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pg 2 Date Reminders
pg 2 Scholarship Information
pg 2 Weigh-In Information
pg 3 FSQA Trainings
pg 3 County Events
pg 4 Rabbit Workshop
pg 4 May 15 Deadline!
pg 4 Youth Action Committee
pg 4 Way We Live Award
pg 5 Livestock Committee Invite
pg 5 Show information
WHAT’S INSIDE:
DUBUQUE 4-H NEWSLETTER
DUBUQUE COUNTY EXTENSION
Don’t forget to enr
oll in
4-H Online by May 15th
to show at the Fair!
MARCH—APRIL 2013
DUBUQUE COUNTY EXTENSION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND
OUTREACH
DUBUQUE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
14858 West Ridge Lane, Suite 2, Dubuque, Iowa 52003
Phone: (563) 583-6496 Fax: (563) 583-4844
www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque
Open Monday—Friday 8:00am—4:00pm
[email protected] or [email protected]
Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/dubuquecountyextension
Office Hours: 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday
A big thank you to Jill Koopmann, Kara Koopmann, Julie Bries, Megan
Valentine, Sierra Valentine, Molly Waller, and all the parents for helping at
the FSQA Training on February 25th. Your help was greatly appreciated!
Greetings!
It is amazing how quick the time is flying by! On January 20th the
Youth Action Committee hosted a County Wide Bowling event that 61 4-
Her’s participated in. This was a great opportunity for everyone to get to
know each other and have a little fun. The picture above is of Megan Valen-
tine and Sierra Valentine at the Bowling Event. We also hosted a 4-H Night
at a Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey game and sold about 50 tickets to 4-
Her’s and their friends and family. We look forward to doing more events
like this in the future!
Hopefully our last snow storm is out of the way and we can look
forward to the weather warming up a little bit! With warmer weather comes
thoughts of fair. The deadline to have your project areas and livestock in-
formation listed in 4hOnline is May 15th (rabbits are July 1st)! If you need
help entering this information into 4hOnline please stop by the Extension
Office, give me a call or send an email. I am here to help!!
Liz Edgington
County Youth Coordinator
Important Date Reminders
Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh In April 27 10AM-12PM Dubuque County Fairgrounds
Cost: $2/ animal for tag fee
10 Goats and 10 lambs may be weighed-in
Recommended weight: 40 pounds for lambs
Any 4-H’er or FFA member exhibiting at the Iowa
State Fair needs to weigh in their state fair animals at
a State Fair weigh-in. The nearest State Fair Weigh-In
is at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on May 4th
from 8am—10am. There is a $5 fee for each market
lamb or goat identified as a possible state fair entry.
Please let the Dubuque County Extension Office Know
if you plan on weighing in at Delaware County.
Dubuque County 4-H Scholarship Information
ATTENTION SENIORS: Scholarships are available for active, college bound 4-H members.
- Mabel Hilton Memorial scholarship is available for all 12th grade male 4-H members pursuing a degree at a 2 or 4
year accredited college/university.
- Fran Gansen Memorial scholarship is available for all 12th grade female 4-H members pursuing a degree at a 2 or 4
year accredited college/university.
Applications are available at the Dubuque County Extension office or on our website and are due to the Dubuque
County Extension Office by May 1st.
March
12– Youth Action Committee Meeting 6:00PM
12– Youth Leaders Committee meeting 7:30PM
19—FSQA Training at 6:30PM
23— Swine Weigh-In date 7-11am
23-24—Multi Region Intermediate Trip
April
6—Rabbit Workshop (registration form enclosed)
13—Junior Project Day (Registration due by April 5)
20—STEM Festival @ Grand Harbor
27—Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh-In date 10am-12pm
May
1—Mable Hilton & Fran Gansen Memorial Scholarship
applications due.
15—Livestock Entries Due in 4hOnline
15—Project Enrollment Due in 4hOnline
18—Communications day (registration due by May 1st)
June
15—Clothing Event entries due to Extension Office
July
1—State Fair Livestock entries due in 4hOnline
9—Clothing event
Dubuque County 4-H Scholarship Information
Livestock weigh-in Information
Swine Weigh In March 23 7am—11am
Western Dubuque High School, Ag Room
Cost: $2/ animal for tag fee
Recommended weight: under 50 pounds at time of
weigh-in.
A member may weigh-in up to 8 pigs.
.
All Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goat, Bucket/Bottle, & Rabbit, Poultry exhibitors MUST be FSQA certified to show
livestock. Upcoming training dates include:
March 19. Dubuque County. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Contact Liz Edgington 563-583-6496 [email protected] April 1. Delaware County. 10am to 12pm. Contact Michaela Collins, 563-927-4201, [email protected] April 7. Jackson County. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. There is a $5 fee for out-of-county participants. Contact Heather Moore, 563-652-4923, [email protected] April 11. Jones County. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Kim Miller, 319-462-2791, [email protected] May 15. Jones County. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Kim Miller, 319-462-2791, [email protected] June 3. Delaware County. 10am to 12pm. Contact Michaela Collins, 563-927-4201, [email protected] June 17. Jackson County. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2 to 4 p.m. Preregistration is required. There is a $5 fee for out-of-county participants. Contact Heather Moore, 563-652-4923, [email protected] June 11. Jones County. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Kim Miller, 319-462-2791, [email protected]
FSQA Training
County Events!
Project Day
Join us for Project Day on April 13th in the 4-H
Building at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds! Regis-
tration begins at 8:45AM with sessions starting at
9AM. The cost for this event will be $10. Friends are
welcome at this event and need not be enrolled in 4-
H. This will only be a morning event, lunch will not
be included. Registration forms are included in this
newsletter. All of the different project areas are show-
cased on the registration form. Please pre-register
both 4-H’ers & guests by April 5th!
If you would like to volunteer your time to help
with project day please
contact Liz at the Exten-
sion Office. Our number is
563-583-6496 or you can
email [email protected]
We are also collecting pop
tabs. Please let us know if
you have any!
Communications Day—May 18
Join us for a day of inspiring presentations, cool ex-
hibits, and side-splitting skits all brought to you by
your 4-H friends!
Get the edge by giving a presentation, show off your skills in a Share the Fun skit, perform a skit, show everyone how to make some really neat stuff in a working exhibit, or try an extem-poraneous speech on for size. The possibilities are endless!
Sign up by May 1st to partici-
pate and possibly earn a trip to
the Iowa State Fair!
... and don't forget to come
cheer on your friends!
Presentations and extemporane-
ous speaking will be held at the
extension office starting at 10a.m. Working exhibits
and Share-the-Fun skits will be presented in the af-
ternoon at Kennedy Mall.
Show off your best outfit at the 2013 Du-
buque County Clothing Event July 9 at 5pm at
the Extension Office. Participate in Fashion
Revue (created garments), Clothing Selection
(purchased garments), or the $15 Challenge.
Entries are due June 15. More information will
be in your County Fairbook.
Clothing
Event—July 9
MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING
AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS
The Dubuque County 4-H Rabbit Committee is hosting a rabbit
workshop on April 6th in the 4-H Building at the Dubuque County
Fairgrounds. Registration will be from 8:30am—8:45am if you are
interested in making a carrier for your rabbit. For all others registra-
tion will begin at 9:15am.
ALL rabbits that are shown at the 2013 Dubuque County Fair must
be tattooed. At this workshop you will have the opportunity to have
two of your rabbits tattooed and be shown how to tattoo the rest at home. The Extension Of-
fice will have all of the equipment needed to tattoo your rabbits available for check-out.
Lunch will be served as well. In the afternoon there will be a mock show that you can partici-
pate in.
Please fill out the attached registration form and send back into the Extension Office with
payment by March 27th. Checks can be made payable to Dubuque County Extension. The
cost to attend this workshop is $10.
Be a STAR Volunteer
Get involved on Youth Action Committee!
For anyone committed to making a difference in
the lives of our Dubuque County 4-H Youth. Mem-
bers work on county –wide events, rules, & poli-
cies that make lifelong impact on our 4-H mem-
bers. We’d love have you!
Next meeting March 12th at 6:00PM at the
Extension Office
If you are planning on taking any building pro-
jects or livestock projects to the 2013 Dubuque
County Fair they must be entered into
4hOnline by MAY 15th!! If they are not entered
by then you will not be able to take them. This
means if you are planning on taking something
in woodworking please make sure it is listed
under your project area tab in 4hOnline. If you
have any questions about this please stop by,
call or email me, I am here to help!
Rabbit Workshop
May 15th Deadline
“Way we Live Award” The Iowa State Fair is searching for six farm fami-
lies to recognize with the “Way We Live Award” at
the 2013 State Fair. These families must exem-
plify farm values derived from hard work and a
love for the occupation of farming. Nominated
families should show dedication to animal agricul-
ture in their daily lives and in the lives of their
family members. Winners will receive a prize package
including $250 cash, Fair admission tickets, parking,
Fair food coupons, and recognition in the Paul R.
Knapp Animal Learning center during the fair. The en-
try deadline is Wednesday may 1st. For a brochure
and entry form, go to: http://www.iowastatefair.org/
competition/the-way-we-live-award/
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SHOW
Read fair book rules and regulations carefully for each division.
Each exhibitor (except horse, dog and pet exhibitors) must attend FSQA or have a current test on file.
Market Beef: Market beef were tagged and identified at weigh-in in December. Animals must arrive on the fairgrounds for check in
on Monday between 8am and 11a.m. and will be released Wednesday at 4p.m. All animals will be weighed on Monday following
check in. Animals will be sold according to their show weight with a 3% allowance for shrink. .
Breeding Beef: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Cow/Calf pairs must have been shown as a breeding
heifer and all calves must be born after January 1, 2012. Animals must arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday between
8am and 11a.m. and will be released Wednesday at 4pm. All animals must be checked in at the scale on Monday following check in.
Dairy: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Animals must arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday
between 8am and 12:30pm and will be released Wednesday at 4pm.
Bucket Bottle Calves: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Written records must turned into the extension
office by July 1st. All animals arrive on Monday between 8am and 12:30pm and will be released following the bucket/bottle show
Monday night.
Meat Goats: Market Goats are tagged and identified at weigh-in. Exhibitors need to verify their information in 4-H Online before May
15th. Animals must arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday between 8am and 11am and will be released Wednesday at
4pm.
Horse and Pony: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Entry information must include photos or drawings of
the animal. An intent to participate form needs to be on file at the extension office by July 1 indicating the classes exhibitors will en-
ter. Animals must arrive by 8am Thursday and will be released after the show.
Pets: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Pet folders must be submitted to the extension office by July 20.
Animals must be checked in by 2pm on Friday for conference judging.
Poultry: Poultry must be from a Pollorum-Typhoid clean flock and will be tested upon check-in at the fairgrounds. The charge for
testing is $0.50 per bird Animals should arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday between 8am and 11a.m. and will be re-
leased Wednesday at 4p.m. An intent to participate form is due July 1.
Rabbits: All animals must be identified in 4-H Online and an intent to participate form is due by July 1. Animals should arrive on the
fairgrounds for check in on Thursday between 6-7pm.
Market Sheep: Market Sheep are identified at weigh-in. Exhibitors need to verify their information in 4-H Online before May 15th.
Animals should arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday between 8am and 11am. and will be released Wednesday at 4pm.
All animals will be weighed on Monday following check in.
Breeding Sheep: All animals must be identified by May 15th in 4-H Online. Animals should arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on
Monday between 8am and 11am and will be released Wednesday at 4pm.
Swine: Swine are tagged and identified at weigh-in. Exhibitors need to verify their information in 4-H Online before May 15th. A
Premise ID number must be online for each swine exhibitor. Animals should arrive on the fairgrounds for check in on Monday be-
tween 8am and 12pm. and will be released Wednesday at 4pm. All animals must weigh between 240-300 pounds to be blue ribbon
eligible. All derby animals will be scanned for carcass quality.
We want YOU! ...as a livestock committee member!
The Dubuque County Fair will be here before you know it, and we are seeking committed,
enthusiastic volunteers interested in helping out in ANY livestock area. Involvement can be
as big or small as you would like or your schedule will allow. The committees are beef, dairy
(cattle and sheep), horse, pet, poultry, sheep and swine. Let’s make this the best year yet
for 4-H shows in Dubuque County!
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The Iowa Youth Dairy Coalition is held for youth interested in the dairy industry. This year it will be in Cedar Rapids at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center. We will be learning about the dairy industry, competing in quiz bowl, playing games, and visiting Cedar Valley Dairy in Blairstown. This is a two-day, one night event for youth ages 9-18 with Dairy Science Club mem-bers being the chaperones and planners of the event. If you would like more informa-tion on the Iowa Youth Dairy Coalition or Registration forms please contact the Liz at the Extension Office. The Registration and Parental Permission Forms are the two that we need filled out and back to 123 Kildee by March 15th!
Iowa Youth Dairy Coalition
Club News
The Bankston 4-H Friends will be hosting their annual breakfast on Sunday, March 17,
serving from 7:30-12:00 at St. Clement's Hall in Bankston. Serving pancakes, scrambled
eggs, sausage, doughnuts, toast, coffee, milk and juice. Come out and enjoy a great
breakfast with another 4-H Club!