Phelps County 4-H Yearbook

Extension is a Division of the Ins tute of Agriculture and Natural Resources a the University of Nebraska—Lincoln coopera ng with

the Coun es and the United States Department of Agriculture.

University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension educa on programs abide with the nondiscrimina on policies of the University of Ne-

braska—Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture

 

Nebraska Extension Staff       Leslie Crandall, Extension Educator   lcrandall1@unl.edu Linda Dannehl,  Extension Educator    linda.dannehl@unl.edu Todd Whitney, Extension Educator  twhitney3@unl.edu Lori Swanson, Extension Assistant  lori.swanson@unl.edu  Sandra Calvin, Office Manager     sandra.calvin@unl.edu 

4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS

Lyle Kinnaman 73765 R Rd. Holdrege Kara Taylor 615 Morton St. Holdrege Angie Temple 808 Maberly St. Holdrege Jesse Landin 221 S. Brewster Holdrege Christy Pelton 74747 A Rd. Bertrand Allen Meyer 73458 I Rd. Loomis Pokey Green 123 High St. Holdrege Nancy Wiese 1202 Hancock Holdrege Terry Hofaker 523 Sheridan Holdrege Zach Temple 808 Maberly St. Holdrege

TEEN 4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS

Jared Cline Axtell Hannah Hofaker Holdrege Courtney Philip Bertrand Justine Johnson Holdrege Emma Larson Loomis Amanda Taylor Holdrege

 

 

January 3  New Year’s Day- Office Closed 9 BB Gun and Archery Begins 16 Mar n Luther King Jr. Day- Office Closed 17 4-H Council Mee ng 17 4-H Founda on Mee ng

February‐ Nebraska 4‐H Month 15 Volunteer Night Training 18 BB Gun Contest 20 President’s Day- Office Closed 17 Rally Around 4-H-Gu erz 6-8 pm 18 Beef Weigh In- Bertrand 10am-12pm 18 BB Gun Contest 28 4-H Council Mee ng

March 1 Governor’s Excellence Awards Due 10 4-H Horse Stampede/Comp. Animal Challenge-Lincoln

Entries Due 15 Holdrege Area Career Fair

April  1 4-H Founda on Scholarship Due 1 Feeder’s Scholarship Due 1 4-H Horse Stampede/Comp. Animal Challenge-Lincoln 4 4-H Public Speaking Contest-Elwood 14 Good Friday- Office Closed @ noon 15 Market Beef ID and DNA Deadline 17&24 4-H Photography Workshop 22 Lo ery Hog Selec on-Elwood 23 Barn Quilt 25&26 Water Jamboree-Harlan 29 Lo ery Lamb Selec on-Holdrege 29 Regional Public Speaking Contest- West Central  

May 12 District and State Horse ID sheets due to county 12 District and State Horse Show Entries due to county 12 Horse Level Tes ng Due 23 ESI Camp Starts 23 4-H Council Mee ng 29 Memorial Day- Office Closed 29-June 12 CWF

June 3 Beef/Sheep/Small Animal Progress Show 5-7 Jr. 4-H Camp-Comeca 11-16 Big Red Camps 14 Exci ng Science Day 15 Tempt, Taste, Try Day  TBA Leaders in Training Camp 14 4-H Council Mee ng 13 4-H Founda on Mee ng 15 4-H Enrollment Deadline 15 Quality Assurance Deadline 15 ID Sheets Due for county fair (Market and Breeding

Animals, Rabbit and Horse) 15 DNA due for Market Animals(other than beef)

June 15 Breeding Nomina on Cards due for Breeding Animals 15 Premise ID Deadline 21-22 Babysi ng Clinic-Y 19-23 Outdoor Skills Camp-Y 26&27 PASE& State Life Challenge 24-27 Bertrand Fair 29 4-H Invita onal Presenta on Contest

July  4 Independence Day - Office Closed 10 Vaccina on records for Dog/Cat Due 10 Pre-entry for all County Fair exhibits 16-20 State Horse Show-Grand Island 20 Style Revue/Clothing Judging 20 Aerospace Launch 21 Fair Set Up Day 22 Phelps-Gosper Horse show-Holdrege 23--27 Phelps County Fair 26-29 Gosper County Fair

August  10 State Fair Pre-Entries Due 21 State Fair Sta c Entries Due to County Office 22 4-H Council mee ng 23 State Fair Entries travel to State Fair 25-Sept 5 Nebraska State Fair

September Aug 25- Sept 5 Nebraska State Fair 4 Labor Day- Office Closed 23 Aksarben- Horse-Grand Island 28-Oct 1Aksarben-Grand Island 30 4-H Record Books Due

October 2 4-H Awards Commi ee mee ng 8-13 Na onal 4-H Week 9 Columbus Day-Office Closed 10 4-H Founda on mee ng 10 4-H Council mee ng 15 Chili Cook-off

November 5 Achievement Banquet 10 Veterans Day- Office Closed 20 Phelps County 4-H Council mee ng 20 Combined Council mee ng-Bertrand Village Office 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday- Office Closed

December  25 Christmas Day- Office Closed 26 Office Closed

2017 4‐H Calendar 

2017 4-H PLANNING AND FAIR COMMITTEES

Fashion Show

Kim Ford, Superintendent 72862 “C”, Bertrand

Christy Pelton 74747 A Rd., Bertrand

Katie Vaughn 1610 West Ave, Holdrege

Sarah Pelton, Youth

Clothing

Sandi Ericson, Superintendent 73741 U Rd., Funk

Kathy Bryan 72537 M Rd., Holdrege

Denise Klein 611 Tibbals St., Holdrege

Eileen Golus 73752 L Rd, Holdrege

Home Environment / Child Development

Heidi High, Superintendent 73957 A Rd., Bertrand

Carol Anderson 74175 20 Rd., Axtell

Mary Wallander 74079 F Rd., Loomis

Nancy Wiese 1202 Hancock St., Holdrege

Kristine Cepel 603 Maberly, Holdrege

Foods

Niki Kinkade, Superintendent 1859 21 Rd., Axtell

Kara Taylor 615 Morton St., Holdrege

Lisa Ziebarth 2402 Hwy 44, Wilcox

Denise Klein 611 Tibbals St., Holdrege

Liz Patterson 508 Knox, Bertrand

Emily Salisbury, Youth

Creative Projects, Home Related and Ag Miscellaneous

Michele Cline, Superintendent 1869 21 Rd., Axtell

Ron Lyon 1311 Rhea St., Holdrege

Raelynne Rouse 911 E 13th St., Kearney

Jenny Munn 803 East Ave, Holdrege

Patty Samuelson 73899 M Rd, Holdrege

Dog

Kendra Schmidt, Superintendent 72538 M Rd., Holdrege

Jill Harvey 10548 734 Rd., Loomis

Lynn Kinnaman 73765 R Rd., Holdrege

Angie Temple 808 Maberly St., Holdrege

Gina Hofaker 523 Sheridan St., Holdrege

Alice Ann Swanson 72949 P Rd., Holdrege

Kristy Brand 912 Broadway St., Holdrege

Rabbit / Small Animal / Cat

Barb Green, Superintendent 123 High St., Holdrege

Renae Jacobson 74524 K Rd., Elm Creek

Julie Johnson 73465 K Rd., Holdrege

Pokey Green 123 High St., Holdrege

Linda Bowers 820 East St #6, Holdrege

Beef

Perry Anderson, Superintendent 74447 L Rd., Elm Creek

Darrin Swanson 73031 Q Rd., Holdrege

Cole Billeter 74584 E Rd., Bertrand

Nathan Lindstrom 11328 742 Rd., Elm Creek

Mark Williams 73150 C Rd, Bertrand

Brent Soneson 11670 734 Rd., Holdrege

Robert Steinbrink 74036 F Rd., Loomis

Lans Peterson 72952 N Rd, Holdrege

Morgan Wohlgemuth 11358 741 Rd, Holdrege

Sarah Pelton, Youth

Malina Lindstrom, Youth

Phelps/Gosper Horse

Pokey Green, Superintendent 123 High St., Holdrege

Allan Meyer 73458 I Rd., Loomis

Kim Anderson 10762 742 Rd., Loomis

Tricia Grabestein 43307 Rd 746, Smithfield

Kelly Bennett 304 N Calvert Ave, Elwood

Sheep and Goats

Duane Schoff, Superintendent PO Box 286, Loomis

Lyle Kinnaman 73765 R Rd., Holdrege

Tyler Freeland PO Box 191, Loomis

Becky Crandall 74720 G Rd., Overton

Jesse Landin 221 S. Brewster, Holdrege

Stan Vaughn 10452 742 Rd., Bertrand

Mark Fritson 11693 733 Rd, Holdrege

Erin Jensen 11802 734 Rd, Holdrege

Hog

Lyle Kinnaman, Superintendent 73765 R Rd., Holdrege

Duane Schoff PO Box 286, Loomis

Ryan Beisel 12319 742 Rd., Funk

John Burkholder 11508 725 Rd., Holdrege

Mark Kreutzer 10755 730 Rd., Holdrege

Patty Samuelson 73899 M Rd., Holdrege

Brad Wallander 74240 B Rd., Bertrand

Tyler Freeland PO Box 191, Loomis

Mike Dannehl 43705 736 Rd., Bertrand

Livestock Judging

Cindy Morten, Superintendent PO Box 163, Loomis

Duane Schoff 73256 I Rd., Holdrege

John Burkholder 11058 725 Rd., Holdrege

Patty Samuelson 73899 M Rd., Holdrege

Nathan Lindstrom 11328 742 Rd., Elm Creek

Brenda Wohlgemuth 12024 732 Rd., Holdrege

4-H Auction

Elaine Redfern 11186 729 Rd., Holdrege

Dick Hickenbottom 1320 Pamela Ave., Holdrege

Becky Crandall 74720 G Rd., Overton

Richard Waller 11138 740 Rd., Holdrege

Awards

Sandi Ericson, Superintendents 73741 U Rd., Funk

Terry Hofaker 523 Sheridan St., Holdrege

Michele Cline 1869 21 Rd., Axtell

Barb Green 123 High St., Holdrege

Mary Wallander 74079 F Rd., Loomis

Christy Pelton 74747 A Rd., Bertrand

Patty Samuelson 73899 M Rd., Holdrege

Adult and Youth 4-H volunteers are always welcome! If you

are interested in joining Phelps County 4-H as a volunteer,

please let us know. We will get you connected!

Loomis Livestock

Joe and Amber Larson

73853 H Rd

Loomis, NE 68958

991-7033

Midwest Livestock

Nye and Christy Pelton

74747 A Rd

Bertrand NE 68927

472-3890

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Scott and Kim Ford

72862 C Rd

Bertrand, NE 68927

308/876-2211

The Stable Kids

Kim Anderson

10762 742 Rd.

Loomis, NE 68958

999-0298

Kountry Kids 2

Niki Kinkade

1859 21 Rd.

Axtell, NE 68924

234-9516

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Michele Cline

1869 21 Rd.

Axtell, NE 68924

236-8051/440-8465

Leprechauns

Dan Taylor

615 Morton St.

Holdrege, NE 68949

995-2076

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Kendra Schmidt

72538 M Rd.

Holdrege, NE 68949

991-1043

Lone Star 4-H’ers

Barb Green

123 High St.

Holdrege, NE 68949

Atlanta Industry

Patty Samuelson

73899 M Rd.

Holdrege, NE 68949

991-3171

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Julie Johnson

73465 K Rd.,

Holdrege, NE 68949

991-1110

City Slickers

Nancy Wiese

1202 Hancock St.

Holdrege, NE 68949

995-8882

4-H Heelers

Rebeka Abramson

1023 Hodges St

Atlanta, NE 68923

308-991-6938

Phelps County 4‐H Clubs 

Animal Science Educa onal Displays Beef Bucket Calf Companion Animal Dairy: Goats, Ca le Dog Goat Hog Horse Livestock Judging Poultry Rabbit Sheep Veterinary Science Communica on &  Expressive Arts Communica ons Favorite Food Show Presenta ons, Speech Photography Consumer & Family Science Human Development Clothing

Beyond The Needle STEAM 1, 2, 3 Kni ng Crochet

Consumer Management Shopping in Style My Financial Future

Entrepreneurship Fashion Show Heritage Home Environment

Design My Place Sketchbook Crossroads Design Decisions Por olio Pathways Heirloom Treasures

Quilt Quest

Environmental Educa on & Earth Science Conserva on & Wildlife

Wildlife & How They Live Wildlife Habitat Harves ng Equipment Taxidermy

Entomology Forestry Leatherworking 4-H Shoo ng Sports

Healthy Lifestyles Educa on Safety Fire Safety Life me Sports Foods, Nutri on & Food Preserva on

Six Easy Bites Youth In Mo on Fast Foods Tasty Tidbits You’re The Chef Foodworks Cake Decora ng Food Preserva on Favorite Food Show

Leadership & Ci zenship Ci zenship i2i Plant Science Agronomy

Field Crops Weed Science Range Management

Hor culture Floriculture Houseplants Vegetables Herbs Fruits

Landscape Science, Engineering &      Technology Aerospace Computers Electricity Robo cs Small Engines Geospa al Power of Wind Woodworking Welding

Clover Kid Projects For ages 5‐7 Exploring Animals Aerospace Bicycle Adventure 1 Family Celebra ons Just Outside the Door A Space For Me Theatre Arts 1 Speech

2017 Phelps 4‐H Project List 

4H Youth/Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

The primary goal of the 4-H Program is to help youth develop competency in their projects, confidence in themselves and others, connec ons to their community and sound character. Ac ons by persons (Parents, and 4-Her’s) involved with the 4-H Program will be consistent with the six core ethical values

comprising good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and ci zenship. As a 4-H Participant/Parent/Guardian I will: Treat all people and property with respect, courtesy, considera on and compassion. Avoid and prevent

put-downs, insults, name calling, swearing and other language or nonverbal conduct likely to offend, hurt or set a bad example.

Keep informed about 4-H program policies and projects and read materials pertaining to the county 4-H program.

Teach and model kindness and compassion for others. Recognize that all people have skills and talents which can be used to help others and improve the community. Teach and foster teamwork and discour-age selfishness.

Prac ce fair-mindedness by being open to ideas, sugges ons and opinions of others. I will make all rea-sonable efforts to assure equal access to par cipa on for all youth and adults regardless of race, creed, color, sex, na onal origin or disability. Decisions will be made fairly and treat all individuals and families with impar ality.

Obey laws and rules as an obliga on of being a good ci zen. I accept responsibility for the proper treat-ment and care for other youth and adults, the program facili es and/or equipment.

Demonstrate the responsible treatment of animals and stewardship of the environment.

Not use alcohol or illegal substances (or be under the influence) while working with or par cipa ng in any part of the 4-H Program.

Provide a safe environment for all par es involved in 4-H. I will protect those involved from sexual har-assment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or other harmful behaviors.

4-H Parents, Guardian and/or Youth who do not abide by the above code of conduct, may receive the following consequences: Be asked to explain ac ons to the 4-H Council. Be dismissed from an event at own expense. Further disciplinary ac on determined by the 4-H Council, which may include: restric on from contac ng 4-H families, volunteers, donors, and/or sponsors pertaining to any 4-H

ma er becoming ineligible to a end any further 4-H ac vi es family may become ineligible to par cipate in the County 4-H Program Reimburse the proper en ty for any property damage or for liability resul ng from inappropriate ac-

ons. In the case of vandalism, guilty party may be required to reimburse 4-H and/or the facility.  

Disciplinary Action: The ac vity directors of University-sponsored ac vi es, clinics and conferences reserve the right to im-

mediately dismiss any youth from the ac vity, clinic or conference who is found to have violated behavioral expecta ons. Dismissed youth will be sent home at their expense and will be responsible for all other ex-penses associated with their dismissal. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be immediately no fied of the youth’s dismissal.

Combined County Fair Events in 2017

The Phelps and Gosper county 4-H Councils have met over the years as a joint group and have decid-ed to hold some county fair events jointly between the two coun es. The Fair Boards in each county have also agreed to this arrangement. Below is a summary of the rules and regula ons of combined county fair compe ve events. Official minutes of the combined 4-H Council mee ngs with more de-tails are available at the Extension Office for your review. In 2017, there will be two events held together. They are the 4-H Horse Show and the 4-H Speech Contest. Both 4-H Councils felt that the educa onal experiences of the 4-H mem-ber would be enhanced by combining these 4-H events. 4-H’ers form both coun es are encouraged to par cipate in these events, in whatever county they are held, each year. The loca on of these events will rotate every other year.  In 2017, Gosper County will host the Speech Contest, and Phelps County will host the 4‐H Horse Show.  In 2018, the 4‐H Horse Show will be in Gosper County, and the 4‐H Speech Contest in Phelps County.  All expenses for the events will be the responsibility of the host county.  All 4-H’ers in an event will be eligible to receive the same awards and will be expected to follow the same rules and regula ons. Par cipants in a combined county fair compe ve event will follow the rules and regula ons of the host county. This includes all show rules, general rules of the county and guidelines surrounding recogni on policies. When an event is hosted by Phelps County, all par cipants in that contest, whether from Phelps or Gosper county, will follow the rules of Phelps County and will be eligible to win those con-test awards that Phelps County awards. When an event is held in Gosper County, all par c-ipants, will follow the Gosper County rules and will be eligible to win those contest awards that Gosper County awards. All a empts will be made to include both Phelps and Gosper County regula ons in the Fair Premium Book. It is ul mately the responsibility of the 4-H member to be aware of the rules under which he or she is compe ng. It is hoped that 4-H’ers and their families will ask ques ons and will make an a empt to be informed of the rules and regula ons sur-rounding their events. 4-H Council members and Extension Staff are eager to assist when there are ques ons. The 4-H Councils in Phelps and Gosper County will meet as a group annually each fall to discuss these combined events. The Councils would encourage comments concerning these events and will address them at these combined mee ngs. The next mee ng of both 4-H Councils will be held November 2017.

Phelps and Gosper County Joint 4-H Council Meeting  

November 21, 2016 

A ending from Phelps County: Kara Taylor, Pokey Green, Christy Pelton, Terry Hofaker, Lyle

Kinnaman, Jesse Landin

A ending from Gosper County: Mike Scholz, Trish Grabenstein, Sandy Dannehl, Robert Renken, Dan Louthan

 

Staff: Linda Dannehl, Paige Redding, Lori Swanson, Kathy Beck

Phelps County President Jesse Landin at the Betrand Village Hall mee ng room called the mee ng to order. The minutes from the 2015 joint mee ng were approved with a mo on by Christy Pelton and a second by Pokey Green.

New Business:  Discussion was help on the combined contest rules from the 2016 premium books.

The Horse Show will be July 22, 2017 in Phelps County. There was discussion on adding English class to the fair. Trish Grabenstein made the mo on to add English class with a second by Christy Pelton. Mo on carried with the horse commi ee to meet to decide classes and rules.

The Speech contest will by held April 4, 2017 in Gosper County in Elwood. A mo on was made to confirm the dates of the horse show and the speech contest by Christy Pelton with a sec-ond by Sandy Dannehl. Mo on passes.

A review of the presenta on contest with the date to be June 29, 2017. The Fashion Show was discussed. Discussion was held to have each county represented at the state fair, or if no pur-ple from one of the two coun es, the other county could send two representa ves.

The teen leader project was discussed.

The 4-H newsle er will con nue to be both mailed and emailed. Two hundred mailings are needed to receive bulk mail rate. The Educa onal program 4-H Grows Here will be discussed at the January mee ngs.

The combined mee ng will be held November 20, 2017 in Bertrand.

Mike Scholz made the mo on to adjourn the mee ng. Terry Hofaker seconded the mo on. The mo on was approved.

To Be in 4-H: Livestock Exhibitors

Enrollment for 2017

Enrollment is now open for 2017! Don’t forget that 4-H youth and adult vol-unteers must re-enroll. To enroll in 4-H, go to ne.4honline.com.

Browsers best compatible with 4H Online are Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. 4hOnline will NOT work on Internet Explorer, Safari or most cell phones.

We appreciate everyone’s efforts to sign up early! Please ask us at the office if you need assistance!

4-H Enrollment Instructions: � Log on at ne.4honline.com � If you are a new 4-H family or new volunteer, set up a profile and Continue to Family � if you are a returning 4-H family or returning volunteer, log into your account and Continue to Family � Each family should have one profile that lists all family members involved in 4-H. � Choose “Edit” to start the 2016-17 enrollment process for a family member. � Profile Information: Double check your address, email, phone numbers, birthdates, and years in 4- H for accuracy. This is very important. Continue.

� Please consider selecting your phone carrier to allow us to text occasional information, such as, dead-line or cancellation information, to your family. � Additional Information page: It is Required that you have read these policies!

*IF you are enrolling in shooting sports, the “Shooting Sports Participation Code Of Conduct is re- quired, Continue. *Optional Health Enrollment Form. You may skip this if you are not planning to attend camp. You can enter the health information at any time, Continue. � Club: The club you listed in 2016 will appear at the bottom of the page. You may edit your primary club or add a new club. Continue. � Projects: You must select at least one project. Edit years in project as needed. You can change this information up until our enrollment deadline of June 15, 2017. Continue. � Invoice Page: Gosper County 4-H has free enrollment. Continue. � The final step is to click “Submit Enrollment” Your enrollment is sent to our office for approval. � You will receive an email confirming your enrollment.

QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE: NEW CHANGES COMING IN MARCH What is Quality Assurance (QA) & Who is required to complete Quality Assurance? Livestock Quality Assurance is a course designed for youth ages 8-18. Participants learn about good production practices and producing quality food products that come from livestock. 4-H and FFA youth ages 8-18, who are enrolled in any of the live-stock projects listed below are required to complete three (3) modules in the NE Livestock Quality Assurance Online Course annually, complete the appropriate lesson in the new National Quality Assurance program (YQCA), attend an in-person training or test out. Any youth who enrolled in any of the livestock projects listed below are required to complete Livestock Quality As-surance annually for County Fair, State Fair and/or Aksarben.

Beef Sheep Swine Rabbit Goats Poultry Dairy The Nebraska online course has been divided into three age levels: Junior - 4-H youth ages 8-10 Intermediate - 4-H

youth ages 11-14 Senior - 4-H youth ages 15-18. Again, each year, youth are required to complete three modules within their age level. If you started in the Nebraska online course this year prior to the transition to the National pro-gram, you are eligible to complete your levels. Nebraska Online Quality Assurance To access the Nebraska Livestock Quality Assurance Online Course and complete (3) modules, follow the instructions listed on our website at: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/phelps-gosper/4-h-quality-assurance/

In-Person Training In-person Livestock Quality Assurance Training is offered. Starting in 2018, we will use the new in-person YQCA curriculum. There will be fee in 2018 for the YQCA program.

Testing Out Intermediate and Senior age levels still have the option to test out of the current NE Livestock Quality Assurance Program. Youth may stop by the Extension Office to take the test. Test must be completed in the office, and must be passed with an 80 percent or higher score. To study for this test, youth may practice online through the Livestock Quality As-surance course at: campus.extension.org. Youth will need to have or create an account to be able to access the practice tests.

NE Livestock Quality Assurance Transition Plan to National QA Program (YQCA) Nebraska Extension will be transitioning to a new national online Quality Assurance program starting March 1, 2017. Nebraska Extension is part of a national team introducing a new Quality Assurance Curriculum called Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). The YQCA course will be available online 24/7 and we anticipate that the new course will be available on or about March 1. The new national YQCA online program will replace the current Nebraska online Livestock Quality Assurance program. We will send more information to you about how to access the YQCA online course as its released.

ANIMAL SCIENCE NEWS

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Please carefully review the following Livestock Identification notes for 2017. � All beef, sheep, hogs, goats, bucket calves, dairy, and horses will need to be identified on a complete ID sheet and turned in by the appropriate deadlines. This includes both market and breeding animals. (Rabbits are State Fair only) � ALL market animals (beef, sheet, hogs, and goats) and feeder calves will be tagged with an EID tag in 2017. This includes both county fair and state fair animals. There will be no tag cost to the families. � Market animals (beef, sheep, hogs, and goats) that will be shown at the State Fair or Aksarben must have a DNA sample pulled and turned in by the appropriate deadline. DNA samples are $6.00/each. � Bucket Calves will be tagged with regular 4-H tags or EID tags. � Breeding beef do NOT need a 4-H tag. They may use a “ranch tag” for county fair. � Breeding sheep and goats must have a scrapie tag. This will be their official form of identi-fication. � All breeding beef, sheep, and goats that will be shown at the State Fair or Aksarben must have a completed Breeding Nomination Card turned in by the appropriate deadline. Breed-ing Nomination Cards are $2.00/each. � The signatures of ALL youth that may be showing an animal at the State Fair or Aksarben must have their printed names AND signatures on the DNA envelopes.

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turn

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appr

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the

tabl

e.

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owin

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g sh

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bree

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s at

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te F

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wil

l be

nom

inat

ed w

ith

a br

eedi

ng n

omin

atio

n ca

rd. T

he

bree

ding

nom

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card

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l con

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all

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rmat

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nece

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l nee

d to

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mpl

eted

bre

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mi-

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on c

ards

turn

ed in

to th

eir

coun

ty o

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e by

the

June

15

nom

inat

ion

dead

line

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ibit

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l sel

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hich

ani

mal

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ries

they

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how

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mal

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tom

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mal

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Aug

ust 1

0 in

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ks.