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Cassia County Extension 1459 Overland Ave. Rm 4 Burley, ID 83318 T: 208.878.9461 F: 208.878.7862 Inside this Issue Chronicles Cassia Clover February 2021 https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/cassia/4-H Join us on Facebook Cassia County 4H Volunteer Spotlight Page 2 Youth Highlight Page 3 Page 4 February & March Calendar Page 5 Cookie Connection Class Flyer Page 6 4-H Meetup Flyer Page 7 Livestock Information Page 8 General 4-H Information 1 Just a reminder for those who have not enrolled in 4-H Online, you will need to log into the new version https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign The old version is still open but will not let you log in. I want to thank all the returning 4-H Volunteers and parents that persevered and enrolled by the deadline date. This in itself, has been quite the undertaking with the new version, and I appreciate all of you for being patient with the transition. With that being said, remember, that if you are holding meetings and you have returning members that are not enrolled and fees paid, you can be liable for these individuals. Please make sure your members have enrolled in the new system and paid their dues. With the new program, once a member has submitted and/or been approved, they will no longer be able to add additional clubs and/or projects. If there is a member or volunteer that needs to be edited, plese email me with this request. As always, if you have any questions or need guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at or 208-878-9461. [email protected] 2021 New Year with 4-H Online 2.0 By: Rosie Davids, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Join us on Instagram @ uiextensioncassiacounty4h Please Remember Market & Breeding Books are Two separate books! When registering on 4honline Market & Breeding Projects are 2 separate projects.
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Cassia County Extension 1459 Overland Ave. Rm 4Burley, ID 83318T: 208.878.9461F: 208.878.7862
Inside this Issue
Chronicles
Cassia Clover February 2021
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/cassia/4-H
Join us on Facebook
Cassia County 4H
Volunteer Spotlight
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Youth HighlightPage 3
Page 4February & March
Calendar
Page 5Cookie Connection Class Flyer
Page 64-H Meetup Flyer
Page 7Livestock Information
Page 8 General 4-H Information
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Just a reminder for those who have not enrolled in 4-H Online, you will need to log into thenew version https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign The old version is still open but will not let you log in.
I want to thank all the returning 4-H Volunteers and parents that persevered and enrolled bythe deadline date. This in itself, has been quite the undertaking with the new version, and Iappreciate all of you for being patient with the transition. With that being said, remember,that if you are holding meetings and you have returning members that are not enrolled and fees paid, you can be liable for these individuals. Please make sure your members haveenrolled in the new system and paid their dues.
With the new program, once a member has submitted and/or been approved, they will no longer be able to add additional clubs and/or projects. If there is a member or volunteer that needs to be edited, plese email me with this request.
As always, if you have any questions or need guidance, please don’thesitate to contact me at or [email protected]
2021 New Year with 4-H Online 2.0
By: Rosie Davids, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator
Join us on Instagram @uiextensioncassiacounty4h
Please Remember Market & Breeding Books are Two separate books!
When registering on 4honline Market & Breeding Projects are 2 separate projects.
Volunteer Spotlight
Thank You for your time and effort. 2
Carol Amende (January)
Carol is the youngest of six daughters of Keith and Mary Amende and was raised in Albion. She grew up in a 4-H family, which included some of her grandparents as leaders. She was a member of Domesti-Kates Club for all her 4-H years,taking a wide variety of projects. Her mother and aunt were her two leaders. She attended college in Portland, Oregon for two years and then graduated with an art degree from Lubbock Christian College in Texas. She has officially been the art project volunteer leader for the club, which is now called the Albion Patriots, for 13 years. The club has been honored as an “Idaho Heritage Club” because it was founded in 1949. Carol serves as the arts chairman for the local women’s club and is also the state arts chairman. She has painted portraits for friends and loves a variety of crafts and music especially singing, composing and writing poetry.
Baylee Tracy (February)Baylee, is a fourth generation 4-H’er. She has done Cloverbud, cake decorating,ceramics, scrapbooking, culinary arts, dairy, beef, sheep and goat projects. She was also involved in the Teen Association & was a State Teen Ambassador. Baylee enjoyed 4-H camp as a camper and as a Camp Counselor. Baylee is a current 4-H Volunteer and Goat Superintendent. Baylee enjoys helping youth learn about showing livestock. She also enjoys social media, fishing, shooting guns, bull sales and being outdoors.
Youth Highlight
Growing AG Advocates for life. 3
Kaden Gammon (January)Age: 14Years in 4-H: 64-H Projects: swine, woodworking, leathercraft, ragquilt, archery, junk drawer roboticsFavorite 4-H Project: Rag quiltHobbies: reading, computer coding, music (playingpiano, organ, viola, cello), playing computer gameswith the family, being an awesome uncleFuture plans: survive Junior High, take on High School and love every minute of it.
McKenna Wells (February)
Age: 18Years in 4-H: 104-H Projects: cooking, sewing, consumer, photography, pies, KYGFavorite 4-H Project: KYGHobbies: singing, especially in choir (Burley HighSchool Bel Cantos & Bella Voce Womens’ Choir)Future Plans: graduating high school in 2021 & attending college at either BYUI or CSI
Upcoming Dates
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12 - Cookie Connection registration deadline
15 - Presidents’ Day: Office Closed
16 - Volunteer Council, FCS 6:45 PM & General 7:30 PM
19 - Cookie Basics Class, 10 AM
22 - 4-H Meetup, 5:30 PM
23 - Archery Parent/Youth Meeting, 5:30 PM
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3 - New Volunteer Training, RSVP, 10 AM & 6 PM
5 - Decorating w/Russian Tips Class, 10 AM
5 - Beef Registration Deadline
13 - Beef Weigh-In,7-8:30 AM Burley Livestock Yard
13 - District Ambassadors
14 - Daylight Savings Time
16 - Volunteer Council, FCS 6:45 PM & General 7:30 PM
17 - St. Patrick’s Day
22-25 - Spring Break Classes
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Cookie ConnectionDates: February 19 & 26, March 5 10 AM
Cost: $10 per session or $25 if signed up for all three
Contact the Cassia County Extension Office at 208-878-9461 to reserve your spot.
Registration Deadline: February 12th, 2021 (youth must be enrolled on 4honline with registration
and class fees paid to reserve spot)
February 19: Cookie Basics, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
February 26: Cookie Flooding, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
March 5: Decorating w/Russian tips, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation andgender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, access to programs and services, and employment.
For youth & adults
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Cassia County
4-H Meetup!Do you have questions about 4-H?
Then join us the last Monday of each month @ 5:30 PMvia zoom and one of our Staff will be available to
answer any of your questions.
Available for leaders, parents, youth, community members, etc.
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation andgender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, access to programs and services, and employment.
Zoom Link: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83997741076 Meeting ID: 839 9774 1076
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Final Fair Enrollment for 2021: Friday May 7, 2021There will be an $8.00 per specie fee which is non-refundable due at registration.
All enrollments for animals are due one week before initial weigh-in. Turkey’s, Rabbits & Goats are due May 7, 2021.Horse project record books due by August 2, 2021 by 4 PM.
All livestock project record books due by August 4, 2021 by 4 PM (dairy must include fertility exam & bangs vaccination receipt in record book & turkey must turn in tri-fold)
BEEFEnrollment Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2021
Livestock Agreements & Bills of Sale/Idaho Brand Inspection: Due by March 5, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021, Burley Livestock Auction Yard 7-8:30 AM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: Maximum weight 1,000 lbs. Steer will be halter broke & given a halter score
Days on Feed: 157Fair Weigh-in Requirements: Minimum weight 1,100 lbs., no maximum, ADG 2.25 lbs
SWINEEnrollment Deadline: Friday, April 9, 2021
Livestock Agreements & Cool Forms/Bills of Sale: Due by April 9, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Friday, April 16 Fairgrounds 4-5:30 PM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: Maximum weight 125 lbs, minimum weight 25 lbs (suggested minimum of 80 lbs)
Days on Feed: 124Fair Weigh-in requirements: Minimum 230 lbs., Ultrasound: minimum loin-eye area 5.0 sq. in., maximum backfat 1.25 adjusted
DAIRYEnrollment Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2021
Livestock Agreements & Bills of Sale/Idaho Brand Inspection: Due by April 23, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 Fairgrounds 6-7:30 PM Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: All heifers must be Dec. 2020 calves
(if interested in the Dairy pool notify the office by Mar.19)Days on Feed: TBA
Fair Weigh-in requirements: no minimum, ADG: Holsteins 1.60 lbs., Jersey 1.25 lbs. & Crossbred 1.40 lbs.
SHEEPEnrollment Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2021
Livestock Agreements: Due by May 7, 2021 & Cool Forms/Bills of Sale: Due by May 11, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Fairgrounds 6:30-7:30 PM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: No minimum or maximum (suggested 70-100 lbs, scrapie tags must be in place for all market sheep projects)
Days on Feed: 92Fair Weigh-in Requirements: Minimum 110 lbs., no maximum, ADG .50 lbs.
TURKEYEnrollment Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021
Livestock Agreements: Due by May 7, 2021 Cool Form/Bill of Sale: Due by May 7, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Fairgrounds 5:30-6:30 PM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: Baby Poults must be hatched between April 1-15 and it is recommended they weigh at least 8 lbs
Days on Feed: 76Fair Weigh-in requirements: Minimum: Toms - 27 lbs., Hens - 21 lbs.
GOATEnrollment Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Livestock Agreements: Due May 7, 2021 Cool Form/Bill of Sale: Due by June 11, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Friday, June 18, 2021, Fairgrounds 6-7 PM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: Must be born after Nov. 1, 2020, minimum weigh 35 lbs (scrapie tags must be in place for all market goat projects)
Days on Feed: 60Fair Weigh-in Requirements: Minimum 60 lbs., Maximum 125 lbs., ADG .25 lbs.
RABBITSEnrollment Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021
Livestock Agreements: Due May 7, 2021 Cool Form/Bill of Sale: Due by June 14, 2021Beg. Weigh-in Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 7-8 PM
Beg. Weigh-in Requirements: NoneDays on Feed: 56
Fair Weigh-in Requirements: Pen of 3, each weighing 4lbs. 8 oz. - 6 lbs. 8 oz
Livestock Dates & Requirements
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New Volunteer TrainingNew Volunteer training is required for
all 4-H Volunteers who have not alreadyattended a volunteer training. Volunteersare also required to view the Protecting
Minors Training video, and any volunteerwho has not done so, will NOT be
considered a valid leader.
New Volunteer Training will be held ~ March 3
~ March 31~ April 28
Times will be 10 AM & 6 PM, must RSVP.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer must contact the office and pick
up a New Volunteer Packet before attending training.
For more information contact the office@ 208-878-9461
Bowtaculars Archery ClubMandatory Parent/youth meeting
February 23, 20215:30 PM
Cassia County Extension Office
If you cannot attend contact Brenton or Tony Holt.
Idaho 4-H AmbassadorsCentral District Retreat
Who: Youth entering 7th grade & above (limited to first 40 youth who apply online)Cost: $10 (includes lunch and snacks)
Registration: Closes on February 28, 2021Location: Lincoln County Extension Office
March 13, 2021
For more information contact: Tina Miller @ 208-324-7578/ [email protected]
Rosie Davids @ 208-878-9461/ [email protected]
Spring Break Classes:
Watch for flyer
~ Art: Hydro Dipping, Soft Pastels, Bottle Cap Art~ Candymaking~ String Art~ Leathercraft
To reserve a spot, youth must be signed up and class fees paid by Friday, March 12th.
Commissioner’s Room, 2nd FloorDoor locks at 6 PM
Shooting Sports Training
Shotgun
When: April 10, 2021Where: Twin Falls, IdahoCost: $75Registration Deadline: March 19th
For more information contact: Tina Miller @ 208-324-7578
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Extension Office StaffJoel Packham
Agricultural Extension Educator [email protected]
Grace Wittman Family & Comsumer Science Extension Educator
Rosie Davids 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Dena Jarolimek Administrative Coordinator 4-H/Weed
Tiffany AndersonAdministrative Assistant
Nicole Cook4-H Assistant
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation andgender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, access to programs and services, and employment.
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