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Page 1 May 2019 ADAIR COUNTY ISU EXTENSION 4-H NEWSLETTER Adair County Extension 4-H News Visit the Adair County Extension Office Website at www.extension.iastate.edu/adair Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Adair County 4-Her’s in ACTION Adair County Hot Shots made and delivered Easter baskets to residents of Greenfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center and cleaned the Greenfield Square with Extension staff. Jefferson Pioneers made and delivered thank-you cookies and deserts to the Stuart Buying Group. The group also performed a STEM challenge. Using 15 jellybeans and 10 toothpicks, club members had to build a shelter for a marshmallow Peep. Summit Super Stars teamed with Guthrie County 4-H Club, Grant Sky Eagles, to fill 800+ Easter eggs for the Adair City Easter Egg Hunt. Cleaned the Adair City Park with extension and chamber staff and donated to the Adair Fire Department, A-C Carnival, A-C food pantry and A-C Art department. Orient Bulldogs assisted with the April Clover Kids session and are raising money for improvements at the Adair County fairgrounds. Richland Royals cleaned at the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines and are scheduled to clean at Orient Lake. Summerset Citizens raised funds to put assistive playground equipment in the Fontanelle park for individuals with disabilities. Washington Stars held a Daddy/Daughter Dance, cleaned up basketball and tennis courts at the Bridgewater Activity Center, cleaned the Bridgewater Park and helped with the Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt and games. Storm Hoadley was elected to State 4-H Council and received a State Award for Civic Engagement. Zayden Rawlings received a State Award for Civic Engagement. Carter Goetz was the recipient of a dairy goat through the American Dairy Goat Association “Share a Kid Program.” Carter also organized the assistive playground equipment project at the Fontanelle Park.
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May 2019 ADAIR COUNTY ISU EXTENSION 4-H NEWSLETTER
Adair County Extension 4-H News
Visit the Adair County Extension Office Website at www.extension.iastate.edu/adair Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
Adair County 4-Her’s in ACTION
Adair County Hot Shots made and delivered Easter baskets to residents of Greenfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center and cleaned the Greenfield Square with Extension staff.
Jefferson Pioneers made and delivered thank-you cookies and deserts to the Stuart Buying Group. The group also performed a STEM challenge. Using 15 jellybeans and 10 toothpicks, club members had to build a shelter for a marshmallow Peep.
Summit Super Stars teamed with Guthrie County 4-H Club, Grant Sky Eagles, to fill 800+ Easter eggs for the Adair City Easter Egg Hunt. Cleaned the Adair City Park with extension and chamber staff and donated to the Adair Fire Department, A-C Carnival, A-C food pantry and A-C Art department.
Orient Bulldogs assisted with the April Clover Kids session and are raising money for improvements at the Adair County fairgrounds.
Richland Royals cleaned at the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines and are scheduled to clean at Orient Lake.
Summerset Citizens raised funds to put assistive playground equipment in the Fontanelle park for individuals with disabilities.
Washington Stars held a Daddy/Daughter Dance, cleaned up basketball and tennis courts at the Bridgewater Activity Center, cleaned the Bridgewater Park and helped with the Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt and games. Storm Hoadley was elected to State 4-H Council and received a State Award for Civic Engagement.
Zayden Rawlings received a State Award for Civic Engagement.
Carter Goetz was the recipient of a dairy goat through the American Dairy Goat Association “Share a Kid Program.” Carter also organized the assistive playground equipment project at the Fontanelle Park.
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In Emily’s World… Emily Ide - 4-H Program Coordinator
June 1 Deadline for State 4-H Youth Conference
“A Universe of Possibilities” is the theme for 2019 State 4-H Youth Conference to be held on the ISU campus in Ames June 25 – 27
th. Any Iowa youth who has completed 8th - 12th grade is eligible to attend. Cost is $180 (includes
t-shirt). Adair County 4-H’ers are eligible for a rebate of 75% of the cost for 1st time attendees, and 50% of the cost for those who have previously attended.
You don’t have to be a 4-H’er to attend. Invite your friends. Let’s have a large delegation going to Conference!
Wednesday, May 8, Horse Practices Begin
Practices held at Adair County Fair Horse Arena 6:30 pm every Wednesday night until county fair. For questions concerning practices, contact county fair superintendent Mandy Breheny 641-221-0705 or [email protected]
Sunday, June 2, Dog Handling Classes Begin
The first Dog Handling class on Sunday, June 2nd is mandatory, 6 – 7:30 pm at the Fairgrounds. Bring Rabies vaccination certificate to the 1
st class. For questions concerning the classes, contact the Adair County Extension office at 641-743-8412.
June 3rd Order Deadline for County Fair T-shirts Each Adair County 4-H Club member, Cloverbud, Clover Kid, Club Leader, County Fair Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent are able to purchase ONE t-shirt for the special price of $5.00 (Special thanks to Adair County Corn Association for funding support). Each additional t-shirt priced as follows: S, M, L (Youth and Adult) and XL Adult - $8.00; XXL - $10.50, 3X - $12.50, 4X - $13.50. Heathered Blue, Gold or White shirts with grey and green imprint.
Bucket of Junk & Cupcake/Cookie Decorating
Contact Emily, [email protected] or call the office 641-743-8412 if you want to register for the bucket of junk or cupcake/cookie decorating contest.
4-H County Fair Kick-Off on Thursday, July 11
Adair County Youth Action Committee and Extension Council will be hosting the event in the 4-H/FFA Center on the Fairgrounds. Meal will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 4-H clubs are encouraged to organize children’s games and activities for the evening entertainment. Email [email protected] with your club plans. Communication Share the Fun participants will per-form at 6 pm. Adair County Fair King and Queen candidates will be introduced at 7 pm. Contact Emily if you are able to perform.
Adair County 4-H/FFA Exhibit Building Judging Day
Judging will be held Tuesday, July 16th. All building entries are due July 1st to the Adair County Extension Office. Attach blank hang tags to all entries prior to bringing them to judging. A FairEntry tag will be stapled to the attached blank tag at check-in.
After judging, stop at the check-out table to pick up ribbons and turn in your static entry report to Adair County Extension staff.
Club judging schedule will be found in your fair book. Schedule and times will be the same as last year.
Adair County 4-H/FFA Livestock Check-In
Check in times and schedules can be found in your fair book and are the same as last year. When you arrive with animals at the
2019 Adair County Fair, exhibitors will be responsible for checking in with the livestock superintendent of their species. Exhibitors
will be given entry tags for each animal entered as of July 1st and will bring the entry tags of the animals that are on the grounds
to Emily for official “livestock on grounds” check-in.
COUNTY FAIR TROPHIES & BANNERS
County fair trophy and showmanship banner sponsors are needed.
We have sponsorship options at the following price levels of $6.00; $12.00; and $17.50 for the 2019 Adair County Fair.
Contact Emily at the Extension office 641-743-8412 or [email protected] with your choice of price level.
2019 Adair County Fair, July 17-21!
Contact Emily at [email protected] or call 641-743-8412
with questions concerning county fair.
- Monday, July 15th, Clothing Event
- Tuesday, July 16th, Exhibit Building Judging
IMPORTANT UPDATES!
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Visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/aair/
for all the latest updates regarding the Adair County 4-H Program.
County Fair Packets for Leaders
Two meetings have been scheduled for 4-H Club Leaders/FFA Advisors to pick up County Fair club/chapter packets. Please pick the date that is most convenient for you and contact Emily at [email protected] with the date you will be attending.
√ Monday, June 3rd—7:00 pm, Adair County Extension office.
√ Thursday, June 6th—7:00 pm, Adair County Extension office.
Volunteer Leader Training for 2018-19 should be completed by July 1.
IT IS A REQUIREMENT
Iowa 4-H requires all 4-H leaders (organizational, assistant, and countywide project leaders, including Shooting Sports volunteers) to partici-pate in one training each year. This year’s training focuses on “4-H Fosters Independence”. Please do so as soon as possible. Instructions for completing online –
Step 1: Access the pre-learning and supporting documents on the 4-H website under Volunteer Resources, Annual Training Resources (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/volunteerresources).
Review the three pre-learning resources prior to completing the online training. It will be beneficial to preview or print the three supporting doc-uments as well.
Step 2: Access the online annual training of “4-H Fosters Independence” via 4H Online, link below as well as step by step instructions.
Open a web browser (use Firefox, Safari, or Chrome as IE does not always work) and type in: iowa.4honline.com Login to 4H Online using your family email address and login information. Click “Continue to Family.” Find your name and click “Edit” on right side by your name. On the top of the page click on the “trainings” option. Click the “Sign up for a training” option on the upper right side of screen. View the trainings listed and click “Sign up” next to the annual training online version “2018-19 Leader Training (4-H Fosters Inde-
pendence).” Click “Take the Course” to get started.
Step 3: Upon completion of the online training be sure to click to receive your certificate! By clicking on the certificate you have verified completion of the course, you can also print or save the certificate.
A full week county fair pass will be provided to 4-H community club leaders who have completed the Volunteer Training by July 1 and who will not be receiving a week fair pass in another county fair volunteer role.
2019 Adair County Fair,
4-H Club Activities Board:
Contact Emily at [email protected] with your clubs
list of 4-H Club activities throughout the year that will be posted in
the display case at the Adair County Fairgrounds.
May 15th
Deadline for 4-H Enrollment Forms and ID Sheets
4-H Enrollment Forms – Only those youth who have enrolled online or by paper application are eligible to show at
the Adair County Fair and are covered by the 4-H Program Insurance. If you have not yet enrolled, please contact
the Adair County Extension Office immediately at 641-743-8412 or email [email protected]
ID Sheets for Bucket/bottle calf, breeding heifer, cow-calf, feeder calf, horse, dog, dairy, dairy goat, meat goat
does, and breeding sheep are due Wednesday, May 15th. All market beef, market lambs, bottle lambs, meat goats,
market and breeding swine have been identified at the time of tagging.
Livestock and/or animals intended to be shown at the State Fair must be ID’d using 4honline by May 15th. Go here
for instructions: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/page/4honline-information-families-and-leaders You must either
bring a paper copy of your ID sheet to the Extension office or enter the information yourself in 4honline by May 15th.
Any questions, contact Emily at the Extension office 641-743-8412.
June 25-27th, 2019 2019 Species:
Beef, Dairy, Horse, Meat Goat, Poultry, Sheep, Swine
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference
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Kathy’s Remarks… Kathy Rohrig - Ag Coordinator & SOFA Director
Like us on FACEBOOK “Adair County ISU Extension & Outreach”
Scouting and Managing for Winter Injury in Alfalfa
Reports of winter injury in alfalfa fields are coming in across the state. Old man winter along with other management factors can take a toll on alfalfa stands. Older stands, stands that were harvested between mid-September and late October, and stands with minimal stubble appear to have suffered the worst winter injury. Additionally, in many fields it is obvious where the snow drifted and provided insulation and protec-tion as those parts of the field are the greenest. Below are issues observed in alfalfa fields across the state along with resources on how to manage fields with winter injury.
Cold temperature exposure. In some cases, the crown/upper taproot could not tolerate exposure to cold temperatures. Alfalfa tolerance to winter is complicated, as discussed in an earlier ICM News article, “Alfalfa Winter Survival - A Complicated Subject”. Several factors typi-cally contribute to stand loss. Very wet fall soil conditions contribute to alfalfa not Additional resources related to alfalfa winter injury and managing winter injury: Evaluating Hay and Pasture Stands for Winter Injury
Alfalfa stand assessment: Is this stand good enough to keep?
Selecting forage species
Establishing new forage stands
Interseeding and no-till renovation
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√ Check your membership list closely. May 15th is the deadline to re-enroll or enroll new members.
√ Decide what you might do for the 4-H Silent Auction at the county fair. Please bring items to the Adair County Extension office by Friday, July 12th.
√ Start making plans for your club booth. Theme-”A Universe of Possibilities.” Please do as much backdrop prep as possible before decorating days. Booth decorating time options can be found below. Please pay close attention as there has been a change in times
Monday, July 15th, 8:00 am—12:00 pm
Wednesday, July 17th 8:00 am—12:00 pm
√ Decide if and how your club can contribute to the July 11th 4-H County Fair Kick-Off event sponsored by Extension and 4-H. Kids’ games, easy working exhibits, face painting are some ideas.
√ Mark your calendars :
√ May 15th — I.D. Sheets due to the Adair County Extension Office.
√ July 1st — Entries due to the Adair County Extension Office.
√ Make sure all 4-H Club members are aware of updates being made to Adair County Fair entry and check-in process this year.
CLUB CHECKLIST As a Club:
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May 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
EO = Extension Office ACF = Adair Co. Fairgrounds WCC = Warren Cultural Center
1 Summer Camp registration begins
T-Shirt Orders Start
Wise & Well Snr Program, 2pm Greenfield Sr Living Facility
2 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
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5 Youth Council mtg. 1:00 pm. EO
6 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
7 8 Wise & Well Snr Program, 2pm Greenfield Sr Living Facility City Hall Summer Camp sign-up 3:30-5:30pm.
9 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
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13 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm. Extension Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting 7pm, EO
14 Last Chance YQCA Training 6:00pm ACF (change from previous location) Empowering Adair County Foundation Board Meeting 6:30pm, EO
15 ID SHEETS DUE to the Adair County Extension office by 4:30pm. Wise & Well Snr Program, 2pm Greenfield Sr Living Facility
16 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
17 4-H Club Voucher Requests due to EO
18 WCV Graduation
19 NV and O-M Graduations
20 Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
21 Youth Action Comm Meeting, 6pm
22 Wise & Well Snr Program, 2pm Greenfield Sr Living Facility
23 LAST Clubhouse Wolverines 3:00-6:30pm.
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26 27 Office closed for
MEMORIAL DAY 28 29
Wise & Well Snr Program, 2pm Greenfield Sr Living Facility
30 31 Look for the June newsletter
the week of May 19th.
JUNE REMINDERS 4-H Club Leader Packet Meetings SOFA
Monday, June 3rd, 7:00pm, EO All About Ag SOFA Workshop
Thursday, June 6th, 7:00pm, EO Adair/Casey Middle School, 9:30 am-3:00 pm
SOFA trip– June 12th & 13th
