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1 Builds February 2020 Member Yearly and Species Project Checklists: In trying to make your 4-H experience as smooth and successful as possible, we have created a Member Yearly Checklist and a Species Project Checklist. These documents will walk you through all that is needed to have a successful 4-H year, so please use them! View them here: hps://www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/page/member-info Summer Youth Educator See the descripon inside! The Town & Kounty Kids Club made e blankets for a cizenship project. Important Updates The 2020 Buchanan County Fair will be held from July 7 - 11! Schedule coming soon! Find informaon and 4-H fair necessies on the website here! *Communicaons Day *Novice Sheep & Meat Goat
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February 2020
Member Yearly and Species Project Checklists:
In trying to make your 4-H experience as smooth and
successful as possible, we have created a Member Yearly
Checklist and a Species Project Checklist. These
documents will walk you through all that is needed to have
a successful 4-H year, so please use them! View them here:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/page/member-info
Summer Youth Educator
See the description inside!
The Town & Kounty Kids Club made tie blankets for a citizenship project.
Important Updates
The 2020 Buchanan
County Fair will be held
from July 7 - 11!
Schedule coming soon!
Find information and 4-H
fair necessities on the
website here! *Communications Day
*Novice Sheep & Meat Goat
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Date Event Time Location
February 5 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshop 1:30—3:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
February 12 CIC: Commercial Ag Weed, Insect & Plant Disease 9—11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
February 13 Healthy Relationships and Marriage Education
Training 8:30 am—4:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
February 18 Agronomy in the Field Webinar—Weather 6—8 pm Heartland Acres Theater
February 19 CIC: Seed Treatment 9—11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
February 20 YQCA Training - In-person 5:30—6:30 pm Heartland Acres Theater
February 25 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification 6:30—8:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
February 27 Boots in the Barn: Beef Cattle Basics for Women 6:30—8:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
February 29 Annual Master Gardener Symposium 8 am—3 pm Presbyterian Church, Independence
March 4 CIC: Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators 9-11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
March 5 Calving Simulation for Youth 4:30-5:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
March 5 Boots in the Barn: Beef Cattle Basics for Women 6:30—8:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
March 11 CIC: Commercial Ag, Weed, Insect & Plant Disease 9—11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
March 12 Boots in the Barn: Beef Cattle Basics for Women 6:30—8:30 pm Heartland Acres Event Center
March 13 CIC: Certified Handlers 9—11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
March 17 Agronomy in the Field Webinar—Herbicide
Program Resources 6—8 pm Heartland Acres Theater
March 19 YQCA Training—In-person 6 –7 pm Heartland Acres Theater
March 19 CIC: Seed Treatment 9—11:45 am Heartland Acres Theater
March 28 4-H Communications Day & Fashion Show 10 am—5 pm Buchanan County Senior Center
*Calendar includes all Extension Events. Events in BOLD are 4-H specific.
Gretchen Aberle Victoria Brewer Bethany Cook Ben Copenhaver
Leo Dettbarn Sammi Isham Wally Kaufman Derrick Lindsay
Grace Peyton Wyatt Sperfslage Michael Thomas Carter Wilgenbusch
Clay Wilgenbusch
Extension Office Weather Closings & Cancelations The weather is starting to change and that means there might be delays and cancelations. Our office will post on
Facebook if programs are cancelled due to weather. Find us on Facebook under Buchanan County ISU Extension. Our office follows the Independence School District in determining snow days or delayed starts.
We want our volunteers and families to be safe.
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Calving Simulation Opportunity!
YQCA certification (formally known as FSQA) is being accepted by many livestock shows and fairs that require
youth quality assurance certification. View the list here, but always check the entry requirements of each
show for complete details.
YQCA includes information for youth showing the following food animals:
• Pigs
• Beef Cattle
• Dairy Cattle
• Sheep
• Goats
• Market Rabbits
• Poultry
YQCA is available as an online program for youth everywhere in the United States. YQCA in-person work-
shops may be available to youth where state 4-H or FFA offices or state/national livestock organizations have
partnered to have qualified trainers offer in-person workshops.
Please see the calendar for in-person training dates to be held at Heartland Acres. Cost for in-person training
is $3; online training is $12. Please call ahead if attending an in-person training.
YQCA
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Communications Day!
Sign-up for Communications Day TODAY! Please visit
the Extension website here to view the rule book
with project descriptions and download the
registration form. Registration deadline is March 6!
Please let the office know if you have any questions.
Hope to see you there for a day full of fun!
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Where: Buchanan County Senior Center
Mentor Agreement
If you plan to have anyone help you with your
livestock, both you and your mentor will have to fill
out the mentor agreement form. The mentor will
need to be background checked through the
Extension office. Find the form on our website here:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/sites/
www.extension.iastate.edu/files/buchanan/Mentor%
20Agreement%203-26-18.pdf
FSA Rural Youth Loans
Did you know the Farm Services Agency (FSA) office
offers loans to youths age 10-20 to start and
operate money making projects? The loans are
perfect for 4-H or FFA members, or for those who
need some start up dollars. Loans cannot be more
than $5,000 and can be used to buy livestock,
equipment, or pay for operating expenses. It is a
great way for youth to be introduced to loans and
money management. See the included complete
brochure for more details. If interested, please
contact the FSA office at 319-334-2543.
Scholarships Independence Light and Power has three scholarships available for high school seniors:
1. Public Power Scholarship ($1,000) - Must plan to attend a two-year technical college or a four-year university.
2. Powerline Program Scholarship ($500) - Must plan to attend an accredited Powerline Program.
3. Telecommunications Scholarship ($500) - Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year education in technology.
Visit www.indytel.com for more details.
Iowa 4-H Scholarships—Over 90 to choose from!
https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm?
nodeID=31466&audienceID=1
Single Source Swine Update
Swine exhibitors will be receiving a
letter in the mail regarding changes
and updates to the Single Source
swine project. Keep an eye out for
the sign-up soon!
Lease Agreement
If you will be showing an animal that is not raised by
you, you will need to fill out a lease agreement. Find
the form on our website here: https://
www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/sites/
www.extension.iastate.edu/files/buchanan/Animal%20Lease%
20Agreement.pdf
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Now Hiring: Summer Youth Educator
Summer Youth Educator needed to provide educational opportunities to the youth in Buchanan County with
curriculum provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Position will also assist in the day-to-
day planning and implementation of Buchanan County Fair and State Fair 4-H. Temporary part-time position
(15 to 20 hours) per week. High school diploma required and prefer one year of college. Previous experience
working with youth, computer literate, valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle with proof of
vehicle liability coverage. All offers are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.
Submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected] or mail to Buchanan
County ISU Extension and Outreach, Attn: Executive Director, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Suite A., Independence,
IA 50644. Applications received prior to February 21st will be given priority .
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability or protected
veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa,
50011, (515) 294-7612, email [email protected].
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Are you looking for a new and exciting way to expand your 4-H experience? Interested in showing an animal,
but don’t know if you can afford one of show quality?
Each year the Iowa Dairy Goat Association promotes interest in dairy goats across our state. One of the ways
IDGA encourages young people to explore this aspect of agriculture is through their Share-A-Kid program.
This statewide contest is open to youth in 4th thru 12th grades and who are a member of 4-H, FFA, IDGA, or
any other agricultural group. Winning applicants are selected from an essay they submit. The essay can in-
clude drawings, photos or any other creative touches. IDGA can only award one goat per family per year;
however, siblings are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in this opportunity visit http://www.iowadairygoat.org/share-a-kid-program/ for more
details and an application form. Entries must be postmarked by March 14, 2020.
Share-A-Kid Opportunity
Dairy Goat News
Dairy Goat Showing and Fitting Clinic
Interested in learning about showing and fitting a dairy goat? On May 9th from 9am-3pm at Ma’s Acres in
Bondurant, IA the Iowa Dairy Goat Association is hosting a FREE dairy goat showing and fitting clinic. No
need to bring a goat with you there will be plenty to practice with. This is a hands-on clinic. Ring procedures
and goat care will be covered. So…if you have a goat or desire to own a goat one day this is an excellent
opportunity to see what it’s all about. Please RSVP for this FREE event to Judi Nayeri at 515-250-4836. A
lunch main course and drinks will be provided. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Any
questions can be directed to Judi or Wendy Peffers, IDGA’s Youth Coordinator at 641-780-8600. Hope to see
you there!
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Novice Meat Goat & Sheep Entry Form
Return this form to the Extension office by March 13. Payment due at weigh-in.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________________________ Zip Code:____________________
Please check mark which animals you would like to enter:
_______1 Goat: I am interested in purchasing one goat for the county fair for market value.
_______2 Goat: I am interested in purchasing two goats for the county fair for market value.
_______1 Lamb: I am interested in purchasing one lamb for the county fair for market value.
_______2 Lamb: I am interested in purchasing two lambs for the county fair for market value.
Another opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to gain valuable experience in raising goats
and sheep through partnership with local producers. This as an introductory class and
members can be in grades 4th-12th and participate for 2 years. Members will be able to
purchase goats and sheep at a fair price. All animals for this project will be sold to members
from a pre-determined producer so that all the goats and sheep have the same genetics.
Goats and sheep are weighed and ear tagged at the pre-fair weigh-in on April 18 at the
Buchanan County Fairgrounds. Participants will select animals at random. Paperwork will be
given and must be completed by fair time. For more information contact the Extension office.
Novice Meat Goat & Sheep Project
Please fill out the form below or sign-up online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/
buchanan/content/2020-novice-meat-goat-sheep-sign
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Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach
2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Suite A
Independence, IA 50644
Change Service Requested
Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach
2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Suite A
Independence, IA 50644
PH: 319-334-7161
FAX: 319-334-6641
