As listed in the 2022 Fair Books, we are switching to GREY 4-H exhibitor shirts for 2022 and beyond. This is in response to rule change request forms. Each 4hOnline enrolled 4-H, Clover Kid, and volunteer will receive one free grey shirt (thanks to the Clinton County 4-H Foundation!)

If you would like to purchase additional shirts, please order by April 30, 2022 via https://go.iastate.edu/D5IDAV. If you do NOT want to pay with a card online, please email your

order to clinton4h@iastate.edu. Payment can be dropped off or mailed to the office.

Classes for 4-H/FFA exhibitors showing dogs will begin April 4 at 6 pm. Workshops will continue almost every Monday until fair. If you have questions about showing dogs, please reach out and we can send you additional information. We’re also still looking for another committee member to help teach youth about the project.

4-H swine not attending the derby weigh-in must be tagged with USDA/EID tags for county fair. State Fair 4-H pigs also must have a DNA sample taken. I am still waiting on the newest tags to arrive by mail. Timeline for swine tag pick up:

All 4-H members interested in the swine project received a letter mailed with additional information in mid-March.

Thank you to everyone for an awesome 4-H Foundation Basketball Tournament and Cake

Auction! Thanks to a few wrap-up donations, we raised $12,001 between the cake auction,

entry donations, and player fees. WOW! What an amazing accomplishment! Thank you all!

Looking ahead to 2023’s tournament, we are looking for two-three volunteers to help organize. Rodney and Mike both have 11th graders this year and would really appreciate HELPING new volunteers learn the ropes and work TOGETHER for a year. This is a great opportunity to help for a short time and see a drastic impact in our program. Interested or have questions? Reach out to Rodney or Mike.

Each 4-H/Clover Kids family will receive a printed fair book again for 2022. Attend your club’s April meeting to pick it up. Read through it, mark it up, ask questions. This is YOUR fair book! It is also posted online.

The Summary of Changes document is uploaded on our new website. This shows all changes from the 2021 fair book for the 2022 fair season. Please review! It is sorted by department to easily find what applies to you.

Animals that MUST be identified for 4-H/FFA members include: beef, bucket bottle calf, dairy cattle, dogs, goats, horses, pets, sheep, and swine.

REMEMBER: This process only identifies the animal. You will still need to enter the animal in a

specific class through Fair Entry between June 1- July 1, 2022. Page 38 in the fair book explains it.

Check out all three overnight camping options on our new youth programs website.

Please get your YQCA Certifications if you show... Beef, Dairy Cattle/Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, or Swine. YQCA transitioned to a new platform on March 23, 2022. The new YQCA website is yqcaprogram.org. All families will need to create a new account. This is NOT connected with 4hOnline anymore.

I’ve added one more in-person option:

You MUST register before the training. Coupon codes are available for in-person trainings thanks to Megan Fuglsang, Farm Bureau Financial Services.

Youth can also take the online course.

Two teams from Equine Fever 4-H Club competed in Hippology and Horse Judging at Equine Extravaganza in March. Sydney Chambers placed 7th overall in Hippology. Sadie Johnson placed 1st in horse judging. There were also a lot of top 10 placings for judging and reasons! Congratulations to all team members. Special thank you to Robin and Lindsey for their efforts in preparing the teams. Team members included: Bristol Bierle, Piper Bierle, Sydney Chambers, Ava Johnson, Sadie Johnson, Sophia Johnson, Trinity Tague. Check out

their photo on page one!

We’re looking for nominations from 4-H families and volunteers for the 2022 Clinton County 4-H Hall of Fame inductee and Meritorious Service award winners. Please submit nominations to

clinton4h@iastate.edu by May 15! More information on the Recognition website.

This is the most up-to-date list we have. Please check with your club leader or club Facebook group for more information!

Cal-Wheat Clover Kids - April 13

DeWitt Clover Kids - April 10

Elk River Eagles - April 7

Goose Lake Clover Kids - April 13

Grand Mound Clover Kids - April 21

Low Moor Clover Kids - April 7

Who: K-3rd grade

When: July 22, following 4-H/FFA show

Where: Auditorium

Information: During the Clover Kids Pet Show, youth can bring a fish, bird, cat, dog, gerbil, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or other pet that weighs less than 30 pounds OR a stuffed animal. Clover Kids complete a pet report booklet with drawings or sentences to help them talk about their pet with a judge. All contests are noncompetitive and members receive a multicolored

ribbon for participating.

Iowa 4-H Requirements for K-3 Members Working with Animals

Starting now, more questions are asked about what animals Clover Kids can show at the county fair. Our fair book details opportunities at our fair. This document explains why our younger members cannot show some species.

Our Clover Kid families also receive a copy of the fair book. You can pick up yours at your

next club meeting! The very back section is specific for Clover Kids. It’s also posted on our website as just the Clover Kids section. Be sure to take a peak now so you can plan for July!

Two camps in DeWitt are full and two others have only a few spots left. Wheatland camps

have a few more spots available. All registrations are through 4hOnline this year. Please reach out with questions. We are excited for a fun-filled June with these day camp opportunities! Learn more in the Summer Discovery news release.

This month's recipe is Crunchy Apple Rolls. Find the recipe on Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

The Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will be hosting a Foreign Animal Disease Webinar, “Keeping Your Show Animals Healthy: Biosecurity & 2022 Iowa Exhibition Requirements,” on April 20 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Dr. Troy Brick, Assistant State Veterinarian, IDALS will be presenting. Registration is free and required to get the webinar connection

details.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has suspended all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. If live bird exhibitions become canceled, Iowa 4-H will be ready to provide other safe, hands-on learning

opportunities. What does this mean for our county fair? We’re not sure yet. Continue to follow biosecurity practices and contact your veterinarian with avian influenza questions. More updates to come.

Interested in learning about showing and fitting a dairy goat? On May 7th from 9am-3pm at Ma’s Acres in Bondurant, IA the Iowa Dairy Goat Association is hosting a FREE dairy goat showing and fitting clinic. No need to bring a goat with you there will be plenty to practice with. This is a hands-on clinic. Ring procedures and goat care will be covered. Please RSVP by texting Judi Nayeri at 515-250-4836 for this FREE event by April 30. Any questions can be

directed to Judi or Wendy Peffers, IDGA’s Youth Coordinator at 641-780-8600.

Who: 8-12th grade 4-H members When: June 28-30 Register: 4hOnline

Every June, approximately 500 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University

for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and service-learning activities. Learn more about Iowa 4-H Youth Conference online.

Young people learn by doing, as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development knows well. That’s why Iowa 4-H is launching the 4-H Career Pathways Academy for all Iowa youth in grades 8-11 to explore pathways to college and career readiness.

This 12-month, immersive program will officially kick-off June 28-30 on the Iowa State University campus in conjunction with the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference. Event registration is open online on the 4-H Career Pathways Academy webpage. Cost to attend is $180 and financial assistance is available upon request.

The State 4-H Council is asking each 4-H club in Iowa to donate a minimum of $3.00 per member to the campaign. All clubs that meet the $3.00 per member goal will receive a special campaign certificate. The top contributing counties will be recognized during the Iowa State Fair. Please return the Count Your Clovers form (page 9) (and funds request!) by May 15.

We transitioned to a new website in late March. Check it out today! Upcoming events, county fair information and so much more are available. Can’t find something? Reach out and we can help.

We are hiring TWO full-time positions. (Catch up about our office restructure with this news release.)

Both positions require the completion of a hiring application, found HERE Questions?

Please reach out to Sam Genson, County Director, at or sgenson@iastate.edu. Apply

before April 15!

When money is short, take action: prioritize bills, protect credit, and manage debt. Starting 4/4, there will be a three-part series starting at noon or 6 pm. It is free! Register and learn more online.

Unloading grain bins and delivering corn to local elevators, feed mills and ethanol plants has been in full swing for several weeks across the Midwest. In this article, Dirk Maier, professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach,

provides some basic safety guidance.

As nature begins to awaken from its winter slumber, those looking to identify backyard

Iowa trees can consult a new video resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forestry specialist Billy Beck. This series of five videos can be found on YouTube, or through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach video website. Beck also encourages the use of the online Tree Identification Key as a helpful tool to identify various Iowa Trees.

Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others. The next online session begins Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 pm. Register and learn more on the events page on our website.