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Dubuque County Extension March 2020
THE CLOVER NEWS
For 4-H Families, Leaders, and Friends
Sarah Ludwig Leah Imoehl Katie Peterson
County Youth Coordinator K-12 Education Coordinator Youth Program Specialist
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Calendar Of Events & Deadlines
DUBUQUE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE | 14858 West Ridge Lane, Suite 2, Dubuque, IA 52003
563-583-6496 | www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, mari-tal status, national origin, pregnancy, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran, or other protected classes. Direct inquiries to the Diversity Advisor, 515-294-1482, [email protected]
4-H Hockey Night
Almost 85 ,4-H members and families
joined us for 4-H hockey night! Members
got a chance to watch the Fighting Saints
and meet other 4-H members!
March
5 Beans vs. Batter Project Workshop 9 YQCA Training, 6:30pm-8:00pm 20 Intermediate Night 27-28 Working the Night Shift 28 Swine Weigh-In 28 Goat Workshop
April
4 Sewing Project Workshop 13 YQCA Training, 1:00pm 15 Rabbit Workshop 16 Dubuque STEM Festival 17-18 Intermediate Zoo Trip 18 Clover Kids, Kids in the Kitchen Workshop 25 Sheep and Goat Weigh-In 28 Pre-fair Leader Meeting 30 Communications Workshop
May
7 YQCA Training, 6:00pm 15 4hOnline deadline for project areas and livestock ID 16 Woodworking Workshop
Swine Weigh-In 2020 Swine Weigh-In
March 28th, 2020 | Western Dubuque High School Ag Room
Before 9:15 AM: Bio Secure Weigh-In (by appointment only, call Extension Office)
9:15 AM – 11 AM: All other Swine Weigh-In
Please carefully review the information below for fair updates.
With the recent announcement of some swine packing plants no longer accepting fair pigs for 2020
fairs due to the ractopamine (Paylean) concern, the 2020 Dubuque County Fair will be hosting a
non-terminal swine show and will NOT be having a swine auction. We highly recommend that
families do not use Paylean for the fair this year. Questions can be directed to Sarah Ludwig, CYC, at
the Dubuque County Extension Office.
Weigh-in Information:
Each 4-H/FFA member may weigh-in up to 8 pigs. There is a $3 tag fee for county only ear tags and
a $7 tag fee for State Fair tags.
In order to be eligible to show in the Derby class at the 2020 Dubuque County Fair, swine MUST be
weighed in and tagged at a county weigh-in. Contact the Extension Office if you are unable to attend
the March 28th weigh-in.
If your family would like to bypass the weigh-in process for extra biosecurity, you may contact the
office to have us come out to your location. However, there will be a $20 per head fee (minimum
charge of $100) to have your pigs tagged at your location. Those pigs will be
eligible for ONLY Breeding Gilt or Market Barrow/Gilt classes. Pigs not weighed-in will not be able to
be entered in the derby classes at the fair.
The 2020 Swine Rules and exhibitor information will be mailed to exhibitors and are on the Dubuque
County 4-H website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/
files/dubuque/Swine%20Projects%202020%20Final.pdf.
Biosecurity information can be found at this link at the bottom of the webpage: https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/swine
The following livestock rules have been updated for the 2020 Dubuque County Fair: Dairy,
Dairy Goat, Bucket Bottle Calf, Horse, Poultry and Rabbit. Rules can be found on the
Dubuque County Extension website listed under 2020 Livestock Rules.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/4h
Livestock Rule Updates
$100 scholarship is available to ANY 4-H Club member in Dubuque County who is
a senior in high school and plans to attend a two-year or four-year college or
university following graduation.
Applications must be returned to the Dubuque County Extension Office no later
than April 15, 2020. For further information, please call the Extension office at (563)
583-6496. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/sites/
www.extension.iastate.edu/files/dubuque/2020%20Application%20--%20Fran%20Gansen%20Memorial%
20Scholarship.pdf
Blue Ribbon Breakfast
Fran Gansen Memorial Scholarship
Dairy Association Princess Competition
On behalf of the fair board, we would like to inform 4-H clubs of the Blue Ribbon Breakfast on
March 29th. In the past many clubs have donated items in the form of a basket for a raffle. This is a
good way for 4-Hers to network by reaching out to create baskets and the raffle benefits them in
the end. If your club is interested, you can reach out to the fairgrounds at 563-588-1406.
https://www.dbqfair.com/event-info/blue-ribbon-breakfast-auction-2/
4-H Royalty Applications 4-H Royalty applications are now available at the Dubuque County Extension Office and on the
Dubuque County website. Applications must be returned to the Dubuque County Extension Office by
June 1st, 2020 and will crowned at the 2020 Dubuque County Fair! Applicants will be required to help
at the Dubuque County Fair.
For further information, please call the Extension office at (563)583-6496.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/dubuque/Royalty%
20Application%202020%20with%20Expectations.pdf
The Dubuque County Dairy Association is seeking contestants to serve as Dairy Princess, Little Miss Dairy Maid, and Prince Farming for the upcoming year!
The Dairy Princess Competition is open to young women between the ages of 16 and 21, and your parents or yourself must be involved in dairy farming to compete. The competition for
Little Miss Dairy Maid and Prince Farming is open to children between the ages of 6 and 9, and the children's parents or grandparents must be involved in dairy farming to compete.
Applicants or applicant’s parents must be members of the Dairy Association, and parent's or applicant must be involved in dairy farming to apply.
For applications or if you have any additional questions, please contact Elizabeth Elsinger at [email protected] or (563)451-2949 or Amanda Hoefler
at [email protected] or (563)590-2916. Deadline for applications for the Royalty and Scholarship is March 28th.
4-H Volunteer Award Nominations Return to Dubuque County Extension, 14858 W. Ridge Ln., Ste. 2, Dubuque, IA 52003 by June 1, 2020.
Nominations must be submitted yearly in order to be considered.
Please provide answers on a separate piece of paper if more explanation is needed.
Nominator Name:_____________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________
Service Award:
This award nomination is for a business or individual who has given to 4-H at the local and/or county level.
Explain the nominee or nomination and why they should be recognized.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4-H Leader Recognition:
This award is for a leader who has given in a special way to the local or county 4-H program. Please explain
your nomination:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4-H Alumni Recognition:
Nominate former 4-H’ers who are now involved and work with the 4-H program as leaders. Please submit in-
formation about how they are working with Extension and the 4-H program today.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Dubuque County Hall of Fame Nominee:
The criteria for the Hall of Fame includes citizenship, as exemplified by participation in civic, community, dis-
trict or state public service activities showing concern for 4-H and the welfare of others; leadership, as exem-
plified by contributions and accomplish-ments in civic, community, professional, and business-related activi-
ties; career, as exemplified by accomplishments and success in the individual’s chosen career and value as a
mentor or role model; and character, as exemplified by evidence or the influence of 4-H training in the indi-
vidual’s life and/or his/her continuing commitment to
4-H and youth development.
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Living___Deceased___ If deceased, family member to contact:__________________
Address:_____________________________________ City, State, Zip:_______________________
E-Mail_____________________________ Is a photo of the nominee available? Yes_____ No_____
Why should this person be inducted into the Dubuque County Hall of Fame?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Dubuque County 4-H T-shirts are now available to
pre-order. We recommend that the Dubuque County
4-H shirts be worn for show and judging at fair and club
shirts be worn for fun events, working the food stand or
working the exhibit hall. Please note that the 2021 fair
may require green or white Dubuque County 4-H shirts
to be worn while being judged.
Pre-orders due May 1st, 2020
The Dubuque County Goat Committee
welcomes you to join us for a Goat Workshop.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m.
Dubuque County Fairgrounds in the Red McDermott Excavating building in front of 4-H
building
The workshop will start with showmanship at 10:00 a.m., lunch break will be around noon, and
vet speakers will start around 12:30 pm
Guest Speakers: Rick & Cathy Van Wyhe from Grinnell, IA talking about showmanship, and
Monticello Vet Clinic in Monticello & Tri-Vet Associates in Farley talking about a worming and
vaccination schedule.
**Door prizes available for attendees**
We will be serving brats, chips and cookies
Parents are welcome to stay for the speakers as well as join in for lunch.
Rabbit & Poultry Workshop
This workshop is open to all youth who are interested in showing rabbits/poultry in Dubuque county and surrounding areas. Come and learn more about raising and exhibiting rabbits and poultry. This will be a great night to learn more about rabbits and poultry and sharpen your
skills!
Thursday, April 15th
, 2020 Creative Arts building at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 6:15 p.m.
The workshop will focus on the following:
• Picking out your show animal
• Resources
• Champion Exhibitor Applications will be available
• Other questions/discussions * NO LIVE ANIMALS ALLOWED AT THIS WORKSHOP UNLESS PRESENTING. *NO SALE
OF ANIMALS ALLOWED. RSVP to Dubuque County Extension OR call the Extension Office at 563-583-6496 to register
by April 8, 2020. Must have 10 participants for this workshop to be held.
Youth Conference
Summer Jr. Camps
Upcoming YQCA Dates
2020 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference will be held June 30-July 2, 2020.
If you've completed 8th grade, you're eligible to attend. You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference! You will get to experience campus life and meet new people from across the state! You will be having fun while learning by doing, dancing the nights away, and serving the community. You will get to learn new things to take back to your community and school, and in the process you might even discover something new about yourself!
Regular registration for a fee of $180 closes on June 1 with late registration for $200 available until June 10. You can also check out financial aid applications, due May 1-June 15 to the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Registration: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference
Jr. Summer Camp
4-6th graders: Spend 3 nights at Io-Dis-E-Ca, by Solon, on outdoor adventures, telling campfire stories,
swimming and much more. 6th grade includes zipline and extra experiences.
4-5th Grade: $185* | 6th Grade: $230 | June 8-11, 2020
3rd graders: Join 4-6th graders on the last night of camp for fun adventures!
3rd Grade: $45* | June 10-11, 2020
Jr. Adventure Camp
Check out Camp Shalom in Maquoketa with other Eastern Iowa 4-Hers. Includes swimming, low ropes, crafts
and more.
Cost: $25* | Ages: 4-6th graders | Date: June 12-13, 2020
All 4-H and FFA members showing animals must be certified in YQCA (with the exception of
pets and horses). The YQCA certification can be achieved through a face-to-face training or an
online training. The face-to-face training will cost $3 and the online training will cost $12. There is al-
so an online test-out option available.
YQCA Instructor-Led Training Dates
• Monday, March 9, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Cascade High School
• Monday, April 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Dyersville Social Center
• Thursday, May 7, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Dubuque County Extension Office
You must pre-register online at https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login or YQCA.org. You will sign
up with your 4-H Online email and password. Click the course with your age and register for the In-
structor-Led Training. If instructor-led training is not taken at the May 7th training, then you must take
the online training before July 1st.
Dubuque County Extension
14858 West Ridge Lane, Suite 2
Dubuque, IA 52003-8466
Animal Science Roundup
Animal Science Roundup Applications are now OPEN
June 30-July 2, 2020
All youth in 8-12th grades are invited to apply to attend this 3-day conference all about animal science. Hands-on learning from the top scientists in the country. Activities include: Dissection, ration formulation, meats, reproduction, selection, careers, competitions and more!
Scholarships are available from the Iowa 4-H Foundation and from the Dubuque County 4-H Food Stand.
Contact Sarah Ludwig with questions. Email: [email protected] Phone: 563-583-6496
Species you may choose from: Beef, Dairy Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, or Goat (Meat and Dairy)
Application deadline is April 15.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/animalscienceroundup