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Inside this issue: Thank You’s & Congrats! 2 Org. Leader Reminders 2 Y&A Opportunities 2 Adult Leaders Corner 3 Junior Leaders Corner 3 Cloverbuds 4 Family, Home & Health 4 Arts & Communication 4 Natural Sciences 5 Animal Science 5-9 Dairy 6 Beef 6 Swine 7 Sheep & Goats 7 Poultry 7-8 Horse & Pony 8 Rabbits 8-9 Dogs 9 Cats 9 4-H Club Happenings 9 Green County Fair 9-10 Wisconsin State Fair 10 Odds n Ends 10 FairEntry Instructions 11-15 Projects vs. Depts. chart 16 4-H Calendar 17

Next Alphorn Deadline: June 15

Ellen Andrews 4-H Youth

Development Educator

Dear Green County 4-H Families,

This is truly an unprecedented time for our state. The impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having on our lives is tremendous, and we know everyone is feeling the effects. At Extension, we wanted to share some insight specifically into how we are approaching our in-person events to comply with state and local regulations as well as to ensure the health and wellness of our communities.

As of now, all Extension and 4-H in-person events are postponed until June 1. Additionally, large events (those expecting more than 50 attendees) are postponed until July 1. It is possible that both of these dates will need to be extended in the coming weeks. In some instances, many decisions will need to be made on a case-by-case basis. Not only is health a major concern, but we also have to factor logistics into our discussions. If you are planning a 4-H meeting or event for June, or have questions about participating in an event as a 4-H member in June, I would encourage you to reach out to myself (ellen.andrews@wisc.edu) or the Extension Office.

Continuing to provide a connection between youth and meaningful, fun learning opportunities is still a driving priority for Extension during the pandemic. We have moved meetings and trainings to online formats, and are engaging with participants in new ways. (See new Learning Resources information throughout the newsletter.)

At this point no one can predict when the “safer at home” order will be lifted, when restaurants will resume operations, or when large gatherings will be permitted. Like everyone else, we are eager to get back to normal business. We are excited to bring our participants back together in person, and we hope it’s soon. We will continue to monitor the virus situation and work with local and state leaders on safety precautions and guidelines for resuming in-person events.

We understand many families have questions about whether or not there will be a County Fair or State Fair this summer. Please understand that these are not Extension events, but rather events that 4-H families participate in. Therefore, decisions about whether these events can proceed and with what modifications, will come from their individual governing board and not Extension or 4-H.

As always, please feel free to ask questions!

Sincerely, Ellen Andrews

Extension Green County – Justice Center

2841 – 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

Phone: 608-328-9440

www.greencounty4h.info

May/June 2020

Online Fair Entry Instructions are located on pages 11-15 of this Alphorn.

They will also be posted on the Green County Fair website and

the Extension Green County website.

Auction Entry Forms are due to the

Extension Office by Tuesday, May 26, 2020

at 4:30 PM.

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Thank You! To the Green County Beef Producers for hosting a terrific

nutrition clinic for our 4-H Beef Project members. To sewing leaders Lynn Lokken, Kris Winkler, Karen Buck

and Carmen Burnard for leading the simple table runner sewing workshop on Saturday, February 29. Participants were Ayvah King, Leilah King, Tucker Malueg (and mom Kelli), Christy Schlueter and Ashtyn Stricker (and mom Bobbie) and Carmen's daughter observed the others as they worked. Thank you to Alyssa Bailey who also helped.

To the leaders who led both cake decorating workshops! To Debra Thompson who led the Basketry workshop and

to the leaders who assisted her!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of the participants in the Green County 4-H Communications Contest held on Sun., Feb. 23!

Mickaelynn Andrews (WC) Caden Maire (JM) Abigail Biank (NG) Michelangelo O’Brien (NG) Benjamin Biank (NG) Madalyn Stephenson (Dec) Esther Biank (NG) Marissa Vosberg (YA) Jonathan Biank (NG) Halee Williams (Dec) Chase Huschitt (Cl) Mason Williams (Dec) Heath Huschitt (Cl) Michael Williams (Dec) Noah Kruse (NxG) Samantha Williams (Dec) Tess Lange (YA)

Organizational Leader Reminders Online Fair Entries will be open approx. May 1 through

4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 26. Auction Entry Forms are due to the Extension office by

4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 26. Auction Buyer cards (2 per youth) are due to the

Extension office by 4:30 PM on Friday, June 26. Once Online Fair Entries close at 4:30 PM on Tuesday,

May 26, the Fair will create an invoice of the amount each club owes for their fair entries. This invoice will be mailed and emailed to the Organizational Leaders in early June. The invoice amount will be due TO THE FAIR OFFICE by Friday, June 19. Also, reduced price leader pass purple forms and your $15 payment are due to the Fair office by 4:00 PM on Friday, June 19.

Friend of 4-H, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Volunteer awards will be recognized at the Fair. Nominations are due to the Extension office by June 1.

If you would like assistance planning or setting up a virtual 4-H Club meeting for May and/or June, please reach out to Ellen, as she is happy to be of assistance.

Youth & Adult Opportunities

Tips for coping with the COVID-19 emergency Extension Specialists and Educators have created a one-stop website with simple, action-oriented and accurate

information on a range of topics to assist you, families, farms and businesses during this time. Whether you are looking for information on parenting a teen grieving with the loss of school activities, financial resources to help get through COVID-19, or understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on the cattle markets, we encourage you to check out: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19/. You are also welcome to call our local county Extension Office, and we will be happy to help you find the information you need.

4-H Learning Resources We continue to look for resources to support your 4-H Learning needs, and want to make sure you are aware of these ongoing and new opportunities. 4-H e-Learning Opportunities website - This site offers a

wide variety of learning resources, from a Cloth Face Covering activity guide, to Hands-on Challenge Activity videos, to Virtual Farm tours. This site is at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/2020/03/25/4-h-e-learning-opportunities-you-can-do-at-home/.

4-H Project websites - Many of our project websites now offer links to online project meetings, "how-to" videos. and free curriculum. You can find the list of our countywide 4-H Project websites at: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/.

4-H Curriculum Library - Our Extension Office continues to maintain a library of curriculum, with resources available in most 4-H Projects that we offer. If you are interested in knowing what curriculum is available in a specific project or checking out specific curriculum for 2-4 weeks , please contact the Extension Office, and arrangements can be made for a safe pick-up process.

Green County Food Pantries Green County 4-H members have had a long history of "using their hands for larger service" by volunteering and gathering donations for food pantries in our area. At this time the Foods Committee would like to remind everyone of the many food pantries located in Green County. Perhaps your family has "paid it forward" and donated to a food pantry in the past. But, with recent events, maybe your own pantry needs a little boost. Or, maybe you have cleaned your pantry and have some items you can donate. Either way, please keep our area food pantries in mind to make use of their services or donate to as needed by your family. Feel free to share this information with friends, co-workers and families that could benefit!

211 Wisconsin is a free service that helps families find food pantries in their area, among other helpful resources. You can access 211 either online or by phone. The website is https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/. If you would prefer to talk to someone, please call either 211, or call 877-947-2211 to speak with a specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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2020 Summer Camp We regret to inform families that Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is closed through August 15th. This means that our Green & Columbia County 4-H Summer Camp at Upham Woods, August 12-15, 2020 has been cancelled. However, we really love camp and believe in the value of the camp experience. Therefore, our team of 4-H Camp Adult & Youth Staff are still working hard to hopefully offer a 1 or 2 day 4-H Camp in mid-August at a local State or County Park. If you are a parent of a 4-H member in 3rd-6th grade, we would love feedback from you to gauge interest and help us plan a great experience. Please take a couple minutes before May 15th to complete our "4-H Camp Survey" at: https://bit.ly/4HCampSurvey.

Youth Superintendents Needed at the Fair Interested in being a Youth Superintendent at the 2020 Green County Fair? Youth Superintendents assist with…

Fair Set-up – Monday, July 13, 5:00–7:00 PM

Check-in – Tuesday, July 14

Judging - depends on the department Check-out – Sunday, July 19, 6:00-7:00 PM If you are interested in being a Junior Superintendent, please email ellen.andrews@wisc.edu.

Adult Leaders Corner 4-H Adult Leader Meetings A friendly reminder that Green County 4-H Adult Leaders, Inc. meetings are open to all actively enrolled 4-H adult leaders. Each 4-H club is strongly encouraged to have at least one adult leader in attendance at each meeting.

Upcoming Adult Leaders meeting dates: Please note—meetings can be joined either online or by phone. You do not need a good internet connection to join! Monday, May 4, 2020, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Via Zoom (4-H & County Fair updates) Connect at https://bit.ly/May4AdultLdrs or call (646)558-8656, Meeting ID: 986 3223 9599 Monday, June 1, 2020, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Via Zoom (Budget and 4-H Camp updates) Connect at: https://bit.ly/June1AdultLdrs or call (646)558-8656, Meeting ID: 978 6732 7303

The May and June 4-H Executive Board meetings will be moved up to start at 6:15pm, so that we can be sure to begin the Adult Leaders meetings at 7:30 PM.

Let's Get You Sharing Are you or someone you know interested in sharing 4-H Project expertise with others? Youth and adults interested in sharing what they know about a particular 4-H project, please contact Ellen Andrews and she’ll help you get a virtual 4-H project meeting set up. Contact her at ellen.andrews@wisc.edu or call at (608) 352-0242.

Spring 2020 Nominations & Elections Green County 4-H is a volunteer driven program, aimed at helping over 750 youth and adults work together to have positive, safe learning experiences. It takes many hands to make a program of this size successful. The 4-H Adult Leaders Association would like to ask you, as an adult 4-H leader, to consider volunteering for one of the following 4-H Board or Committee opportunities. The Adult Leaders Board typically meets 8-9 times per year, from 6:30-7:30pm on the first Monday of the Month. President Elect (2 year position) - 1st year is responsible

for leading meetings when the President is absent. 2nd year becomes the President and works with the UW-Extension office to plan meeting agendas.

Secretary (2 year position) - Responsible for recording meeting minutes of each 4-H Executive Board and 4-H Adult Leaders meeting, reading correspondences, and writing thank you notes and sympathy cards sent from the Adult Leaders.

Member-at-Large (2 year position) - Responsible for working together with adult and youth leaders to develop and interpret program policy and manage the funds of the 4-H Adult Leaders.

Committee positions available are: Budget Committee Member (2 year position) - 2 positions

available - Usually a 1 meeting commitment in late May to develop a draft budget which guides how the 4-H Adult Leaders Committee manages their funds in the coming year.

Audit Committee Member (2 year position) - 2 positions available - Usually just a 2 meeting commitment in September-October. Committee is responsible for reviewing the financials of each chartered county 4-H group, and 1/3 of the 4-H clubs. This is a good opportunity learn about and teach best practices of handling 4-H public funds.

Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, May 12 via the online form https://bit.ly/SpringNominations or by calling the Extension Office (608-328-9440).

Elections will be held via an online ballot, May 14-20, and will be open to all 4-H Adult Leaders. A paper ballot can be requested by calling the Extension Office.

If you have any questions about any of these positions, or the nomination or election process, please contact Ellen Andrews at the Extension Green County Office at 328-9440 or ellen.andrews@wisc.edu.

Junior Leaders Corner 4-H Junior Leaders Meetings Upcoming Junior Leaders meeting dates: Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 7:00-8:30 PM

Friday, July 10, 2020, 6:00-7:00 PM (at Fairgrounds)

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Cloverbuds (5K-2nd Grade)

Cloverbud Pen Pal Program! Looking for a fun way for your child in 5K-2nd grade to make a new friend and learn about another person’s 4-H experience, while also working on their writing skills? Sign up for our Green County 4-H CLOVERBUD Pen Pal Program! This is a perfect way to spend time “off-line.”

Participants will each be given a Pen Pal, to whom they will be encouraged to write a letter every 1-2 weeks. Youth will also be welcomed to draw or color pictures to send back and forth, along with a description of their picture. Youth might even have the chance to meet their Pen Pal at 4-H Cloverbud events and County Fair this summer.

We will begin making Pen Pal assignments as soon as appropriate matches becomes available, so go ahead and sign up at your earliest convenience. If interested, please register by Sunday, May 10th by phone at 608-328-9440 or online at https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eu32OUL84Pu8GZT

Cloverbud Fair Check-in Check in Projects for the 2020 Green County Fair Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Time: 12:00 Noon – 6:30 PM Projects will be judged as they are brought in.

Ideas for Cloverbuds Looking for fun, hands-on activities to do at home? Go to: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/home-activities/. We chose the resources on this page with busy parents, caregivers, and families in mind.

Family, Home & Health 4-H Cloth Face Coverings Activity Plan

During times of disease outbreak, preventing the accidental spread of a virus protects everyone. Youth can help to prevent the spread by sewing cloth face coverings. Using this service learning activity plan, youth can get involved in this important project: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/cloth-face-coverings/.

Discover 4-H Sewing For youth who want to learn how to sew, the free Discover 4-H Sewing curriculum from Utah Extension is a helpful place to start. Name and email required for download: https://utah4h.org/discover/.

4-H Knitting Handbook Helping youth learn a skill such as knitting can be a real challenge as well as a gratifying experience. Some youth will master the skill easily, while others will struggle. Youth who are taught to knit learn so much more than just “stitches.” The 4-H Knitting Handbook from Utah Extension is a helpful

place to start: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2480&context=extension_curall.

Expanded Foods Department Entry Options Due to the Cake Revue & Foods Revue having to be cancelled, the Foods Department Superintendents have decided to remove entry limits in the following classes of Dept. 25: Foods Educational Exhibits, Food Preservation & Baked Goods.

4-H Foods Online Project Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:00-4:00 pm Topic: Preparing for Fair & Entry Options Presenters: Heidi Rufer & Hayley Jordan Participants must register at https://bit.ly/4HFoodsMay14. Zoom connection information will then be emailed to you.

Arts & Communication 4-H Photography Online Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2020 6:30-7:30pm Topic: Manual Camera Adjustments and Cropping & Mounting Photos Presenters: Malissabeth Roe & Crystal Beer Participants must register at: https://bit.ly/Photography-May12. Zoom connection information will then be emailed to you. Music Performances to be Rescheduled Sadly, the 4-H Performing & Visual Arts Contest did have to be cancelled. Plans are being made to reschedule the County Fair Music Judging portion of this contest for sometime in early July. Music exhibitors will also then be required to perform at the County Fair, in order to earn premium in this department. 4-H Photography 101 Want to learn more about your camera or taking good pictures? Check out these helpful video trainings created by a WI 4-H Educator and County Fair Judge.

Learn Your Camera Settings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0xzYq6-Cqo

Basic Composition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yunvgoUMI7o

Intermediate Composition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2jNcGOcZ5s

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Natural Sciences

Hunter Safety Do you need to complete a hunter’s safety course? Please go online to search for upcoming classes in our area. http://dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.html

Shooting Sports Project Learning While online training opportunities can't replace a face-to-face experience, they can still be a helpful learning tool. A great place to start from is the WI 4-H Shooting Sports website (https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hshootingsports/resources-2/), where you can find links to a great list of reliable 4-H and non-4-H resources and hands-on learning activities.

We also want to remind you that all Shooting Sports exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate their learning through educational exhibits in the Natural Science Department at County Fair, Class H - Shooting Sports Educational Exhibits and Class S - Hunting/Trapping/Wildlife Ecology. There are lots entry options and no entry limits in this department.

2020 Youth Plant Science Day Information for the 2020 Youth Plant Science Day is now posted online. Plan now to participate in the State 4-H Plant Science Day event to be held Thursday, July 9th at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma (this event is currently scheduled to go on as planned). Youth in grades 3-13 can test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide variety of plant specimens. Youth can also compete in photography, speaking, poster and floral arranging contests. For study guide information and to prepare for the contest see the National Junior Horticultural Association website at http://www.njha.org/ For additional information contact Chuck Prissel at 715-485-8600 or charles.prissel@wisc.edu. You can find the registration information and brochure on the website here: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4haganimalscience/plant-soil-science/

Earth Stories Exchange The birds chirp, the river flows, and the earth is bursting with stories about the unfolding Spring! In this time of isolation, Upham Woods Naturalists want to encourage youth and adults to take time to listen to the rhythm of the Earth a little more closely and share the stories, songs, poems, pictures etc. that are inspired from those explorations.

The Earth Stories Exchange is designed to promote observation of the natural world and synthesizing those observations creatively in narrative or poem or whatever

other format you want to share! You can then email, mail, or submit stories through a form to our team and we’ll write you back with our own story! You can submit multiple – as many as you want!

For more information on this program and instructions for submitting a story, go to: https://files.constantcontact.com/2874623b601/026d0ddd-2a0b-488f-91c0-8420c988e1e0.pdf

Animal Science

Livestock Premise ID WHAT IS IT? The livestock premise registration program is

intended to protect animal health, as well as the security of the food chain.

WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER? Any person who keeps one or more livestock animals at a location in Wisconsin is required to register that location. This number needs to be updated every three years.

WHAT ANIMALS ARE CONSIDERED LIVESTOCK? Bovine, Equine, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Captive Game Birds, Farm raised deer, Camelids, Ratites, & Fish. Animals not included are rabbits, mink, dogs, & cats.

WHERE TO REGISTER? http://www.wiid.org/livestock-premises-registration or call toll free at 888-808-1910

NOTE: NO FAIR ENTRY will be accepted at the fair office for

showing without a premise ID number for all animal

projects (excluding cats, dogs, & rabbits!)

Premise registration will facilitate a rapid response to animal disease emergencies. For more information or a register/renewal form, go to: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/PremisesRegistration.aspx.

Fur & Feather and Meat Animal Auction Eligibility Requirements for 2020 All youth wanting to participate in the 2020 Green County Fair Fur and Feather and/or Meat Animal Auctions must complete an Auction Entry Form that must be turned into the Extension Office by 4:30pm on May 26, 2020.

All exhibitors selling animals in the auctions are also required to turn in 2 buyer cards signed by potential buyers to the Green County Extension Office by June 26, 2020 by 4:30pm. Failure to do so will result in a loss of your eligibility to sell an animal in the auction.

Auction Buyer Cards and promotional booklets will be available to print out from the Extension website after May 1 at: http://green.extension.wisc.edu/. Auction cards and materials will also be available at the Green Co UWEX Office.

It is critical that participating families read the "4-H & FFA Livestock Auction" Rules each year, for all details and updates: http://greencountyfair.net/images/site/pageserver/file/2020-4-H-FFA-Livestock-Auction(1).pdf.

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Dairy Dairy Day Cattle Show Cancelled The Green County Ag Chest made the decision to cancel the Dairy Day Cattle Show for this year due to concerns about Covid-19. We hope to see you at next year’s show!

Dairy Managerial Rules The Green County Fair Managerial and Animal Registration rules will remain the same. The policy for the Green County Fair, for Ownership vs. Managerial requirements for the dairy project, are as follows.

Ownership: Ownership of animals is defined when the animal is registered in the name of the junior exhibitor ONLY! Co-ownership is allowed between immediate junior family members (i.e. brother, sister; no parents or farm name) and breed associations. All registration certificates must be in the possession of the exhibitor.

Managerial: Classified as a registered animal carried continuously as a calf. Only calves and yearlings can be shown managerial, and each exhibitor is allowed to show up to two managerial animals. Registration papers with parents as co-owners and/or farm names are considered managerial projects. Contact the Extension office for more information at 608-328-9440.

Dairy Judging Update The regional 4-H Dairy Judging events (Area Animal Science Days) in June have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled for 2020. As of now, the State 4-H Dairy Judging contest is still planned for July 13, 2020 in Marshfield, as part of the state Ayrshire and Guernsey shows. The state 4-H office is working on plans to make the State 4-H Dairy Judging contest more of an open 4-H contest, where teams from across the state can participate without needing to qualify at a regional contest.

All Green County 4-H Dairy Judging practices through June 1 are cancelled. Since we are hopeful there will still be a state Dairy Judging Contest, the Green County 4-H Dairy Judging program is planning on having Dairy Judging practices on June 3 (Kadence Farm) and June 10 (Voegeli Farm). Our Dairy Judging coaches may also be in touch with other farms on the schedule, trying to reschedule a few practices for later in June and July.

Dairy Judging coaches for 2020 are: Tess Zettle (608) 214-8207; and Mike Marean (608) 862-2699. If you have any questions or concerns about Dairy Judging opportunities, please feel free to contact our lead 4-H Dairy Judging Coach, Mike Marean, at 608-862-2699 or marean@tds.net.

Beef 2020 Steer Performance Class

The Green County Beef Producers will again be hosting a Steer Performance Class at the 2020 Green County Fair. Performance Class steers will no longer be harvested during fair. They will be scanned for carcass merits, and performance steers will be allowed to also exhibit in the Beef Market Show on Friday with the exception of the Grand and Reserve Overall Performance Steers which will be sold live in the auction. All steers must be halter broken and have a daily gain of 2 pounds or more to participate in the Performance Class. All performance steers will also be scanned for back fat, loin eye and marbling at the fair this year when they are weighed in. The live performance steer show will still be held at 6:00 PM on Tue. evening, July 14.

Retention of “Show Rights” For the Auction Steer or Lamb exhibitors can retain show rights for WI State Fair by declaring their intent to the auction committee prior to the auction. Exhibitors must also provide a private written contract, signed by the exhibitor’s parents and the buyer, to the auction clerks before the conclusion of the auction. The contract must state the exhibitor and parents agree to the following: to accept responsibility for any liability or claims caused by the steer, to provide proper care of the animal, to guarantee a minimum re-sale price to the buyer, to only exhibit the steer at the WI State Fair, and to have their auction check held until they confirm delivery of the animal to the buyer. Blank contracts can be obtained from the Extension Office and must be turned into the Auction Committee no later than 4PM on the date of the auction.

Class G – Alternate Beef An alternate Beef animal will ONLY be shown to replace a Beef animal in any of the Dept 2 classes that is unable to be shown. The Alternate Beef Entry will be placed in the proper class for showing.

Max Weight Rule for Auction Animals Beef Market animals must weigh a minimum of 1,000 and a maximum of 1,450 pounds at the final weigh-in to sell in the auction. Beef animals weighing more than 1,450 pounds may be withdrawn from the auction OR sold through the auction as a 1,450 pound animal. Dairy steers must weigh a minimum of 1,300 and a maximum of 1,650 pounds at the final weigh-in to sell in the auction. Dairy steers weighing more than 1,650 pounds may be withdrawn from the auction OR sold through the auction as a 1,650 pound animal.

Beef Bedding Rules All Green County Beef Exhibitors will be charged $12/head bedding fee for all beef animals entered at the 2020 Green County Fair. This fee is to help defray the cost of the bark bedding that is provided by the Green County Beef Producers. The bedding fee will be collected by the Green County Beef Producers at the 2020 Green County Fair.

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Swine Swine Carcass Class Carcass pigs will be scanned and that data along with the live placing will determine the overall Champion and Reserve Champion Carcass Pigs, both of which will sell in the Meat Animal Auction. The Champion Market Gilt and Champion Market Barrow will show against each other to select a Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion Pig. These two pigs will also be sold in the auction. Only barrows can be entered in the carcass class.

Swine Show Reminders The 2020 Swine Show will start at 7:00 AM and will be a terminal show. This means that ALL swine brought the Green County Fair will be shipped directly to market and will not be allowed to return home to eliminate the possibility of disease transmission. Gilts, Market Barrows and Carcass Barrows will all be able to sell in the 2020 Meat Animal Auction. Pigs need to weigh a minimum of 235 pounds to sell.

Preparing Swine to Share Pens at Fair Due to the popularity of the Swine Department, there are many more exhibitors than there are pens available at the county fair. This means that exhibitors’ pigs WILL have to share pens at the county fair. For the health and safety of the pigs, and to limit pigs fighting at the fair, swine exhibitors are reminded to co-house pigs prior to county fair. If multiple pigs are coming from the same farm to the fair, whether from within a family or within a club, these pigs should be housed together, in order to get used to each other. 2020 Swine Health Rules Swine from within Wisconsin need a Wisconsin intrastate movement certificate: Stating that the herd of origin was inspected by a Veterinarian on the farm within 30 days before the show and showed no signs of disease. Swine From Outside Wisconsin need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: Stating that the herd has been inspected by Veterinarian within 30 days of the show and showed no signs of disease, along with a statement of the PRRS and SECD status of the herd of origin from which the pig was purchased.

Sheep & Goats

Virtual Sheep Farm Tour & Activities Go on a virtual Farm Tour of a Sheep Farm, lead by UW-Madison staff. Find interactive worksheets for kids and a paper craft in making a sheep. There are also a number of factsheets on the sheep unit, history, vaccination protocols and the map of the acres and pastures. All of this information can be found by navigating to this link: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/youthlivestock/2020/04/15/virtualfarmtours/

2020 Sheep Carcass Class Carcass lambs will be scanned and that data along with the live placing will determine the overall Champion and Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb, both of which will sell in the Meat Animal Auction. Carcass lambs will be allowed to exhibit in the lamb market show on Friday with the exception of the Overall Grand and Reserve Carcass Champion Lambs.

Poultry Poultry workshop Prepping for Fair, Showmanship, and Feeds Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:00pm Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe Presenters will be Nutrena Feed Rep Twain Lockhart and poultry youth leader Bryce Grossen

Due to the need to make sure this workshop complies with health and safety expectations, we must require that all workshop participants (youth & adults) pre-register by June 16. Please call the Extension Office at 328-9440 or go to: https://forms.gle/Z31yAfsxffRSJgkN9

Poultry Project Learning Looking for some great resources to support your Poultry Project learning? Check out our Green County 4-H Poultry Project page: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/poultry/ We have information, curriculum and videos available on Selecting your bird, Handling and holding a chicken, Showmanship, Breed standards, and more.

Poultry Testing Requirements Waived The law requiring pullorum testing for “persons who use poultry or farm-raised game birds or their eggs for breeding or hatching or for the exhibition at a fair or livestock exhibition" was waived as of April 2019, and the waiver remains. This means that...(1) we will not be scheduling pullorum testing dates, and (2) we do not anticipate needing to collect documentation of Flock Status at the 2020 County Fair.

Turkeys MUST Still be Tested for MG The pullorum waiver does not change the requirement that turkeys must still either be (1) individually tested for Mycoplasma gallisepticum within the preceding 90 days, or (2) originate from a flock that tested negative for Mycoplasma gallisepticum during the calendar year. Testing for purposes of the fair shall be completed before the birds arrive at the fair. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact Melissa Leonard-Flannery – (608) 558-7037, mjleonard@uwalumni.com or Karen Buck - (608)558-9746, doubleheartfarm95@gmail.com.

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Auction Eligibility Reminder Poultry exhibitors intending to participate in the Fur & Feather Auction should read the article on "Fur & Feather and Meat Animal Auction Eligibility Requirements for 2020" on page 5 of this newsletter.

Feed and Water Clip-on Dishes for Sale The Poultry Committee would like to offer 4-H and FFA members the chance to purchase feed/water dishes that will attach to their animals’ cages for the Green County Fair. The hard plastic cups with clips come in the following sizes: 5oz cups for $2.50 (feed for small breed rabbits and small breed chickens), 10oz cups for $3 (feed for larger breed rabbits and water for any size rabbit or chicken), and 20oz cups for $4.75 (roaster chickens, ducks, and turkeys). Orders can be turned in to the Extension office along with payment by Friday, May 29, 2020. Dishes will be available for pickup at the pre-fair project meetings or at the Green County Fair.

Horse & Pony

Upcoming Horse Committee Meetings Tuesday, May 19, 2020—Via Zoom Participate by going to https://bit.ly/MayHorseCommittee Or calling (646) 558-8656; Meeting ID: 926 0707 0133 Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Horse Project Learning Continue your Horse Project learning with lots of free curriculum and training videos, by going to our Green County 4-H Horse Project website (https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/horses/) and following the "Wisconsin State 4-H Youth Horse Association" Facebook page.

2020 4-H Horse Project Updates All Ride Nights and Clinics are cancelled until after at

least June 1st. The Pre-Fair Show on June 27 is cancelled, due to the

large size of the event. The Green County 4-H Horse & Pony Committee hopes to

offer a 4-H Fun Show later this summer or early fall.

2020 Green County Fair Reminders Horse Picture ID’s and lease contract paperwork was still

due to the Extension Office by May 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS! A color copy of Coggins paperwork is due at the first

Horse Clinic or ride night a youth attends, AND at the County Fair Show.

The "Horse Safety Test" requirement has been cancelled in 2020 and will instead be instituted in 2021.

ALL Horse & Horseless Horse Project members are welcomed and encouraged to do a "Horse Educational Exhibit" for the County Fair (see Class F, within the Veterinary Science Department). There are entry

options related to writing, scrapbooking, educational poster, crafts, photography, and woodworking.

The Horse Name MUST be listed on the description line for each entry.

To participate in a class, the class MUST be entered on your fair entries.

Only the first TWO Danish Judged classes will receive premium payments.

If entered in walk trot classes, the rider may not enter canter classes.

Speed show registrations are due by Wednesday, July 8 using the following link: https://forms.gle/LgUn6Fn2LHAW6TWf6

Rabbits

Feed and Water Clip-on Dishes for Sale The Rabbit Committee would like to offer 4-H and FFA members the chance to purchase feed/water dishes that will attach to their animals’ cages for the Green County Fair. The hard plastic cups with clips come in the following sizes: 5oz cups for $2.50 (feed for small breed rabbits and small breed chickens), 10oz cups for $3 (feed for larger breed rabbits and water for any size rabbit or chicken), and 20oz cups for $4.75 (roaster chickens, ducks, and turkeys). Orders can be turned in to the Extension office along with payment by Friday, May 29, 2020. Dishes will be available for pickup at the pre-fair project meetings or at the Green County Fair.

Attention Single Rabbit Roaster Exhibitors Please be aware that as a prospective Meat Auction Exhibitor, a consumer will potentially buy and feed their family with the animal that you are raising. It critical that you be conscious of your responsibility to raise a rabbit that will be a high quality, safe and wholesome meat product. This includes selecting a rabbit that will be under 6 months of age at the time of Auction, is free from chemical residues and was raised in a humane manner.

It is also a Green County Fair Rule that all animal projects (including Rabbit Roasters) must be in the exhibitor’s possession by May 1. Noting that it is unethical and even illegal to sell rabbits under 2 months of age, it is important that you plan ahead, and make sure that you are buying rabbits that have been born by March 1, so that you can take possession before the May 1 deadline.

The Single Roaster lots at the fair are NOT meant to be pet rabbits or an opportunity to make a quick buck, but rather are designed to be an educational opportunity to develop life skills while learning about the meat rabbit industry.

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Rabbit Project Learning Continue your Rabbit Project learning with lots of free curriculum and training videos, by going to our Green County 4-H Rabbit Project website (https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/rabbits/). We have information available on Grooming your rabbit, Showmanship, and more.

Showmanship & Preparing Rabbits for Fair Monday, June 8, 2020 6:00pm Rabbit Barn, Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe

Rabbit Superintendents Crystal Beer and Jason Gough will be speaking about grooming and preparing for Fair. Feel free to bring your rabbit to this workshop. Due to the need to make sure this workshop complies with health and safety expectations, we must require that all workshop participants (youth & adults) pre-register by June 7. Please call the Extension Office at 328-9440 or go to: https://forms.gle/YJeVABccuipVRP8M8

Dogs

Dog Fair Shows Cancelled

Due to concerns about Covid-19, the Dog Obedience & Showmanship and Dog Agility superintendents along with the Green County Fair Board have agreed to cancel both Green County Fair Dog Shows this year.

Dog Project Learning Continue your Dog Project learning with lots of free curriculum and training videos, by going to our Green County 4-H Dog Project website (https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-projects/dogs/). We have information available on Selection and Care of your dog, Health and Nutrition, Behavior and Training, and Fitting and Showing.

State 4-H Dog Obedience/Showmanship Show

August 21-23, 2020 Washington County Fair Park (Hosted by Washington County)

State 4-H Dog Agility Show Saturday, August 15, 2020 Canine Sports Zone Middleton, WI (Hosted by La Crosse County)

Cats

Green County Fair Cat Show

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:30 Check in; 6:00 Show start Stock Pavilion, Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe

4-H Club Happenings Club Secretaries & Reporters: Please submit a brief report to the Extension office so we can let everyone know what your club is up to. Your report should be no more than 100 words. You can email your reports to lana.heins@wisc.edu.

Washington Center: On February 9th we had our club meeting and then we went ice skating. We had club members that had skated and some that never had. Club members had a good time. Submitted by Mirielle Smith

Green County Fair County Fair Sign-up Q&A Meeting Do you have questions about how to sign up for County Fair? We will be offering an online meeting to walk you through the process and help answer any questions you have. This meeting will be Sunday, May 17th @ 7:00pm via Zoom. To sign up for this meeting, go to https://bit.ly/CntyFairSignUpQA, and connection information will be immediately emailed to you. While joining by video conference is encouraged, you can also call into this meeting at (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 977 4807 1940.

Select Department & Class Cancellations Cancellations have been made for the following 2020 Fair Season in the following departments:

Dpt. 9 - Dogs - Obedience, Showmanship and Agility Shows are all cancelled, due to the uncertainly of safety measures being able to take place before the Fair Shows. Participants are encouraged to instead demonstrate their project learning through exhibiting in Veterinary Science (Dept. 10, Class A-C).

Dpt. 16 - Natural Science - Class I: Shooting Sports Target Shooting are cancelled. Participants are encouraged to still exhibit in Class H (Shooting Sports Educational Exhibits) and Class S (Hunting/Trapping/Wildlife Ecology).

Dept. 25 - Foods & Nutrition - The Cake Revue (Class A-D) and Foods Revue (Class E-H) are cancelled, however entry limits have been removed for Classes I-T (Foods Educational Exhibits, Food Preservation, & Baked Goods) to allow for more participation at County Fair.

Green County Fairest of the Fair The Fairest of the Fair serves as the official ambassador of the Green County Fair and participates in promotional programs and media events. He or she also represents the Green County Fair at festivals and other functions throughout the year. The Green County Fairest will also compete for the title of Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs in January. To run for the Green County Fairest, you must be 18 years old as of Jan. 1, be a resident of Green County, and have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License. Applications can be found at (www.greencountyfair.net) and are due by June 1. Please contact Leslie Brugger with any questions at 214-6183.

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Online Fair Entries Green County Fair information, including the online fairbook, can be found at the Green County Fair Website: http://www.greencountyfair.net. In 2020, each club will receive one printed copy of the Fairbook. Online fair entries will be accepted from approx. May 1 through Tuesday, May 26 at 4:30 PM. Please call the Extension office at 328-9440 with any questions or concerns while entering. Due to character limits, the entry descriptions in the Fair Entry program are often incomplete and do not specify requirements. Therefore, it is important that you read the entry descriptions in the actual Junior Fair book, and NOT just in the Online Fair Entry program. Families are also strongly discouraged from using a cell phone to submit online fair entries, as this seems to increase submission errors.

Online Entries - Projects vs. Departments The County Fair is bigger than just 4-H, so our 4-H project names do not always match perfectly with Junior Fair Departments and Classes. We’ve included a chart on page 16 of this newsletter to help you find the Department that you are looking for, based on your 4-H projects. Please use this chart when completing your online entries.

Cake Decorating at the Fair! Any 4-H youth interested in decorating a cake for the 4-H Cake Decorating Auction is encouraged to come to the Youth in Action Building on Sunday of the Fair, July 19. We’ll be decorating cakes at 10:30 AM in the Youth in Action Building and auctioning them off at 11:00 AM in the Entertainment Tent. This opportunity will be limited to 12 youth or pairs. Pre-registration is required by calling the Extension at 328-9440 by Monday, July 13.

Green County Fair Ticket Prices Adult Daily Admission - $10 Adult Season Pass - $35 Daily Child Admission - $5 Child Season Pass - $10 Auto Daily Admission - $5 Auto Season Pass - $15 All of the grandstand shows will be free after entrance fee is paid, with the exception of the pit passes for the tractor pull and demolition derby.

Wisconsin State Fair WSF Junior Livestock Entry info at: https://wistatefair.com/competitions/junior-livestock/. Again for 2020 - Junior show exhibitors MUST declare a Volunteer Adult Contact at time of entry. Options include either A) Group or B) Individual. To read more about the options, go to the link above. The deadline for online entries, including YQCA certification, is May 21, 2020.

WSF Youth Expo Opportunities Looking for an opportunity to participate in the WI State Fair? Youth Expo offers a variety of opportunities, including performances, clothing style revues, and activity stations.

Youth Expo participants receive statewide recognition of talent while being presented with opportunities to further develop their leadership and communication skills, network with new people, build self-confidence, develop new friendships, and have fun at Wisconsin State Fair. Anticipated Deadline: May 31, 2020. For more information, go to: https://wistatefair.com/competitions/youth-expo/.

Odds n Ends Friend of 4-H/Volunteer Awards at Fair This year’s Friend of 4-H, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Volunteers awards will be presented at the Green County Fair. Please submit nominations to the UWEX office by June 1. Nominations can be made through this link: https://forms.gle/rhqH4gUPyMbJzDxz6

Call for Nominations – 2020 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Deadline Extended! The 2020 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame nominations are due by July 1, 2020. A complete nomination includes nomination cover page, Nomination signature page, One-page outlining the nominee’s qualifications based on the 4-H Hall of Fame criteria, Digital head and shoulder photograph and Brief (no more than 250 words) biography.

Completed nominations are due by July 1, 2020 and should be sent via email to me at cynthia.blackburn@wisc.edu. *Please note that people who have been nominated in the past and not selected are eligible to be nominated again, but the criteria document should be revised to increase possibility of being selected. Contact Ellen Andrews if you would like assistance writing to the criteria.

You can also visit our website for the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame at https://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hhof/ for more information. If you have questions, feel free to contact Rosanne Schleif, Committee Chair at rm.schleif@hotmail.com.

Extension Office Closed Monday, May 25 The Extension office will be closed on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). Please take this into consideration and plan ahead when completing your online fair entries and auction entry forms, as we will not be available to answer questions about entries or receive auction entry forms on this date.

Online Fair Entries - due by May 26 @ 4:30pm, online link Auction Entry Forms - due by May 26 @ 4:30pm, UWEX office

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MAY 2020 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

1 Online Fair Entries open www.greencountyfair.net

1 DEADLINE: Horse ID, Lease Agreements 4:30 PM Extension Office

4 4-H Executive Board Meeting 6:15 PM 7:15 PM Via Zoom

4 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Via Zoom

12 Photography Online Workshop 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Via Zoom

14 Foods online project meeting 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Via Zoom

17 County Fair Sign-Up Q&A Meeting 7:00 PM 7:45 PM Via Zoom

19 Horse Committee Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Via Zoom

25 Memorial Day - UW-Extension Office Closed

26 Online Fair Entries DEADLINE 4:30 PM www.greencountyfair.net

26 Auction Entry Form DEADLINE 4:30 PM Extension Office

29 Poultry and Rabbit Dish Orders DUE 4:30 PM Extension Office

JUNE 2020 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

1 4-H Volunteer Award Nominations DEADLINE 4:30 PM Extension Office

1 4-H Executive Board Meeting 6:15 PM 7:15 PM Via Zoom

1 4-H Adult Leaders Meeting 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Via Zoom

3 Dairy Judging Practice 7:45 PM 9:45 PM Dennis Dorn Farm, New Glarus

8 Pre-Fair Rabbit Clinic 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

7 Horse Committee Meeting 6:30 PM 7:30 PM WisLine Room, Justice Center

8 Dairy Judging Practice 7:45 PM 9:45 PM Voegeli Farm, Monticello

11 Marketing & Promotions committee meeting 7:00 PM 8:00 PM WisLine Room, Justice Center

17 Poultry Workshop 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

19 Fair Entry Invoice & Leader Pass Payments Due 4:00 PM Green County Fair Office

24 4-H Junior Leaders Meeting 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Rooms 2 & 3, Justice Center

26 Auction Buyer Cards DEADLINE 4:30 PM Extension office

JULY 2020 EVENT START TIME END TIME LOCATION

3 Independence Day - Extension Office Closed

8 Cat Fair Show 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

8 Horse Speed Show Registration DEADLINE 11:59 PM Online link, see article

10 4-H Junior Leaders Meeting 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

11 Pre-Fair Judging 8:00 AM 3:00 PM Rooms 1-3, Justice Center

11 Horse Fair Show 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

12 Horse Speed Show 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Green County Fairgrounds

14 Family Packet & Wristband Pick Up for Fair 12:00 PM 6:30 PM Exhibition Hall

14 WI 4-H Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Via Zoom

15-19 Green County Fair Green County Fairgrounds

Green County 4-H Calendar of Events For Calendar updates, please visit: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-news/

Times and dates are subject to change. Listen to WEKZ AM 1260 for weather updates.

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The Green County 4-H Website is always being updated to include new information, links and dates. Check it out for the most current news: http://greencounty4h.info

Be sure to check the 4-H Calendar Page for up-to-date information as events approach: https://green.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/calendar-news/

Meet the Extension Staff Here to Serve You!

Paul Ohlrogge, Area Extension Director paul.ohlrogge@wisc.edu Jackie McCarville, Agriculture Educator jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu Ellen Andrews, 4-H Youth Development Educator ellen.andrews@wisc.edu Victoria Solomon, Community & Resource Development Educator victoria.solomon@wisc.edu Hannah McMunn, Health & Well Being Educator hannah.mcmunn@wisc.edu Donna Peterson, FoodWIse Coordinator & Educator donna.peterson@wisc.edu Jayne Butts, Office Manager jayne.butts@wisc.edu Lana Heins, Activity Assistant lana.heins@wisc.edu

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday Address: Extension Green County, Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 Phone: (608) 328-9440

The following individuals serve on the Green County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee. Feel free to contact these individuals if you have any questions in regards to Extension Programs.

Art Carter, (608) 325-5453 N2659 Richland Road, Monroe, WI 53566 Oscar Olson, (608) 325-2939 W7760 CTH P, Browntown, WI 53522 Erica Roth, (608) 371-9074 W898 Bump Rd, Albany, WI 53502

Dawn Sass, (608) 424-3095 356 Sugar Ave, Belleville, WI 53508 Sue Nelson, (608) 558-1046 N2668 Cadiz Springs Road, Monroe, WI 53566

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements. Requests for

reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. In certain situations, information related to

requests may be shared with staff or units necessary to help coordinate an appropriate accommodation.

The University in Your Community

Extension Green County 2841 - 6th Street

Monroe, WI 53566 Phone: 608-328-9440

Fax: 608-328-9519

Emailed April 29, 2020

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