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March 2020:Napa County 4-H Newsletter
Happy St. Patrick's day!Feeling lucky to be apart of Napa County 4-H!!
Presentation Day Results
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT VOLUNTEERS!
Presentation Project ProficiencyDue: June 30, 2020
If you participated in County Presentation day and would like to earn a Presentat ionProject Proficiency, view the application requirements here.
Area Presentation DayMarch 21, 2020
Antioch, CAVolunteers needed! If you are interested, please contact Suzanne Amaral at
707-253-4146 or [email protected].
Youth Agriculture & Animal ScienceField Day Recap
Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension and the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center.
Over 350 people attended the educational event held on February 8, 2020 at the Sonoma-MarinFairgrounds. The purpose was to provide agricultural education to youth (and their adult leaders,
teachers, and mentors) who raise, care, breed, show, and market animals; raise, grow, or farm plants orfibers; and/or care about agriculture. A keynote was provided by Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of AnimalScience at Colorado State University. Workshops covered a variety of topics including science of wildland
fire (Hannah Bird); building and enhancing the client-veterinarian relationship (Randi Black);communicating the value of agriculture and animal science at public exhibitions (Dayna Ghirardelli andAmy Houseman); embracing working landscapes: impacts of agriculture on climate change (Stephanie
Larson); basic husbandry and disease prevention in backyard poultry (Maurice Pitesky); enhancingawareness of agricultural career opportunities (Sonoma-Marin Farm Bureau’s young farmers and
ranchers); There’s a horse in the melon patch! The joys and pains of integrating livestock into vegetablecropping systems (Stuart Schroeder, Alda Pires, & Vince Trotter); and supporting positive animal welfare
practices (Martin Smith). Thank you to all who attended!
We would like feedback as we begin to plan the next Youth Agriculture and Animal Science FieldDay! Please respond to the brief 5-question survey by March 22.
https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=29687
Napa County 4-H Educational Opportunities
POSTPONED
Living with Lions PresentationHosted by Rutherford 4-H
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020Time: 6pm - 7pmLocation: UCCE Napa Meeting Room
All of Audubon Canyon Ranch's (ACR)classroom-based education programswill be cancelled for the time being,including public talks. This event will berescheduled for a later date.
Open House STEM Fun Day
Hosted by the CountywideLeadership Project Team
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2020Time: 1pm - 3pmLocation: UCCE Napa Meeting Room
The County Leadership Project Team isplanning to hold an Open House Stem FunDay Sunday, April 26, 2020. It will be a funday filled with activities such as “FizzyFoam Fun” and more. There will bedifferent types of subjects for each activityso you can learn something new at eachone. Some subjects are Biology,Engineering, Chemistry, etc. Come, enjoy,and learn something new! Kids will usetheir building and learning skills to engageand try out new fun activities. It’s open forall ages, 4-H members and non-membersas well.
2020 Large AnimalLivestock Show ClinicsPresented by Napa County 4-H
Sunday, May 17, 2020Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds,Sheep Show Ring175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952
Event FlyerSwine: 9:00am - 10:30amSheep & Goats: 11:00am - 12:30pmCattle: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Featuring Keynote SpeakersAdam Mendonza, Farmers Warehouse Co.Isaac Lewis, Sullivan SupplyAustin Day, Associated Feed
Great for all levels of livestock exhibitors.Topics will include daily care, nutrition,showmanship, and fitting. Live animals willbe provided and included in the clinics fordemonstration purposes. All 4-H, FFA, andindependent livestock exhibitors, families,and advisors/leaders welcome!!
FREE to attend!
Register by Monday, May 11 athttp://bit.ly/2020LivestockShowClinics
Club Visit Spotlight
Napa Ranch
The February meeting was filled with opportunities to showcase project and public speaking skillsfor the Napa Ranch 4-H Club members! The meeting kicked off with several members introducing
themselves and the various 4-H projects they participate in, followed by some fun and creativeBrown Bag public speaking demonstrations. Members also had the opportunity to give project
reports to the club, where we learned more about the guinea pig, sheep, swine, beef, pygmy goat,rabbit, bowling, calligraphy, flower arranging, and canning & preserving projects. February also
means it is time for the annual Napa Ranch fishing and camping trip! At the camping trip,members bond through fun activities such as a Fishing Derby, Scavenger Hunt, and fun cooking
activities. The meeting also featured a community service activity where members wroteValentine’s Day cards (made by the calligraphy project) for veterans, and soon they will have acanned food drive for the food bank. Members concluded the meeting with a sweet surprise giftpresented to Lacey and Mike McDaniel, thanking them for the time and dedication that goes into
leading the club. Great job Napa Ranch 4-H!
North Napa
North Napa 4-H club members were full of holiday spirit this month with goodie bags filled withValentine’s Day treats made by the officer team for the club members! Members discussed pastclub giving efforts, such as the Thanksgiving Dinner they made for NPD families and the family
the club adopted for Christmas. They also recapped Favorite Foods Day, where membersparticipated as both Teen Judges and participants. Their favorite parts included talking to other 4-
H members, the awards, and of course getting to try all of the other participant’s dishes (yum!).Members also shared their preparation for Presentation Day, where several of them will be
participating in areas such as Impromptu Speech, Brown Bag Presentations, and Cultural Arts.The meeting concluded with some fun birthday recognitions!
Keep up the great work North Napa 4-H!
Napa 4-H NewsUpcoming Events
March5 @ 9am: AITC, Day at the Farm (NapaValley Expo)
9: Bay/Coast Area Presentation DayRegistration Due (Antioch)10 @ 7pm: Council Board Meeting20 @ 5pm: County Ambassador andScholarship Applications Due31: Cesar Chavez Holiday (Holiday; UCCEclosed)
April6 @ 5pm-9pm: County Ambassador andScholarship Interviews14 @ 7pm: Council Board Meeting18: JLAC Barn Dance19 @ 11am: Steer Weigh-In (Napa ValleyExpo)21 @ 11:30am-2pm: Napa County 4-HClub Sponsoring CommitteeLuncheon/Meeting25: National 4-H Day of Service April 29-May 10: Tractor Supply PaperClover
4-H Events and Deadlines Calendar2019-2020
4-H Countywide ProjectsCalendar 2019-2020
Countywide Projects
March11 @ 5:30pm: Guardian Dogs12 @ 7:15pm: Record Books, UCCE Napa16 @ 6pm: Robotics, UCCE Napa18 @ 6pm: Leadership Meeting, UCCE Napa22 @ 1pm: Rabbit Meeting, UCCE Napa25 @ 4pm: Cavy Meeting, UCCE Napa25 @ 5:30pm: Guardian Dogs
April5 @ 1pm: Rabbit Meeting, UCCE Napa8 @ 5:30pm: Guardian Dogs9 @ 7:15pm: Record Books, UCCE Napa15 @ 6pm: Leadership Meeting, UCCE Napa20 @ 6pm: Robotics, UCCE Napa22 @ 5:30pm: Guardian Dogs23 @ 6:30pm: Poultry Meeting, UCCE Napa
4-H Summer Camp
March2: Camp Applications Available (Napa 4-HWebsite)19 @ 7pm: Camp Planning Meeting Week II25 @ 6pm: Camp Planning Meeting Week I
April3-5: California 4-H Camping Conference (SlyPark Environmental Education Center, PollockPines)
11 @ 5pm: Camp Registration Ends16 @ 7pm: Camp Planning Meeting Week II22 @ 6pm: Camp Planning Meeting Week I
Active 4-H Member and Non-active 4-HMember Camper Applications now available
here.
4-H Camp Calendar 2019-2020
4-H County Ambassador & ScholarshipApplications Due March 20
Napa County 4-H Scholarships
2020 Scholarship Application
Due: Friday, March 20, 2020 by 5pm
The candidate for any 4-H scholarship must be:1. Graduating seniors living within Napa
County currently enrolled in the NapaCounty 4-H Youth Development Programas an “active” member.
2. Complete a minimum of four (4) years in a4-H Club within Napa County including all(4) years of high school.
3. Graduate from an Accredited School(GED, Alternative, Public, Private, HomeSchool, Etc.) within the Napa County Officeof Education.
4. All recipients must verify enrollment in aCommunity/Junior College, State College,University, or Trade School, beforereceiving the scholarship money. Selectionis not based on financial need.
Napa County 4-H Ambassador
2020 County Ambassador Application
Due: Friday, March 20, 2020 by 5pm
4-H County Ambassadors serve in the highest 4-Hleadership role in Napa County 4-H. The 4-HCounty Ambassador position not only recognizes amember's leadership abilities, but it is also aworking honor. 4-H County Ambassadors areliaisons between the county 4-H office, 4-Hmembers and volunteers, and the public. They visit4-H clubs in their county, network with otherorganizations within the community, and representtheir county at the annual 4-H State LeadershipConference. 4-H County Ambassadors are rolemodels for their fellow 4-H members and theircommunity.
Announcements for Livestock ExhibitorsYQCA Training
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020Time: 7pmLocation: Redwood Middle School MultipurposeRoom (back of the school)
Must enroll ONLINE before May 7 athttp://yqca.org/
The cost is $3 online.
Youth age 8 and older need to enroll to be eligibleto show animals at the fair. Youth under age 8 mayenroll in the course, but it is not mandatory.
Community First Credit UnionAg Loan Program
Complete Ag Loan Packet
AG loan season in in full swing! Just a reminderthat your students can apply at any time to get a0% loan to help pay for their market animal for thissummer’s local county fairs. Students can use themoney to help pay for their market animals, feed,4-H uniforms, supplies, or building materials. Theycan borrow as little as $100 for smaller projects oras much as $2,500. All loans are due at the end ofthe summer after all fair have been completed. Ihave attached a copy of the application that thekids can fill out and they can drop off theapplication to their nearest branch or email medirectly.
This is a really awesome program that allows thekids to pay for their own projects, so along withlearning how to feed an care for a market animalthey are also learning how to budget, spend theirmoney responsibly, use online banking, and howmanage checks and a debit card the right way.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Nystrom [email protected]
Show Rabbits Available
Hello, my name is Samantha and I am apart ofNorth Napa 4-H. I currently breed Dutch Bluerabbits. At the moment I have seven (7), 8 weekold rabbits available and will be breeding my doeagain within the next 2 weeks. I have 4 showquality rabbits and 3 rabbits that would be good aspets.
For further questions, my email [email protected] and my phonenumber is 707-974-3100.
Community & Educational Announcements2020 Tom Gates MemorialBeef Scholarship
2020 High School Scholarship
2020 Undergraduate Scholarship
The Napa Solano Cattlemen's Association willaward a $1000 scholarship to an outstandingstudent graduating from a Napa County or SolanoCounty high school, as well as a $1000scholarship to an outstanding student currentlyattending an accredited college or university.
Applications must be submitted by April 3, 2020.
4-H Horse ShowSanta Clara County
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2020Location: Thorson's Arena, Morgan HillEntries Deadline: March 20, 2020
Event Flyer
Questions? Contact Melissa Linden, SCC 4-HHorse Project Chair, [email protected]
Marin 4-HExpo & Dinner FundraiserMay 3, 2020
Event FlyerMarin County 4-H is having a Marin 4-H Expo &Dinner Fundraiser on May 3. It will include ahorse show, dog show, club exhibits, face-painting,snack shack, farm games and silent auction duringthe day. And then will transition to an eveningevent- beginning at 5 pm with Appetizers, music,and more silent auction. Dinner will happen at 6pm with 4-H speakers and presenters and a liveauction and then will transition to music and Linedancing. This is to benefit Marin County 4-H! TheHorse show (english and western and open to all!)
is a qualifying horse show for the CaliforniaHorse Classic.
It is FREE admission during the day. ExpoDinner and Live auction costs $40.00 for adultsand $10.00 for kids under 10. The meal is eithertri-tip or salmon.
You can buy tickets online and register for thehorse show and dog show online atmarin4hexpo.org. Tickets are limited. Bring familyand friends and help spread the word! Also, if youwould like to sponsor the event or donate seeinformation online at marin4hexpo.org.
State 4-H Leadership Opportunities
California 4-H Camping Conference
Event DetailsApril 3-5, 2020
Sly Park Environmental Center
The conference is designed for teens andadults who plan and run camp programsand are eager to learn and connect withothers who share a passion for outdoor
living and learning.
Registration closes March 20!REGISTER NOW
POSTPONEDFun with a Purpose:
Backstage Pass Workshop
Event DetailsApril 18, 2020
10am-5pmCA 4-H State Office
2801 2nd Street, Davis
Rescheduled to Fall 2020.
California Focus
Event DetailsJune 19 - 23, 2020
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA
SAVE THE DATE
4-H State Leadership ConferenceJuly 23 - 26, 2020
UC Davis
California Focus is only held in even years - don'tmiss it, or you'll have to wait for 2022 to attend.
Experience state government in action byparticipating in the legislative, political, and judicialprocesses. California Focus combines hands-onparticipation in workshops, debates, simulations,
tours, and fun activities.
Register by May 13, 2020
Citizenship Washington Focus Presidential Inauguration 2021
Event DetailsJanuary 17-21, 2021
Washington
Join 4-H youth and volunteers from around the nation at Citizenship Washington Focus PresidentialInauguration 2021. This is the second time that 4-H has held a Citizenship Washington Focus event
during the presidential inauguration.
Registration is now open!
Youth Registration Deadline:May 1, 2020 or until full
Chaperone Application Deadline:March 16, 2020
State 4-H News
2020 State Avian Bowl Qualifier 2020 National 4-H Beekeeping
Event DetailsSaturday, April 25, 2020
11amPicadilly Inn Airport Hotel, Fresno
NOTE: Please see the January newsletter by Dr.Francine Bradley for updates on qualifiers for the
Avian Bowl, as well as links to other poultry showsand resources on the UC Davis Avian website.
Registration forms must be postmarked orfaxed by April 10, 2020.
REGISTER HERE!
Essay Competition
2020 Essay Topic: Overwintering:Bee Survival through the Cold Season
Honey bees have developed special skills tooverwinter in the United States. Please discussone of these skills and then include a discussion
about what you do to prepare your hives forwinter. Include a photo of one of your hives, eitherusing infrared technology or showing winter wrap,
hay bales, special feeders, etc. to demonstratehow you prepare your hives for winter.
COMPETITION DETAILSSubmission Deadline: April 1, 2020
California State 4-H Field Day
Event DetailsMay 30, 20209am - 6pmUC Davis West Quad
Registration is now open for all contests for StateField Day. You can also sign up to host aneducational booth. Registration is open until May.
Evaluators and Room HostsSign-ups for contest evaluators and room hosts isalso open. All of these contests are possiblebecause of the help of volunteers to give feedbackto 4-H youth on how they did and how they coulddo better.
Horse/Equine Events
State Equine Education ContestsApril 25-26, 2020Modesto Junior College
State 4-H Horse ClassicJune 25-30, 2020Brookside Equestrian Center, Elk Grove
State Scholarships & AwardsDiamond Clover Awards
"The California Diamond Clover is the highestachievement for which a 4-H youth member isrecognized."
Applications are accepted year-round!
Learn more here.
