April 2016 DATES TO REMEMBER. Congratulations to the Marion County Fair Poultry Queen Hannah Picard! August 11th 21st. Marion County Extension Staff

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DATES TO REMEMBER April 2016 April 7 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30p.m. at Extension Office 11 Dog Project Mtg.; 7p.m. @ Extension Office (no dogs) 16 Cooking Day @ Extension Office 15-17 Beef Fitting and Showing Clinic 18 Youth Committee Mtg.

1 DATES TO REMEMBER April 2016 April 7 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30p.m. at Extension Office 11 Dog Project Mtg.; Extension Office (no dogs) 16 Cooking Extension Office Beef Fitting and Showing Clinic 18 Youth Committee Mtg., Extension Office 21 4-H Foundation Mtg., 7p.m. at Extension Office 24 Bullets & Bows Mtg.; 4p.m. at Extension Office 25 County Council Mtg., 6:30p.m. at Extension Office 26 Spring Leader s Mtg., Extension Office May 1 Livestock Id s Due to Extension Office 5 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30p.m. at Extension Office 7 Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, 8a.m.-11a.m. at Marion Co. Fairgrounds 22 Sheep & Goat Project Workshop, Marion Co. Fairgrounds 23 County Council, 6:30 Extension Office 30 Extension Office Closed - Memorial Day June 2 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30 p.m. at Extension Off. 11 Communications & Clothing Day at Extension Office 19 Pre-Fair Horse Show 20 4-H & Youth Committee Mtg., 6:30p.m. at Extension Off. 22 Pullorum Testing, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 26 Fair Clean-Up/Work Day 1 p.m. at Fairgrounds 27 County Council Mtg., at Fairgrounds 6/28 6/30 State 4-H & Youth Conference July 1 County/State Fair Entries Due to Extension Office 5 Pullorum Testing, 6-7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 7 Extension Council Mtg, 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 14 Dyer-Hudson Judging, 9a.m.-4p.m Marion County Fair Congratulations to the Marion County Fair Poultry Queen Hannah Picard! August 11th 21st Marion County Extension Staff County Extension Program Director: Dale Miller, dmill@iastate.edu County Youth Coordinator: Mindy Kephart, kephartm@iastate.edu Ag. Program Assistant: Lauren Petersen, lpeterse@iastate.edu Region 14 Extension Education Director Nathan Crane, ncrane@iastate.edu Youth Program Specialist: Marisue Hartung, mhartung@iastate.edu 1

2 Everyone that attended the FSQA Training! Volunteers who helped at the H Basketball Tournament! Melcher-Dallas Schools for letting us use their school for the 4-H Basketball Tournament! State Fair Swine Protocol Again this year there will be no regional weigh-ins. You will be required to tag your swine with a special DNA tag. These tags are available at the Extension Office at a cost of $10 per tag. The tags need to be used with a special tagger. We have two taggers available at the Extension Office for check-out. You may check the tagger out for a total of three days. Please call ahead to be sure that they tagger is available before you stop in. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office. Your tags need to be in your hog s ears and the DNA portion of the tag returned to the Extension Office by no later than May 1st. You will need to verify your animal s information on 4honline prior to May 15th to be IDed for the State Fair. Livestock ID's ALL livestock ID's are due to the Extension Office by May 1st! This is for everything that isn't required to go to a market livestock weigh-in. ID forms are available at the Extension Office, or on the Marion County 4-H webpage at: or from your leader. Please fill out the forms completely. Missing information could prevent your livestock from being eligible for the fair! May 1st is the last day to turn them in, we will gladly except them before the deadline! Goat/Sheep Weigh-In Goat and Sheep weigh-in is scheduled for May 7th at the Marion County Fairgrounds in the sheep barn from 8:00-11:00a.m. You must bring the following livestock to this weigh-in: All Market Goats All Market and Performance Lambs All members that signed up for goats and/or sheep on their enrollment forms will receive a packet of information a couple of weeks before weigh-in. If you are not sure if you signed up for market goats and/or sheep contact the Extension Office or watch the Marion County 4-H Website for Goat/Sheep Weigh-in Information: 2

3 Tentative 2016 Marion County Fair Schedule **Schedule is Subject to Change** *Schedule only includes 4-H related events. PREFAIR April 16 Cooking Day, Marion County Extension Office June 11 Communications Day/Clothing Day, July 9 Fair Queen Crowning, 7 pm July 1 ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES DUE in Extension Office July 14 Dyer-Hudson Judging 9 am-4 pm July Decorate A-Bale, 4-H Clubs can decorate between 3p.m. Thursday and 3:00 p.m. Friday FRIDAY, JULY 15 9:30 Clover Kids Critter Show 10:00 Pet Show, Show Pavilion Noon Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction, Bids Open 12:00 Check-In for Dog Show 1:00 Dog Show 1:00 Earliest livestock may arrive at fairgrounds 6:00 Horse check-in (until 10 am Saturday) 6:30-7:30 Goats in Place and Meat Goat Check-in and Weigh-in 8:00 All Swine in Place SATURDAY, JULY 16 7:00 Sheep in Place; Check-in and Weigh-In 8:00 Beef in Place, Check-in & Weigh in 8:30 10:30 Rabbits & Poultry in Place & Check-in 8:30 Cat Check-in, Show Pavilion 9:00 Swine Check-in and Weigh-in 9:30 Cat Show, Show Pavilion 10:00 All Horses in Place 10:30 Dairy Goat Show, Show Pavilion 11:30 Meat Goat Show (Following Dairy) SUNDAY, JULY 17 8:00 Church Service - Columbia Methodist Church 8:30 Horse Show, Horse Arena 2:30 Baby Contest Registration, Dyer-Hudson 3:00 Baby Contests, Dyer-Hudson 5:00 Barnyard Olympics, Show Pavilion MONDAY, JULY 18 8:00 Sheep Show 4:00 Livestock Judging Contest 5:30 Poultry Show Poultry Barn 6:00 Bill Riley Talent Search 7:00 Fun Horse Show TUESDAY, JULY 19 7:00 Rabbit Show in Rabbit barn 8:00 Beef Show, Show Pavilion (Breeding Cow/Calf, Market) 4:30 Notification deadline for NOT SELLING MARKET Animals and FIRST SELLING BEEF, VIP Room 3:00 Bucket Calf Interviews; VIP room 5:00 Bucket Bottle Calf Show, Show Pavilion 5:30 Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction Ends WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 7:00 Swine Show, Show Pavilion 5:00 Dyer-Hudson Closes 5-7 Appreciation Dinner Show Pavilion, Marion County Bankers Association 6:00 4-H Foundation Recognition Events, Show Pavilion Senior Member Recognition Parade of Champions/Winners 4-H Bucket of Junk Auction 7:00 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Mtg., Dyer-Hudson 7:30 4-H Exhibits released from Dyer-Hudson Dyer-Hudson exhibits must be removed for exhibitor to receive premium 8:00 All Non-Market Animals Release THURSDAY, JULY 21 8:00 Buyers Appreciation Breakfast and Registration, Show Pavilion 8:30 Livestock Sale, Show Pavilion (Market Livestock released following Sale) 6:00 All Livestock Exhibits Must Be Removed Poultry Pullorum Testing Please be aware that all poultry will need to be Pullorum tested within 90 days of the Marion County Fair to comply with health rules. There will be two dates for Pullorum testing in Marion County; June 22 and July 5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. There is no charge to have your poultry Pullorum tested. For more information, please contact Mindy at the Extension Office (641) *Your birds and the travel carrier being used, need to be relatively clean for pullorum testing 3

Dog Project Meetings An informational meeting for members interested in training their dog in either Obedience and/or Agility will be held on Monday, April 11 th at the Extension Office, 7:00pm.

Please bring a copy of your dog s current vaccinations ~ specifically Rabies Tag # and Parvo/Distemper. Do not bring your dog to this meeting.

4 Dog Project Meetings An informational meeting for members interested in training their dog in either Obedience and/or Agility will be held on Monday, April 11 th at the Extension Office, 7:00pm. All project members and parents are highly encouraged to attend, we ll have time for questions and opportunity to meet the trainers. Please bring a copy of your dog s current vaccinations ~ specifically Rabies Tag # and Parvo/Distemper. Do not bring your dog to this meeting. Lessons will be held on Mondays, beginning May 2nd thru July 11th (last class to be determined) at the Marion County Fairgrounds from 7-8pm (back behind the livestock barns, in the camping area). Equipment needed: choke chain (2 larger than circumference of dog s neck; 6-8 foot nylon or leather leash (no livestock leads/ropes). Attendance at 6 lessons is needed in order to show at County Fair. As an advance calendar item, please note the Dog Show will be held on Friday, July 15 th at 1p.m. If you have questions, please contact the Extension Office (641) or Bobbi (515) Goat & Sheep Fitting Workshop May the Show Pavilion on the Marion County Fairgrounds If you are new to showing goats and sheep, this is the workshop for you. Learn from experienced 4-Hers about how they have grown and excelled within the meat goat and sheep projects. Learn how to properly fit you goat or sheep for show. Get tips on how to work with your animal to be successful in showmanship classes. Get tips on the type of equipment and tools that you should include in your show box to bring to fair. Please RSVP by May 18th by calling the Extension Office. Goat Fitting & Showing will begin at 2 p.m. Sheep Fitting & Showing will begin at 3 p.m. 4

Sportsmanship Winners: 3L s and Our Union Free Throw Contest

Certificate. Tots - Kesley Reed and Cael Irving, Jr.

you to everyone who helped run the free throw contest. Jr.

5 Sportsmanship Winners: 3L s and Our Union Free Throw Contest Winners Each division winner received a Pizza Hut Gift Certificate. Tots - Kesley Reed and Cael Irving, Jr. Girl - Kynser Reed Jr. Boy - Caylor Clark, Sr. Girl - Bridgette McKinney, Sr. Boy - Mac Harken, Alumni - Jenny Petersen and Chris Mets Thank you to everyone who helped run the free throw contest. Jr. Girls Champions - Saint Pride Jr. Boys Champions Our Union Sr. Girls Champions - White Breast Beavers Sr. Boys Champions - Our Union 5

Clover Kids Overnighter (@ the Extension Office) May 23rd & 24th 7 p.m.

Some of the planned activites include: Dodgeball games Science

like to register your Clover Kid, please contact Mindy at the Extension

edu *Please Register by no later than May 15th so we can plan and

6 Clover Kids Overnighter the Extension Office) May 23rd & 24th 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. Some of the planned activites include: Dodgeball games Science Experiments Crafts Make Your Own Snacks Movies Lots of FUN If you would like to register your Clover Kid, please contact Mindy at the Extension Office (641) or kephartm@iastate.edu *Please Register by no later than May 15th so we can plan and purchase supplies. Junior Girls Runner Up Team - Prairie Pride Junior Boys Runner Up Team - White Breast Beavers Senior Girls Runner Up Team - Saint Pride Senior Boys Runner Up Team - Saint Pride

8 2016 Intermediate Trip DISCOVER THE TWIN CITIES JUNE 7 8, 2016 Intermediate 4-Hers from Marion and surrounding counties will be exploring Minneapolis in June. Some of the highlights include a behind-the-scenes tour of Target Stadium, visiting the Minnesota Zoo, and spending an afternoon at Valleyfair. The cost of the trip is $175. Marion County Friends of 4-H & Youth Foundation will cover up to half of the cost for families; there is a simple form to fill out to apply. If you are interested in this trip, please let the Extension Office know. Forms for the trip will be mailed to Intermediate age 4-Hers within the next week. Forms need to be returned to the Extension Office by no later than April 27th. Marion County is only guaranteed 6 spots on the trip, so turn your applications in early! Tentative Schedule TUESDAY, JUNE 7 th 7:00 a.m. Newton Days Inn, Hwy 14 & I-80, north side of I-80 (lower lot, next to Perkins) 7:45 a.m. Altoona - Polk County Extension Office 11:15 a.m. Cabela s (including a guided tour) - Owatanna 12:15 p.m. Load Bus 12:30 p.m. Lunch at Owatana, 1:30 p.m. Load Bus 2:30 p.m. Minnesota Zoo 4:30 p.m. Load Bus 5:00 p.m. Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 7:00 p.m. Dinner at the Rainforest Café (included in registration cost) 8:30 p.m. Load Bus 8:45 p.m. Check-In to Hotel 11:00 p.m. In-room Curfew WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 th 6:30 8:35 a.m. Continental Breakfast provided at Motel 8:45 a.m. Load Bus 9:00 a.m. Arrive at Target Field 11:30 a.m. *Picnic Lunch at Minneapolis Sculpture Park (included in registration cost) 12:30 a.m. Load Bus 1:00 p.m. Arrive at Valleyfair 5:00 p.m. Load Bus 6:30 p.m. Dinner Stop - (Dinner Expense on your own) Albert Lea 7:15 p.m. Load Bus 10:00 p.m. Drop Off - Altoona 10:30 p.m. Drop Off - Newton

Red Rock Classic Cattle Show Sunday, May 10th This open cattle show will be a joint event between Marion County and Jasper County Cattlemen and is sanctioned by the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds

9 Red Rock Classic Cattle Show Sunday, May 10th This open cattle show will be a joint event between Marion County and Jasper County Cattlemen and is sanctioned by the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association. The show will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, on Sunday, May 18. Check-in will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 am, with showmanship starting at 11:00, and the show at noon. Registration forms are available at the Marion County Extension Office. Exhibitors can either mail the completed registration form to th Ave Knoxville, IA 50138, or send it via to justinehstevenson@gmail.com. Please note that the pre-registration fee is $25/hd and day-of registration is $35/hd. Dive to New Depths at the 2016 State 4-H & Youth Conference Registration materials are ready. Remember to invite your friends, the State 4-H & Youth Conference is not just for 4-H members; it is for everyone. Registration will be online and payment is due to the Marion County Extension Office by Friday, May 16th. If you would like more information or to register please contact the Marion County Extension Office or check out: State 4-H Camps at the Iowa 4-H Center Young people have three special-themed 4-H camps designed especially for them. Three statewide camps will be held at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid. Adventures in nature are only part of the experiences young people will have at our 4 or 5 night 4-H STEM Summer Camps. 4-H STEM Camps offer a hands-on approach to developing the excitement and skills necessary for youth to succeed in a safe and fun setting. The 4-H Camp Program starts youth on the path to becoming informed citizens and the next generation of scientists and engineers that we need for our communities to thrive. Using our research based Experiential Learning Model in a safe outdoor setting allows youth to connect what they are learning to their daily lives. The dates and themes of the three camps are: June 5-9 STEM Survival Camp (5th 7th Grades); Would you know what to do if a zombie apocalypse were to actually happen? What about a natural disaster of epic proportions? We have just the place to learn the skills you may need. June Science Explorers Camp (5th 7th Grades); Do you enjoy taking things apart? Do you like to take a close look at the world around you? Explore nature and history in central Iowa. Come and find out how local plants thrive, how birds fly, why Iowa soil is black, and how people have lived on the land. By the end of this week you will have a better understanding of how the world works. July June Design Condensed (10th 12th Grades) This immersive experience will help you get a sense of what it is like to be in college. Days will be spent at the College of Design on the Iowa State campus, engaging in a series of college-structured courses. Students will explore the principles of 2D and 3D space as they apply to the design of interior spaces, architectural forms and product designs. You will work with drawing, rendering and modeling to communicate visual information about the built and natural environment. June DaVinCi -- Design of Aerospace Vehicles for (in) Class Integration ( Financial assistance for youth to attend 4-H camps at the Iowa 4-H Center is available from the Iowa 4-H Foundation Deadline to apply for financial assistance is April 25. Preliminary information on State 4-H camps has been posted to the 4-H Camping website camping with more to come as program details are finalized. Link to the online registration form will be posted in March.

10 CAMPING & PARKING RULES FOR 2016 MARION COUNTY FAIR All profits from this fund raiser go to the Youth of Marion County through the 4-H Foundation and Marion County Fair Board. The following rules are in addition to those in the Marion County Fairbook. All fair camping fees cost $75 per spot for the length of the fair and will provide a spot approximately 40 x20 for 1 camper and 1 vehicle if there is enough room in the assigned spot. Reserved camping requested with $75 per spot fees are due into the Extension Office by June 1 st Camping requested received after June 1 st will be on a first come first serve basis, space permitting Campers over 40 in length cannot camp on the fairgrounds but will be placed in the North Campgrounds. Camping requests postmarked or received after June 1 st will be $80 per spot (this includes a $25 late fee Returned checks will be assessed a $40 returned check fee and your name will go to the bottom of the waiting list (You will be still responsible for the $75 plus a $25 late fee for the camping spot.) Each club, chapter, group or individual can turn in 3 choices for camping spots. Reserved camping spots for duplicate choices will be honored as much as possible Only ONE spot per family because of demand for camping spots Non 4-Her s will be put on a waiting list and placed where room is available after 4-H families are placed When campgrounds west of barns are full, the over flow will go to North campgrounds Camping & car permits will be mailed out to the individuals Exhibitor and visitor parking will be north of the beef barn and west of the track The Fairground security and the Sheriff will assist the Foundation in enforcing the rules & regulations Rules & Regulations No arrivals before 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 14, without prior Foundation Board approval in writing Any camper arriving prior to the above time without prior approval will be charged double and may forfeit the right to camp on the fairgrounds during fair in future years. All spots must be cleaned and everything removed by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22 Camper & Car permits must be visibly displayed in windows at all times Regular inspection of campgrounds will be made for cleanliness & rules violations Driving lanes must be kept open at all times for emergencies No other vehicle parking in this area will be allowed. A pass is required Parking for visitors and extra cars will be by the racetrack We appreciate campers assistance & cooperation in self-enforcing these rules in a reasonable fashion One way traffic through campgrounds NO UNAUTHORIZED 4-WHEELERS, BICYLCLES OR GOLF CARTS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS Quiet hours will be observed from 11 pm to 6 am NO camping unless in a paid camping spot; No camping in livestock trailer parking area No livestock in campgrounds Each camper with minors must have a responsible adult staying each night. Sunday Horse Show Regulations A lane from the horse barn to show arena and a staging area will be roped off for horse traffic only Handicap parking will be available and transportation will be available to horse arena Camping area will be barricaded and traffic will be monitored closely Please help us make the show as safe and fun as possible Not complying with the Marion County camping rules & regulations could result in: Vehicles being towed from campgrounds Removal from campgrounds Camping restrictions in future years Forfeiture of camping privileges Make Checks Payable to the Marion County 4-H Foundation 6

11 Refer to Marion County Fair camping map to determine area choice. Forms are DUE June 1st! 1st Area Choice: Parents Name: 2nd Area Choice: Exhibitor Name: Address: City: Name of Adult staying in camper Relationship to exhibitor: Camper License Plate Number Cell Phone Number: Club Name: Car License Plate Number Camper Type: Tent Motor home (length) Pull Type or 5th Wheel (length) 7 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MARION COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION

12 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Many materials can be made available in alternative formats for ADA clients. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or call Marion County 210 N. Iowa St. PO Box 409 Knoxville, IA Return Service Requested Non-Profit Organization Permit No. 35 Knoxville, IA

6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade from Downtown to Fairgrounds, Farmers Challenge in Show Arena following parade

6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade from Downtown to Fairgrounds, Farmers Challenge in Show Arena following parade FAIR SCHEDULE LAST MONDAY IN JUNE, BEFORE FAIR Deadline for County Fair entries in FairEntry/Extension Office http://www.fairentry.com/fair/signin/2095 Fair Office will be open for Open Class Registration