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Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet

Monday, April 15, 2024

The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families. The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering.

From the 4-H Program Leader

Celebrating Volunteers!
National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, 2024. How are you celebrating your volunteers?
Kansas 4-H Exit Survey
In May, an exit survey will go out to all 4-H families who did not re-enroll their children as members of 4-H for the 2023-2024 4-H year.

Deadlines

State Market Beef Nominations Due May 1
State Market Beef Nominations are due May 1. All steers and market heifers, of any breed, that a family would like to be eligible for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS must be nominated. DNA envelopes must be ordered in advance, by April 20.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: 4-H Wheat Expo
Save the date for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo
Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk
Come hike and see the glory of the prairie in full bloom!

Volunteer Development

Save the Date & Call for Proposals: National Extension Conference on Volunteerism
The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism (NECV) 2025 will be held April 22-24, 2025, in Portland, Maine. Presentation proposals are currently being accepted, and you could be an excellent contributor to the conference's educational program.

Project Information

Local Livestock Tagging Best Management Practices
4-H Livestock Tagging Best Management Practices available.
4-H Dog Show Qualifiers
Email qualifying dog shows to Kelsey Nordyke klnordyke@ksu.edu.
Revisions and Updates to 4-H Dog Agility
Find updates to 4-H Dog Show Agility Rules.
Handling Youth Livestock EID Tags
Follow protocol for proper tagging of youth livestock projects with EID tags.

Kansas State Fair

Kansas State Fair 4-H Horse Show Requirements
State 4-H Horse Show information

Professional Development

Still time to sign up for KSRE Food Preservation Training!
Professional development training in food preservation will take place in Russell and Wichita

Program Information

Kansas 4-H/FFA Dual Enrollment and Exhibition at Local Fairs
Extension Agents and FFA instructors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Kansas 4-H/FFA Dual Enrollment/Exhibition Standards.
YQCA Certification Required for Grand Drive & KJLS Exhibitors
All youth who plan to exhibit livestock in the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS should complete YQCA training at their earliest convenience. It is required for all exhibitors at both state shows. This is an annual training.

Other News

Checks from units for invoices
Please send check separate for separate invoices
Farewell and Best Wishes for the Future
Farewell and Best Wishes for the Future from McKenzie Zimmermann. State 4-H Office