Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet 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. en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss K-Publisher Keeping the Integrity of the 4-H Name and Emblem https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103442 This article covers the guidelines for the appropriate use of the 4-H Name and Emblem. semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 From the 4-H Program Leader Deadlines/Upcoming Events https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103440 mrandel@k-state.edu (Marissa Randel) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Deadlines Deadlines/Upcoming Events State Market Beef Nomination Deadline Approaching May 1 https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103436 The state market beef deadline is approaching on May 1. The deadline to order official DNA envelopes is April 20. Families must submit signed and completed DNA envelopes for each animal, as well as enter them online, by May 1 to be eligible. adhayes@ksu.edu (Lexie Hayes) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Deadlines Kansas 4-H 2026 Discovery Days Registration - OPEN https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103431 Registration for Kansas 4-H 2026 Discovery Days is now open. Check it out for all the exciting information on this amazing event. dsratlif@ksu.edu (Dona Ratliff) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Upcoming Events Save the Date for the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103446 The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum will be held November 21-22, 2026, at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch. Be watching this summer for more details. bhinshaw@ksu.edu (Beth Hinshaw) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Upcoming Events Save the Date for 48 Hours of 4-H https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103447 Save the date for 48 Hours of 4-H, October 10-11, 2026. Let's see how much we can do in our communities! bhinshaw@ksu.edu (Beth Ann Hinshaw) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Upcoming Events National Volunteer Week https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103448 National Volunteer Week is April 19-25, 2026. bhinshaw@ksu.edu (Beth Ann Hinshaw) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Volunteer Development Update on 4-H Achievement Pins https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103441 We would like to provide an update regarding orders for 4-H Achievement Pins. mandyw@ksu.edu (Mandy Wilson) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Awards and Recognition Communication Opportunities at the State Fair and 2026 Public Speaking Topic https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103391 Remind your purple ribbon winners at 4-H Day that there may be an opportunity for them to take their presentation to the Kansas State Fair! bhinshaw@ksu.edu (Beth Ann Hinshaw) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Kansas State Fair May Thriving Positive Youth Development Training, May 5-7, 2026 https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103438 mrandel@k-state.edu (Marissa Randel) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Professional Development Scholarships for VetMed Rocks Summer Camp https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103445 Scholarships Available to 4-H Members for VetMed Rocks Summer Camp klnordyke@ksu.edu (Kelsey Nordyke) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Funding Opportunities Welcome, Regan Gleason! https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103443 We are excited to welcome Regan Gleason to the State 4-H Team as the Summer Enrichment Program Coordinator. semaass@k-state.edu (Sarah E. Maass) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Other News Welcome, Regan Gleason! NEW 4-H Tip Sheet Updates https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103439 mrandel@k-state.edu (Marissa Randel) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Other News NEW 4-H Tip Sheet Updates Twelve Kansas Families Needed for Hosting Japanese Delegates! https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103432 Announcement for Japan Exchange Host families. pvanhorn@ksu.edu (Pamela I Van Horn) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Global Citizenship Opportunities Twelve Kansas Families Needed for Hosting Japanese Delegates! Wanted! Farm or Ranch Family to Host Taiwan Teen in July https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103434 Kansas 4-H is seeking a farm or ranch family to host a Taiwan 4-H member who is interested in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and related fields to gain practical experience and international perspective. mkm2@ksu.edu (Mary Kay Munson) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Global Citizenship Opportunities Thirty Kansas 4-H’ers Began Pen Pal Program in April https://www.kansas4-h.org/tipsheet/announcement/?id=103435 Kansas has 30 4-H members from across the state enrolled in the States' 4-H Pen Pal Program which began April 1 for two months. mkm2@ksu.edu (Mary Kay Munson) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:54:47 +0000 Global Citizenship Opportunities