JULY 2018

University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating

Howard County 4-H was well represented at the Ouachi-

ta District O-Rama held recently. “4-H Goes Wild” is the

theme of the 2018 O-Ramas. Congratulations to all who

participated! Eight participants placed first in their com-

petitions. They included: Abbie Lamb-Food Fair, Katilynn

Hanney-Fashion Revue, Logan Wilson-Crop & Seed ID,

Lilli Medlin-Consumer Economics, Delaney Ford-

Entomology Collection, Kiersten Priddy-Public Speaking,

Ashyln Newton-Fashion Revue, and Codie Jamison-

Consumer Economics.

Kiersten Priddy was recognized as a winner in the

Statewide 4-H Poster Art competition.

Twelve members were recognized as District Record

Book Winners. Beginner winners included: Sarah Lamb-

Animal Science, Adelene Westfall-Arts & Humanities, Lilli

Medlin-Leadership, Wyatt Hanney-Citizenship, Christian

Trombley-Technology & Engineering, Anthony Trombley

-Technology & Engineering, and Delaney Ford-

Entomology. Intermediate winners were Caelan Pearson

-Swine, Alex Trombley-Animal Science, Abbie Lamb-

Foods & Nutrition, Ashlyn Hipp-Housing & Home Envi-

ronment, and Nick Trombley-Technology & Engineering.

Thirty-four 4-H members, leaders, agents, and parents

helped bring home the Spirit Award! This was the first

time Howard County has received the award! Other 4-H

members participating included Anna Sweat, Savannah

Wilson, and Sarah Sweat.

District O-Rama

4-H Ambassadors

Codie Jamison and Katilynn Hanney were

chosen as 2019 4-H Ambassadors at the

recent Teen Leader Conference. Both 4-

Hers received recognition as 4-H Teen

Stars in 2017. They had to complete an

application, and participate in an inter-

view session. As an Arkansas 4-H Ambas-

sador, they will be responsible for plan-

ning and conducting the 2019 4-H Teen

Leader Conference, promoting 4-H in the

county and dis-

trict, and judging

4-H events in

other counties.

This is a prestig-

ious leadership

position. Con-

gratulations!

Howard Co. Extension Office

Jean A. Ince

County Extension Agent

-Staff Chair

Samantha Kroll

County Extension Agent

-Agriculture

Jennifer Morrow

4-H Program Assistant

Cecilia Harberson

Administrative

Specialist III

Clover Crews News

4-H Volunteer Leader Forum

Volunteers, mark your calendar for the Fall 4-H Volun-

teer Leader Forum scheduled for Saturday, August 11

from 9:00 to 3:30. This forum will pro-

vide you with new ideas to help improve

your club meetings. The training will also

count toward your four hours of annual

training. Samantha will be presenting at

the training. All volunteer leaders are encouraged to

attend. The cost is $25 for the day. Lunch will be provid-

ed. The location is still be determined, but if you are

interested in attending, you can register online or call

the Extension Office at 870-845-7517 for more infor-

mation.

Howard County at Teen Leader Conference

Four 4-H members participated in the 2018 Arkansas Teen Leader Conference held June 13-15 at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Ferndale. Those partici-pating included Caelan Pearson, Abbie Lamb, Katilynn Hanney and Codie Jamison.

Caelan Pearson was recognized as an Arkansas 4-H Teen Star during a special banquet held the first night of the

conference. Only a select few of 4-H members across the state achieve this honor.

Cloverbud Camp

A Cloverbud Camp will be held Thursday, August 2 at

the Nashville City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Several fun activities are being planned including an

obstacle course, making your own Smoothies, and craft

activity. The cost for the camp is $5.00 per person to

cover the cost of supplies. This camp will be just for Clo-

verbud 4-H members ages 5-8.

Teens are welcome to assist in

teaching the day camp. Please call

the office to register for this fun

and educational program at 870-

845-7517 by July 30.

Six Members Attend State Camps

Alex Trombley, Sara Sweat, Abbie Lamb, Caelan Pear-

son, and Ashlyn Hipp attended 4-H Adventure and Chal-

lenge Camp the last week of June at the C.A. Vines Ar-

kansas 4-H Center. The purpose of

the camp is to challenge partici-

pants to push themselves to set

and reach new goals. They

achieved this by completing the

Ropes Course, Rock Climbing Wall,

and Jacob’s Ladder challenge

courses. They also learned team-

work skills throughout the three day camp. Both Caelan

Pearson and Abbie Lamb received “Camper Awards”.

Christian Trombley attended the 4-H Junior Camp. The

theme of the camp was “Mardi Gras”. Participants

made parade floats and had their own “mock” Mardi

Gras! In addition, they participated in all the activities

the center offers including canoeing, fishing, hiking,

craft activities, swimming and many more. County Ex-

tension Agent-Agriculture, Samantha Kroll chaperoned

the group.

Pictured l-r: Caelan Pearson,

Abbie Lamb, Katilynn Hanney

and Codie Jamison

Swine Jackpot Show

A Swine Jackpot Show will be held on Saturday, July 21

at the Howard County Fairground. We will be hosting

our first Lucky Clover Showdown. This is a great

opportunity for our livestock youth to get some

volunteer hours. All money made from the

show will go toward Howard County Show

Team. If you are able to help please call Mrs. Cecilia and

let her know. The show starts at 8:30pm. I will set up a

schedule for you to work and will get back with

you on what time you need to be there.

July 2018

Howard County Fair

The Howard County Fair will be September 3-8, 2018. If

your club is planning on having an educational fair booth,

please let the office know by calling 870-845-7517 so a

space will be reserved. All craft items, canned goods, pho-

tography and household arts items will be entered on

Tuesday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You

can pick up your items on Sunday, September 9 from 2:00

to 4:00 p.m.

Start gathering your items now! Think about items made

at club meetings, workshops or in school. Also enter your

Ross Photography pictures!

Remember all pictures need to

be matted on 11”x 14” mats.

No frames for photographs.

Artwork should be framed and

be ready to hang. Clothing

items should be clean, pressed

and on a hanger. The fair tabloids will be ready in early

August. Be sure to look at the rules for entering your

items! Tabloids will be available at the office.

Livestock If you are showing livestock, there a

few important dates you need to re-

member. On July 20 and 23, Ms. Sa-

mantha will pull DNA on all market

animals, if you ordered a state fair tag

from the office. She will be out one of

these two days. July 31 is the online registration dead-

line for market animals at state fair. Breeding and Com-

mercial animals online deadline registration is Septem-

ber 1. If you plan to take rabbits and/or chickens to

state fair, registration papers have to be mailed in by

September 15. These can be found on the Arkansas

State Fair website.

District Fair is September 25 – 29. All animals must be

in place by 6:00pm Wednesday. Online entries will

begin August 1 and close on September 5 for livestock.

If you are taking animals to district, be sure you let Ms.

Samantha know, so we can get them entered.

County Fair: A livestock entry form is in this news-

letter. If you need another copy, come by the office and

pick one up or call the office and we will email one to

you. They are due back to the office by July 31 (be sure

to sign the front and back). For those that show dairy

goats: there have been some changes made to this

year’s fair book. YOU CAN show your dairy goats that

are over the age of two.

Cattlemen’s Meeting

If you are showing livestock at county fair, you need to

plan on bringing a dessert to the Cattlemen’s meeting

August 14. We need to be there by 5:15 with the des-

serts. Please call the office and let Mrs. Cecilia know

what kind of dessert you will be bring and if you are go-

ing to be able to attend the meeting.

If you cannot attend the meeting,

please make arrangements to bring

your dessert by the office or to send

it with someone.

Simmental Regionals

We had great representation at the Simmental Regional

show in June. Extemporaneous Speaking, Sales Talk,

Genetics Quiz, Cattleman’s Quiz, and Livestock Judging

were all on the competition menu, which is what build-

ing future leaders and agricultural advocates is all

about. Congratulation Sara Sweat, Anna Sweat, Kier-

sten Priddy, and Gatlin Priddy.

Sara was the Overall Jr Exhibitor‼️

-Grand Champion Simbrah Heifer

-Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Purebred Heifer

-1st Sales Talk

-1st Genetic Evaluation Test

-2nd Cattlemen’s Quiz

-2nd Livestock Judging

Anna was the 4th Overall Jr

Exhibitor‼️

-3rd Overall Owned Purebred

Heifer

-4th Overall Showmanship

-5th Cattlemen’s Quiz

-7th Public Speaking

-9th Livestock Judging

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action insti-

tution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your

County Extension office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

Sincerely,

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible

persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability,

marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status,

and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Samantha Kroll Jean A. Ince County Extension Agent-Agriculture County Extension Agent-Staff Chair

*All dates and/or times for events may be changed.

Important Dates!

Quilt Workshop – July 10-11 at Nashville Jr. High School-

9:00 – 3:00 each day

Star Camp – July 17-19, Timber Lodge Ranch

State 4-H O-Rama – July 24-27

Cloverbud Day Camp – August 2 – 10:00 to 12:00 at City

Park – Please Register

Howard County Fair – September 3-8, 2018

District Fair – September 25-29, 2018

State Fair – October 11-21, 2018

New 4-H Program Assistant

Howard County Extension Office would like to welcome Jennifer Morrow to our team! She

is our new 4-H Program Assistant and we are very excited to have her on board.

Jennifer began working with Extension on June 1.

If you haven’t met her yet, come by and say “Hi” and introduce yourself to Ms. Jennifer.