4-H Newsletter | May 2021
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Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars! All animals who will be exhibiting at the 2021 Dallas County Fair must be identified in 4-H Online 2.0 by May 15th. This is a hard deadline enforced by the state. If you do not have your animals identified by this date, you will not be able to show at the 2021 Dallas County Fair! If you are having trouble inputting your animal information into 4-H Online 2.0 or have any questions, please call the Dallas County Extension Office. Don't miss it!
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YQCA NEEDS to be completed by
 May 30th, 2021.
Are you planning to show Pigs, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Market Rabbits, or Poultry? Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. This training needs to be completed by May 30th, 2021 if you are showing any of the species listed above, or you will NOT be able to show at the 2021 Dallas County Fair.
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Class entries due in FairEntry.com
by June 15th.
Once you've ID'ed your animals on 4-H Online 2.0, you'll need to visit FairEntry.com to enter your classes for the 2021 Dallas County Fair. FairEntry.com is open for class entries from May 16th - July 1st.

Animals need to be ID'ed by June 15th.
Static Exhibits need to be entered prior to July 1st.

**** Static Exhibits that are not entered by July 1st, 2021 on FairEntry.com will not be eligible for judging on July 5th, 2021.******
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Are you a 4-H'er planning to participate in Communications Day this year on June 12th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM? Sign up now at the link below!
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Sign up for our Clothing Event today!
Are you a 4-H'er planning to participate in Clothing Event this year on June 12th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM? Sign up today!
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New 4-H Tee Shirts are HERE!
The new Dallas County 4-H tee shirts are here in the extension office! Tee-shirts are available in black and lime green and are available in sizes youth small-large, and adult sizes small - 2XL. Come and get them while they're hot! (and we still have your size!)
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ATTENTION SENIORS
If you are attending Iowa State University continue your 4-H adventure with Collegiate 4-H! Collegiate 4-H is a club that is open to all majors and focuses on service, leadership, and fun. Joining Collegiate 4-H is a great way to stay connected with 4-H programs and also build valuable professional skills. Look up Collegiate 4-H on any of their social media or reach out to the officer team!
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Rabbit workshop to be held June 19th!
Mark your calendars! Dallas County 4-H rabbit superintendent, Kendra Woehl, will be hosting a pre-fair rabbit workshop for Dallas County 4-H'ers on June 19th. This workshop will be held in the small animal building on the Dallas County fairgrounds and will answer any questions you may have about showing your rabbits! More details to come in the June 4-H newsletter.
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Outstanding 4th Static Exhibit Award coming to the 2021 Dallas County Fair!
Calling all 4th graders, this is for YOU! Because 4th grade exhibitors are unable to have projects move on to the Iowa State Fair, we have had a generous sponsor reach out to offer one talented 4th grader an "Outstanding 4th Grade Static Exhibit Award". Make your mark at your first county fair! We can't wait to see your projects!
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2021 Dallas County Fair 4-H
Livestock Show Schedule
Click the link below to see the 2021 Dallas County Fair book.
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Join us for dog obedience classes!
Dog obedience classes have started and are running every Monday evening until fair! Come to one or come to them all. Our Dallas County Dog Superintendents, Steve and Paula Exline, are hosting these classes for any Clover Kids, 4-H members, or community members who are interested in improving their dog's behavior and dog handling skills. Steve and Paula have extensive canine experience and breed, show, and train all of their own animals. Cost of attendance is free for 4-H members and Clover Kids and $25 for non-members. NO experience required! Call the extension office for more info.
Dogs must attend on leash & be able to provide proof of rabies vaccination.
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Now is the time!
Now is the time to start your 2021 record books! We will once again be hosting an Awards Day and would love to have a record number of record books turned in for evaluation. Record books are a great way to keep track of project progress and growth. Click the link below for more information!
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Are You Up For The Challenge?
The County Council is challenging Dallas County 4-H Clubs to a Mascot Contest! They are challenging clubs to come up with a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft mascot to be highlighted around the 2021 Dallas County Fair. This mascot should represent Dallas County 4-H and be able to be left outside for a variety of fair activities. These mascots must be completed on July 1st to be judged! Please email awisger@iastate.edu with any questions or reach out to your County Council representative!
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Expand Your 4-H Career Through Youth Conference!
"Quest to Be Your Best" with the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 29th - July 1st, 2021! This is an opportunity for 4-H members to add depth to their 4-H resume by participating in workshops throughout the Iowa State University campus, networking with other 4-H'ers from around the state, and much more!
Interested in attending? Registration opens in April 2021!
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Upcoming Shows & Events
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Looking for education on COVID-19 Vaccinations? Review these video recordings to help you make your decision concerning vaccinations.

Have you decided to get vaccinated?  Visit www.dallascountyiowa.gov/vaccine to learn more about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Dallas County.”
Want to know more?
Allison Wisgerhof
awisger@iastate.edu
515-993-4281