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Southeast Area
4-H Newsletter
Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. The information given herein is
supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Colorado State University is implied.
Southeast Area Office 411 North 10th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067 719-254-7608
Baca County 700 Colorado Street Springfield, CO 81073 719-523-6971 [email protected]
Cheyenne County Box 395 Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810 719-767-5716 [email protected]
Kiowa County Box 97 Eads, CO 81036 719-438-5321 [email protected]
Prowers County 1001 South Main Lamar, CO 81052 719-336-7734 [email protected]
Bent County 1499 Ambassador Thompson Las Animas, CO 81054 719-456-0764 [email protected]
Crowley County 613 Main Street Courthouse Annex Ordway, CO 81063 719-267-5243 [email protected]
Otero County Box 190 Rocky Ford, CO 81067 719-254-7608 coopext_ [email protected]
Important 4-H Dates
January
4th - Southeast Area LDC Registration Deadline
5th-8th - Western National Round-Up - Denver
13th - 4-H Day at the Stock Show
21st - South Central District Officers Training - Pueblo
28th & 29th - Leadership Development Conference - Denver
30th - 4-H Day at the Capitol
30th - Prowers County Leader Training
February
February 8th - Cheyenne County Leader Training
February 10th - Citizenship Washington Focus Applications Due
February 10th-12th - Youth Fest
February 15th - Otero/Crowley Leader Training
February 16th - Bent County Leader Training
February 22nd - Kiowa County Leader Training
February 27th - Baca County Leader Training
Veterinary Feed Directive Starting January 1st, 2017 there are major changes coming regarding access to medicated feeds for all livestock, including show ani-mals. The United States Food and Drug Administration will be implementing a new set of rules, known as Guidance 209. This set of rules governs antibiotic use in animals raised for food. Included with this newsletter is a handout with more specific information. It is critical that you read and understand the information, as it will impact your ability to purchase medicated feeds. If you have questions on the Veterinary Feed Directive please contact your local extension office.
Leadership Development Conference Sign up now for LDC and 4-H Day at the Capitol, January 28th-30th. Join senior 4-H members from across Colorado at this out-standing leadership event, then see our state government at work. The conference includes community service, workshops, awards banquet, and a dance. A morning at the state capitol and visits with legislators wrap up the event. Registration for the event is $170 plus hotel room. Remember some counties offer financial assistance for attendees. Participants will also need additional money for some meals. You must be 14 by Dec. 31, 2016 to attend. The Southeast Area registration deadline is January 4th, and is done through 4-H Online. Contact your local Extension office for more information.
Youth Fest Youth Fest is a camp for youth ages 9-13 and is held each year at the Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center in Larkspur. The camp is filled with activities, workshops, dances and great food. The theme this year is “Oh! The Places You’ll Grow!” This year’s camp will be February 10th-12th and is limited to the first 195 campers. Cost is $135 per camper. The registration deadline is Janu-ary 25th. Registration is through 4-H Online. Camp fills up fast, so the sooner you register, the better. Information can be picked up at your local extension office.
Conference & Camp Scholarships The District VI 4-H Senate has voted to provide scholarships for district 4-H members to attend state, regional, and district events. For Dare to Be You and Caballeros & Clovers 4-H Camps one scholarship will be offered for each county. For LDC, Youth Fest, District Retreat and State Conference two scholarship maximum will be offered for the whole district. A deposit for the registration amount will be held, but will only be deposited if the scholarship winner does not attend. Due dates for scholarships will be adver-tised in the newsletter. There is an application that must be completed. You can get the application from your local extension office. For LDC the scholarship application deadline is January 4th. For Youth Fest the scholarship application deadline is Janu-ary 13th.
Citizenship Washington Focus The 2017 Citizenship Washington Focus Trip is scheduled for June 24th through July 1st, 2017. The trip is open to 4-H members that are 15 and older by December 31st, 2016. New for 2017 the application will be done through 4-H Online. For application in-structions contact your local extension office. The Southeast Area application deadline is Friday, February 10th.
Mandatory Leader Trainings The Southeast Area has built a successful leader recruiting and retention program by providing mandatory leader trainings every two years. In an effort to maintain a strong program and build leaders for tomorrow, all organizational and project leaders are required to attend a training. This year’s training topics include, Building Welcoming 4-H Clubs, Ages & Stages, Meeting Activity Ideas, Liability, Parliamentary Procedure, and Project Meetings. We are offering training in six of the counties, so you can select any of the trainings to attend.
Monday, January 30th - Prowers County - Mezzanine, Lamar - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8th – Cheyenne County – Community Building Meeting Room, Cheyenne Wells – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15th - Otero County - Event Center/Fairgrounds, Rocky Ford - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 16th - Bent County - Extension Office, Las Animas - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22nd - Kiowa County - Courthouse Meeting Room, Eads - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, February 27th - Baca County - Minnick Building/Fairgrounds, Springfield - 6:00 p.m. If there are extraordinary circumstances that prevent you from attending any of the trainings, contact your county’s Colorado State University Extension Office to find out how to do a one-on-one leaders training with the Extension Agent or an online module. These training requirements must be completed prior to March 31st, 2017. Please remember, this is required of all 4-H leaders in the Southeast Area and if you do not attend, then you will not be acknowledged as a 4-H leader, nor covered under the insurance. We look forward to working with each of you in the coming year.
National Western Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show will be January 7th-22nd, 2017. 4-H Day at the Stock Show is scheduled for Friday, January 13th. 4-H will be highlighted at the 1:30 p.m. rodeo that day. For a complete schedule go to www.nationalwestern.com.
New Southeast Area Website
The Southeast Area Extension has a new website. Check out http://sea.extension.colostate.edu/ for Southeast Area related information.
Meat Quality Assurance
All 4-H members in breeding and market beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, rabbits, dairy animal and horse projects must complete Meat Quality Assurance training the first two years they show livestock, and then again when they change age divisions. You may attend any MQA in the area; be sure to sign in and complete the quiz so your county will know you attended. The hands-on learning stations will be used again with changes in the stations. This is a come and learn-by-doing training that will take approximately an hour to complete. Parents and leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Times and locations will be announced in a future newslet-ter. Plan to attend one of these sessions:
March 16th - Cheyenne County
March 17th - Bent County
March 20th - Baca County
March 21st - Prowers County
March 22nd - Otero/Crowley County
March 23rd - Kiowa County
4-H Enrollment Again for 2016/2017 year we will be using the 4-H Online program to enroll members. 4-H Online is a secure database that has been in use for quite a few years now in Colorado. Families will need to login to the 4-H Online site and complete the enrollment process. All counties will be providing very specific instructions, but don’t hesitate to ask for help. Also, if you do not have access to a com-puter or would like to have our help we can schedule a time to help you enroll at your Extension office. To complete your enrollment, you must pay club fees as set by your county following the county process. Enrollment deadline is February 1 in Cheyenne County, March 1 in Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers Counties.
The Colorado State University 4-H Office has put together some excellent resources on 4-H Online. The link to these resources is https://www.colorado4h.org/ye/.
4H Online – Email Blasts
From time to time the State office will be sending emails directly to the 4-H members. It is the easiest and most effective way to communicate important State events and requirements. We know that not everyone particularly enjoys the extra emails and there have been requests to be unsubscribed. It is important to know that if you do that, you would not receive any re-enrollment emails or information the County office sends directly to you. Please do not “unsubscribe.”
2017 WRLF
On behalf of the Western Regional Leaders Forum 2017 Planning Committee, you are cordially invited to join us in Edmonton, Al-berta, Canada March 16-18, 2017 at the Edmonton Convention Centre for the “Stamp Around Alberta” Western Regional 4-H Lead-ers Forum. Celebrate the centennial anniversary of 4-H in Alberta as we focus on Community • Friendship • Opportunity.
4-H Grows Here Barn Signs
The CO 4-H Foundation has “4-H Grows Here” barn signs available for sale. The signs are $20. A portion of that money will go towards your local 4-H. To order a sign go to the CO State 4-H Website.
Cat Showmanship 101
Do I need a fancy breed of cat to be able to show?
• Nope! As long as your cat is healthy and is above the minimum age required by your county, you can show her. If you are not sure what breed your cat is, you can say they are a Domestic Short Hair or Domestic Long Hair.
What do I need to do to prepare for the show?
• You should practice holding and examining your cat as much as possible, so that she will be comfortable for the show and you will feel prepared. You should also brush her a few times a week and trim her claws a few days prior to the show. About three days before the show, you should bathe your cat. This will give the natural oils time to return to her coat, making it shiny and healthy. On the day of the show, use a cotton ball to clean around your cat’s ears and eyes.
What do I need to know about my cat?
• First of all, you should tell the judge your cat’s name, age, and breed. You should be able to tell the judge what vaccinations and health treatments your cat has received. Check with your local Extension Office to verify what vaccinations your cat is required to have. You should also know how much and what food you give your cat, whether or not she is spayed or he is neutered, and what you have done to prepare her for the show.
What is the difference between a conformation class and a showmanship class?
• During the conformation class, the judge will be evaluating your cat and comparing her to the rest of the cats entered in her class. She will be looking at things like whether or not your cats has broken teeth, if her eyes are clear or watery, if her coat is healthy, and her ears are clean. During the showmanship class, the judge will be evaluating you on your ability to handle your cat, your knowledge of your cat and her breed, as well as your general cat knowledge.
What should I wear?
• Your outfit does not need to be fancy or expensive. It should be clean, neat, and simple. You should wear long pants and a nice shirt and close-toed shoes.
What should I bring?
• Well, you should definitely bring your cat! But you should bring her in a clean carrier with enough space that she can turn around and a towel or blanket in the bottom. You should also bring a litter box, food and water, something to cover the cage, and grooming supplies.
Is there anything else to know?
• Yes! Have fun and stay relaxed. Cats are very sensitive animals and they will know if you are nervous. During the class, feel free to pet your cat to keep them calm.
For more a more detailed guide on 4-H cat shows, try:
South Dakota 4-H Cat Show Guidelines at http://www.midstatesd.net/~brultreas/doc/4HYD230Cat.pdf
and
Showing Your Cat in 4-H at http://animalscience.unl.edu/Extension/Companion/howshowcat.pdf
Veterinary Feed Directive and Guidance 209
What do you need to know?
1. On January 1st, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require a Veterinary
Feed Directive (VFD) for all medically important antibiotics administered in livestock feed
and water.
2. Over-the-counter sales of medically important antibiotics will also end.
3. In order to acquire a VFD you will need to have a Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship
(VCPR) and then you will be able to gain access to these antibiotics. It then becomes your
responsibility to keep records for two years.
How does this affect 4-H?
1. It will affect all individuals who have previously fed medicated feeds or used over the
counter antibiotics in water.
2. You will need to update your VCPR and attain a VFD in order to acquire these antibiotics.
3. You will need to communicate with whoever you get your feed from to determine what you
plan to do to address this change.
4. You will no longer to able to go purchase bagged feed or feed of any kind with medically im-
portant antibiotics unless you have a VFD in place.
5. Prepare for this change and make sure you have everything you need in place.
Resources
1. Colorado State University Extension Office
2. http://feedstuffs.com/vfd.aspx
3. http://copork.org
4. http://fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm449019.htm
5. http://fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm071807.htm
6. www.pork.org/certification
7. http://www.bqa.org/certification
January 2017 Newsletter
Bent County 4- H Bent County 4-H
What to Look For: Volume 8, Issue 1, January 1, 2017
State 4-H News
www.colorado4h.org
Project Resources
StateFairExhibitReq.pdf.
We’re on Facebook, look for Bent County Extension updates.
County News
1. Events and Opportunities
2. Enrollment Deadline: March 1
3. The Heart of 4-H Party
4. Shooting Sports Information
5. Market Beef Tagging
a hard-copy form. If you move your animal during the project year, it is your responsibility to notify the Exten-sion Office with the updated address. The State requires an open enrollment policy; youth and leaders may enroll in 4-H year round. This gives us the opportunity to reach more members with the 4-H program. However, all enrollments must be com-pleted by March 1, 2017 to compete at the 2017 Bent County Fair.
The Heart of 4-H
Bring a friend who’s interested in 4-H and join us as we celebrate the Heart in 4-H on February 10 at 12 noon at the Extension Office. We’ll start with pizza, play a few games, have a very short council meeting, then make Valentine treats for the HealthCare Center. Prospective members will get 4H swag. Council will furnish pizza. Bring a bag of individually wrapped candy for the Val-entine treats. This party will fulfill council meeting at-tendance requirement, and will be a community service for those who visit the nursing home. Remember to invite friends who might enjoy 4-H to come along!
Newsletters to be Emailed in 2017 Beginning with this newsletter, we will email newsletters instead of mailing them. If you need to receive a mailed hard-copy, contact the office and we’ll mail yours.
March 1 Enrollment
If you want to show your project at the Bent County Fair, you must complete enrollment, and turn in the “Membership Requirements Agreement” and fees to the Extension office by 4:00 p.m. March 1, 2017. En-rollment instructions and paperwork are available from your leader or the Extension office. Enrollment fee is $20 per member for the 4-H year. This covers state fees, district dues, and insurance. Fee waiver request forms are available from leaders for families who have financial need. The Animal Care and Housing form is now part of the online enrollment. If project animals are not housed and cared for at your home, you must sign and submit
Opportunities & Deadlines Jan 28-29 Leadership Development Conference Jan 30 4-H Day at the Capital Jan 25 Youth Fest Registration due Feb 10 The Heart of 4-H Party Feb 10-12 Youth Fest for ages 9-13 Feb 25 Market Beef tagging, 9:30-11 am Mar 1 4-H Enrollment deadline Mar 7 4-H Council Mar 17 Bent County MQA Mar 17-19 District Retreat & Officer Election
Bent County January 2017
County News 2017 Bent County Fair
July 22-29
Youth Fest Information on this camp for members ages 9-13 is in the area section of the newsletter. Note the Jan 25 registration deadline.
Citizenship Washington Focus Are you interested in going to Washington D.C. for a week filled of leadership, group activities, tours and teambuilding? If you are a member aged 15 or over please contact the Extension office to obtain application information. Deadline is February 10. The CO 4-H Foundation and Bent 4-H Council sponsor most of the cost for this great event.
Member & Leader Confidentiality We are required to keep member and leader names and addresses confidential. This federal law pro-tects our clubs, members, and leaders. If someone should ask you for addresses or phone numbers of members or leaders, please have them contact the Extension Office. If it is a legitimate request, we will obtain approval from the proper channels.
Bent County Shooting Sports The Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program requires the use of trained and certified 4-H instructors at the county level to operate a live-fire range or to conduct any class in which fire-arms or archery equipment are handled. Bent County certified Shooting Sports leaders are Ben Miller and Cindy Miller . You may enroll in shooting sports through any club; the Millers will be working with members from all clubs. To shoot at the Trap Club, you must first pay trap club fees. The trap club requires all fees be paid through Ben and/or Cindy Miller.
Market Beef Tagging Market beef tagging will be Saturday February 25, 9:30-11 am, at the Bent County Fairgrounds. There is no limit on the number of animals you may tag
and weigh in. Market beef animals may be either a steer or heifer. You must designate at tagging all entries in the Bent Born and Raised class. To quali-fy, the steer or heifer must have born and raised in Bent County as shown by brand inspection. A brand inspector will be at tagging; or bring brand inspection papers. Each family is entitled to tag in one family animal per family per specie. Family animal must be desig-nated at tag in, then you will designate at county fair weigh-in which child is showing the animal. The showman is the only child eligible to sell ani-mal through the premium sale. Members must be enrolled in the project, and have tagged at least one animal as an individual to be eligible to show the family animal. Market steers must weigh 1000# at fair to eligible for Champion drive, awards, and the Market Sale. Market heifers must weigh 950# at fair. Floor plan price will be paid to 1400# for all market beef. Extension Agent Bruce Fickenscher will be at tag-ging to retinal scan the beef. Market beef to be nominated for Colorado State Fair must be retinal scanned at a cost of $5/animal, payable at the time of scanning.
Code of Conduct Please note the required State 4-H Code of Con-duct form in online enrollment. Read carefully as it spells out how 4-Hers, parents, and leaders are expected to conduct themselves when participating n 4-H activities. Colorado State University wants to provide a safe and wholesome environment for all of its 4-H participants. The Code of Conduct is not intended to restrict participation, but rather to enhance it so that all can receive the full benefit and educational experience from events and activities. When you electronically sign the Code of Conduct, you are stating that you have read the Code of Con-duct and agree to comply with the rules and regula-tions set forth in the Code of Conduct.
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