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Member/Leader…...……………..…...…….…1-2 Horse...……..….…………..………......…...…….3 Livestock………….…..….………..…….....….4-5 Calendar………………..………..………...……..6 Cloverbud Camp Registration Form……..….7 State Fair Updates ………………………….8-13 Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship……..…..14-17 4-H Intermediate Congress Form….…...18-19

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national

origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/

affirmative action employer.

Welcome Brooke!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke

Deavers and I will be interning this

summer with Virginia Cooperative

Extension here in Frederick County. I am

a junior at Virginia Tech and am from

Frederick, Maryland. I grew up raising

market goats and participated in 4-H at

my local county. At Virginia Tech, I am

majoring in Food Science and

Technology and minoring in Horticulture.

I look forward to meeting you all this

summer!

4-H Intermediate Congress

For youth who are interested in becoming leaders in 4-H. Through fun, innovative, engaging and interactive sessions, youth will enhance their ability to serve in local, district, state and national 4-H leadership roles. The mission of 4-H Intermediate Congress is to provide non-competitive educational experiences to youth ages 11-13 and the adults who work with them, helping them to develop life skills, and leadership abilities to become contributing citizens in their communities. We are also looking for teens ages 14-15 who have completed 4-H teen mentor training to assist leaders. (There is no cost for teen mentors to attend.) Registration form can be found at the end of this newsletter

Attention Livestock

Exhibitors!!

If you plan on showing at the State Fair please see the 2017 Updates at the end of this newsletter

Bike-A-Thon Results

Congratulations to the following individuals for riding the most miles in their respective age

groups!

5-8 Kollin Tesdall 20 miles 9-11 Dawson Tesdall 22 miles 12-13 Patrick Philbin 21 ¼ miles 14-19 Liam Philbin 14 miles

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Members and Leaders

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Horse

The State Horse Calendar of events can be found here:

http://ext.vt.edu/content/dam/ext_vt_edu/topics/4h-youth/horse/calendar-of-events.pdf

Events are added as they are approved so check this often to stay as up to date as possible

State Horse Show

Mandatory Orientation

Orientation will be held June 15th at 6pm at the Extension Office. Failure to sign the Ori-entation Report Form will result in entries be-ing returned and the youth will not be allowed to participate in the show for that year per the state rules. Please bring the following items with you:

Entry Forms Horse/Pony Green Measurement

Card Health History Form Entry Fees Proof of Skills Testing (if not al-

ready on file)

State Qualifying Shows

Date Location Contact

June 4

Hear the Beat Horse Show, Lexington VA

Linda Swenson at (540) 464-3303

June 24

Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Front Royal VA

Jackie McClintic at (540) 338-9631

Horsemanship Skills Test Dates

Testing is required for all horse and rider pairs who have not competed together at a

previous State 4-H Horse Show

June 3, 2017 Location: Lexington Horse Center, Lexington, VA the day before the June 4, 2017, Hear the Beat and Northern District Qualifying Open Horse Show Contact: Linda Swenson at 540-461-3303

June 23 and June 24, 2017 - Registration Form Location: Front Royal 4-H Center This will include testing the day before the show as well as on the day of the Northern District 4H only Qualifying Contact: Jackie McClintic, 540-338-9631

State Horse Ambassador

Program

Do you want to meet new friends across the state and make an impact on the equine industry? If you have a passion to lead and teach others about the 4-H Horse Program , sharing how 4-H has enriched your life, this is the platform and opportunity to make a difference! Twelve candidates, ages 14-19*, will be selected through an application process, interviewed and announced at the State Show. Ambassadors will gain leadership and speaking skills, make connections across the state, and learn about the equine industry’s impact on agriculture. Applications due July 31, 2017. Details and Application cam be found here: http://www.frederickco4h.com/horse.html

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FAIR HEALTH CLINIC

The Frederick County Fair will be hosting a health Clinic on June 24th from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the Frederick County Fair Grounds for all market and breeding animal exhibitors. A nominal fee will be charged to all participants on a per animal basis. Livestock Exhibitors who do not participate in the Fair’s Health Clinic will BE REQUIRED to obtain a health certificate from a veterinarian within 30 days of the opening of the fair. Health Certificates must be presented to a chairperson(s) before animals may be unloaded. No vaccinations should be administered af-

ter June 25, 2016.

Livestock

YMQA Certification Trainings

Date Location Contact Phone #

6/22

Shenandoah

County Govern-

ment Center,

Woodstock

6-9pm

Corey Childs

540-635-4549

7/7 Page County

Extension office. 1-4 pm

Nicole Clem

540-778-5794

7/21 Warren County Corey Childs

540-635-4549

19th Annual Lamb Camp

Sponsored by Frederick County 4-H Livestock Club & Clarke County Lucky Leaf 4-H Club

Calling all 4-H and FFA members currently enrolled in the sheep project. Come join us for this hands-on workshop! Don't forget your lamb! (Cloverbuds are welcome; however, they cannot bring a lamb or be in control of a lamb during camp.) Topics to be covered include health, nutrition, marketing, what to expect at the fair, general care, and showmanship. In addition, we will be having a shearing demonstration, trimming feet, giving shots, cooking, washing lambs, fun activities, and much more! Come have a great time and make new friends! When: Saturday, June 17, 2017 Where: Frederick County Fairgrounds Cost: $25 per person (all 4-H/FFA members & parents)

Registration is due JUNE 5th

Online Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe69PsWJU3N9GafBXJID3ePhViumxjRmJdd-MTPdO-3hnvWJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

http://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/youth-livestock/youth-meat-qa.html

SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017

Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds

Berryville, Virginia

Register Online at: http://tinyurl.com/17CCLamb-Goat

Contact Information:

Alan Young (540) 837-1102 or windgatefarm@verizon.net

Corey Childs (540) 635-4549 or cchilds@vt.edu

Kaila Anglin (540) 955-5164 or kailamh@vt.edu

Registration Information:

$20 entry fee per head

Online Entry Forms with Fees Postmarked By June 16, 2017

(Late entries: $25 per head postmarked by Friday, June 23, 2017)

(Day of Show Entries will be Accepted: $30 per head)

General Information:

A Completed 4-H Health History Form is Required for each

Exhibitor, due day of the show

Scrapie Tag and CVI Health Papers are Required

No bedding will be provided, Pens must be clean before leaving

The use of Pinch or Prong Collars is Prohibited

Weigh– In and Registration begins at 7 am

Showmanship is mandatory and begins at 10:00 am

Open to All Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North

Carolina & Pennsylvania 4-H & FFA Members

Enrolled in a Market Lamb or Market Goat Project

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/

affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie,

Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kaila Anglin, Clarke County Extension at (540) 955-5164/ TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.

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Master Calendar

Frederick Count Extension Office

107 N. Kent St., 2nd Floor

Winchester, VA 2601

(540) 655-5699 Fax: (540) 722-8380

Markley Walsh,

Associate Extension Agent,

4-H Youth Development

August

15 Leaders Association Meeting County Council Meeting

15 Deadline to enter all beef, sheep, swine and meat goats in the Virginia State Fair

June

1 Last to register for goat camp

4 Hear the Beat and Northern District Qualifying Open Horse Show. Location: Lexington Horse Center

11 I-81 Show Down– Harrisonburg, VA

11 Goat Camp-Clarke County Fair Grounds

13 Leaders Association Meeting/County Coun-cil Meeting

12 All Star and Honor Cub Meeting

15 State Horse Show Orientation-Extension office

17 Lamb Camp-Frederick County Fair Grounds

20 4-H Fair Work Detail

19-22

State 4-H Congress, Blacksburg, VA

19-23

4-H/NRA Shooting Education Camp. Airfield 4-H Center. Contract Trevor Saunders tre-v23@vt.edu

22 YMQA Shenandoah County

24 Fair Health Clinic-Frederick County Fair Grounds

24 Northern District Qualifying 4-H Horse Show- 4Hers only, Location: Front Royal 4H Center

25-29

4-H Jr. Camp

25-30

4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Grand Island, Nebraska. Contact Tyler Painter tpaint85@vt.edu

July

1-4 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match. Rogers,

Arkansas. http://www.dnbbgcm.com/ for additional infor-

mation. Contact Tyler Painter tpaint85@vt.edu

5 Last day to turn in State Horse Show Entries

6 FFA Fair Work Detail

22 Fair Horse Show

26 Fair Work Detail

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Frederick County Fair

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Cloverbud Fair Day Camp (Ages 5-8) Registration

Frederick County 4-H

Frederick County Fairgrounds

155 Fairgrounds Rd.

Clearbrook, VA 22624

Camper Name: ____________________________________________

Camper Age: ____ Camper Birthday: __________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Allergies: ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information:

Name: ___________________________________________________

Relationship to Camper: _____________________________________

Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________________

Tentative Camp Schedule

9:00 AM: Check In

9:15 AM: Morning Snack

9:30-10:00 AM: Activity

10:30 – 11:30 AM: Craft

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Game and Ac-

tivity

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 – 1:15 PM: Craft

1:15 – 1:45 PM: Games

1:45 – 2:15 PM: Fair Scavenger Hunt

2:15 – 3:00 PM: Snack

3:00 PM: Pick-up

Fee: $10 per camper

Payments can be mailed to the

Frederick County 4-H Office

Please make checks payable to

Treasurer, Virginia Tech

REGISTRATION DUE NO

LATER THAN TUESDAY

JULY 25th

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V I R G I N I A P O L Y T E C H N I C I N S T I T U T E A N D S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

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Invent the Future

Animal & Poultry Sciences 362 Litton Reaves (0306) Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 540-231-2257 Fax: 540-231-3010 E-mail: joi.saville@vt.edu www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock

DATE: May 26, 2017

TO: Potential Youth Livestock Exhibitors at 2017 State Fair of Virginia

FROM: Joi Saville, Extension Associate – Youth Livestock We are working hard to prepare for the state youth livestock shows in Doswell again this fall and we hope that you will plan to join us! This letter contains important information and updates on fair rules and policies, as well as details of the nomination schedule for market lambs/commercial ewes, market goats/commercial does, and market beef/commercial heifers, and swine. Please share this information with any new exhibitors, particularly those in your club or county. More information pertaining to the fair can be found on the Youth Livestock web site at www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock or at the State Fair website (www.statefairva.org). Updates for 2017 1) Dates: – All beef, sheep, swine and meat goats will show October 6 – 8, 2017; the second weekend of the

State Fair. Note there have been a few changes to the show schedule, please see enclosed draft. 2) All market lambs/commercial ewes, market goats/commercial does, and market beef/commercial heifers must

be nominated using the mid-late June nomination sites. All swine must be nominated using the process that is outlined in the enclosed informational letter entitled “State Fair of Virginia Hog Nomination Requirements”.

3) Show Rules/Policy Updates (please see Rules posted online for complete details): a) Schedule- see enclosed schedule for significant changes that have been made. b) Swine- The market hog show will not be terminal this year (sending swine to slaughter will be an option,

exhibitors required to designate sale animals at the fair). Breeding gilt classes (commercial and registered) will be offered, and market barrows and gilts will show separately. Exhibitors must designate market vs. breeding gilts at nomination.

c) Market Lambs- A division for Natural Color lambs will be offered again this year. Separate class available for hair sheep market lambs (provided minimum entry requirements are met).

d) All commercial heifers must be nominated using the mid to late June nomination sites. Similar to 2016, the beef department will host a Prospect Division. This division is open to prospect steers and prospect heifers (to include both breeding and market heifers). Steers and heifers will be shown separately. Prospect breeding heifers and prospect market heifers will be shown together. A maximum weight limit is set for this division and an animal exceeding this weight will be disqualified from the show. Exhibitors not wanting to nominate heifer may show in the prospect division provided they meet the weight and age guidelines. These heifers will not be eligible for the heifer supreme champion scholarship.

e) Registered heifers must be owned and registered in a single youth’s name who plans to show the animal. No joint ownership or farm names will be allowed in 2017.

f) Nomination fees will not be charged in 2017. A $10 per head entry fee will be charged to all animals at entry in August.

4) Entries: All entries for State Fair must be submitted online; entry information will be available in July at www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock. All beef, sheep, swine and meat goats will be required to be entered by August 15th!

5) Complete details of the show schedules, judges, policies and rules for each species will be posted at the youth livestock homepage (www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock). Please check this site for important changes and updates!

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Swine Nominations & Show The Market Hog Show will not be terminal in 2017 (option to sell hogs will be provided- exhibitors must designate at the fair); and there will be a commercial/registered gilt show. All swine (market and breeding) must be nominated and identified using the instructions provided in the enclosed “State Fair of Virginia Hog Nomination Requirement” information letter. Designation of market vs. breeding gilts will be required at nomination. Identification and nomination must be completed and submitted by August 1, 2017 to be eligible for exhibition at the State Fair of Virginia (tags need to be requested not later than July 15). Market Lamb/Commercial Ewe, Market Goat/Commercial Doe, and Market Beef/Commercial Heifer Nominations (see enclosed schedule) Market lambs, commercial ewes, market goats, commercial does, market beef (steers and heifers) and all commercial heifers must be nominated and identified at an official site by July 1, 2017 to be eligible for exhibition at the State Fair of Virginia. All commercial heifers born September 1, 2015 to April 30, 2017 must be nominated at the mid-late June nomination site. Prospect heifers (both breeding and market heifers) born after January 1, 2017 are not required to be nominated. All prospect steers are NOT required to be nominated. Any prospect heifer not nominated will be ineligible for the supreme breeding heifer scholarships. All exhibitors are still eligible for the premier exhibitor scholarships. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. I hope you have a great summer! Enclosure

2017 State Fair of Virginia Nomination Schedule

Nominations for lambs, goats, and beef for the 2017 State Fair of Virginia will take place at various locations around the state. All youth who plan to exhibit market lambs, commercial ewe lambs, market goats, commercial does, market steers/heifers, and/or commercial heifers, at the 2017 State Fair of Virginia are required to bring their animals to one of the following sites for identification:

Date & Time Location (for directions please call site contact person)

Northern Virginia Region- Contact Person: Corey Childs, (540) 635-4549, cchilds@vt.edu

Thursday, June 15 (MKT BEEF CALL AHEAD) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Shenandoah County Fairgrounds Woodstock, VA

Monday, June 26 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Clarke County Fairgrounds Berryville, VA

Shenandoah Valley Region - Contact Person: John Benner, (540) 245-5750, benner89@vt.edu, Corey Childs, (540) 635-4549, cchilds@vt.edu Tuesday, June 13 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Jeff Slaven; Cattlemen’s Supply 752 Burketown Road, Weyers Cave, VA

Roanoke Valley Region- Contact Person: Katherine Carter, carterke@vt.edu, Kate Lawrence, mcl87@vt.edu, (540) 473-8260

Thursday, June 29 (PLEASE CALL AHEAD) 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Roanoke-Hollins Stockyard Hollins, VA

New River Valley Region- Contact Person: Joi Saville, (540) 231-2257, joi.saville@vt.edu

Monday, June 19 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Virginia Tech Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena Blacksburg, VA

Saturday, June 24 (LAMBS/GOATS ONLY)

in conjunction with VA Youth Lamb/Goat Symposium Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, Blacksburg, VA

Southwest Virginia- Contact Person: John Blankenship, (276) 988-0405, jblanken@vt.edu, Sam Leech, (276) 988-0405; spleech@vt.edu

Friday, June 23 (MKT BEEF CALL AHEAD) 4:00- 6:00 p.m.

Tazewell County Fairgrounds Tazewell, VA

Southwest Virginia Region- Contact Person: Morgan Paulette, (540) 980-7761, paulette@vt.edu,

Thursday, June 22 (PLEASE CALL AHEAD) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Southwest Virginia 4-H Center Abingdon, VA

Saturday, June 24 (LAMBS/GOATS ONLY)

in conjunction with VA Youth Lamb/Goat Symposium Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena, Blacksburg, VA

Southside Virginia Region- Contact Person: Todd Scott, (434) 332-9538, todds08@vt.edu; Jaime Stowe, (434) 432-7770, jnstowe@vt.edu

Wednesday, June 21 (MKT BEEF CALL AHEAD) 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Lynchburg Livestock Market Lynchburg, VA

Tidewater Region- Contact Person: Cynthia Gregg, (434) 848-2151, clgregg@vt.edu; Jocelyn Pearson (757) 382-6612, jddailey@vt.edu

Thursday, June 29 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research & Extension Center Livestock Unit, Blackstone, VA

Wednesday, June 14 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Lehman Farms Lehman Road, Chesapeake, VA

Northern Neck Region – Contact Person: Rachel Grosse, (804) 598-5640, rgrosse@vt.edu;

Tuesday, June 27 (PLEASE CALL AHEAD) 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. (YMQA training to be offered 6:00 – 7:00 PM)

The Meadow Event Park Doswell, VA

Nominations for swine need to follow the 2017 State Fair of Virginia Hog Nomination Requirements. ALL HOGS are still required to be nominated in order to show.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN/WEIGH SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 5, 2017 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Arrival/Check-in for Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Swine 6:00 – 7:00 PM Weigh-in/Check-in – Cattle (NO Market Beef) 6:00 – 8:00 PM Weigh-in/Check-in – Goats and Sheep

Friday, October 6, 2017 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Arrival/Check-in for Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Swine 10:00 AM All Livestock Must Be in Place 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Weigh-in/Check-in – Goats and Sheep

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Weigh-in/Grading – Market Steers/Market Heifers 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Weigh-in/Check-in – Cattle (NO Market Beef) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CVI Check-in – Swine – At stall location 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Weigh-in/Check-in – Swine

SHOW AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 5, 2017 10:00 AM Barns Open

12:00 Midnight Barns Close

Friday, October 6, 2017 5:00 AM Barns Open 8:00 AM Registration – Skillathon Contests – Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Hogs 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Skillathon Contests – Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Hogs 12:45 PM Sheep/Goat Exhibitor Meeting (Sheep/Goat Show Ring)

1:00 PM Goat Showmanship* Sheep Showmanship* (immediately following the Goat Showmanship) 2:15 PM Beef Exhibitor Meeting (Beef Show Ring) 2:30 PM Beef Showmanship*

7:00 PM Registered Doe Show, Commercial Doe Show (or immediately following Sheep Showmanship)

7:30 PM Market Heifer Show, Market Steer Show 12:00 Midnight Barns Close

Saturday, October 7, 2017 5:00 AM Barns Open 9:00 AM Market Goat Show 10:00 AM Prospect Steer Show, Prospect Heifer Show, Commercial Heifer Show 10:30 AM Market Lamb Show (immediately following Market Goat Show) 10:45 AM Swine Exhibitor Meeting 11:00 AM Market Hog Show

4:00 PM Lead Line Competition, Sheep/Goat Costume Contest (or immediately following the market lamb show)

6:30 PM Reception for Sale of Champions 7:00 PM Sale of Champions

12:00 Midnight Barns Close

Sunday, October 8, 2017 5:00 AM Barns Open 10:00 AM Breeding Sheep Show Commercial Ewe Show 10:00 AM Simmental Show, Percentage Simmental Show, All Other Breeds Show, Angus

Show, Hereford Show, Red Angus Show, Shorthorn Show, 10:00 AM Swine Showmanship*, Breeding Gilt Show

*All Showmanship classes will show in the order of Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Novice

***ALL ANIMALS ARE NOT RELEASED UNTIL 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY!

2017 State Fair of Virginia Swine Nomination Requirements

Due to concerns regarding the spread of PEDv (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus) in swine, the State Fair of Virginia nomination process for all swine will be conducted as it has been for the past 3 years. There will not be any official nominations sites for hogs; please see below for the REQUIRED method of nominating hogs to be eligible for show at the State Fair of Virginia. It is the 4-H member’s RESPONSIBILITY to complete all necessary steps by August 1, 2017. We will not accept any late nominations.

1. To obtain ear tags please email Joi Saville (joi.saville@vt.edu). Include in your email the number of tags required and the date planned for tagging the hogs. We will forward your request to a local Extension office and let you know where to obtain your tags. If youth/parents are uncomfortable with tagging the hogs, we will facilitate you working with your local Extension agent or closest site coordinator to make arrangements to tag swine.

a. TAGGING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BY JULY 15, 2017! 2. Members/parents must apply one tag to one ear of each hog.

a. ONLY Allflex ear tag applicators will work. The local Extension office has a limited supply of taggers that may be checked out for a period of 24 hours. Please disinfect taggers and return them to the Extension office in a timely manner so that another family may use them.

b. An Extension fact sheet on how to properly apply an ear tag is available at http://bit.ly/1ibNSTD.

c. A YouTube video is also available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMFdFUG2N0. 3. Two photos of each hog nominated will need to be taken. Photos should be e-mailed to

joi.saville@vt.edu (NO LATER THAN August 1, 2017). Photos may also be printed, in color, and mailed along with your nomination form.

a. Please see the web site on acceptable pictures and proper format! b. One picture needs to show that the ear tag was properly applied. Make sure that the picture

clearly indicates the ear tag number and as much of the hog as you can include. c. The second picture needs to show a profile of the hog, so that all markings are clearly

identified. This picture will be used in the event the hog loses its tag. IF THE HOG CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED (either by ear notch or picture), THEY WILL BECOME INELIGIBLE TO SHOW AT THE STATE FAIR OF VIRIGNIA.

d. If the hog has ear notches, and a picture can easily be taken, please include a picture of the notches, along with the other two pictures.

e. PLEASE REMEMBER – Only one hog should be in each picture. Each hog needs to be individually identified (i.e. if you have 3 hogs you will send us at least 6 pictures).

4. The nomination form will need to be filled out in its entirety, including ear notches, home tag, color, and any visible markings.

a. Submit the nomination form along with pictures, to Joi Saville with a postmark date no later than AUGUST 1, 2017.

b. Failure to submit nomination information by this date will result in ineligibility to exhibit swine at the State Fair of Virginia.

If you have any questions or concerns about the swine nomination method, please contact: Your Local Extension Agent Joi Saville – joi.saville@vt.edu; (540) 231-2257

Some key points about PEDv: (information excerpted from porkcares.org and other sources) • PEDv is NOT a human health issue. Pork remains completely safe to eat. • Currently there is no vaccine available to cure or prevent PEDv. • The best guess is that the virus is spread by manure. • PEDv only affects pigs. It poses no risk to other animals, humans or food safety. • PEDv is not a new virus; it’s been found in countries worldwide. • The USDA, State Animal Health Officials, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and

veterinarians at the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council are actively engaged in monitoring and continuing to manage this disease.

• Baby pigs are most affected by PEDv (death), although older pigs may exhibit flu-like symptoms with PEDv, along with potentially stunted growth.

Always practice safe biosecurity measures for your market hogs and all other project animals.

• Do not wear the same shoes and clothing around your pigs and those of someone else’s. • Monitor who visits your farm/home/pig housing area and make sure visitors follow the same

precautions as above. This includes veterinarians, salesmen, service providers, etc. • Thoroughly clean and disinfect equipment, supplies, etc. that come onto your farm.

Additional information about PEDv and biosecurity measures is available from the National Pork Board. Web link: http://bit.ly/1dNe0r3. A special fact sheet for exhibitors and/or sale animals is available http://bit.ly/1dRtk5L

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Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship Award This scholarship is made possible through contributions given in memory of Constance “Connie” Collier (1946-2010). Connie spent countless hours over her lifetime to improve and promote the equine industry in Virginia, but her biggest passion was supporting youth involved in the 4-H Horse Program. Among her good works, Connie served as a 4-H Horse Club leader in Henrico County, Treasurer of the Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show and also played a key role in the drill team division’s growth and improvement. Connie was also a Virginia 4-H alumnus and was an exhibitor in the early years of the Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show. Through this scholarship, we hope that Connie’s lifetime commitment to the 4-H Horse Program will live on and inspire current and past exhibitors to give back to the Virginia 4-H Horse Program.

The Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship Award will provide monies to Virginia 4-H Horse Program participants who have met the 4-H horse program requirements and pursue post-secondary education before the age of twenty-five. Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H at the Senior Level (14 – 19) and must be enrolled in their second year of the 4-H Horse Program. Recipients shall be chosen by the Virginia 4-H Horse Program Scholarship Fund Committee through a competitive process based on the information requested in the application guidelines. Top candidates may be invited to interview as deemed necessary by the awards committee. To apply, the following information must be submitted by August 3rd of each year. Information should be submitted by email to: leonar@vt.edu Hard copies may be mailed with a postmark date no later than August 3rd to:

Leona Ransdell APSC (0306) Virginia Tech 175 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061

Application should be typed (12 point font) and include the following:

• Personal information o Name o Street Address o City, State, Zip Code o Phone Number o Email o County & District o Age & Date of Birth

• School Information

o High School / secondary institution attending or attended or Home Schooled o Copy of grade transcripts, ACT or SAT Scores (if taken) o Awards and recognition received through participation in school activities

• Post-Secondary education o Name of University, College, or Trade School you plan to attend. Please

indicate if you have or have not been accepted. You can also include the letter of acceptance

o Prospective major or focus

• Extracurricular activities o School Activities (sports, band, yearbook, student government, etc) o Community involvement and/or service/volunteerism (church, civic

organizations, other youth organizations besides 4-H)

• 4-H Information o Number of years in 4-H o Club Name(s) if applicable o Projects completed (List project name/title, year(s) completed) o Offices or leadership positions held (indicate club, county, district, state, or

national level) o 4-H Awards and recognition o Additional 4-H involvement and activities (indicate club, county, district,

state, or national level)

• Essay (no more than 3 pages - 12 pt font; double spaced) describing o How 4-H and the 4-H Horse Program has influenced your life o Your goals/aspirations for the future (related to horses AND education,

career, community service, 4-H, etc).

• Three letters of reference with addresses, email, and phone numbers must be submitted with your application. Please use the electronic reference form to send to references.

Questions? Please contact Leona Ransdell at leonar@vt.edu or 540-231-6345

Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship Award Reference Form

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Scholarship applicants must provide this form to each of three references. Applicants must fill out the top portion of the form. References are requested to complete this form and mail/email by August 3rd to: Leona Ransdell APSC (0306) Virginia Tech 175 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 leonar@vt.edu This portion to be completed by applicant

Applicant’s Name:

Street Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Daytime Phone: Cell Phone: Email:

This portion to be completed by reference

Name:

Daytime Phone: Cell Phone: Email:

1. How long have you known the applicant?

2. What is your relationship to applicant?

3. Please rate the following with 1=Poor; 3=Average; 5=Outstanding; NA=not applicable

1 2 3 4 5 NA

Ability to get along with others 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Leadership potential 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Citizenship (Community Service) 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Trustworthiness 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Respect (for people, property, and self) 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Fairness 1 2 3 4 5 NA

Caring 1 2 3 4 5 NA

To complete this form as writeable, fill out all of the highlighted fields and then click on “save as” and rename the document with the “applicants last name_your last name_scholarship reference”. For example, ransdell_smith_scholarship reference.

Then attach the saved form to an email to leonar@vt.edu

Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship Award Reference Form

Applicant’s Name:

4. Please describe one of the applicant’s strongest character traits.

5. Please describe one of the applicant’s weakest character traits.

6. Please share your knowledge of the applicant’s experience and dedication to 4-H and horses.

7. Please use this space to make any additional comments about the applicant.

Thank you for taking the time to help us with the selection of the recipient of the Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship Award.

4-H Intermediate Congress Is designed for youth who are interested in becoming leaders in 4-H. Through fun, innovative, engaging and interactive sessions, youth will enhance their ability to serve in local, district, state and national 4-H leadership roles.

Mission

The mission of 4-H Intermediate Congress is to provide non-competitive educational experiences to youth ages 11-13 and the adults who work with them, helping them to develop life skills, and leadership abilities to become contributing citizens in their communities. We are also looking for teens ages 14-15 who have completed 4-H teen mentor training to assist leaders. (There is no cost for teen mentors to attend.)

Registration is limited to 50 spots and will close when all slots are filled. A registration fee of $150.00 is required (includes meals, lodging, class supplies and congress t-shirt).

Must pay by check or money order! Please make checks payable to Virginia State University (no cash payments accepted). No refunds after June 30, 2017!

A limited amount of financial assistance is available upon request, and certain guidelines must be met for eligibility.

_____________________________________________ Delegate/Teen Mentor Name (Circle which one applies)

_____________________________________________ Age Race Birth date Gender

_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name

_____________________________________________ Address/Street Name

_____________________________________________ City Zip

_____________________________________________ Home Phone

_____________________________________________Cell Phone

_____________________________________________ Email Address

July 10-12,2017Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA Cost is $150.00

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If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices,

services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please

contact the Virginia State University 4H Extension office at

(804) 524-5964 /TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five (5) days prior

to the event.

The registration link can be found online at:http://vsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9tztM5WQgJrxJ65