4-H May Newsletter
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4-H LIVESTOCK CLUBS’ TASTING NIGHT (includes pictures)
The Daviess County 4-H Livestock Clubs hosted their first ever “Tasting Night” for members to sample meats they may not have had the opportunity to try before. Over 30 people attended and participated in a blind sampling of: Beef, Chicken, Deer, Goat, Mutton, Rabbit, Wagyu Beef, and Wild Hog. Everyone was also able to sample goat cheese. Special thanks to our chefs: Trish Canary, Lindsey Dewig, Easton Fuqua, and Agnes Mayberry. Samantha Kuegel was unable to attend but provided some meat for the event.
FARMERS’ MARKET
June is National Dairy Month. Stop by the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market on June 3 to hear Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish and make ice cream in a bag with us!
4-H CAMP
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MANDATORY 4-H CAMP MEETINGS
4-H Camp Adult/Teen Leader Training will be held on June 6 at 6:00 p.m. All leaders must attend training. If you can not make this date/time, please contact Stacey or Sharayha at 270-685-8480.
4-H Camper Orientation will be held on June 20 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. All campers must attend ONE of the sessions!
4-H COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Daviess County 4-H Council is proud to announce the Class of 2022 Daviess County 4-H Council Scholarship winners. The 4-H Council awards one or more college scholarships each year, with the maximum award per person set at $1000. Selection of scholarship recipients and amounts received are determined by a volunteer committee.
All three of this year’s 4-H Scholarship Winners have many 4-H experiences in common. They are all seasoned 4-H Campers who combined have 25 years of 4-H Camp experience. From cloverbud age to regular 4-H Camp, as teen leaders and even as adult leaders. All three were also active on the 4-H Teen Board, entered dozens of fair projects, attended 4-H Teen Conference, and have volunteered at the Apple Festival, for the Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign, and at the county fair.
This year’s recipients are:
Evan Fuqua – Evan has shown hogs and cattle since he was 9 years old. He won the year end award for the 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Project a record three times. Evan is also a member of the 4-H Crushers Trap Team and shot his personal best at last year’s State 4-H Shoot. Evan will attend Parkland College in Illinois next year.
Isaac Heisdorffer – Public speaking has been one of Isaac’s main projects. He has given demonstrations and speeches at the state level. In 2022 he was named State Champion for his essay in the State Communications Contest. This year Isaac participated in the Teen Leadership Academy and received his 4-H Gold Achievement Award. Isaac plans to major in Ag Economics.
Juliann Heisdorffer – Juliann has participated in the Written Communications Contest and the Mock Interview Contest at the state level. She enjoyed using her artistic skills to create decorated cupcakes and photography projects for the county and state fairs. Juliann participated in the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy this year and received her 4-H Gold Achievement Award. Juliann would like to work in law enforcement.
4-H MARKSMEN
Three members of the Daviess County 4-H Marksmen, Lillian Connor, Gavin Edgell, and Parker Gooch, participated in a shooting competition at Apollo High School on April 15. Congratulations to Lillian Connor for winning Top Shot!
4-H CRUSHERS
Crushers (Trap Shooting) will have practice on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Wednesday each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Daviess County Fish and Game located at 1370 S Chestnut Grove Road in Lewisport. The practices this month will be May 11 and May 24.
DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR
The Daviess County Lions Club Fair will be held July 19-22. 4-H Fair Entry Books are available at the Extension Office. Stop by to pick one up or call us to have one mailed to you. 4-H Entries will be accepted on Tuesday, July 18 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Late entries will not be accepted. Please note, this book only contains information for 4-H Divisions.
W5/W6 AREA 4-H TEENS MAY NETWORKING EVENT
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TAKE A KID FISHING DAY
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KENTUCKY 4-H TEEN CONFERENCE
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ASPARAGUS HAM QUICHE
Find the recipe here: https://www.planeatmove.com/recipes/recipe/asparagus-ham-quiche/
IMPORTANT DATES
May 4 4-H Spring Fling, 6:00 p.m.
May 5 Feeder Calf Project booster shots &
weigh-in, Kentuckiana Livestock
Market, 5:30 p.m.
May 8 4-H Council, 5:30 p.m.
4-H Rabbit Club, Fairgrounds West
Exhibit Building, 6:00 p.m.
May 10 Cloverbuds Club, 6:00 p.m.
May 11 Market Lamb Club, 6:00 p.m.
4-H Dairy Goat Club, Farigrounds
Cattle Barn Shelter, 6:00 p.m.
May 15 Young Riders 4-H Horse Club,
6:30 p.m.
May 18 4-H Poultry Club, 5:30 p.m.
May 22 4-H Homeschool Club, 5:00 p.m.
4-H Dairy Goat Club, Fairgrounds
Cattle Barn Shelter, 6:00 p.m.
May 24 4-H Rabbit Club, Fairgrounds
Curtsinger Building, 6:00 p.m.
May 25 Forestry Project Day, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Feeder Calf weigh in, Kentuckiana
Livestock Market, 5:30 p.m.
May 29 Labor Day, Extension Office Closed
All meetings/events are held at the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office unless otherwise stated. ALL Daviess County youth ages 9-18 are welcome to join 4-H anytime! If you see a club or event you are interested in, just show up unless it is stated to sign-up ahead of time. More information and the enrollment form can be found on our website at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4-H or call us anytime at 270-685-8480!
SUMMER PROJECT DAYS
Forestry, Entomology, STEM, Sewing, Cloverbud Cooking, Art, Apple Pie Class, Photography, Fair Vegetables, Canning, Bake & Take, and Super Star Chef. See the pdf for more information.
