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JACKSON COUNTY EXTENSION FEBRUARY 2012

Amber Matthiesen Amber Luckstead Jeannett Kruse Carolyn Clark 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist 4-H County Youth Coordinator Office Manager Program Assistant And Program Coordinator amberlea@iastate.edu jlkruse@iastate.edu clark05@iastate.edu amber@iastate.edu

Calendar of Events

April 1 Deadline for application for “Lend a Lamb/Goat” 4 Iowa Horse Fair http://iowahorsecouncil.org/2014-iowa-horse-fair/ * Call CEO if you would like to go with Horse Committee 6 FSQA Training, 2-4 pm, Pearson Hall 13 YLC 3:00 pm @ CEO County Council 4:00 pm @ CEO 21 Youth Committee 7:00 pm @ CEO 19 Washington Co. Spring Preview Cattle Show

May 3 Sheep and Goat Weigh In, 9 am-12 pm @ Maquoketa FFA Building 11:00 am Meeting for new goat project members 15 Animal IDs due in 4-H Online Junior Camp Registration Due for participants/ counselors 31 Goat Workshop, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds

June 16 Entry Deadline Presentation, Clothing Event, Working Exhibit, Share-the-Fun, Music Recital, Bucket Bottle to CEO

Jackson County Extension April 2014

JACKSON COUNTY EXTENSION 201 WEST PLATT ST. MAQUOKETA IA 52060 | 563-652-4923 | MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM –4:30 PM

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Upcoming Events

Dates to Remember

Fair Book Changes

April Birthdays

OUR VISION

A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

Food Safety and Quality Assurance - FSQA 4-H’ers and FFA members who plan to exhibit beef, bucket bottle calf, swine, dairy, goat, sheep, poultry, and rabbits will need to

be FSQA certified by July 1– there will be no exceptions to this deadline.

Training option certification is valid for exactly one year—the date of the training.

Grade is determined as of January 1, 2014.

4th to 6th grade: Must attend FSQA training every year

7th to 9th: Can either attend a training each year or pass the Intermediate test. Test certification is valid until January 1st of

the 4-Her’s 10th grade year.

10th to 12th grades: Can either attend a training each year or pass the Senior test. Test option certification is valid until

December 31 after the 4-H’er’s 20th birthday.

Jackson County Training/Testing Dates will be:

Sunday, April 6, 2014, 2-4 pm Pearson Hall, Jackson County Fairgrounds

Monday, June 23, 2014 1-3 pm Boyer Hall, Jackson County Fairgrounds

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference: Ticket to Success– June 24-26th, 2014,

The dates have been set for June 24-26, 2014 for a great three-day adventure at ISU for Iowa’s youth. We also wanted to share that the registration cost for this year’s conference has been set as well. Delegate registration costs will be $175 per person. (Bus Transportation cost $55) This is the same fee for both youth and adults and covers 2 nights of lodging, 7 meals, 3 keynote speakers, transportation for workshops and community service, facility rental, 2 dances, and a t-shirt, among other supports and services.

Youth Committee has agreed to help with the cost, leaving the total cost to Jackson County participants $115 (Registration and Bus)

Registration will be live after March 20 at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

Online registration for 2014 State 4-H Camps

Registration for the four State 4-H Camps to be held this summer at the Iowa 4-H Center is now live. The camps are open to stu-dents in grades 5-8; 4-H membership is not required. Registration for the statewide camps can be made online at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/camping. The fee for each session (five days/four nights) is $240. Additional information about the themed camps is available online as State Camp FAQs. Contact Bill Beckley at wbeckley@iastate.edu with questions about registration and for more camp session information. * Scholarships available through CEO

The 2014 Fair Book will be published soon, please read and check all rules , there have been some changes this year!

Reminder continue to check your email for upcoming updates and opportunities

Interested in being a part of the Youth Beef Team?

Involving younger generations is crucial to keep the industry alive and flourishing. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation (ICF) fosters involvement of youth through the Youth Beef Team. This program trains and educates

young beef industry advocates to positively promote Iowa’s Beef industry.

A training session equips youth (12 years and up) with the knowledge and skills to conduct beef promotional

activities in their own and surrounding communities. Activities include presentations, letters to the editor, farm tours, brochure and recipe distributions, beef grilling events and more.

If interested contact Mary Lou at 563-357-5798 or CEO for more information

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IN-VIEW Livestock Updates

2014 Fair Book Changes

Schedule Changes:

Sunday, July 20 10:30 Music Recital, at 4-H Endowment Breakfast

Saturday, May 3 Sheep and Goat Weigh-In, Maquoketa FFA Building

Thursday, July 24 8:00 am Sheep Show – South Show Barn

12:00 pm Clover Kids Goat & Sheep Show – Following 4-H Show

1 hour after Sheep Show Goat Show – South Show Barn (Appr.1:00)

Saturday, July 26 Clover Kids Rabbit Show-Following 4-H Rabbit Show

General Rules

Added: 4-H or FFA exhibit (indoor or Livestock) may only be exhibited at one County Fair

Beef

Rule #14 Changed: There will be a $10 per head fee collected on Pre-Entry day. $10 will be refunded during weigh-in at the fair for animals entered at the fair.

Addition: Exhibitors must provide woodchips (wood fiber only) for bedding in their stalls

Dairy

Rule #7 Changed: An exhibitor may show a maximum of eight animals with no more than two per class.

Rule #11 Deleted: Rule stated previously in general livestock rules.

Dog

Rule #3 Deleted All exhibitors must have a current FSQA certification on file by July 1st at the CEO.

Goat

Rule #14 Changed: Meat goats, including billies, will be weighed in same day as sheep. (Pygmy wethers will be allowed in this class). Each member may weigh-in a maximum of 10 goats. Meat goats must be born on or after January 1 of the current year.

Rule #23 Changed: There will be a $10 scanning charge for each production goat weighed-in at fair. The fee will be collected on pre-entry day.

Rule #21 Changed: Goats will be released after the auction on Sunday. Billies may be released following show.

Horse and Pony

Rule #3 Deleted All exhibitors must have a current FSQA certification on file by July 1st at the CEO.

Rule #18 Changed Yearlings and over, stallions are ineligible for 4-H shows.

Class Schedule Modified *Deleted Horse

1204 Pony less than 52" at halter (all grades)

1205 Pony 52" and less than 57" at halter (all grades)

1206 Colt at halter-born after January 2014 ** Grand Champion Pony less than 57"

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Sheep

Rule #18 Changed: Sheep will be released after the auction on Sunday. Rams may be released following show.

Added: Production lambs scanned at fair will be charged $10 and paid on pre-entry day.

Swine :

Weigh-In– Cancelled: We are changing our swine show this year due to the risk of the PED virus. At this time we have cancelled

our weigh in this year because of the risks that are associated with contracting this virus.

members will be allowed to show: 3 open hogs and 2 commercial gilts. Animals must be identified in 4-H online by May 15th.

Share-A-Pig has been cancelled due to the PED virus, however, please contact the CEO or Swine committee for assistance in

finding pigs.

Sheep and Goat Project

Weigh-In

The Sheep and Goat Weigh-In will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Maquoketa FFA Building. To keep things

running smoothly, we are asking all State Fair families to bring their animals between 9 and 11 am. Families who

will be exhibiting at county fair only are asked to bring their animals from 11 to 12. New members are asked

attend a new project meeting starting at 11 am during the weigh–in. Families who will be weighing a large

number of animals (15 or more) are asked to contact the CEO in advance of weigh-in for scheduling.

Workshops

General Health and Care: 4 p.m. May 31st, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Goat Barn

Fitting and Showmanship: 4 p.m. June 22nd, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Goat Barn

Horse Project Meetings

Horse project members are required to attend TWO project meetings this year.

Meetings at CEO: March 31: 6-7:30 pm at CEO

April 7: 6-7:30 pm at CEO

April 14: 6-7:30 pm at CEO

Meeting Dates with Horse/Pony at Jackson Co. Fairgrounds

April 28th, 6:30 p.m.

May 12th, 6:30 p.m.

June 2nd, 6:30 p.m.

June 23rd, 6:30 p.m.

Livestock Dates

JACKSON COUNTY EXTENSION

IN-VIEW ANDREW— Nineteen 4-H Basketball teams competed in three divisions in the 2014 4-H basketball tourna-ment held on Saturday, March 15th. The Junior Boys division (4th to 8th grades) Monmouth Co-Ed/Cloverites pulled out a victory for the second year in a row! Their success came with a 38 to 27 victory over the Garryowen Guys and Gals/Otter Creek Shooting Stars. Members of the winning junior boys team included: Fisher Bisinger, Dane Elmegreen, Avery Martensen, Noah Nabb, Brett Schoenherr and Lane Stender. In the Junior Girls division (4th to 8th grades), the Bellevue Pioneers played hard for a victory over the Andrew Achievers, with a winning score of 29 to 14. Members of the winning Bellevue Pioneers team in-cluded: Paige Deppe, Allison Hager, Aubrie Hager, Emma Kelchen, Beatrice Kemp, Ellie O’Brien, Sally Paulsen, Theresa Paulsen, Eliza Scheckel, Rebecca Schroeder, and Averie Sieverding. In the Senior Co-Ed division, this game was played by two talented teams. The Monmouth Co-Ed played hard in the first half but came up short, pulling out 36 points to Miles Mavericks 43 points. Members were: Ben Clausen, Dylan Gruhn, Brad Holdgrafer, Todd Holdgrafer, Mallory Kilburg, Ethan Krogman, Amber-lyn Kruse, Ashley Kruse, Dustin Lippens, and Abbey Rickertsen. In order to make our tournament possible we would like to thank all parents, volunteers, and our Jackson County Youth Committee. Additionally, we could not have done the tournament with our tournament organizer Will Cornelius and Andrew Schools for the use of their facilities. Finally, a special thank-you goes out to the referees, many of whom volunteered their time to the 4-H program: James Cornelius, Janie Cor-nelius, John Grant, Mark Hansen, Owen Hayes, Owen Hinz, Andrew Kilburg, Brandon Moore, Brig Moore, Ron Irwin, Curtis Roeder and Eric Veach.

Congratulations to all of our teams who participated in this year’s

tournament.

A special Thank you is given to Andrew Achievers 4-H Club for an

OUTSTANDING food stand and Will Cornelius tournament coordinator.

THANK YOU !

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Becker, Brice

Boeckenstedt, Kara

Borrenpohl, Ellie

Bruck, Addison

Carpenter-Crist, Cree

Clark, Danelle

Cota, Beau

Dague, Sabrynn

Dieterich, Aaron

Dunne, Kyle

Feller, Kelsey

Kilburg, Rebecca

Kilburg, Ryan

Krogman, Mitchell

Lenz, Tala

Lindstrom, Sophia

Martensen, Avery

Miller, Cassie

Reuter, Drake

scheckel, Colt

Smithson, Brook

Till, Mark

Tritz, Katie

Walsh, Isaiah

Wilson, Keaton

Looking for a Used TV?

Contact the CEO if Interested in either 26” TV

with Converter Box or 12” TV with built in VCR.

Registration deadline for junior camp will be May 15th

4-H Junior Camp—June 13 & 14 Registration Form

Submit application along with $50 registration fee to CEO, 201 West Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

June 13-June 14

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone —— Home ___________________ Cell ____________________Work_________________

CAMP FIRE CANOEING

ACTIVITIES EXPLORATION

Canoeing

Educational and Fun Activities

Swimming

4-H Project Exploration

Come join other Junior 4-H members in grades 4th-6th, from Jackson, Clinton, Dubuque, Dela-

ware, Muscatine and Cedar counties for two days of camp. We will start on Friday, June 13,

1:00 p.m. and finish on Saturday—June 14, 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 which includes three meals, overnight stay, canoeing, swimming,

snacks, and other activities!

Friday & Saturday

Camp Shalom

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

Junior Overnight Camp Counselor Application

June 13 & 14, 2014

Please complete this form and return to the Jackson County Extension Office 201 West Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060, by May 15. You must be 16 years of age by June 1st in order to be a counselor. Additional information will be sent at a later date.

Name _______________________________ Age as of June, 2013 _______________

Address ______________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ Grade __________

1. List your experiences working with youth grades 4, 5 and 6.

2. Have you ever served as a camp counselor? If yes, where, when, and what were your responsibilities?

3. What skills or abilities do you have that would make you a good camp counselor?

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4. What is your favorite part about 4-H Camp?

5. In 20 words or less, describe why you want to be a camp counselor.

6. List any questions you have about being a camp counselor.

If selected, you’re attendance is expected at a June 13th morning Camp Counselor training.

Thank you for your interest in working with younger 4-H members!

Due May 15, 2014

Jackson County Extension

201 West Platt

Maquoketa, IA 52060

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4-H Dates to Remember April 6: FSQA Training May 15: Animal ID’s Deadline to enter in 4-H Online June 23: FSQA Training July 7: Pre-Entry Day & Bucket/Bottle Calf Judging July 12: Clothing Event Judging July 23-27: Jackson County Fair August 7-17: Iowa State Fair

Jackson County Extension

201 West Platt Street

Maquoketa, IA 52060

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