Kansas State University

Friday, December 14, 2018

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.

Deadlines

Upcoming Deadlines

State 4-H deadlines for KSRE staff.

From the 4-H Program Leader

Changes, Changes, Changes! State 4-H Office Staff Updates!

Summary of State 4-H Office Staff assignments and responsibilities are refined for 2019.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date! Neighbor to Neighbor Statewide Food Drive

Please join the Kansas Department of Agriculture in celebrating Kansas Ag Month in March with the Neighbor to Neighbor Food Drive.

2019 State Horse Judging Contest

2019 State Horse Judging is now open. Registration is due February 1st.

2019 Horse Panorama

2019 Horse Panorama rules and registration now available!

2019 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training Registration News

The 2019 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training will be February 22-23 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City. It is open to all county/district 4-H ambassadors, interested teens, ambassador advisors and Extension staff.

2019 Kansas 4-H Dog Judges’ Certification and Training Registration is Open

The Kansas 4-H Dog Judges’ Certification and Training will be January 25-27, 2019, in South Hutchinson, Kansas, at the Hutchinson Kennel Club.

Junior Swine Producer Day Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2019 Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day! It will be hosted on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Weber Arena on the K-State campus in Manhattan. The early registration deadline is February 15, 2019.

Junior Meat Goat Producer Day Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2019 Kansas Junior Meat Goat Producer Day! It will be hosted on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Weber Arena on the K-State campus in Manhattan. The early registration deadline is March 11, 2019.

4-H Campference 2019

Time to save the date for 4-H Campference! Please get June 23-26 on your calendar now!

Project Information

Spring Qualifying Scores for Shooting Sports

2019 4-H Shooting Sports Spring qualifying scores have been set by the 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory.

Curriculum and Publications

Scholarships

2019 Kansas 4-H Scholarships

Kansas 4-H Scholarships are due February 1, 2019 at the State 4-H Office.

Professional Development

Program Information

4-H Shooting Sports Update

The 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory has been working hard trying to align the Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Program with Kansas 4-H Policies and Guidelines during the past year.

Kansas 4-H EID Livestock Tag Order Information

The 2019 Kansas 4-H EID livestock tag ordering information has been released to extension units. Beef tag orders are due December 28, 2018, with small livestock tag orders due January 25, 2019. Order forms and resources may be found on the website.

2019 YQCA Requirement for State Shows

All exhibitors in the 2019 Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS will be required to be YQCA certified. Certification options include instructor-led training, the online course, a test-out option for 12 and 15-year-olds, or using a valid YPQA+ number.

Lessons Learned from Growing Kansas Leaders: 4-H Program Expansion Grant

The Growing Kansas 4-H Through Collaboration document lists the principles and best management practices learned through the Expansion Grant. We suggest using this document with your 4-H Program Development Committee.

Resources

Other News

2019 Kansas Youth Leadership Council

Introducing the 2019 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council. Be watching for their 2019 events and activities.

Global Citizenship Opportunities

Apply Now for Summer Short-Term Hosting

Kansas families interested in hosting through States’ 4-H (for incoming 4-H age youth 12-18) and/or IFYE’s (primarily young adult exchangees over 18) in summer 2019 should apply now for the full array of options.

January Ideal Time for Academic Year Hosting Applications for 2019-2020

Since host family placements for the next school year begin at the end of January, now is the ideal time for families to apply for Academic Year Programs (AYP) through States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs.

Three Kansas 4-H’ers Approved for International Travel

The State Outbound Interview Committee approved three 4-H members for potential travel to Finland and Costa Rica through States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs in June 2019.