Days. This year, three Cowley County 4-H’ers will be attending: Riley Thom, Emily Corcran and Nika Prochaska.

Sunny Hills 4-H CampCowley County will attend 4-H camp at Rock Springs June 15-18 with the Sunny Hills Camp Group. Camp is a great opportunity for youth in 3rd-7th grades (complete) to meet other youth from across the state and participate in activities like riflery, archery, disc golf, horseback riding and more! Registration is $175 and is due in the Extension Office by May 8, 2015. Bring a friend! Campers do not have to be members of 4-H. Camp Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Scholarship applications are available in the Extension Office or on the county website at www.cowley.ksu.edu.

Camp Counselors NeededSunny Hills 4-H Camp is an opportunity for older 4-H’ers to gain positive leadership skills through service as a camp counselor. Counselors must be at least freshman-complete, however, preference is given to those who are sophomore-complete.Counselors will travel to Rock Springs for Counselor Training June 14.Applications are available in the Extension Office and are due by May 8.

4-H Campference The Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council is excited to plan and host 4-H Campference!!! This event is focused on "betweenagers," youth ages 12-14, and will be held May 31- June 3, 2015 at Rock Springs 4-H Center.Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying the "camp" activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. Campference will feature workshops about opportunities in the 4-H program, becoming a leader and activities to energize youth while learning healthy living skills and how to better interact with others. Participants will meet other youth from around the state of Kansas.Last year’s event was terrific and those that attended highly recommend that you consider it too!If you are interested in registering for Campference, online registration is available. Space will be limited, and filled on a first come first serve basis. In 2014, Campference was full before the deadline, with a large waiting list. After online registration, 4-H participation forms, and fees must be in the local Extension Office by May 1, 2015.Campference is being sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council.

*Correction from April FlashRegional 4-H Day results-Hunter Mericle was a Top Blue winner in the Intermediate Division of Project Talks. Not a Junior Instrumental Solo as it was previously listed. We apologize Hunter.

SUNNY HILLS

4-H CAMP

JUNE 15-18, 2015

ROCK SPRINGS4-H CENTER

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating, John D. Floros, Director.

REQUIREMENTSOPEN TO ALL YOUTH WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3RD THROUGH 7TH GRADE

ACTIVITIESCANOEING, EXPLORING, , FISHING, DISC GOLF, ARCHERY CRAFTS, CAMPFIRES AND MORE!

REGISTRATIONDUE MAY 8, 2015$175**$50 CANCELLATION FEE WILL BE APPLIED FOR ALL CANCELLATIONS AFTER HOUSING HAS BEEN SET

PAYABLE TO: COWLEY COUNTY 4-H COUNCILP.O. BOX 538WINFIELD, KS 67156

Camper Name __________________________________________

Grade ! ____ ! ! 4-H Age _____! ! Sex ___M ___ F! T-Shirt Size ________________Completed! ! ! (As of January 1, 2015)(May 2015)

Address ________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________

Phone __________________

Parents/Guardians ______________________________

Roommate Choices: ! 1.) _______________________________

! ! ! 2.) _______________________________

! ! ! 3.) _______________________________

Please list any special needs: ______________________________________________

RULES: All EKSSS rules apply. Visit www.eksss.net for more infor-

mation. Show is open to all 4-H/FFA members who are 7 years of age

or older or 19years of age or under as of 1/1/2015. Showmanship divisions: Seniors: 14 and older; Intermediate:

10-13; Juniors 7-9; Pee-wee: 6 and under. Hogs must be owned and shown by the exhibitor except pee-

wee. Hogs will be shown by breed. Barrows and gilts shown togeth-

er. Must have 5 head to constitute a breed. Not responsible for theft or accidents.

PRIZES Trophy Buckles

Cash Awards—Class Money

For more information: Brian Thiel (620) 222-5154 Cowley County Extension (620) 221-5450

WINFIELD FAIRGROUNDS WINFIELD, KS

7:00—9:00 a.m. Registration/Declare Weights 10:00 a.m. Show Starts

Cost: $11.00 if POSTMARKED by Friday, May 15th $16.00 if postmarked after Friday, May 15th or show day

Pre-entries are encouraged and should be postmarked by Friday, May 15th.

Entry Form—One exhibitor per entry form Name: _______________________________________________________ Birth Date:__________________________ Age:____________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City & State: _______________________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ____________________________________________________ ____________ Show out of trailer ______________ Need pens ($2.00 each) # Swine _________________ @ 11.00 each = $ ___________________ Total # Swine _________________ @ 16.00 (late) each = $ __________________ Total (after 5/15/15) # Pens needed ___________ @ 2.00 Total Enclosed $ ________________ Total $_________________Grand Total Enclosed Tag #’s: (1) ________________ (2) ________________(3) ________________(4) ________________

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015—SHOW #1

Submit Entries to: Cowley County Swine Classic C/O Cowley County Extension P.O. Box 538 Winfield, KS 67156

HOTEL OPTIONS: Comfort Inn, Winfield—(620) 221-7529 Super 8 Motel, Winfield—(620) 229-8888 Super 8 Motel, Ark City—(620) 442-8880 Best Western, Ark City—(620) 442-7700

Cowley County Swine Classic Saturday, May 23, 2015 — SHOW #1

Judge: TBA

WOOD CHIPS/SHAVINGS ONLY IN SHOW BARNS

Concessions will be available

Ark Valley Swine Association—Cowley County Extension—South Haven FFA

FUTURITY CLASS CASH PAYOUT

For pigs purchased though the Ark Valley Swine Association Sale or the South Haven FFA Pig Sale

RULES: All EKSSS rules apply. Visit www.eksss.net for more infor-

mation. Show is open to all 4-H/FFA members who are 7 years of age

or older or 19years of age or under as of 1/1/2015. Showmanship divisions: Seniors: 14 and older; Intermediate:

10-13; Juniors 7-9; Pee-wee: 6 and under. Hogs must be owned and shown by the exhibitor except pee-

wee. Hogs will be shown by breed. Barrows and gilts shown togeth-

er. Must have 5 head to constitute a breed. Not responsible for theft or accidents.

PRIZES Trophy Buckles

Cash Awards—Class Money

For more information: Brian Thiel (620) 222-5154 Cowley County Extension (620) 221-5450

WINFIELD FAIRGROUNDS WINFIELD, KS

7:00—8:30 a.m. Registration/Declare Weights 9:30 a.m. Show Starts

Cost: $11.00 if POSTMARKED by Friday, May 15th $16.00 if postmarked after Friday, May 15th or show day

Pre-entries are encouraged and should be postmarked by Friday, May 15th.

Entry Form—One exhibitor per entry form Name: _______________________________________________________ Birth Date:__________________________ Age:____________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City & State: _______________________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ____________________________________________________ ____________ Show out of trailer ______________ Need pens ($2.00 each) # Swine _________________ @ 11.00 each = $ ___________________ Total # Swine _________________ @ 16.00 (late) each = $ __________________ Total (after 5/15/15) # Pens needed ___________ @ 2.00 Total Enclosed $ ________________ Total $_________________Grand Total Enclosed Tag #’s: (1) ________________ (2) ________________(3) ________________(4) ________________

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015—SHOW #2

Submit Entries to: Cowley County Swine Classic C/O Cowley County Extension P.O. Box 538 Winfield, KS 67156

HOTEL OPTIONS:

Comfort Inn, Winfield—(620) 221-7529 Super 8 Motel, Winfield—(620) 229-8888 Super 8 Motel, Ark City—(620) 442-8880 Best Western, Ark City—(620) 442-7700

Memorial Day Swine Classic Sunday, May 24, 2015—SHOW #2

Judge: TBA

WOOD CHIPS/SHAVINGS ONLY IN SHOW BARNS

Concessions will be available

Ark Valley Swine Association—Cowley County Extension—South Haven FFA

www.cowley.ksu.edu

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Cowley County

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Sponsored by:Cowley County Sheep Show CommitteeCowley County ExtensionBusinesses of Cowley County

For more information:Cowley County Extension, 620.221.5450

**Pre-entries encouraged and due May 15 K-State Research and Extension is an equal

opportunity provider and employer.

The purpose of the Cowley County Spring Sheep and Meat Goat Show is to promote youth livestock projects by teaching about good animal husbandry, livestock quality, demonstrating good showmanship and providing recognition for hard work. It serves as an opportunity for youth to exhibit their projects while enhancing life skills including:• A positive self-concept• An inquiring mind• A concern for the community• Healthy interpersonal relationships• Sound decision making

ScheduleSaturday, May 23, 20157:30-8:30AM Sheep check-in and declare weights9:00AM Sheep Show Starts Breeding Ewes Showmanship Market Lambs Cowley County Sheep9:30-10:30 AM Goat check-in and declare weightsGoat Show will begin 30 minutes after completion of Sheep Show Breeding Does Showmanship Market Goats Cowley County Goats

Please complete and return to:! ! Cowley County Sheep Show! ! ! ! ! c/o Cowley County Extension! ! ! ! ! P.O. Box 538! ! ! ! ! Winfield, KS 67156

Exhibitor Name __________________________________________ County _________________

Age (as of 1/1/2015)_______________

Address _________________________ City ___________________ State ______ Zip _______

Sheep Showmanship ($5) Age as of Jan. 1, 2015! ! Goat Showmanship ($5) Age as of Jan. 1, 2015!

___ Sr. (14-18) ___ Int. (10-13) ___ Jr. (7-9)! ! ! ___ Sr. (14-18) ___ Int. (10-13) ___ Jr. (7-9)

_______ Market Lambs (number) ! ! ! ! _______ Market Goats (number)

_______ Breeding Ewes (number) ! ! ! ! _______ Breeding Does (number)

_______ Total Sheep (# of head x $10 + $5 showmanship)! ! _______ Total Goats (# of head x $10 + $5 showmanship)

1) Show open to any bona fide Kansas 4-H or FFA member. 2) Entry fee is $10 per head and $5 per exhibitor for showmanship. Late entries are $15 per head. Sign ups for additional

entries after May 17, 2013 will be accepted as late entries.3) Entry fee is to defray expenses of the show. No refunds.4) Judge’s decision will be final.5) Animals shown in the market classes are not eligible to show in the breeding classes and vise versa. Market animals may be

ewes/does or wethers.6) Everyone must check in at the registration table prior to weighing. This includes in-county, out of county, breeding

and market entries.7) Market lambs must be slick shorn to one quarter inch, to the hock. Wool on the face and below the hock is allowed.8) Wethers and does may be shown in the Meat Goat Show and will be shown clipped to 3/8” or less. All classes will be split by

weight.9) All goats must be dehorned or tipped and rounded.10) All wethers must be castrated/banded prior to coming to the show. No bucks/rams allowed.11) Showmanship class will be determined by age as of Jan. 1 (4-H age). Sr (14 & over); Intermediate (10-13); Jr (7-9).12) All animals shown in showmanship classes must be owned by the exhibitor.13) Classes will be determined by weight and specified by committee. Classes will be determined at the conclusion of weigh-in.14) All market animals must be identified by a Kansas 4-H Ear Tag.15) Each exhibitor will be allowed to show only two head in market and two head in breeding classes.16) No bedding materials are allowed, and all exhibitors will clean up their area before leaving the grounds. Exhibitors are not

allowed to stall/groom in the barns. Generators are encouraged.17) All lambs must have lamb teeth, all goats must have kid teeth. All intact rams, does and ewes must have scrapies tag. No

yearling ewes or yearling does.18) Sheep and goats will be shown according to judge’s discretion19) NO MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS WILL BE TOLERATED.20) HEALTH REQUIREMENT: Animals that are ill, have soremouth, and/or “Club Lamb” fungus, will not be allowed to show

and will not weigh until all other lambs/goats have been weighed. Decision of veterinarian is final.21) The use of artificial coloring, except on hooves is prohibited.22) Each exhibitor must groom his/her own animal and may use only the assistance of an immediate family member (mother,

father, legal guardian, brother, sister) or another 4-H or FFA member who is an exhibitor at the show.23) A special Pee-Wee showmanship class for children less than 7 years old will be offered during fitting & showing.24) Goats must be shown with all four feet on the ground. Exhibitors may use a collar, a collar with a short lead or a halter when

showing. Medium (3 mm) or smaller pinch collars will be allowed.(Kansas Junior Livestock Show rules).

LIABILITY: The Cowley County Sheep Show Committee or show managers will in no case be responsible for loss or damage, or injury done to or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by the exhibitor, injury to person or persons of the exhibitor or his employees, or for the disappearance or destruction of any animal or article exhibited by the exhibitor. Exhibitor by virtue of entry and exhibition of such animals or articles, or their presence at the show does not willfully indemnify and protect the Cowley County Classic Show against all such loss, damage, liability or expense incident to any such claim or claims.

Parent ____________________________________ Date ______________

Exhibitor __________________________________ Date _______________

Registration Information

Barbecue 101 is a one day workshop focusing on teaching the basics of grilling and smoking to consumers of all ages and experience levels.

The topic areas will provide a unique perspective on the science of barbe-­cuing as well as give insight to selecting meat, wood, rubs, spices and sauces to use at your next barbecue.

This workshop is conducted by the Kansas State University Department of Animal Science and Industry and K-State Research and Extension.

For questions: Dr. Travis O’Quinn;; travisoquinn@ksu.edu

To register: Lois Schreiner;; lschrein@ksu.edu

Registration is $50 for an individual or $80 for a couple. Registration closes one week prior to each scheduled event. Registration fee includes lunch, apron and Barbecue 101 Course Book containing cooking guides, recipes and barbecue tips and tricks. Space is limited at each location.

Locations May 2, 2015 Olathe, KS K-State Olathe Campus

June 6, 2015 Arkansas City, KS Cowley College—

Brown Center

Register Now: www.asi.k-state.edu/barbecue101workshop.html

8:00 Welcome

8:15 Meat Cutting Basics

9:15 All About Rubs & Spices

9:45 Break

10:00 BBQ Food Safety

10:30 Science of Smoking

11:30 Lunch

12:30-3:00 Afternoon Station Rotations Selecting the Right Smoker for You BBQ Regionality: A Difference in Sauce Meat Cuts to Stretch the BBQ Dollar Taste the Difference: It’s All in the

Wood Meat Preparation & Selection

3:30 Competition BBQ Expert Roundtable 4:00 Closing & Evaluations

Schedule of Events

May 9, 2015 Manhattan, KS Stanley Stout Center

May 30, 2015 Hays, KS

Ag Research Center

BBQ 101 Registration closes 1 week prior to each scheduled event Name:________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________

City:___________________ State: ________Zip:________ E-mail:_______________________________________

Location attending: _____ Olathe _______ Manhattan _______ Hays _______ Winfield

_______ number individuals @ $50 each _______ number couple @ $80 per couple

Mail to: Lois Schreiner, BBQ 101, 218 Weber Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506

Please make checks payable to: Kansas State University

MEAT GOAT CLINIC PRESENTED BY Glen Martin,

Mason, Texas Saturday, May 30 - - Cowley County

Fairgrounds, Winfield, KS Online registration available at: http://bit.ly/1OjKCqo - Please register by Tuesday, May 26

Saturday, May 30, 2015 9:00 AM Registration – Welcome

Selection

Feeding and Facilities

Day-to-Day Care

Fitting

Showmanship

4:00 p.m. Wrap-up

Participants are encouraged to bring their goats for the showmanship clinic.

PROGRAM – The Glen Martin Family, Mason, Texas REGISTRATION – Please register by Tuesday, May 26. COST - $35/person (includes both youth and adult participants) Call the Cowley County Extension Office at (620) 221-5450 0r (620) 441-4565 Register on-line at: http://bit.ly/1OjKCqo

K-State Research & Extension, Cowley County Courthouse, 311 East 9th P.O. Box 538 Winfield, KS 67156

All educational programs and materials available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Registration Form—MEAT GOAT CLINIC

Name: _____________________________________________ Birth Date:__________________________ Age:____________

Address: ___________________________________________ City & State: _______________________ Zip: ____________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________

REGISTRATION DUE – – TUESDAY, MAY 26TH CLINIC – – SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015

June 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31Shooting…ts Banquet

17:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Martha Washington 4-H7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Floral 4-H 7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

5 6

72:00 PM 4-H Shoot-ing Sports Air Disci-plines

87:00 PM Cameron 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Walnut Val-ley 4-H

9 10 11 12 13

14Flag DayCamp Co…r Training4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

15Sunny Hills 4-H Camp7:00 PM 4-H Council7:50 PM Junior Lead-ers8:30 PM Ambas-sadors

16 17 18 19 20

21Father’s Day

22 23Southeast…ntest Day

24 25 26 27

28 29 30 17:00 PM Udall 4-H

25:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

3Independ…(observed)

4Independence Day

31Shooting…ts Banquet

17:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Martha Washington 4-H7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Floral 4-H 7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

5 6

72:00 PM 4-H Shoot-ing Sports Air Disci-plines

87:00 PM Cameron 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Walnut Val-ley 4-H

9 10 11 12 13

14Flag DayCamp Co…r Training4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

15Sunny Hills 4-H Camp7:00 PM 4-H Council7:50 PM Junior Lead-ers8:30 PM Ambas-sadors

16 17 18 19 20

21Father’s Day

22 23Southeast…ntest Day

24 25 26 27

28 29 30 17:00 PM Udall 4-H

25:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

3Independ…(observed)

4Independence Day

31Shooting…ts Banquet

17:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Martha Washington 4-H7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Floral 4-H 7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

5 6

72:00 PM 4-H Shoot-ing Sports Air Disci-plines

87:00 PM Cameron 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Walnut Val-ley 4-H

9 10 11 12 13

14Flag DayCamp Co…r Training4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

15Sunny Hills 4-H Camp7:00 PM 4-H Council7:50 PM Junior Lead-ers8:30 PM Ambas-sadors

16 17 18 19 20

21Father’s Day

22 23Southeast…ntest Day

24 25 26 27

28 29 30 17:00 PM Udall 4-H

25:30 PM Extension Council Board Meet-ing

3Independ…(observed)

4Independence Day

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May 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26Cowley County Classic

27 28 29 306:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

1Add/Drop DeadlineHorse ID's an…inations dueKJLS/KSF Bee…inations Due

2

32:00 PM 4-H Shooting Sports Air Disciplines

47:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing

54:30 PM Small Livestock Tagging

67:00 PM Udall 4-H

75:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

8Sewing Cam…gistration DueCamp Regist…lications Due

9

10Mother’s Day

4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

117:00 PM Walnut Valley 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Cameron 4-H

12 13 146:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

15Campfrence Registration Due

16

171:30 PM Shooting Sports Club Meeting2:15 PM Shooting Sports- Shotgun3:00 PM Shooting Sports- Hunting Skills

1810:00 AM Sitter Solutions7:00 PM 4-H Council7:30 PM Rabbit Project Meeting7:50 PM Junior Leaders8:30 PM Ambassadors

191:00 PM Sitter Solutions

20 217:00 PM Winfield Clover Buds

22 23Cowley Coun…at Goat ShowEKSSS Swine Classic

24EKSSS Swine Classic

25Memorial Da…Office ClosedMemorial Day

26 27 286:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery7:00 PM Astronomy Meet-ing

29John F. Kennedy’s Birthday

30Goat Clinic

31Shooting Sports Banquet

17:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

5 6

26Cowley County Classic

27 28 29 306:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

1Add/Drop DeadlineHorse ID's an…inations dueKJLS/KSF Bee…inations Due

2

32:00 PM 4-H Shooting Sports Air Disciplines

47:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing

54:30 PM Small Livestock Tagging

67:00 PM Udall 4-H

75:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

8Sewing Cam…gistration DueCamp Regist…lications Due

9

10Mother’s Day

4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

117:00 PM Walnut Valley 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Cameron 4-H

12 13 146:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

15Campfrence Registration Due

16

171:30 PM Shooting Sports Club Meeting2:15 PM Shooting Sports- Shotgun3:00 PM Shooting Sports- Hunting Skills

1810:00 AM Sitter Solutions7:00 PM 4-H Council7:30 PM Rabbit Project Meeting7:50 PM Junior Leaders8:30 PM Ambassadors

191:00 PM Sitter Solutions

20 217:00 PM Winfield Clover Buds

22 23Cowley Coun…at Goat ShowEKSSS Swine Classic

24EKSSS Swine Classic

25Memorial Da…Office ClosedMemorial Day

26 27 286:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery7:00 PM Astronomy Meet-ing

29John F. Kennedy’s Birthday

30Goat Clinic

31Shooting Sports Banquet

17:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

5 6

26Cowley County Classic

27 28 29 306:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

1Add/Drop DeadlineHorse ID's an…inations dueKJLS/KSF Bee…inations Due

2

32:00 PM 4-H Shooting Sports Air Disciplines

47:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing

54:30 PM Small Livestock Tagging

67:00 PM Udall 4-H

75:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

8Sewing Cam…gistration DueCamp Regist…lications Due

9

10Mother’s Day

4:00 PM Rock Creek 4-H4:30 PM Burden 4-H

117:00 PM Walnut Valley 4-H7:00 PM New Horizon 4-H7:00 PM Cameron 4-H

12 13 146:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery

15Campfrence Registration Due

16

171:30 PM Shooting Sports Club Meeting2:15 PM Shooting Sports- Shotgun3:00 PM Shooting Sports- Hunting Skills

1810:00 AM Sitter Solutions7:00 PM 4-H Council7:30 PM Rabbit Project Meeting7:50 PM Junior Leaders8:30 PM Ambassadors

191:00 PM Sitter Solutions

20 217:00 PM Winfield Clover Buds

22 23Cowley Coun…at Goat ShowEKSSS Swine Classic

24EKSSS Swine Classic

25Memorial Da…Office ClosedMemorial Day

26 27 286:30 PM Shooting Sports- Archery7:00 PM Astronomy Meet-ing

29John F. Kennedy’s Birthday

30Goat Clinic

31Shooting Sports Banquet

17:00 PM Dexter/Otto 4-H Meeting7:00 PM Tisdale 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Sunrise 4-H Meet-ing7:00 PM Martha Washing-ton 4-H7:00 PM Floral 4-H Meeting

2 37:00 PM Udall 4-H

45:30 PM Extension Council Board Meeting

5 6

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