Routt County 4-H news & updates
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Learn more about Routt County 4-H on our WEBSITE.
- See a list of our 4-H clubs and when they meet.
- Learn about all the projects 4-H has to offer.
- The Colorado 4-H WEBSITE also offers project information and record book links. Click on the area of a project of interest (word on picture square), then click on the project you want to learn more about.
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4-H Monthly Moos - Do you have questions about the Routt County 4-H Program? Tami and Millie will be holding monthly Zoom Calls to help with all things 4-H! Monthly meetings will try to have a specific topic, but all questions are welcome anytime. 4-H Monthly Moos will start January 3th and will run on the first Tuesday of the month (besides July) at 6pm through August 1st. Zoom Link Here!
Information from prior Monthly Moos can be found on our website. |
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4-H Project Area Information |
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Shooting Sports Results -
Important Shooting Sports Dates -
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August 19-20 - State Shoot in Pueblo for .22 Rifle, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Archery
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September 2-3 - State Shoot in Colorado Springs for Shotgun and .22 Pistol
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November 17 - Achievement Night
Meets, Invitationals, and Expos -
These are meets we are sharing from other counties for members to participate in. The postings are for your information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Routt County Extension.
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Livestock Members -
- Weigh-In Results
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Beef Weigh-In results are posted on our Website.
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Swine Weigh-In results are posted on our website.
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Sheep Weigh-In results are posted on our website.
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Goat Weigh-In results are posted on our website.
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Additional Scales will be available for members to use throughout the summer.
- The Logan Family, in South Routt, has scales available for 4-H members to use. Please arrange with Jeannie Jo ahead of time.
- The Camilletti Family, in Hayden, has scales available for 4-H members to use. Please arrange with Coleen (970-734-4713) ahead of time.
- Routt County 4-H has scales available at $5/day for 4-H members to use. Please arrange pick-up with Steamboat Rentals (970-879-4242).
- The Routt County Fairgrounds will allow members to use the old scales on the north end of the fairgrounds. Please understand that these scales are not calibrated, and cannot be considered official weights.
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Sheep Members -
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Handbook Updates - There has been some question in the past as to what we meant by “extreme docking” in our member handbook. This year, with help from the FFA Advisors, Sheep Superintendents, and us here at the Extension Office, we decided to update the wording in the member handbook to make this rule more clear. The wording that we are using is coming straight from the Colorado State Fair Rulebook!
- Extreme docking of lambs: (complete tail removal) is not an acceptable animal husbandry practice. We will be using the same rule for the Colorado State Fair regarding docking. Market Lambs shall show no evidence of surgical docking, prolapses, purse strings, sutures, etc. If any of these are evident in any sheep, that animal will be disqualified from the show
- There will be a team of people checking lambs at spring, and fair weigh-ins
Goat Members -
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Handbook Updates - This year, there will no longer be a separate meat breed and non-meat breed showmanship class for goats. There will be one showmanship class regardless of the breed of goat. The showmanship class will be judge on how you show and present your animal based on their breed standards.
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Dog Members -
- Dog Practices Schedules -
- Hayden - Tuesdays, 5:30pm, at the Routt County Fairgrounds
- Steamboat - Tuesdays, 5:30pm, at Cathy's House (check email for address)
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Jackpots, Shows, and Expos -
These are shows we are sharing from other counties for members to participate in. The postings are for your information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Routt County Extension.
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August 24th-27th - Colorado State Fair 4-H Championship Horse Show in Pueblo Colorado.
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2022-2023 Record Books can be downloaded here!
Pages that can be completed NOW -
Pages to be working on through project -
Record Book Tips -
- Keep columns Consistent
- Add more pages as needed
- Dates need to be in chronological order
- Read all page directions completely and carefully
- NEVER leave a page blank
Important Record Book Dates -
- October 1 - Start of 4-H Year
- July - Record Book Check from Club Leaders
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September 19 - Animal/Livestock Record Books Due
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Results -
- Exhibit Day Results
- Did you attend Exhibit Day and receive a 1st Place Ribbon? Please check your email regarding important state fair information.
Important Dates -
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Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities |
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Routt County Over Night Retreat - All Jr. and Int. members are invited to join us for an overnight retreat September 23-24 at the Exhibit Hall in Hayden. This is a great team building event hosted by the Routt County Jr. Leaders. This FREE leadership conference brought to you by your Jr Leaders will be filled with workshops, games, campfire with s'mores, movies and much more. Register now!
National 4-H Congress - From the State 4-H Office
Dear Senior 4-H Members,
It is time to begin the process of selecting delegates for the National 4-H Congress, which is held on November 24 through November 28 of this year. Our delegation will be staying the night of Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver prior to flying out. Senior 4-H members who are ages 14-19 as of January 1, 2023, and who have never attended National 4-H Congress in the past are eligible to apply. If you are interested in attending, please contact your county 4-H specialist or coordinator, so they can assist you with your application. Congress is a once in a lifetime opportunity! In order to attend, you must be re-enrolled and approved in 4-H Online for the 2023-24 4-H year. The cost to attend is $1,600.00 per delegate. The program is a mix of educational, service, and recreational opportunities.
Place: Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia
Schedule:
• Workshops designed to develop leadership skills
• Plenary sessions with outstanding speakers and entertainers
• A service-learning experience to participate in hands-on service projects
• Tours and recreational opportunities throughout the city of Atlanta
We will be selecting up to 18 4-H members to be accompanied by two adult chaperones. In order to apply to be a delegate, you will need to get the approval of your county 4-H specialist or coordinator. After that, you will need to submit a resume of skills and experience (school, 4-H, extracurricular, work, etc.) and a cover letter where you express interest in this trip, emphasize leadership, community service, or unique ways you have helped others. Your resume and cover letter should be emailed to Lisa.Sholten@colostate.edu by Friday, August 4. Applications will be reviewed on August 7 and Zoom interviews will be held on August 8 and 9. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to present briefly on the following topic:
Describe how you use your head, heart, hands, and health as described in the 4-H pledge to better your club, community, country, or world?
After interviews, we will select our team of delegates by August 11.
If you are selected as a delegate, your payment of $1,600.00 will be due on September 1 by a check made out to CSU Extension with National 4-H Congress on the memo line mailed to:
CSU Extension, State 4-H Office
4040 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040
In addition, there will be some forms you need to fill out and return by September 1: Registration Form, Health Form, and Code of Conduct Form.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
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Routt County 4-H Cloverbuds |
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What is a Cloverbud? Cloverbuds are members from 5-7 years old who are not quite ready to participate in many of the projects and activities that the rest of the older 4-H members participate in.
What can Cloverbuds do? The Cloverbud program is focused on participation, teamwork, and learning (not so much on competition). Several of our clubs host Cloverbud events during their regular monthly meetings, and our Routt County 4-H Junior Leaders host 5 Cloverbud workshops throughout the spring and summer to get our youngest members excited about 4-H.
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The 2023 Routt County Fair is just around the corner we invite all Routt County Cloberbuds to be a part of the Routt County Fair! See all the ways that your littles can be involved.
- Submit an entry into the Exhibit Hall. A full list of entries can be found here.
- Attend the livestock shows for a chance to participate in "Mini Showmanship"
- Visit CAM's Ag Academy and the F.M. Light and Sons Ag Experience and Scavenger Hunt for some fun, hands on learning experiences!
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Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H
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