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4-H Newsletter: September 2024
Upcoming Events:
September 5: Kick-Off Event, 4:30-6 p.m.
September 11: Dairy Goat Club, 6 p.m.
September 12: Rabbit Club, 6 p.m.
September 16: Cloverbuds, 6 p.m.
September 17: 4-H Leader Training, Noon and 5:30 p.m.
September 18: Thrive!, 4:30 p.m.
September 19: Livestock Club, 6 p.m.
September 23: Homeschool Club, 5 p.m.
October 2: Cloverbud Cooking Club, 4 p..m.*
October 3: Horticulture Club, 5:30 p.m.
October 7, 9, and 10: Fall Break Programs, see page 4 for more details
*Please RSVP to ensure enough supplies are available.
All meetings are held at the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service Office unless otherwise noted.
New Program Year:
September is the beginning of the 2024-2025 program year for 4-H! Enrollment forms are now available at our office and online at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4h-enrollment. All Daviess County youth are welcome to join 4-H anytime! 4-H is for youth ages 9-18. 4-H Cloverbuds is for youth ages 5-8. Youth/adults must complete a new form every year. Please look at the graphic below to know your 4-H age for 2024-2025.
Shooting Sports:
Good luck to the following at the KY 4-H State Shooting Competition September 7 and 8: Saturday: Minor Abel, Jaxten Boarman, Grant Connor, Lillian Connor, Allison Dewig, Taylor Dewig, Gavin Edgell, Noah Elder, Mackenzie Rogers, Maxton Sanchez, Silas Smoak, and Russell Westerfield.
Sunday: Minor Abel, William Basham, Landon Burden, Grant Connor, Lillian Connor, Kaden Coons, Garrett Faith, Easton Fuqua, Koby Hall, Chris Palmer, Christopher Rhoads, Maxton Sanchez, Langston Tincher, and Lucas Tincher.
Special thanks to all of our coaches who have helped them this spring/summer: Clinton and Tori Connor, James Edgell, Matt Edgell, Anita and Steve Fuqua, Phillip Palmer, and Teen Coach— Lillian Connor.
ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATION:
The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants with outstanding accomplishments and to provide an incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is a comprehensive program spanning the entire career of the 4-H’er, awards points for outside efforts and interests, and encourages growth and development by awarding high points at multi-county, state, and national levels. As youth work their way through the achievement levels they become eligible for scholarships to teen summit, teen conference, and eventually college scholarships. See the enclosed flyer for eligibility of each level. Applications are due October 31.
ISSUES CONFERENCE
If you are a high school student, have issues you are passionate about, and want to impact your community – then mark your calendar for November 14-16 for Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference at Dale Hollow State Park. This 3-day engaging experience is your chance to connect with other young leaders from across Kentucky, discuss issues important to you, and learn how to impact your community. Great communities require great leaders, so sign up for the Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference and make a difference. Applications will be available soon. Cost will be approximately $200.
YOUTH COST SHARE
The Daviess County Agricultural Development Council Youth Cost Share Program is currently open for applications. The program is open to all students age 14-19 as of October 25, 2024. If your application is approved you’ll receive a 50% reimbursement of up to $1250. The program is competitive. Applications are due to the Extension Office or your FFA advisor by October 25. For an application which includes a list of items allowed for cost share, please contact the office.
LIVESTOCK FAIR RESULTS
At the Daviess County Lion’s Club fair, there were 74 livestock exhibitors, with 192 entries in Beef, Poultry, Rabbit, Market Lamb, Dairy Goat, Market Goat, Feeder Calf, and Market Hog.
State Fair results were as follows: Poultry: Russell Westerfield, blue and Jaxton Boarman, blue; Hog: Carrie Kuegel, 5th place Berkshire, 10th place Crossbred; Savanna Kuegel, 7th place Duroc, 8th place Yorkshire; Cattle: Easton Fuqua,5th place heifer; Carrie Kuegel, 3rd place heifer; Savanna Kuegel, 4th place heifer.; Easton Fuqua, 3rd place steer and 3rd place overall Kentucky proud Hereford steer. Congratulations!
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with respect to education and employment and authorization to provide research, education information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Reasonable accommodation of disability may be available with prior notice. Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be directed to Equal Opportunity Office, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment,
University of Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building, North Lexington, Kentucky 40546, the UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 13 Main Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0032 or US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.
FALL BREAK PROGRAMS
2024-2025 4-H Enrollment Form MUST be on file for youth to participate. Forms are available at the Daviess County Extension Office and will be available to fill out day of the program.
Bubble Art & Neon Acrylic Painting
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Age: 9-18 year olds
Class Limit: 10
Youth will create bubble art utilizing watercolor paint. They will also create two neon acrylic paintings.
Cloverbud Hour Day 1
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Age: 5-8 years olds
Class Limit: 8
Cloverbuds will create bubble art utilizing watercolor paint. They will also create one neon acrylic painting.
Nature Art
Dates: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Age: 9-18 year olds
Class Limit: 10
Let’s get outside to find art in what’s around us! Youth will take a hike through nature to find inspiration. They will come back to create a colored pencil drawing and a black pencil drawing. Cloverbud Hour Day 2
Dates: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Age: 5-8 year olds
Class Limit: 8
Let’s get outside to find art in what’s around us! Cloverbuds will go on a mini scavenger hunt to find colors in nature then come back to create a colored pencil drawing using inspiration from their mini scavenger hunt.
Sewing
Dates: Thursday, October 10
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Age: 10 and up
Class Limit: 4
Make a cute drawstring shoulder bag (backpack purse)! A materials list will be sent to those who register.
BAKED EGG CUP
Servings:6 Serving Size:1 egg cup Recipe Cost:$3.00 Cost per Serving:$.50
Ingredients:
· Cooking spray
· 6 slices of thin cut deli style turkey or ham
· 6 eggs
· Pepper
· ½ cup finely shredded 2% cheddar cheese
· ½ cup diced red and green bell pepper (or vegetables of choice)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 6 muffin tin cups with cooking spray.
3. Arrange meat slices so they line the muffin cup.
4. Break an egg into each cup, gently breaking the yolk with a sharp knife.
5. Season lightly with pepper, if desired, and sprinkle in diced peppers (or vegetables of choice).
6. Place muffin tin in oven and cook for 15 minutes. If eggs are not firm, return to oven and check them every minute until they are firm.
7. Remove from oven and quickly sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve right away.
Make it a Meal
· Baked Egg Cup
· Toast
· Fresh fruit
· Low-fat milk
Source: Adapted from Vanessa Lair, Madison County Extension Volunteer
Nutrition facts per serving: 110 calories; 5 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 225 mg cholesterol; 360 mg sodium; 3 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 13 g protein; 10% Daily Value of vitamin A; 20% Daily Value of Vitamin C; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 6% Daily Value of iron.
