April 2021 4-H Newsletter |
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Due to public health concerns, the Marais des Cygnes Extension District offices are open but are limited to the number of people allowed in the offices at a given time to maintain social distancing.
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You can also access the Marais des Cygnes Extension District via our Facebook page or our website.
- Follow these guidelines in person club meetings and all 4-H events/activities:
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No participant should be asked to participate in any manner that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Please remember that even if you feel safe, we have 4-Hβers who have conditions that could put them at higher risk or have family members that they are in contact with that could be at higher risk. We need to provide a safe environment for everyone.
- Virtual meetings will still need to be the first option. If not, try to offer a virtual option for those who don't feel comfortable with a group meeting.
- You must clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
- Maintain a 6-foot distance with others. Space seating at least 6-feet apart.
- Masks must be worn at all K-State Research & Extension events which include all 4-H activities and meetings.
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Reminder: if your club is planning on any new events outside of a club meeting. Please contact Karla or Abbie two to three weeks prior to get permission.
- Provide access to hand-washing stations with soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Check with CDC for recalls on hand sanitizer.
- Limit the amount of time that participants are close to one another and leaders.
- Discourage hugs, handshakes, etc.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Karla (khightow@ksu.edu) or Abbie (abbie2@ksu.edu).
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April 1 - LNCO Cloverbud Meeting
April 8 - MICO Cloverbud Meeting
April 12 - MICO Junior Leaders Meeting
April 14 - Beef/Bucket Calf Showmanship Clinic
April 14 - Rabbit Club Meeting
April 18 - LNCO Junior Leaders Meeting
April 28 - Radial Paper Sculpture Workshop
May 1 - Deadline for Adding / Dropping Projects
May 1 - Horse ID Papers Due
May 1 - Livestock Nominations (Beef) Due
May 1 - New Member Enrollment Deadline
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Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is May 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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ο»ΏMiami County 4-H Council's next meeting is May 10, 2021, at 8:00 p.m at the Fairgrounds.
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Visual Arts this month at Cloverbuds! |
Cloverbud meetings will now be offered in both Linn & Miami County locations. Both meetings will cover the same topics, so there is no need to attend both and you may attend a meeting in either county.
LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is April 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Linn County 4-H Building.
MICO Cloverbud Meeting is April 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Paola Extension Office.
We will be social distancing and REQUIRING all participants and parents to wear a mask. Follow the event pages to learn more and ask questions, all are welcome!
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Camp Registration Coming Soon! |
We are VERY close to having registration open for our camp group. Be watching your email and Facebook to be notified when the registration form goes live.
We are also looking for camp nurses, if you are interested or know someone who would be, please contact Karla!
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Designed for youth who want to improve their showmanship skills and overall knowledge of the beef and bucket calf projects.
Will take place at the Miami County Fairgrounds in the Livestock Arena on April 14 at 6:00 p.m.
RSVP before April 14, click here for more information.
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MICO Fair Book Cover Contest |
Any Miami County 4-H'er or 4-H Club is encouraged to participate in the fair book cover contest. Let your creative side go wild!
Entries are due to khightow@ksu.edu by April 20!
Click here to learn more about the requirements and dimensions for the cover! |
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Visual Arts Virtual Workshop |
Learn how to create cool and colorful sculptures through the art of paper folding (Origami).
This one-hour workshop will be held via Zoom with Karla Hightower teaching the three basic paper folding techniques.
Supply kits are available for pick up in both Paola and Mound City.
Click here to register by April 21, 2021.
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YQCA certification is still required this year in order for youth show at the county fair in either market and/or breeding livestock (beef, swine, goats, and sheep).
Click here to view more information regarding the days and times training will be hosted.
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Small animal weigh-in and tagging will be the following date and time.
Linn County - May 7 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Miami County - May 7 - 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Landmark National Bank has graciously agreed to sponsor the Linn County Fair t-shirts.
If you would like to receive your free t-shirt you must be an active and enrolled 4-H or FFA member and fill out the google form. This will assure that we order the appropriate number of shirts for our members.
Orders are due May 28!!!
If you have questions, please contact allison16@ksu.edu.
View and submit the order form here. |
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The next Rabbit Club meeting will be April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Building #3 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Weather permitting, they will be outside.
If you have any questions, please contact KaCasy Smotherman at 913-731-8403 or email kacasy1981@live.com.
You can also view more information about an upcoming rabbit and equipment sale in the picture to the side.
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Save the date for testing:
July 6, 2021 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Kansas continues to be a Pollorum-Typhoid (P-T) clean slate. This means that all poultry (except waterfowl) involved in exhibitions, such as the county fair, are required to either originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified as a U.S. P-T Clean through the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). Or test negative on the P-T test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition.
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Click here to review the approved rule changes for the 2021 Miami County Fair.
The rules were changed on March 25, 2021, and are marked within the document for your viewing.
Please reach out to Karla or Katelyn if you have further questions or need clarification.
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Click here to view the updated 4-H Dog Show Rule Book!
Make sure to click on "New Kansas 4-H Dog Show Rules" that were updated in January 2021.
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Last year a study was conducted on the safety of frostings and fillings for food. Almost 50 recipes were tested to get a broader picture of the science behind these recipes.
This was simply done to serve as a guideline to check recipes and make sure they are safe.
View the information here!
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New rules in regard to participation at District Horse Shows.
4-H members can participate in their county/district designated District Horse Show plus one additional show of their choosing.
Read more about the changes here. |
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Kansas 4-H Clover Classroom features challenge-based activities in a variety of project areas. These challenges are self-guided, at-home activities that require minimal supplies.
Here is the list of available project challenges!
Photography, Horticulture, Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Communications, 4-H STEM, and Wildlife!
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The written portion of the Kansas State 4-H Horse Level 1 Testing will take place on May 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Paola Extension Office. The class will begin with completing the study guide and exam.
If you are unsure if you need to complete the horse level testing, please contact the Extension Office to assist you. The riding portion will be completed at a later date.
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Click the hyperlinks to view the information. |
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It has come to our attention that there is an additional form that needs to be submitted to Complete the Kansas 4-H Horse Level Testing. In years past the state has not asked for the leadership page, as the agent's signature on the front page was enough. But new leadership at State Office is now asking for this.
The Leadership section for Level 1 can be found here and going to page 14.
If you have not heard back on your levels it is recommended to fill out this form, scan it, and email it to abbie2@ksu.edu. Once the form is received, Abbie will sign it and send it to the state office for you. She will copy you on the email, so you know it has been sent. If you are needing the form for Level 2 or 3 you can find it on the State 4-H webpage or contact Abbie to have it forwarded to you..
Please let us know if you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.
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Congratulations!
To all of our seniors being recognized at the Scholarship Ceremony on Facebook Live tonight at 7:00 p.m.!!! You can watch the live on any of our Facebook pages!
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State Events
- Applications due April 15
- May 1 - Beef Due
- June 25 - Small Livestock Due
- Register by May 5
- June 27-30
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What is your favorite thing about spring?
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Click here to view the current Miami County 4-H Foundation Newsletters.
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K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact Allison Wakefield two weeks prior to the start of the event at 913-294-4306 or allison16@ksu.edu. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.
Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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