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Member and Leader InformationBack to top
4-H Online Learning Opportunities
httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
Check back often We will add opportunities as we receive them
Fair Award Sponsors Needed for 2020Champion Intermediate Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Intermediate Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Senior Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Master Dog Showman - $25
If interested please contact Pam at heeneypscolarimercous
Colorado State 4-H Digital Photo ContestOpens May 15 2020Ends June 15 2020
Entry FairEntry ndashmembers will enter their photos through FairEntry
Direct link to submit to the FairEntry system httpcolorado4hfairentrycom 4-H members can submit online using their current family email and password
Digital photo instructions digital photo instructionsRequired photo release form photo releasePage 26 in the State Contest Requirements has all the details for the contest
Colorado 4-H Horse Show Rule Book Cover Art ContestPlease submit your 4-H Horse related drawings or sketches via email no later thanJune 1 2020 Make sure that your image can be printed in black and white should it be selectedas the winner The winning artwork will be placed on the cover of the updated edition of theColorado State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book The winner will also receive a $15000 Scholarshipto be used towards registration fees for one of the following State 4-H Horse Show State 4-HConference 4-H Leadership Development Conference Colorado 4-H Leadership Camp or 4-HYouth Fest The $15000 prize must be used by the winner within 12 months of notification andwill be paid directly to any of the above listed events The $15000 Scholarship prize is non-transferable No money will be issued to the contest winner directly Please make sure thatentries are 4-H appropriate
Entry Requirements
Entries are limited to members who are actively enrolled in Colorado 4-H Members do not have to be enrolled in the horse project to enter the contest Only one entry per member will be accepted Attach high resolution gif or jpg digital files of pencil or black ink drawing sketch to youremail Entries should be no larger than 85rdquo x 11rdquo when printed4-H appropriate horse related images onlyPlease type ldquo4-H Horse Art Contestrdquo in the subject line of the email submissionAlso include the members name and county in the email
Please email entries and questions to Sam Lowry at samlowrycolostateedu
Virtual Summer Day CampsCrowley and Otero County 4-H is offering Virtual Summer Day Camps that are open to all youth8 ndash 18
All About Animals will be June 8-12 via zoom 1000 ndash 1100 amExplore companion animal careers and opportunities Youth will learn about service dogsanimals in art community service and other fun activities
Art Camp will be June 22-26 via zoom 1000 ndash 1130 amCreate masterpieces and learn new techniques in painting drawing fiber and more Youth willcreate multiple art projects keep gift or enter in their county fair
Register by May 29 A supply list will be sent out June 1Go to httpsformsgleqEA9VvXeEL7TQzp37
STEM Learning OpportunitiesToby Swaford 4-H STEM Agent for Larimer County has put together some fun and interactiveSTEM videos complete with hands-on learning opportunities
Explore the Science of Soap including why it is so effective at destroying viruses as well asgetting our dishes clean Soap also has a starring role in two classic science demonstrations thatyou can try at homeYoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adultLiquid soapWhole milkFood coloringCotton swabsWater Ground Pepper2 shallow bowls or saucers
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=jZiIgfi47wgampt=128s
The Bernoulli Effect helps airplanes fly and can seemingly allow objects to levitate inside aninvisible column of air
Yoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adult1 Bendy straw1 Plastic drink bottle with capA pair of scissors or a craft knife
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=qaEHsa6MW-Aampt=67s
Larimer County 4-H Junior Leader Officer ElectionsThis is a special opportunity for Senior 4-H members for the 2020-2021 4-H year The JuniorLeadership Club is hosting officer elections for Larimer County and is planned to be virtually heldduring May and June To nominate yourself fill out an application below Deadline to fill out theself-nomination form is May 31 The good standing members of the Larimer County 4-H JuniorLeadership Club will be voting for the best candidate to represent the county that will assume theduties of that office
Here are the applications
County Executive Officers httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeB0sCP7RiUJszr2vWqnBrSnO-iL4J0GeS7O_9rfXGHfqmJKQviewformusp=sf_link(recommended only for members with advanced 4-H leadership experience)County Parliamentarian httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeKfGS73yYteNAYFopYYAIjLhztP6dHD0brFqwj2_Ue9F3apAviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Reporter httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfw0INelLfC7fEM2BvMXnEiAtCvLtvvpaHWAa8TogBpBwUUUwviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Sergeant At Arms httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSc9Qbx5IsrCkk9I1jBN_dKs0Du14zAEGy4Ie-Re7DHTUfF7XQviewformusp=sf_linkState Senators httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfy-by-B5woMF2RXNv40EPpAB7HaTA2rPA1tEWUadcypAniMgviewformusp=sf_link
More detailed information can be found on each form as well If yoursquore elected you will go intotraining and officially assume duties on October 26 2020
If you have any questions please contact Gabriel Dupon Larimer County 4-H Junior LeadershipClub 2019-2020 President juniorleadershipclub or climbergabegmailcom
Junior Leadership ClubParticipants over the age of 13 can join the Junior Leadership Club any time of the year Throughthe Junior Leadership Club you will build your teamwork organization parliamentary procedurecommunity service fundraising and leadership skills Please contact Gabe Duponclimbergabegmailcom or check out the master calendar for more information on when theclub meets
CloverbudsBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Cloverbuds on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Cloverbud activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
Family Consumer ScienceBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for FCS projects on our website Check back often We willadd opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
2020 General amp Family Consumer Science Project RequirementsHere is the link to the 2020 Fair Exhibit Requirements for General amp Family Consumer ScienceProjects at httpco4hcolostateedustatefairStateFairExhibitReqpdf
Highlighted information indicates changes for 2020 Please note that we do not offer the BeeKeeping Project at this time
General ProjectsBack to top
4-H Online Learning Opportunities
There are some specific resources for General Projects on our website Check back often Wewill add opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Cat amp DogBack to top
Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practice yourskills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activitiesThe videos cover Showmanship Obedience and Grooming You can find these resources onthe 4-H Online Learning Opportunities page httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog page
Required Dog Vaccinations
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H DogWorkshops and the Larimer County FairDogs will not be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops the Larimer County Fairor the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination No exceptions
Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fairso please plan aheadYou can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation your first workshop or scan thecertificate and email to the office dkernlarimerorg
HorseBack to top
Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time we will be offering onlinewritten tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program
Written Tests will be offered through QualtricsPlease study before requesting a written test The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing
To request a written test please contact Diane at dkernlarimerorg Specify which written levelyou would like to test
You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion You may take the test multipletimes to achieve a score of 80 or higher Please plan to complete your written test within a fewdays
Riding Tests will be done by recorded video
Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
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Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
Check back often We will add opportunities as we receive them
Fair Award Sponsors Needed for 2020Champion Intermediate Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Intermediate Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Senior Advanced Dog Showman - $25Reserve Champion Master Dog Showman - $25
If interested please contact Pam at heeneypscolarimercous
Colorado State 4-H Digital Photo ContestOpens May 15 2020Ends June 15 2020
Entry FairEntry ndashmembers will enter their photos through FairEntry
Direct link to submit to the FairEntry system httpcolorado4hfairentrycom 4-H members can submit online using their current family email and password
Digital photo instructions digital photo instructionsRequired photo release form photo releasePage 26 in the State Contest Requirements has all the details for the contest
Colorado 4-H Horse Show Rule Book Cover Art ContestPlease submit your 4-H Horse related drawings or sketches via email no later thanJune 1 2020 Make sure that your image can be printed in black and white should it be selectedas the winner The winning artwork will be placed on the cover of the updated edition of theColorado State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book The winner will also receive a $15000 Scholarshipto be used towards registration fees for one of the following State 4-H Horse Show State 4-HConference 4-H Leadership Development Conference Colorado 4-H Leadership Camp or 4-HYouth Fest The $15000 prize must be used by the winner within 12 months of notification andwill be paid directly to any of the above listed events The $15000 Scholarship prize is non-transferable No money will be issued to the contest winner directly Please make sure thatentries are 4-H appropriate
Entry Requirements
Entries are limited to members who are actively enrolled in Colorado 4-H Members do not have to be enrolled in the horse project to enter the contest Only one entry per member will be accepted Attach high resolution gif or jpg digital files of pencil or black ink drawing sketch to youremail Entries should be no larger than 85rdquo x 11rdquo when printed4-H appropriate horse related images onlyPlease type ldquo4-H Horse Art Contestrdquo in the subject line of the email submissionAlso include the members name and county in the email
Please email entries and questions to Sam Lowry at samlowrycolostateedu
Virtual Summer Day CampsCrowley and Otero County 4-H is offering Virtual Summer Day Camps that are open to all youth8 ndash 18
All About Animals will be June 8-12 via zoom 1000 ndash 1100 amExplore companion animal careers and opportunities Youth will learn about service dogsanimals in art community service and other fun activities
Art Camp will be June 22-26 via zoom 1000 ndash 1130 amCreate masterpieces and learn new techniques in painting drawing fiber and more Youth willcreate multiple art projects keep gift or enter in their county fair
Register by May 29 A supply list will be sent out June 1Go to httpsformsgleqEA9VvXeEL7TQzp37
STEM Learning OpportunitiesToby Swaford 4-H STEM Agent for Larimer County has put together some fun and interactiveSTEM videos complete with hands-on learning opportunities
Explore the Science of Soap including why it is so effective at destroying viruses as well asgetting our dishes clean Soap also has a starring role in two classic science demonstrations thatyou can try at homeYoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adultLiquid soapWhole milkFood coloringCotton swabsWater Ground Pepper2 shallow bowls or saucers
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=jZiIgfi47wgampt=128s
The Bernoulli Effect helps airplanes fly and can seemingly allow objects to levitate inside aninvisible column of air
Yoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adult1 Bendy straw1 Plastic drink bottle with capA pair of scissors or a craft knife
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=qaEHsa6MW-Aampt=67s
Larimer County 4-H Junior Leader Officer ElectionsThis is a special opportunity for Senior 4-H members for the 2020-2021 4-H year The JuniorLeadership Club is hosting officer elections for Larimer County and is planned to be virtually heldduring May and June To nominate yourself fill out an application below Deadline to fill out theself-nomination form is May 31 The good standing members of the Larimer County 4-H JuniorLeadership Club will be voting for the best candidate to represent the county that will assume theduties of that office
Here are the applications
County Executive Officers httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeB0sCP7RiUJszr2vWqnBrSnO-iL4J0GeS7O_9rfXGHfqmJKQviewformusp=sf_link(recommended only for members with advanced 4-H leadership experience)County Parliamentarian httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeKfGS73yYteNAYFopYYAIjLhztP6dHD0brFqwj2_Ue9F3apAviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Reporter httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfw0INelLfC7fEM2BvMXnEiAtCvLtvvpaHWAa8TogBpBwUUUwviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Sergeant At Arms httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSc9Qbx5IsrCkk9I1jBN_dKs0Du14zAEGy4Ie-Re7DHTUfF7XQviewformusp=sf_linkState Senators httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfy-by-B5woMF2RXNv40EPpAB7HaTA2rPA1tEWUadcypAniMgviewformusp=sf_link
More detailed information can be found on each form as well If yoursquore elected you will go intotraining and officially assume duties on October 26 2020
If you have any questions please contact Gabriel Dupon Larimer County 4-H Junior LeadershipClub 2019-2020 President juniorleadershipclub or climbergabegmailcom
Junior Leadership ClubParticipants over the age of 13 can join the Junior Leadership Club any time of the year Throughthe Junior Leadership Club you will build your teamwork organization parliamentary procedurecommunity service fundraising and leadership skills Please contact Gabe Duponclimbergabegmailcom or check out the master calendar for more information on when theclub meets
CloverbudsBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Cloverbuds on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Cloverbud activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
Family Consumer ScienceBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for FCS projects on our website Check back often We willadd opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
2020 General amp Family Consumer Science Project RequirementsHere is the link to the 2020 Fair Exhibit Requirements for General amp Family Consumer ScienceProjects at httpco4hcolostateedustatefairStateFairExhibitReqpdf
Highlighted information indicates changes for 2020 Please note that we do not offer the BeeKeeping Project at this time
General ProjectsBack to top
4-H Online Learning Opportunities
There are some specific resources for General Projects on our website Check back often Wewill add opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Cat amp DogBack to top
Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practice yourskills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activitiesThe videos cover Showmanship Obedience and Grooming You can find these resources onthe 4-H Online Learning Opportunities page httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog page
Required Dog Vaccinations
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H DogWorkshops and the Larimer County FairDogs will not be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops the Larimer County Fairor the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination No exceptions
Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fairso please plan aheadYou can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation your first workshop or scan thecertificate and email to the office dkernlarimerorg
HorseBack to top
Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time we will be offering onlinewritten tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program
Written Tests will be offered through QualtricsPlease study before requesting a written test The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing
To request a written test please contact Diane at dkernlarimerorg Specify which written levelyou would like to test
You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion You may take the test multipletimes to achieve a score of 80 or higher Please plan to complete your written test within a fewdays
Riding Tests will be done by recorded video
Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Art Camp will be June 22-26 via zoom 1000 ndash 1130 amCreate masterpieces and learn new techniques in painting drawing fiber and more Youth willcreate multiple art projects keep gift or enter in their county fair
Register by May 29 A supply list will be sent out June 1Go to httpsformsgleqEA9VvXeEL7TQzp37
STEM Learning OpportunitiesToby Swaford 4-H STEM Agent for Larimer County has put together some fun and interactiveSTEM videos complete with hands-on learning opportunities
Explore the Science of Soap including why it is so effective at destroying viruses as well asgetting our dishes clean Soap also has a starring role in two classic science demonstrations thatyou can try at homeYoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adultLiquid soapWhole milkFood coloringCotton swabsWater Ground Pepper2 shallow bowls or saucers
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=jZiIgfi47wgampt=128s
The Bernoulli Effect helps airplanes fly and can seemingly allow objects to levitate inside aninvisible column of air
Yoursquoll need the following
Permission and supervision from an adult1 Bendy straw1 Plastic drink bottle with capA pair of scissors or a craft knife
httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=qaEHsa6MW-Aampt=67s
Larimer County 4-H Junior Leader Officer ElectionsThis is a special opportunity for Senior 4-H members for the 2020-2021 4-H year The JuniorLeadership Club is hosting officer elections for Larimer County and is planned to be virtually heldduring May and June To nominate yourself fill out an application below Deadline to fill out theself-nomination form is May 31 The good standing members of the Larimer County 4-H JuniorLeadership Club will be voting for the best candidate to represent the county that will assume theduties of that office
Here are the applications
County Executive Officers httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeB0sCP7RiUJszr2vWqnBrSnO-iL4J0GeS7O_9rfXGHfqmJKQviewformusp=sf_link(recommended only for members with advanced 4-H leadership experience)County Parliamentarian httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSeKfGS73yYteNAYFopYYAIjLhztP6dHD0brFqwj2_Ue9F3apAviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Reporter httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfw0INelLfC7fEM2BvMXnEiAtCvLtvvpaHWAa8TogBpBwUUUwviewformusp=sf_linkCounty Sergeant At Arms httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSc9Qbx5IsrCkk9I1jBN_dKs0Du14zAEGy4Ie-Re7DHTUfF7XQviewformusp=sf_linkState Senators httpsdocsgooglecomformsde1FAIpQLSfy-by-B5woMF2RXNv40EPpAB7HaTA2rPA1tEWUadcypAniMgviewformusp=sf_link
More detailed information can be found on each form as well If yoursquore elected you will go intotraining and officially assume duties on October 26 2020
If you have any questions please contact Gabriel Dupon Larimer County 4-H Junior LeadershipClub 2019-2020 President juniorleadershipclub or climbergabegmailcom
Junior Leadership ClubParticipants over the age of 13 can join the Junior Leadership Club any time of the year Throughthe Junior Leadership Club you will build your teamwork organization parliamentary procedurecommunity service fundraising and leadership skills Please contact Gabe Duponclimbergabegmailcom or check out the master calendar for more information on when theclub meets
CloverbudsBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Cloverbuds on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Cloverbud activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
Family Consumer ScienceBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for FCS projects on our website Check back often We willadd opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
2020 General amp Family Consumer Science Project RequirementsHere is the link to the 2020 Fair Exhibit Requirements for General amp Family Consumer ScienceProjects at httpco4hcolostateedustatefairStateFairExhibitReqpdf
Highlighted information indicates changes for 2020 Please note that we do not offer the BeeKeeping Project at this time
General ProjectsBack to top
4-H Online Learning Opportunities
There are some specific resources for General Projects on our website Check back often Wewill add opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Cat amp DogBack to top
Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practice yourskills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activitiesThe videos cover Showmanship Obedience and Grooming You can find these resources onthe 4-H Online Learning Opportunities page httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog page
Required Dog Vaccinations
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H DogWorkshops and the Larimer County FairDogs will not be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops the Larimer County Fairor the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination No exceptions
Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fairso please plan aheadYou can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation your first workshop or scan thecertificate and email to the office dkernlarimerorg
HorseBack to top
Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time we will be offering onlinewritten tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program
Written Tests will be offered through QualtricsPlease study before requesting a written test The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing
To request a written test please contact Diane at dkernlarimerorg Specify which written levelyou would like to test
You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion You may take the test multipletimes to achieve a score of 80 or higher Please plan to complete your written test within a fewdays
Riding Tests will be done by recorded video
Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
If you have any questions please contact Gabriel Dupon Larimer County 4-H Junior LeadershipClub 2019-2020 President juniorleadershipclub or climbergabegmailcom
Junior Leadership ClubParticipants over the age of 13 can join the Junior Leadership Club any time of the year Throughthe Junior Leadership Club you will build your teamwork organization parliamentary procedurecommunity service fundraising and leadership skills Please contact Gabe Duponclimbergabegmailcom or check out the master calendar for more information on when theclub meets
CloverbudsBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Cloverbuds on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Cloverbud activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
Family Consumer ScienceBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for FCS projects on our website Check back often We willadd opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
2020 General amp Family Consumer Science Project RequirementsHere is the link to the 2020 Fair Exhibit Requirements for General amp Family Consumer ScienceProjects at httpco4hcolostateedustatefairStateFairExhibitReqpdf
Highlighted information indicates changes for 2020 Please note that we do not offer the BeeKeeping Project at this time
General ProjectsBack to top
4-H Online Learning Opportunities
There are some specific resources for General Projects on our website Check back often Wewill add opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Cat amp DogBack to top
Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practice yourskills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activitiesThe videos cover Showmanship Obedience and Grooming You can find these resources onthe 4-H Online Learning Opportunities page httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog page
Required Dog Vaccinations
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H DogWorkshops and the Larimer County FairDogs will not be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops the Larimer County Fairor the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination No exceptions
Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fairso please plan aheadYou can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation your first workshop or scan thecertificate and email to the office dkernlarimerorg
HorseBack to top
Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time we will be offering onlinewritten tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program
Written Tests will be offered through QualtricsPlease study before requesting a written test The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing
To request a written test please contact Diane at dkernlarimerorg Specify which written levelyou would like to test
You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion You may take the test multipletimes to achieve a score of 80 or higher Please plan to complete your written test within a fewdays
Riding Tests will be done by recorded video
Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
There are some specific resources for General Projects on our website Check back often Wewill add opportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Cat amp DogBack to top
Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practice yourskills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activitiesThe videos cover Showmanship Obedience and Grooming You can find these resources onthe 4-H Online Learning Opportunities page httpslarimerextensioncolostateedu4-h-online-opps
These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog page
Required Dog Vaccinations
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H DogWorkshops and the Larimer County FairDogs will not be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops the Larimer County Fairor the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination No exceptions
Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fairso please plan aheadYou can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation your first workshop or scan thecertificate and email to the office dkernlarimerorg
HorseBack to top
Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time we will be offering onlinewritten tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program
Written Tests will be offered through QualtricsPlease study before requesting a written test The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing
To request a written test please contact Diane at dkernlarimerorg Specify which written levelyou would like to test
You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion You may take the test multipletimes to achieve a score of 80 or higher Please plan to complete your written test within a fewdays
Riding Tests will be done by recorded video
Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
httpco4hcolostateeduprogram-areashorse-resourceslevels-testing You should practice themaneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater
For the questions on Levels III and IV please record the question and then your answer to eachof the questions
After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions amp answers and all of themaneuvers on the riding test please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube
For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube please visit thisinformational page httpslearng2comwhat-does-unlisted-mean-on-youtubeyoutube-unlisted-meaning
After uploading your video copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane at dkernlarimerorg Please include your name and level you are testing
Remember a score of 80 is needed to pass which means you must receive an 8 or above oneach maneuver on the test You will be contacted with your results
The deadline to test up for any Fair activities is June 30
4-H Virtual Horse CampLooking for something fun to do this summer Then sign up for a fun filled Virtual 4-H HorseCamp Learn about a variety of topics and engage with other 4-Hers from around Colorado
June 8 - 12
A schedule and registration information will be available soon Mark your calendars for this weekof fun filled workshops contests and so much more
Horse JudgingWant to learn more about horses It is not too late to join the Larimer County 4-H Horse JudgingTeam If you are a 4-H member age 14-18 we would love to have you join us on this yearrsquosteam to learn more about the equine industry and how to properly evaluate horses Practiceswill be every Thursday via Zoom
If you have any questions feel free to contact Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
LivestockBack to top
4-H Online Learning OpportunitiesThere are some specific resources for Livestock on our website Check back often We will addopportunities as we receive them
Online WorkshopsPlease keep on eye out on your email for virtual workshops and other opportunities for yourspecific project area
Weekly Activities
We have started a weekly release of Livestock activities for members to do at home We wouldlove to see some of your final products Send pictures to bkirklandlarimerorg
State Fair Nominations
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
The Colorado State Fair Nomination process has been altered this year due to face-to-facecancellations of many events across the state If you plan to nominate an animal for State Fairplease complete the following steps
1 We have sent out all requested nomination forms via mail Please read the specificinstructions accompanying the form and return that nomination form back to us as thisform requires the county agents signature All nomination forms are due into our officeby May 22 2020
2 If your animal has not been retinal scanned the State Fair will instead be collectingDNA samples to serve as identification Please read the 2020 DNA ValidationProcedures and Guidelines sent via email carefully and follow thedirections The EXHIBITOR will be responsible for applying for the DNA envelopecollecting the hair sample and submitting the sample to the State Fair by the specifieddate - July 1 postmark date Envelopes will be available for ordering online by June1
3 If county tags have not been issued for your specie yet we WILL NOT be issuingthem Therefore please note what the State Fair will be accepting in lieu of the county tagfor your specific specie The State Fair will accept tattoos for beef scrapies tags forgoats and lambs and ear notches for hogs
If you have already completed some of these steps you do not have to redo them but please besure to complete ALL steps if you plan to show at the Colorado State Fair this year
Beef members - if the animal you intend to nominate was at the Beef Weigh Day you WILLNOT need to submit DNA for those animals as retinal images were collected at that event
Premises IDSame as 2019 All MARKET Beef Sheep Swine Goat Rabbit and Poultry youth are required tohave a valid Premises ID prior to the fair entry date in order to show at the 2020 Larimer CountyFair This does NOT apply to breeding animals Market Rabbits and Poultry refer to all meatpens exhibits There will be a place on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry Form to put yourPremises ID number Did you show a market animal at the 2019 Larimer County Fair If so youobtained a Premises ID and entered your number on the 2019 Fair Entry Form This means thatyou already have a Premises ID number and do not need to reapply for one If you donrsquotremember your number you can call the number below and they can provide it to you If you didnot show a market animal last year you will need to obtain a Premises ID
Itrsquos easy and free to obtain a Premises ID call 303-869-9130 or go to the following websitehttpswwwcoloradogovpacificaganimalscolorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease VirusThe Colorado Department of Agriculture is requiring mandatory reporting of suspectedoccurrences of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) in wild or domestic rabbits to the StateVeterinarian
For more information on RHDV2 please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovaganimalsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-rhdv2
For more information on reporting suspected cases please review the following article - httpswwwcoloradogovpacificagmainnewsrabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-occurrences-must-be-reported-state-veterinarian
Shooting SportsBack to top
S S
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Shooting Sports PolicyFor 2020 only the following policy has been altered to a minimum requirement of (3)county practices for each discipline This is due to face-to-face cancellations and thereduction of practice opportunities
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has established the following uniform required practicespolicy All participants must attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for each discipline inwhich they wish to participate in the County Shoot If the youth is participating in 22 rifle and airrifle the youth must attend two practices in each rather than four in each The informationorientation andor safety meetings will be required but do not count as a practice Two clubpractices conducted by a state certified leader in the discipline will count if the followingconditions are met List of planned Club practices must be sent to the Extension Office by April1 A list of additional practices should be submitted one week prior to the time the practice isheld Other 4-H members who call may participate in the practice provided the range willaccommodate increased numbers The attendance list must be signed by the certified 4-HShooting Sports Leader and sent to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for the practice tocount
Shooting Sports Safety Orientation If you have not attended a shooting sports orientation this year you will need to take thesafety portion of that orientation online To do so follow this link watch the video and fill out theform so that we know you have seen this information This is required forall shooting sports members to go through EACH year However if you already attendeda shooting sports orientation in 2020 you do not need to fill out this form
If you have any questions please contact Sam Webb at sammyjwebbgmailcom
Hunters Education CourseColorado Parks amp Wildlife has temporarily waived the in-person class requirement for HunterEducation courses for anyone 11-years-old and older This ends on July 31 2020
If you completed the online hunter-edcom course after January 1 but before April 8 2020you can visit hunter-edcom and re-print your certificate which will now include your officialhunter ed number Then reach out to Colorado Parks amp Wildlife and they will mail yourpermanent hunter education card directly to youIf you complete the hunter-edcom online course after April 8 2020 you will automaticallyreceive your permanent hunter education card in the mail
Take note this only applies to those 11-years-old and older Any kids 10-years-old and youngermust still complete the in-person portion of the course
We will still be offering the hunter education completion course on June 20ndash21 for the 4-Hmembers 8ndash10 years old This is a great time to get your Hunter Education done
Visit lc4hssorg to find more information
New Class for Shooting SportsA new class has been added for Shooting Sports Exhibits The class is a decorative item classIn this class items exhibited are things used to decorate a room building etc
If you have any questions please reach out to Brittani at bkirklandlarimerorg
General InformationBack to top
2020 Larimer County Fair Dates Amazonsmile ProgramThe Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a participant
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
Master CalendarBack to top
2020 Master Calendar
AdvertisementsBack to top
Some great offers and information from the vendors who love usJune Ads
Copyright copy 2020 Larimer County All rights reserved You are receiving this email because you requested to receive information from Larimer County Extension
Our mailing address is Larimer County200 W Oak St
Fort Collins CO 80521-2713
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Mark July 31-August 4 on your calendars for theLarimer County Fair While we are still not surethe complete status of the fair we encourageyou all to continue to have these dates on yourcalendars
Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation
Supporting the Larimer County 4-H Foundation issimple and easy Simply go to this website andenroll wwwkrogercommunityrewardscom
Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation (HN240)October ndash December we only had 19 Householdsenrolled and earned $23945 Can you imagine ifwe had 100 families enrolled what our income couldpossibly bePlease support the foundation in this painlessmanner It costs nothing
in the Amazonsmile program ndash what a way to helpthe Larimer County 4-H program without spendingany money Who doesnrsquot order from Amazon Rather than order from Amazon go toAmazonsmile ndash it is the same pricing but a donationis made to a non-profit of your choice Just selectLarimer County 4-H Foundation once and it willalways be there for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s)AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazonwith the same products prices and shoppingfeatures as Amazoncom The difference is thatwhen you shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 05 of the purchase priceof eligible products to the charitable organization ofyour choice
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