March 2025 4-H Newsletter | |
*** Inclement Weather Policy ***
If schools are cancelled due to weather, 4-H events and activities are cancelled
as well. We will make the call before noon that day if county-wide or district-wide
meetings are cancelled. 4-H Families will be notified about cancellations via email
through our 4H Online system and a post on Facebook if we need to cancel
meetings or activities at the county level.
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Mark your Calendars!
Mar 06 - LNCO Cloverbud Meeting
Mar 07- LNCO Beef Tagging
Mar 10 - MICO Leadership Team
Mar 10 - MICO 4-H Council
Mar 13 - MICO Cloverbud Meeting
Mar 16 - LNCO Leadership Team
Mar 18 - YQCA - Paola Office
Mar 23- MICO Beef Tagging/Weigh-in
Mar 26 - LNCO 4-H Council
Mar 26 - YQCA - Mound City
Mar 29 - Regional Presentation Day - Tecumseh
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Linn County 4-H Council's next meeting is March 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is held in the 4-H building at the Linn County Fairgrounds.
Note: We will have YQCA at 6:00pm before we have our 4-H Council meeting.
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Miami County 4-H Council's next meeting is March 10, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The meeting is held at the Paola Extension Office.
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Entomology Project Meeting
Tips & Tricks for Making Posters, Tri-folds, Educational Displays, Etc.
Come join the fun and learn about making great visual displays.
Saturday, March 8th at the Allen County Extension Office Meeting Room beginning at 1:00 p.m.
It's not too early to start on displays for the County Fair! Learn time saving tips for making posters and tri-folds. Learn about making your displays stand out. This is open to all 4-H families.
Please RSVP to Vicky Wallace at vicky.wallace55@gmail.com
or (620)804-9170.
Questions? Call Vicky at (620)804-9170
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Entomology Collection - Fair Update
The following insects are listed as Threatened or Endangered by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Because of this, no specimens of the below species may be caught or displayed in insect collections or educational displays. If specimens of these species are included in collections or educational displays, the exhibit will be dropped one ribbon placing.
American Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus americanus), Monarch Butterfly (Danaus Plexippus), Eastern Regal Fritillary Butterfly (Argynnis idalia idalia or Speyeria idalia), Western Regal Fritillary Butterfly (Argynnis idalia occidentalis or Speyeria occidentalis), and Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele).
If you have these in your current collection or educational display, please remove them before exhibiting at your fair.
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Horse Project Information
Dear 4-H Horse Project Families:
The Kansas 4-H Horse ID Certificate (P1039) has been updated for the 2025 4-H program year.
Your Horse ID papers are due by June 1
Beginning with the 2025 4-H program year, please use the new form and destroy previously used 4-H Horse ID Certificates.
As a reminder, to properly identify your horse, complete the 4-H Horse ID Certificate, have your Extension Agent sign it and copy it. A COPY of the Horse ID Certificate is kept on file in the Extension Office and the 4-H Horse member maintains the ORIGINAL certificate. The original certificate is presented by the 4-H member to show staff for check-in at the local 4-H horse shows.
Additionally, The 4-H Horse Show Rule book (S133) is being revised. When it is complete K-State will send a message through 4-H online with the new rule book information and other info needed to show this season. This will not affect any deadlines within the 4-H Horse project. Supplemental educational materials will also be released throughout the year to assist 4-H members, leaders and Extension staff with the 4-H Horse program.
Horse ID papers for the 2024-25 year have been updated.
*** NOTE: OLD FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! ***
You will need to use the new form and follow the directions on that new form when you turn in your Horse Id's. You will need to start a new form this year for each horse you plan to use at events, county and state fair.
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The Rabbit Club meets the 2nd Wed.
bi-monthly. Our next meeting is
March 12, 2025
We will meet at the fairground at 7pm in building #3 or next to the show arena on the bleachers
Bunnies are welcome at any meeting. For questions please call or text one of the following Rabbit Club Leaders.
KaCasy (KC) Smotherman at (913)731‐8403,
Ashley Barnes at (913)605‐0422 or
Kandas Gainer at (913)709‐0618
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Shooting Sports Project Requirements & Changes
You must attend safety training to participate.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Archery Project requires that you attend 3 of the 6 practices and attend the safety training to compete in Fair Competitions.
Air Rifle and BB Project require that you attend 8 of the 18 practices and attend the safety training to compete in Fair Competitions.
Age Requirements (4-H Age as of January 1)
BB Project - 8-15
Archery Projects - 8-18
Air Riffle Project - 12-18
Shotgun Project - 12-18
Small Bore Project - 12-18
(If offered, depending on instructor availability)
You can join the Shooting Sports Project Club when enrolling in 4HOnline. It can be an additional club to your primary (Community) Club or as your main club.
Check out the MdC District website for more information.
You will find it under shooting sports on the 4-H Project Information Page.
We are asking that 1 parent from each family attend the practices to help their 4-H Member. Thank You for your willingness to help your child!
For questions, please contact Shannon Moser at 913-371-2197 or
email her at mdc4hshootingsports@gmail.com
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Marais des Cygnes District Livestock Judging 2025
We have three new livestock judging coaches who will be working with our District members who would like to learn more about livestock judging. Our meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month. The first meeting was cancelled due to the weather in January. Our next meeting is scheduled for March 3 at 6pm. *** We are in a new location for our meetings. We will be meeting at the Paola Extension Office - 913 N Pearl - Paola, KS 66071 ***
So if you have an interest in learning about livestock judging now is the time to come see if livestock judging is for you. Email them with any questions you may have or come to the next meeting and ask your questions then.
The judging coaches are Chance Hager (Chance@elliottinsurancegroup.com), Kevin Hightower (dhtcattle@gmail.com), and Quinton Ford (Fordfarm15@gmail.com).
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25 Years of Walk Kansas
Program Dates – March 30 – May 24
Registration – March 4- April 4
On March 4 you can start signing up to participate in Walk Kansas 2025
https://www.walkkansasonline.org/
Youth high school age and below can participate for free. If you have team members that fit in this category please contact extension office to get code before you start registration.
Walk Kansas is a K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) health initiative that promotes personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthful lifestyle habits. It is primarily a team-based program that will help you:
· be more active with support from friends & family
· make healthier nutrition and beverage choices
· learn helpful techniques to reduce stress
Sign up individually or as a team. Teams can be family, coworkers, friends, community organization members, neighbors, or part of a faith-based community:
· Groups of six form a team
· One serving as the captain
· Team members do not have to live in the same town, county, state or country.
Each year brings a renewed focus on helping participants meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat. Walk Kansas registration is $10 per person and includes: a weekly newsletter, access to the online system to track physical activity, etc., and local Walk Kansas activities.
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Cloverbud/Sunshine Makers meetings for March
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.
Our Topic for this month is "Visual Arts"!
LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is March 6, 5:30 p.m. at the Linn County 4-H Building.
MICO Cloverbud Meeting is March 13, 5:30 p.m. at the Paola Extension Office.
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Marais des Cygnes District
Beef Tagging & Weigh-in
LNCO - March 7 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at the Linn County Fairgrounds
To be eligible to show at the Linn county
fair you must have your animal tagged
by March 7 at 7pm.
MICO - March 23 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
at the Miami County Fairgrounds
To be eligible to show at the Miami county fair you must have your animal tagged by
March 23 at 7pm.
4-H Members in both Linn & Miami are also required to attend or complete the online
YQCA Training. See information below.
2025 MICO Fair Declaration Form
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2025 Youth Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Trainings
Both the Linn County & Miami County Fairs require that all exhibitors in market and breeding livestock (Beef, Sheep, Meat Goats, and Swine) complete their YQCA Training each year. You can do it online or attend one of the following in-person trainings:
Trainings at the Paola Office
March 18 @ 10:00am;
March 18 @ 2:00pm;
April 16 @ 6:30pm
May 28 @ 6:30pm.
Trainings at the Linn County 4-H Building.
March 26 @ 6:00pm
May 28 @ 6:00pm
Training at the Mound City Office
June 10 @ 2:00pm.
You will need to sign up at https://yqcaprogram.org/ to attend any of the YQCA Classes.
All YQCA trainings must be completed by June 15 to show at either fair.
To receive your certificate for KJLS or KSF, you must complete the pre- and post- test.
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Horse Judging Update
The Marais des Cygnes Extension District 4-H Horse Judging Team will not have an organized team in 2025. If you are interested in being a part of the horse judging team in the future please let Abbie Powell know (abbie2@ksu.edu or 913-795-2829).
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Mound City Cookie Challenge
Peanut Butter Cookies
March 17, 2025 - Two time slots to choose from:
9am-11am & 1pm-3pm
During this challenge we will be making different versions of Peanut Butter Cookies
Cost is $10 per person
All participants will bring home cookies!
The workshop is open to 6 youth
ages 7-18. We will be divided in to
groups for the experiment
Registration Link
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Wire & Watercolor Workshop
Paint, Sculpt, Create!
March 19, 2025 @ Mound City Office
9:30am-12pm Cost is $5
We are excited to welcome you all to this
visual arts workshop.
Open to all 10-18 yrs.
7-9yrs welcome only if accompanied
by an adult.
Registration Link
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Wire & Watercolor Workshop
Paint, Sculpt, Create!
March 20, 2025 @ Paola Office
9:30am-12pm Cost is $5
We are excited to welcome you all to this
visual arts workshop.
Open to all 10-18 yrs.
7-9yrs welcome only if accompanied
by an adult.
Registration Link
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Bread Basics Workshop
March 21, 2025
10am-2:30pm - $20.00/Baker
Paola Office
Join us in exploring the delightful world of bread baking. Discover the role of yeast and how various ingredients interact. Create your own pizza and receive helpful tips for entering your breads in the county fair.
Please bring your own rolling pin!
Each baker will bring home a small loaf of bread.
Registration Link
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Add & Delete Projects Deadline - New Member Enrollment Deadline
If you are wanting to add a project to your 4-H list for the 2024 Fair or if you have a project you want removed from your list, your Project add/delete deadline is May 1!
You should be able to make the change on your own, by logging in to your account. If you need help just call the office, for the county you are enrolled with, and we can help you with your request.
New Member Enrollment Deadline is May 1
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New Electric & Renewable Energy Exhibit Rule:
Each Electronics & Renewable Energy exhibit must include a “4-H Electronics & Renewable Energy Information Form” The form is available at the Extension Office or the website: https://www.maraisdescygnes.k-state.edu/fair/miami-county-fair/index.html. The form must be attached to a 10x13” manila envelope. You must include a wire diagram or schematic in the packet.
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State Fair Changes - Interior Design & Architecture Project
Kansas 4-H has completely revised the Interior Design & Architecture (formerly Home Environment) section in the State Fair Book. This change is a product of working with faculty members in the Interior Architecture Department the past several months to create new project materials and state fair classes that better align with design thought processes and learning activities.
Kansas 4-H will host several Virtual Project Meetings to help explain this new emphasis to
4-H members and parents on March 12, at 7:00 pm. If someone cannot join in person,
the meetings will all be recorded for viewing at a later date.
Virtual meeting:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm – 4-H Project Members & parents; Amy Collins, State 4-H Office and Interior Architecture faculty members will also join the call to answer questions and get youth started on projects.
Zoom Link: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/98394057717
In person project experiences:
· Saturday, April 12, 2025 – All 4-H Interior Design & Architecture project members are invited to the K-State Open House; Interior Architecture Dept. in Seaton Hall. K-State students and faculty will be available to help 4-H members get started with the construction of a marble maze.
· June – Discovery Days Class with Interior Architecture Dept. – hands on learning experience.
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Insect-themed Art Contest
The K-State Research and Extension Pesticide Safety and IPM Program is hosting its annual insect-themed art contest, open to all ages and skill levels in Kansas! This year, the theme is “By the Light of the Moon: Insects at Night.” The goal is to explore which insects are active or inactive at night and why, then create artwork that fits the contest theme.
Art may be a drawing or painting, digital art, or a 3-D piece such as sculpture, stained glass or other media. There are five age categories in which 1st – 3rd place will be awarded:
· Kindergarten – 2nd grade
· 3rd grade – 5th grade
· 6th grade – 8th grade
· High school
· Adult
Entries must be received or postmarked before April 15, 2025.
Visit https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/pesticides-ipm/ for details!
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2025 4-H Camp Registration
Ready, set, register! All 4-H camp sessions are now available for registration online.
This includes mini camp, half week, full week, Leaders in Training (LIT), Counselors in Training (CIT) sessions, Specialty and Family camps. Family camps allow parents to attend with their campers.
Our finalized transportation schedule for next summer is available.
Miami County 4-H Foundation is awarding camperships to each MdC 4-H Member who attends camp this year. Use the promo code: SunFun75 for the 3-night or less camps or SunFun100 for the 5-night camps. This will give you $75 off the 3-night or less camps and $100 off the 5-Night camps.
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9th Annual Linn County 4-H Invitational Dog Show
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Mound City, KS
This is a state qualifier dog show for the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show for all 4 Disciplines!
2025 Information & Registration form
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Congratulations!
To everyone who participated in Presentation Day. Well done!
Presentation Day Results
***Regional Presentation day*** is being held on March 29 at Shawnee Heights Middle School - 4335 SE Shawnee Heights Rd - Tecumseh, Kansas .
Those who received Top Purple are eligible to participate.
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2025 Scholarship Recipients
Carl & Mary Buchman - Anna Brizendine
Coffman Leadership - Shelby Hatcher
KAD - Cierra Lindsey
Marais des Cygnes Master Gardener - Cierra Lindsey
Melody Troth Leadership - Isabella Stolle & Kallynn Stroup
Peter Daniel Downey Memorial - Madison Wood
Foundation General - Logan Alexander, Roy Bauer, Anna Brizendine, Rees Chapman, Lana Enman, Shelby Hatcher, Cierra Lindsey, Isabella Stolle, Kallynn Stroup & Madison Wood
Congratulations to all our Scholarship Winners!
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4-H Foundation Donations
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Donate to the 4-H Foundation by using
the QR Code above.
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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 Karla Hightower two weeks prior to the start of the event at 913-294-4306 or khightow@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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