4-H December 2022 Newsletter
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December 2022
Ag Tag
The AG Tag results are in! Many thanks to the Daviess County farmers who participated in the Ag Tag program this year. A total of $17,630 was donated in Daviess County which is down from last year, but still left us ranked 4th in the state in total donations received! These monies will be split three ways between the following organizations: 4-H, FFA, and KY Proud. Each organization has a specific formula for how funds are divided. With the 4-H program, 50% of the money will stay at the state level to fund programming and 50% comes back to the Daviess County 4-H Council. Daviess County 4-H will receive $2938.33 as their portion of these funds which will be used for the 4-H Achievement Banquet and to provide scholarships for 4-H Camp and Teen Conference. On behalf of the Daviess County 4-H Council, 4-H members, leaders, and agents—THANK YOU to all Daviess County farmers who donated this year! Your donation is an investment in our community!
Holiday Grab & Go Kits
Need some fun activities for your kids during the holiday break? Stop by our office on December 16 and pick up a holiday grab & go kit! The kits include 7 holiday-themed activities and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. See the pictures below of the snowflake and snowball craft. (download the pdf to see pictures)
Global Table
Global Table is a virtual exchange program. In this program, the young person will be matched (based on age) with a young person in Taiwan, Liberia, The Netherlands, or Argentina. During the exchange, they will: send a recipe and receive a recipe and engage with their exchange partner a minimum of once every two weeks. The cost of this program is $30.00. Spots are limited, must RSVP by December 21st.
Issues Conference
Kelsey Splittorff attended the KY Issues Conference held at Feltner 4-H Camp just outside London, Kentucky on November 17-19. 4-H Issues Conference brings together high school-aged 4-H’ers who have issues they are passionate about and want to positively impact their communities. This year’s action groups included: Preparing for College and Career, Youth Movement within Agriculture, Financial Management and Planning, Mental Health for Teens, Environmental Awareness, and Drug and Alcohol Misuse. Kelsey had a great time and plans to go back next year. She will share her experience at the December 4-H Teen Board meeting on December 12.
Upcoming Events
Mock Interview Contest
March 13, 4:30 p.m. at the Daviess County Extension Office
(age categories based on age as of January 1, 2023: 14-15 & 16-18)
Teen Summit
March 16-18 at West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, KY
Teen Conference
June 13-16 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY
4-H Camp
July 4-7 at West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, KY
4-H Teen Board
4-H Teen Board will meet on Monday, December 12 at 4:30 pm for a fun holiday meeting of food and games. Kelsey Splittorff will share her experience attending Issues Conference and Southern Regional Teen Forum. We will also discuss officer elections. Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, December 8.
Closed for the Holidays
Please note that the Daviess County Extension Office will be closed for the holidays from December 26 – January 2. We will reopen on January 3 at 8:00 a.m. We wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!
Inclement Weather Policy
If Daviess County Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, then all 4-H events/meetings are cancelled. Club leaders will decide if meetings will be rescheduled. We will post any cancellations on the Daviess County 4-H Facebook page. You may also call us at 270-685-8480 to check.
Save the Date for 4-H Camp
July 4-7, 2023 (see pdf for informational graphic)
4-H Camp Kick-Off Event
January 31, 2023 (see pdf for informational graphic)
4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Project
The 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Project year-end awards were given out on November 1 during the Daviess County Cattleman’s annual meeting. Thirteen youths participated this year raising 17 calves. Twelve youths turned in their record books, thereby completing the project. They each received a $60 premium for completing the project. Winners received an engraved tumbler and the overall winner received an embroidered jacket. Watch for information about the 2023 feeder calf project after the first of the year. (see pdf for pictures)
Senior Steer Evan Fuqua
Senior Heifer Austin Hurm
Intermediate Steer Easton Fuqua
Intermediate Heifer Carrie Kuegel
Junior Steer Nate Terry
Junior Heifer Elaina Kuegel
Overall Winner Nate Terry
4-H Country Ham Recipe Contest (see pdf for informational graphic)
4-H Summit (see pdf for informational graphic)
Holiday Turkey Salad
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds cooked turkey breast, but into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 (14-ounce) can pineapple chucks, drained
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 3 chopped celery stalks
- 2/3 cup pecan halves
Directions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey pieces and cook until lightly browned. Let turkey cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix together yogurt and honey. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together pineapple, grapes, celery, and pecans. Add turkey. Add yogurt dressing until desired texture.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
Servings: 6 Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts per Serving: 390 calories; 11g total fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 125mg cholesterol; 180mg sodium; 21g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 18g sugar, 3g added sugar, 51g protein; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 15% Daily Value of potassium
Source: https://www.planeatmove.com
4-H Country Ham Recipe Contest (see pdf for informational graphic)
4-H Summit (see pdf for informational graphic)
Holiday Word Search (see pdf)
December Dates:
1 4-H Horticulture Club, 6:00 p.m.
6 4-H Homeschool Club, 5:00 p.m.
12 4-H Teen Board, 4:00 p.m.
14 Cloverbuds Club, 6:00 p.m.
19 Young Riders 4-H Horse Club, 6:30 p.m.
