THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
4-H NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2023
THE MAIN EVENT
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK IS APRIL 17-21!
We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing volunteers who make the Boulder County 4-H program possible. From helping with events to mentoring our members, your contributions have a significant impact on our program's success. Thank you for all that you do!
Volunteers are the backbone of our program, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. Whether you're teaching a workshop, leading a project, or helping with events, your hard work and dedication make a real difference in the lives of our members. Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Here are just a few of our volunteers in action. If you have pics to share we would love to add them! Send them to Jeannie
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUTH COUNCIL
All 4-H members are encouraged to join. We are always ready to welcome new members! It's not too late. We hope to see you at our next meeting on April 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Natural Resource Building Extension Office Meeting Room . The Executive team will meet at 5:45 pm.
Click HERE for more information on Youth Council.
4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE
(FORMERLY THE LEADERS ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL)
We welcome new members all year! The role of the council is to:
Help mentor new leaders
Provide overall guidance and ideas for the Boulder County 4-H
Learn how adults can be involved in the 4-H program.
This is a great resource if you are a new or seasoned leader. Parents/guardians of youth as well as leaders are welcome. Hope to see you all there! Our next meeting is April 5, 2023– at 6:30 PM (Hybrid) at the Clover Club Room
Click HERE for more information on this group.
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Boulder County Horse Leader Council is open to:
All organizational, project, activity, and resource leaders
Interested parents.
Membership consists of all leaders enrolled in the Boulder County 4-H program. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:30 pm
Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org
Boulder County 4-H Cloverbud Program
We welcome all registered 4-H Cloverbuds to attend the countywide Cloverbud meetings each month. They are FREE and only 1 Hour of 4-H Fun! Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Clover Club Room
Boulder County Fairgrounds 6:00 pm
Come join us as we explore Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
Cloverbud 4-H Leader:
Karli Hardesty
karlihardesty@gmail.com
CLOVER QUESTION OF THE MONTH
CLOVER QUESTION OF THE MONTH
HOW CAN I HELP?
Volunteer! We depend on our families to volunteer their time, talents, and passions to help make our 4-H program a success. No matter how big or small- your contribution is appreciated. Learn how to volunteer today!
BOULDER COUNTY FAIR
FAIR BOARD BUZZ
The Boulder County Fair is excited to see how 4-H is getting ready to "Sew Em, Grow Em & Show Em" as we get ready for this year's fair!
We are looking for their 2023 Fair Family! A tradition since 1956, the Fair Family of the year is chosen by the fair board each year from nominations sent to the Fair office. Each year a family is chosen based on their contributions both to the Fair and 4-H/FFA and their community. The benefits of being a Fair Family are being recognized at main events and being part of the fair parade on the first Saturday of the fair in downtown Longmont.
Go to https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/p/about/264 for the nomination form.
Watch this space each month to see how fair is progressing, we can't wait to see you at the fair!
~Melanie Bohren, Fair Board President
NOW HIRING: We’re searching for an Assistant Fair Coordinator for our 2023 Boulder County Fair, as well as office help and part-time fair employees. Do you have a passion for the fair and want to help make our 2023 fair a success? Go to our web page to read the job posting at: https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/p/about/were-hiring
Find the full fair schedule here: https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/p/exhibitors/4-h--ffa-livestock
4-H NEWS- STATE
STATE 4-H NEWS/EVENTS
Colorado State 4-H Conference Save the Dates!
Calling all Colorado 4-H members ages 14 and up!
Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Colorado 4-H State Conference occurring June 19-23, 2023! The theme this year is "Opening Doors".
Senior members attending will have the opportunity to learn more about CSU through guest speakers, workshops, tours, and contests.
More information will be posted as to when registration will open for this event!
(Deadline is usually the first part of May)
We would like to invite all 4-H members ages 11-18 to join us on May 30 & 31 at the CSU Spur Center for a hands-on One Health Veterinary Science Camp (no you don’t have to be in the vet science project to join us).
The camp is being funded entirely through a grant for the Extension Foundation and the EXCITE (Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Education), the grant is even covering hotel and food costs!
Some of the amazing opportunities that you will have a chance to experience are:
see a surgery,
watch therapeutic riding lessons
learn about animals through games or virtual reality,
meet veterinarians and learn about different career paths that you might take
learn the different suture stitches that veterinarians use
watch a demonstration and learn how a veterinarian utilizes rehabilitation equipment
and much, much more!
There will be a survey at the end of camp to help us measure students learning and to help us collect information on whether we should hold a camp again in the future!
Registration will be through 4honline and will open on March 30. The closing date is May 5.
There are a limited number of spots available so sign up soon!
Any questions email Barbie Garnett, Park County Extension Director
4-H NEWS- REGIONAL
WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EVENTS
Regional Speech and Demonstration (including Horse) Contest
April 22, 9 AM SPUR campus
This will be used as the Boulder County contest and will qualify you for a state contest, either State conference or State Fair. Please be sure to register by the deadline April 7: https://tinyurl.com/y9ar4p25
$6.00 entry fee.
Rabbit Members- Check out this workshop! We understand this one is a little further away, but it may be worth the drive. It could be such a good learning experience!
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
We have several workshops/training going on the next few months. Check them out! All these events can be found on our Calendar.
CARNIVAL SUCCESS – THANK YOU!
Thank you so much to all the Boulder County 4-H Clubs, Leaders, Parents, members, volunteers and who gave their time and talents to make the Carnival such a smashing success!
That's a wrap- See you next year!
SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK LEARNING DAY!
Hello 4-H families, my name is Josie Walstad, Reporter for the Goats and Galore 4-H Club.
March 18th, 2023, was Livestock Learning Day! Livestock Learning Day is about learning how to correctly care for animals, such as cats, poultry, and goats. I attended the poultry workshop. Some things I learned were: How you know if an egg is bad or rotten, and we learned about how good an egg needs to be to be sold at a store. We also had a guest speaker, Mr. Gerald Brockman, from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). He talked about what he does and told us some facts about how eggs are sorted through the plant. Did you know that backyard flock eggs aren’t allowed at stores because of biosecurity? The goat workshop had baby goats and the cats had a mini show.
Reporter Josie Walstad, from Goats and Galore.
DEADLINES!
It's 4-H Deadline Time!
We are coming up on the busy time of year for our 4-H deadlines. Please take the time to be sure you and your members are enrolled in the correct clubs and 4-H projects and that you are meeting all of the upcoming deadlines. There is a lot of information in this newsletter and we also invite you to check out our calendar and website for important and timely updates for your project areas.
Listed below are a few key things to be sure you don’t miss:
Animal ID- Non-market animals including dog, horse, cat, rabbit, breeding animals, etc (excluding poultry) are due to be entered in 4HOnline. The deadline to complete is 4/27.
Enrollment deadlines – The deadline to enroll in 4HOnline and fees received at the extension office is 4/27.
Add any new projects– deadline 4/27
Drop any projects you don’t plan to do – deadline 4/27
Confirm your projects – deadline 4/27
The GENERAL project add/drop deadline is the same as livestock. All changes need to be made by 4/27 in 4HOnline.
Also, a quick reminder that your record books should be well underway at this point.
2023 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the list of Scholarship available to our graduating 4-H members. Don't forget about those deadlines!
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-scholarships/
Did you know that every year the Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale Committee offers college scholarships?
To be eligible, 4-H and FFA exhibitors must have participated in the Jr. Livestock Sale for a minimum of 3 years (and submit an application). That’s it!
Submit your applications (and essay, if applying for the Jerry Hergenreder Memorial Scholarship) by May 1, 2023!
Go to the Boulder County 4-H website or Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale webpage to find the application form for scholarship requirements and instruction on how to apply.
IN THE KNOW
Changes to SNAP benefits are coming in March 2023. This means a reduction in monthly benefits to the pre-pandemic amount. But don't worry, there are many resources available to help. Check out local pantries and programs like Emergency Family Assistance Association, Sister Carmen Community Center, and Community Food Share.
Here are a couple of tips to help include rolling over EBT benefits include:
stocking up on non-perishables
comparing unit prices.
For more info, visit www.boco.org/SNAPMax
Food Access Calendar
English: Food Resource Calendar
Spanish: Calendario de recursos alimentarios
COLORADO PURPLE UP! FOR MILITARY KIDS DAY
Please join military kid supporters around the world, on April 14, for Colorado Purple Up! For Military Kids Day. Post photos of you and your family and colleagues, notes of appreciation and support to military kids, etc. to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use #bouldercounty4-H #MoMC #kidsservetoo #PurpleUp!Colorado #motmc #TeamMilKids #PurpleUp2023 #MOMC2023 #YoungHeroes
Frequent moves, family separations through deployments, and reintegration following deployments can make school, home, and community life challenging for military children. Yet, even in difficult circumstances, these youth continually demonstrate resilience and courage.
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Why purple? Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.
4-H clubs in New Hampshire developed the “Purple Up! for Military Kids” initiative in 2011 while working with the children of deployed National Guard and reserve component members, and they saw Purple Up! as a way to build awareness in their communities. Purple Up! is now celebrated around the world by military service branches, the Department of Defense, governors, states, schools, businesses, and communities.
Colorado 4-H has been a proud partner of Army, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserve youth programs for over 25 years. Thanks to the federal partnership among USDA-NIFA, the Department of Defense, and our Land Grant Universities, youth worldwide belong to 4-H. As military families move frequently and experience the difficulties surrounding deployment and reintegration, 4-H provides predictable programming and a safe and nurturing environment for military-connected children and youth on installations to excel and belong.
Extension and 4-H are helping lead the Purple Up! for Military Kids efforts in Colorado by having county commissioners sign special proclamations, producing purple STEM videos and posting them to the State 4-H website, wearing purple, asking schools to wear purple that day, hosting a FB live panel of military parents and kids, social media blasts and more.
Please join us in celebrating Purple Up! Day. Military kids serve too!
DISTRICT 2 JUNIOR JAM-SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for the District 2 Junior Jam.
This is an event for Junior aged youth in Larimer, Boulder, and Weld counties. More details and registration will be coming soon. It is a 1-day camp held at The Ranch on June 16th.
Registration will be through 4HOnline and the fee is likely to be $25-30.
Please contact Faith with questions.
FREE TOTE?
Hey 4-H Families! April is a great time to recruit and ask friends to join 4-H. Could you and your family use another reusable 4-H tote bag? Stop by the office to get yours today! Then will you please share the word about how great 4-H is for you and your family?
WE WANT YOU! WE ARE HIRING!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SUMMER PROGAM AID
The Boulder County 4-H Internship will allow the intern to develop program development skills, volunteer coordination experience, event planning/management skills, etc. The intern will have the opportunity to develop, deliver, and evaluate youth educational programs. Programming may also include day camps, outreach events, and other 4-H programs. The intern will assist in supporting the entire 4-H Youth Development Program in Boulder County and supporting the County Fair and all 4-H events.
As a member of the 4-H team, this individual will be assisting the 4-H Agents and 4-H Program Assistant with the 4-H club program.
This individual works under the supervision of the other Boulder County 4-H staff members including the 4-H County Specialist– livestock, the 4-H County Specialist- Outreach, the 4-H program assistant, and a 4-H support staff.
Contact Brenda with questions
GENERAL PROJECTS
CREATIVE COOKS CONTEST
Congratulations to our Creative Cooks participants! These individuals prepared and presented a diverse meal plan and a dish to a judge for an interview. They were required to know about balanced menus, nutrition, and place settings.
Louisa Jurkovich
Jr. Individual Champion
Savannah Maestas
Jr. Individual Reserve Champion
Jacob Eckert
Intermediate Individual Champion
Viviana Jurkovich
Intermediate Individual Colorado Specialty Champion
Jade Williams
Senior Individual Champion
Rachel & Sarah Eckert
Senior Team Champion
FOODS AND NUTRITION TIPS
April is a great month to practice your Foods and Nutrition project dishes. Whether you celebrate Passover, Easter, Eid al Fitr, Earth Day, a mix of those, or have other reasons to be grateful, food is typically a way to start or end a celebration. That's because food can nourish you; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Below is a recipe that will help you celebrate, feel nourished, and stay healthy.
WALNUT-CACAO TRUFFLES:
Ingredients (makes 3-4 truffles):
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• ½ TBSP raw cacao powder
• ½ TBSP maple syrup
• ½ TBSP coconut oil
Instructions:
Heat the coconut oil and raw cacao in a pan to melt it slightly, then pour that mixture into a blender and add the walnuts. Blend all the ingredients with maple syrup and add more to taste if needed. Roll this dough into bite sized truffle like treats (with wet hands so the dough doesn't stick to you), or crumble it on top of baked apples or ice cream as a crunchy and yummy topping.
You can make these truffles with any nut and/or shredded coconut. You can also use pitted & soaked dates as a sweetener instead of maple syrup.
-Erin Williams
4-H Foods and Nutrition Superintendent
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography Workshop
For all you shutterbugs out there, there is a workshop coming up that is designed to help you with your 4-H photography project. We will be doing a combination of indoor and outdoor exercises to build on the skills you have already developed. We will stay at the Fairgrounds.
The 4-H photography workshop will be held Saturday, April 15th in the Clover Club Room at the Fairgrounds from 9 am to 1 pm. Professional photographer Mandi Larson and 4-H Leader Rich Koopmann will be your guides. The workshop is geared more toward those of you in the earlier years of skill development, but we will let the participants help with the direction of the workshop.
Bring your camera with a memory card, and any water and snacks. We look forward to seeing you then.
SPEECH AND DEMONSTRATION
Regional Speech and Demonstration (including Horse) Contest
April 22, 9 AM SPUR campus
This will be used as the Boulder County contest and will qualify you for a state contest, either State conference or State Fair. Please be sure to register by April 7: https://tinyurl.com/y9ar4p25
$6.00 entry fee.
DOG
DOG ID
Don’t Forget to Complete Your Dog ID – Last Chance!! All 4-H members participating in the Dog Project are REQUIRED to complete the Dog ID form in 4-H Online by April 27th in order to participate in 4-H Fun Matches, County Fair, and State Fair.
THE DEADLINE IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING!! Not sure what you need to do to complete the form? Check out the detailed instructions at
https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
You will need to upload two digital photos of your pup along with proof of vaccination for Distemper and Parvo and a copy of your pup’s Rabies Certificate (in a separate file). If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Wallace, in the 4-H office. “Don’t miss out on all the FUN – gotta get your Dog ID DONE!”
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER WORKSHOP
Responsible Dog Ownership Workshop
Calling all 4-H Dog Project Members! Come learn how to care for your dog in this interactive workshop! Learn about dog anatomy, grooming, healthcare, behavior, breeds, nutrition, and how to be a responsible dog owner!!
Register through 4HOnline by April 10th.
Saturday, April 15th,
1-4 pm,
Boulder County Fairgrounds, Barn A – No dogs at this event, please.
Admission is FREE, but please join us in a 4-H Service Project by bringing one of the following items to donate to the Longmont Humane Society!
Plain (no colors) Milkbone dog biscuits, small or medium size only
Creamy peanut butter for dog treats
FUN DOG MATCH (ARAPAHOE COUNTY)
Arapahoe County 4-H Companion Animal Committee sponsored FUN DOG MATCH, Saturday MAY 13. It will be held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The registration deadline is May 5. It will be a FUN time for all and we encourage the 4-H dog project members to attend to learn about a fun dog show.
DOG NEWS
The Newest Addition to the Boulder County Fair
By: Alessia Daelli - 4x4 Dog Club Reporter
This year is the first year that Boulder County will have Dog Agility at the County Fair. There will be around 10 dogs participating in Agility this year. Training has been taking place behind Barn A. There will be a few different volunteers helping with Agility this year. Agility was unable to happen in the past because we didn’t have the equipment quite yet. In Agility there are many different levels. This year’s Agility Contest will have dogs participating in the Jumpers level which includes jumps and tunnels. The requirements to be able to participate are to have off-leash control of your dog and pass the heeling pre-test. Agility is a very fun discipline to watch because it is high in energy, and fast and all of the dogs are very happy. Different agility courses include, but are not limited to, jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and teeter-totters. The one level that the county is offering this year, Jumpers, has a variety of jumps and tunnels. I hope you attend the Agility Contest on August 2nd.
LIVESTOCK
ANIMAL CARE AND HOUSING FORMS
Animal Care and Houseing forms are now completed in 4-H Online; members must only submit a hard copy of the Animal Care and Housing form by the designated ownership date ONLY if they WILL NOT be housing the animals at the address listed in 4-H online. The hard copy forms must have all appropriate signatures.
If at any point in the year, a member houses their animals at a different address than listed in their 4-H online profile, they must submit another signed animal care and housing form to the Extension Office. Animal care and housing forms can be found at: Boulder County 4-H Enrollment Page
DAIRY STEER PROGRAM
Boulder County 4-H 2 year Dairy Steer Program (DSP)
The 4-H Dairy Cattle program is offering new classes. It promotes another side of the Dairy project. Learn how this project enters into our food chain other than with milk products.
The dairy sector contributed 5.6 billion pounds (21 percent) of beef to the U.S. commercial beef supply. Since 2002, the percentage of dairy beef contribution to the total U.S. beef supply has ranged from 18 to 24 percent.
Dairy steers are well known for their ability to produce the highest quality grades of beef
(Prime and High Choice cuts).
See Additional information & rules also on county
Did you know that you can also do the Dairy Cattle Project and learn all the aspects of the dairy industry without you ever having to milk her?
You can start with a calf and exhibit the same heifer for 2 years (2 fairs) by following the DHRP (Dairy Heifer Replacement Program) rules & guidelines. You will also have an opportunity to sell your heifer through the Livestock Sale once she’s bred (check the rules), knowing that she will carry on in life as a producing cow. You could even apply to the Ag Youth Loan Program where you can purchase a calf for the 2yr program or you can purchase a bred yearling that you can sell at the 2023 fair. You must have possession & ownership by the last Thursday in April (animal ID deadline) along with turning in the DHRP nomination form to 4-H office. If the idea of selling a dairy heifer interests you, please check out the DHRP rules and guidelines especially prior to purchasing a new heifer for this program. For more information about these programs or on the Dairy Cattle Project itself, even help in finding a dairy heifer, or a bull calf for the new class. Call Tina Pohlmann (303) 828-3789.
PREMISE ID
A Premise ID is required to exhibit at the Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair for livestock animals. Premises identification will provide quick and accurate traceability of livestock and locations in the event of an animal health concern, which will help maintain the health of all Colorado livestock. For complete information and instructions, please visit the General Livestock Information page: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-livestock-general-information/
ANIMAL ID
4-H Animal Identification Time
4-H Online Animal Identification – NOW OPEN!!! – Deadline 4/27 Complete Animal ID information for Non-Market Animals is available on our Boulder County website https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
For Non-Market Animals: In order to declare your project animals in 4-H, all non-market animals (Dairy Cattle, Breeding Beef, Dog, Horse, Dairy Goats, Breeding Goats, Utility Goats, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Cavy, Cats and Rabbits!) must be identified by the last Thursday in April of the current year on 4-HOnline enrollment. By submitting this form, the member is declaring they have ownership of the animal and are providing primary care of their project.
NOTE- poultry projects are excluded from 4HOnline animal identification procedures.
The 4-H Office Staff will also input your information for your market animal projects once they have attended the required in-person animal ID events.
Directions for your animal ID process can be found here: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
However, in general, you will need the following information:
• County use form (https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/livestock/dairy/)- Dairy Cattle ONLY this year
• Photos to identify your animal
• Animal identification information/names/tags/etc.
• Some species- vaccination proof
• Breed registration forms
• Brand inspections- beef
Market animal ID information and procedures are below and on our website. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
MARKET SWINE ID
In order to nominate market swine and breeding swine for the 2023 Boulder County Fair, youth must do self-tagging and upload into 4HOnline by May 4, 2023, or attend the swine ID Day on May 8, 2023 along with the sheep and market goat tag in. More details were sent out to those members enrolled in the swine project on that process.
Swine Identification forms, tags, and tagging supplies can be picked up at the 4-H Extension Office (Natural Resource Building) starting April 3, 2023. Our office hours to the public are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-noon and 1:00-4:30PM. If you need a lunch hour pickup, just let us know ahead of time and we can usually arrange for someone to be here.
Tags are $4 each payable by check or cash at pickup time.
More details on the process and information can be found here when available: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/animalid/
MARKET GOAT & SHEEP TAG IN
TAG-IN, RETINAL SCAN, & WEIGH-IN
Livestock: Market Lambs & Market Goats
Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds, BARN C
When: Monday, May 8th, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Time spots reserved- see signup sheet)
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FABA628A31-20231 )
Summary:
We will be utilizing the drive-through process in Barn C. Please be prepared before your arrival.
Required:
Male market animals must be castrated or banded
Ewes and does must have scrapie tags
Market goats must be dehorned or have horns “tipped” before exhibiting
Premises ID must be provided
Paperwork should be completed PRIOR to coming to the fairgrounds
$4 per tag – cash or check
Take a photo of your paperwork before turning it into staff. It is your responsibility to be sure your animals are identified, tagged and forms completed correctly.
Process:
Be prepared-
Fill out the tag-in form for market sheep or market goats or both. It is also available at the 4-H Extension website
Tag Fees-
There is a $4.00 fee for each tag. Staff will be collecting the fees and will be located mid aisle. (Exact cash appreciated)
Traffic Flow- see attached diagram
Enter from the SOUTH fairground entrance to the Pole Barn
Left at the Pole Barn and around the North side of Barn A
LEFT on Midway down to BARN C
There will be ONE WEST side entry point. Stop before entering to be sure your paperwork is complete.
If you forgot your paperwork at home, get new forms and complete prior to coming into the barns.
Once paperwork is completed, drive into barn.
Animals should be removed from the vehicle/trailer or brought to the trailer door for tagging & retinal scan to avoid contamination.
Sheep and Goats will both be weighed this year. They are required to have halter/lead rope on each one of them. Please be prepared with enough halters so we can move through process quickly.
Exit EAST- Upon completion of tag-in, drive outside of the barn to park, turn in tag-in forms, and pay.
LIVESTOCK E-RECORDS
4-H Livestock E-Records are Available:
Check out our livestock pages for more information on your 4-H e-records!
Download them now and start working on them. https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/projects-2/
PURCHASING MARKET ANIMALS FOR YOUR 4-H PROJECTS
It's time to think about purchasing your next market animal! When it comes to purchasing animals for a 4-H project, as always, purchasing any animal is up to the family's discretion. Things you may want to consider include: personal finances, current market prices, feed prices, and costs for overall care.
As we approach the new 4-H year, make sure that you discuss as a family what animal and how many animals you would like to purchase! We recommend consulting the Market Animal Budget Planner to help guide your discussions.
4-H ANIMAL CARE & MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE
Colorado 4-H AC & MQA Requirements:
All first-year members or first year Senior (14yrs or older) participants in a livestock project (including all market, breeding, dairy, poultry, rabbit and cavy, excludes dog, cat and horse) are required to attend an AC & MQA training to be eligible to show or sell at the 2023 Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair. This year Boulder County will be hosting a training in person to complete the training.
Boulder County will be hosting an in-person AC&MQA training on April 24th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Exhibit Building on the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Families may arrive at any time between 4 and 6 pm to start the training. The training takes about an hour to complete. The training is very interactive. Parents are encouraged to participate in the learning. Please allow the youth the opportunity to show exactly what they know on the test.
Can’t make the Boulder County MQA training on April 24th? Other trainings are available in a different 4-H County. Please contact Lisa at the 4-H Office for the information. Plan ahead as there are not many available after April 24th and you may have to drive a few hours.
Register and let us know you are coming: https://tinyurl.com/Boulder4HACMQA2023
MONDAY NIGHT RIDE OUT
4-H Horse Monday Night Ride outs are Back!
Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council is sponsoring Monday Night Ride outs at the Boulder County Fairgrounds again this year.
These are hosted by the Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader’s Council and some nights will include a clinic starting at 6:00PM. The cost is $10 per horse and participant.
HORSE JUDGING TEAM
HORSE JUDGING MEETING DATES AND TIME:
The Horse Judging Team meets every Wednesday evening to learn about what judges are looking for in the various classes, how to judge and score and practice our presentation skills. Enrollment in the Horse Project and horse ownership is NOT required. We welcome interested youth to come join us for a few practices.
Contact coach Kendra with questions: bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE:
Benefit Horse Show | Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm | Boulder County Fairgrounds
Contact coach Kendra with questions: bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com
SHOOTING SPORTS
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
A Hunter Education Course is scheduled here, April 28-30!
To compete at the County Fair Shoot for ALL disciplines you must have a hunter's Education Card up-loaded online. If you still need to complete this course NOW is your chance to sign up to get it done. You only need to complete this course once in your lifetime. All enrolled Shooting Sports members had the link blasted to them earlier, but anyone can request the link to sign up. The course has a $10 fee and must be paid in cash on the first day of class. Everyone must attend all 3 days & complete a written test to receive their Hunters Safety Card. Request the sign-up link from Lisa Wallace.
This class is NOT open to the public as we’ve requested it to be for 4-H families only and will be open to other neighboring 4-H counties very soon.
Class Information:
Where: City of Longmont Police Firing Range, 10916 County Rd 5 Longmont, CO
Dates and times:
Fri, April 28, 2023, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat, April 29, 2023 , 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sun, April 30, 2023 , 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AIR AND .22 RIFLE/PISTOL SCHEDULE
April is the LAST month for several INSIDE shooting practices as Archery, 22 Rifle & 22 Pistol will be moving to outside ranges. Listed below are the last dates for inside practices.
April 1st – 22 Rifle AND 22 Pistol 3:30-6:00 PM at Longmont Police Firing Range
April 4th – Archery 4:30 -5:45 PM at Empty Quiver
APRIL 8th Clean-up day @ Berthoud Gun Club 11:00 AM for all 22 & Shotgun Shooters
April 11th – Archery 6:00-7:30 PM at Liberty Firearms
April 18th – Archery 4:30-5:45 PM at Empty Quiver
April 22nd – 22 Rifle AND 22 Pistol 3:30-6:00 PM at Longmont Police Firing Range
All Air practices are held in Barn A. 5:45-8:00 PM on April 10th and May 8th & 22nd
Outside practice dates will be sent out to shooters soon!
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H EVENT CALENDAR
OUR TeamUp Calendar IS UPDATED OFTEN AND IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION (https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph)
DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH
04/01 -Crochet Workshop
04/08 -Poultry Project Meeting
04/14 -Colorado Purple Up! For Military Kids Day
04/15 -Photography Workshop
04/15 -Responsible Dog Owner Workshop
04/15 -BCF Family of the Year Nomination Deadline
04/17-21 -Volunteer Appreciation Week
04/22 -Front Range Regional Speech Contest
04/24 -Meat Quality Assurance Training
04/27 -Add/Drop Day Deadline (Last chance to change 4-H Projects)
04/27 -Animal ID Deadline
SHARE YOUR CLUB NEWS
The Clover Gazette 4-H Newsletter is published 11 times a year. News articles are welcomed by members, leaders and clubs! Please email your articles/entries to Jeannie on or before the 20th of the preceding month.
Electronic copy only. The Extension staff reserves the right to make any editorial changes deemed necessary.
MEET OUR TEAM
4-H Youth Development/ Outreach County Specialist
4-H Youth Development/ Livestock & Animals County Specialist
4-H Project Specialist
4-H Program Secretary
Boulder County Extensions Office
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(303) 678-6238
4hinfo@bouldercounty.org
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.
Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es elinglés. Col.st/ll0t3