MAY 2017

Clover Crews News

Dairy & Egg Contests

HOWARD COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating

Howard County 4-H recently held the annual Dairy and Egg Contest. This contest is sponsored by the Howard County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and the Howard County Extension Homemakers. Par-ticipants prepared main dishes or party ideas using dairy products or eggs as main ingredients. Winners include Lily Trombley, Connor Bagley, Sarah Lamb, Emmie Trombley, Abbie Lamb, Payeton Bagley, Chris-tian Trombley, Wyatt Hanney, Katilynn Hanney, Alex Trombley, Anthony Trombley, Mae Lamb, and Nick

Trombley. Christian Trombley won overall dairy party idea and Wyatt Hanney won over-all dairy main dish recipe. Congratula-tions to all the win-ners!

Mark your calendar for May 31! We will have special-ists with us to conduct an archeological dig. Check out how archeology is used to preserve our past and learn about the tools of the trade at this day camp. You will learn to categorize artifacts, interpret a site, and tour the state park as we learn about our past. This will be at Old Washington State Park, 10 am- 3 pm. The day camp cost will be $11 per person

(includes a burger meal). It’s a fun, educa-tional event to start off your summer! Call the office to register and save your spot! 870-845-7517. Click here to view the flyer for this event!

Archeological Day Camp Planned

Plans are underway for the 2017 Quad County Camp. The camp will be held at the Timber Ridge Lodge in Amity on June 21-23. The camp registration fee will be $75 this year. We are limited to 20 spaces. Appli-cations are available at the office or on our county web page. This year’s camp will include another county, so we are looking for a new name! We will no longer be “Quad” (4) County Camp. The 5 counties participating are Howard, Miller, Little River, Sevier,

and Pike. List your suggestion on the bottom of your camp application. Be creative! If your camp name is chosen you will receive a $25 gift card! Your appli-cation and pay-ment is due by May 19- first come, first serve.

Quad County Camp

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New T-Shirt Design

Our new t-shirt design was revealed at the Achieve-ment Banquet. If you would like to place an order, call or come by the office by May 5. T-shirts- $15,

Hoodies- $25. Youth and adult sizes available. Be 4-H proud!

Citizen Science Outdoor Adventure

Hands-on Livestock Series Dates

The Hands On Livestock Series is back! Hands On- Pigs: May 23, 6:30 pm. Hands On- Sheep and Goats: June

6, 10 am. Hands On- Cattle: June 8, 6:30 pm. All sessions will be at the Howard County Fairgrounds.

Click here for more details!

This event is scheduled for June 28, 9am – 3pm at

Cossatot River State Park. Mark your calendar for

this adventure! The program will include a variety of

activities. Highlights include: Skins and Skulls, live

animals, Migration Madness (hike), snorkeling, and

FUN! You will need two sets of clothes (one will get

wet and you will need dry clothes for the drive

home), towel, shoes that will be submerged in wa-

ter and remain on your feet (no flip flops), a sack

lunch, and sunscreen. We will leave the EH Center

at 9 am and return around 3 pm. 5-10 year olds

must have accompanying parent or guardian. Please

pre-register for this event by June 16. We MUST

know how many 4-Hers and parents will be attend-

ing. Call the office at 870-845-7517.

New B-Day Category!

Last month Breeds Bonanza was introduced as a

new part of B-day. Here are the details as promised:

Breeds Bonanza will begin May 9, at 6 pm, at the EH

Center so that we can use the slideshow projector.

All common breeds of livestock (cattle, sheep,

goats, and pigs) are fair game. Contestants will be

divided into teams at random by age. Cloverbuds

may attend this contest as well. There will be about

20 questions and a rare breeds round to break any

ties. Ribbons will be awarded like the other B-Day

competitions. Study up on the most common

breeds you see at livestock shows-

www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds is a great website to

learn common breeds. For rare or Specialty/

Heritage breeds- www.livestockconservancy.org is

great for questions that could come up in the final

round. Be sure that you know where breeds origi-

nated and what crossbred and composite breeds

are. Call the office to regis-

ter for this event ASAP.

Questions about the con-

test? Contact Miss Kaycee

at 870-845-7517.

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Opportunity Spotlight

Each month, we will be spotlighting local, state, or national events and other opportunities available to qualified members. This month’s spotlight: B-Day! Do you like outdoor fun? This event is for you! B-Day

is made up of activities in Bait Casting, BB/Gun Safety,

Bicycling, and Breeds Bonanza- a new event! These

events are part of the annual County O’Rama. 4-

H’ers, ages 5 and up, may compete in any or all of the

categories. For Bait Casting, BB, and Bicycling, partici-

pants complete a written test based on their

knowledge of the subject. The written test is followed

by hands-on competition. Ribbons are awarded in

each category. Winners, age

9 and up, have an opportuni-

ty to go to District O’Rama in

their winning event. After

District O’Rama, senior age

members also have an opportunity to go to State

O’Rama, held at the U of A in Fayetteville! This year’s

B-Day is May 9, 3:30 pm, at the Ronnie Woods Na-

ture Trail Pavilion, Nashville City Park. Breeds Bonan-

za will be at 6 pm, at the EH Center. Please call the

office and register for this event ASAP! 870-845-7517.

Mark Your Calendar!

B-Day- May 9, 3:30 pm Hands On Series: Pigs- May 23, 6:30 pm Archeological Dig- May 31, 10 am-3 pm Hands On Series: Sheep and Goats- June 6, 10 am Hands On Series: Cattle- June 8, 6:30 pm TLC- June 13-15 Camp Shakedown- June 19 District O’Rama- June 20 Quad County Camp- June 21-23 Craft Camp- June 26-28 Cossatot River- Citizen Science- June 28, 9 am Adventure and Challenge State Camp- July 10-12 or

July 17-19 Junior State Camp- July 10-12 or July 17-19 Money Matters Workshop- July 18, 9 am-2 pm State O’Rama- July 25-28 Cloverbud Healthy Snack Work-shop- August 3, 10:00 am-noon STEM Workshop- August 4, 10 am- noon Photography Workshop- August 10, 10 am- noon

State Camp Updates: Adventure and Challenge Camp, Junior Camp, Craft Camp

There are several camp updates for your

consideration! These camps are held at

the beautiful 4-H Center in Ferndale. Ad-

venture and Challenge Camp will be July

10-12 or July 17-19. This camp is for 13-15 year olds.

Activities include teambuilding, rock climbing, high

ropes, zip line, and more! The cost is $170. Register at

4-H Online by June 1. Junior Camp is July 10-12 or

July 17-19. This year’s camp will be “Race Around the

World”. Junior Camp is for 9-12 year olds. The cost is

$170. Register at 4-H Online by June 1. The Craft

Camp will be June 26-28. This camp is open to mem-

bers ages 9-19. The cost is $200. “Get Creative” is the

theme. Space is limited! Register at 4-H Online by

June 1. Some members may qualify for camp scholar-

ships. Flyers are located on our Howard County 4-H

Facebook page!

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action insti-

tution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your

County Extension office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

Kaycee Davis Jean A. Ince County Extension Agent-Agriculture County Extension Agent-Staff Chair

4-H Newsletter prepared with the assistance of Tina Williams, 4-H Program Assistant

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible

persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability,

marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status,

and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

2017 Market Hog State Fair Updates

Upcoming Livestock Event Dates

Market Animal Nominations for State Fair:

May 8- Market Steer ownership and DNA Kit order

May 26- Market Steer online nomination and DNA

submission

July 1- Market Hogs, Goats, Lambs ownership and

DNA Kit order

July 21- Market Hogs, Goats, Lambs online nomina-

tion and DNA submission

**Remember, all online nominations and DNA must

be sent through the County Extension Office, please

contact Ms. Kaycee for details.

Hands On Livestock Series:

May 23- Hands On Series Pigs

June 6- Hands On Series- Sheep and Goats

June 8- Hands On Series- Cattle

Shows:

May 4-6 – Arkansas State Spring Livestock Show,

Little Rock

Judging Contests:

July 27 – Arkansas 4-H State Livestock Judging Con-

test, Fayetteville

July 27 – Arkansas 4-H State Livestock Skillathon Con-

test, Fayetteville

Camps

June 25-28 – Arkansas Show Camp, Washington

County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville

*All dates and/or times for events may be changed.

The 2017 Market Hog Show will now be judged by breed. A Breeds Characteristics list can be found on the Howard County 4-H Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Howard-County-4-H-233058435808/ or call the office at 870-845-7517 for more information.