Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, naonal origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. 824 FLINDT DRIVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588 | 712-732-5056 | OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 8:00AM-12:00PM, 12:30PM-4:30PM Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast FSQA Middle School 4-H PLUNGE Livestock Judging Training Sheep/Goat Weigh-In 4-H in PHOTOS Iowa Youth Conference Dog Obedience Summer Events Club Contacts & Meeng Dates WHAT’S INSIDE: April 10 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, 9am—12:30pm, KC Hall April 11 FSQA Training 6:30-8:30pm & Tesng 5:00—6:00pm April 11 Pick up Bucket of Junk, 5-8:30pm April 14 Dog Obedience Info Meeng, 6:30pm @ Extension Office April 16 Livestock Judging Training, 9-11am @ Cherokee Fairground April 24 County Youth Council Meeng, 1pm @ Extension Office April 24 Robocs Club, 3:00-5:00pm, Suite 106, AEA Building April 28 Buenaficaon Day @ BV County Fairgrounds 10am-1pm April 28 County-wide Clover Kids, 6:00-7:00pm @ Extension Office April 29/30 Middle School 4-H PLUNGE @ Camp Foster May 7 Sheep Weigh-in 9:30-10:30 Home Raised, 10:30-12 Special May 18 Duck/Geese Workshop—Time to be determined July 11 Clothing Selecon, Fashion Review & $15 Challenge July 12 Fair Clean Up, 5:00-8:00pm @ BV County Fairgrounds July 20-24 Buena Vista County Fair (Stac Judging July 18) ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH—BUENA VISTA COUNTY April 2016 Lock-in your 4-H FUTURE! March has been a great month for 4-H leadership, learning and laughter! I would like to recognize our County Youth Council for their outstanding leadership planning our county-wide Lock-In! Youth had a great me learning about communicaons, visual arts, livestock and much more! April is gearing up with many great events as well. Please take special note of the FSQA training scheduled in Buena Vista County for Monday, April 11 from 6:30—8:30pm at the Extension Office. If you plan to show livestock (with the excepon of Dogs & Horses) you MUST be FSQA Cerfied! Please call the Extension Office at 732-5056 if you have any ?’s. COUNTY-WIDE DATES TO REMEMBER 4-H MOTIVATOR Lock-In Photos
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Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
824 FLINDT DRIVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588 | 712-732-5056 | OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 8:00AM-12:00PM, 12:30PM-4:30PM
Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast
FSQA
Middle School 4-H PLUNGE
Livestock Judging Training
Sheep/Goat Weigh-In
4-H in PHOTOS
Iowa Youth Conference
Dog Obedience
Summer Events
Club Contacts & Meeting Dates
WHAT’S INSIDE:
April 10 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, 9am—12:30pm, KC Hall
April 11 FSQA Training 6:30-8:30pm & Testing 5:00—6:00pm
April 11 Pick up Bucket of Junk, 5-8:30pm
April 14 Dog Obedience Info Meeting, 6:30pm @ Extension Office
April 16 Livestock Judging Training, 9-11am @ Cherokee Fairground
April 24 County Youth Council Meeting, 1pm @ Extension Office
April 24 Robotics Club, 3:00-5:00pm, Suite 106, AEA Building
April 28 Buenafication Day @ BV County Fairgrounds 10am-1pm
April 28 County-wide Clover Kids, 6:00-7:00pm @ Extension Office
April 29/30 Middle School 4-H PLUNGE @ Camp Foster
May 7 Sheep Weigh-in 9:30-10:30 Home Raised, 10:30-12 Special
May 18 Duck/Geese Workshop—Time to be determined
July 11 Clothing Selection, Fashion Review & $15 Challenge
July 12 Fair Clean Up, 5:00-8:00pm @ BV County Fairgrounds
July 20-24 Buena Vista County Fair (Static Judging July 18)
ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH—BUENA VISTA COUNTY
April 2016
Lock-in your 4-H FUTURE!
March has been a great month for 4-H leadership, learning and laughter! I would like to recognize our County Youth Council for their outstanding leadership planning our county-wide Lock-In! Youth had a great time learning about communications, visual arts, livestock and much more! April is gearing up with many great events as well. Please take special note of the FSQA training scheduled in Buena Vista County for Monday, April 11 from 6:30—8:30pm at the Extension Office. If you plan to show livestock (with the exception of Dogs & Horses) you MUST be FSQA Certified! Please call the Extension Office at 732-5056 if you have any ?’s.
COUNTY-WIDE DATES TO REMEMBER
4-H MOTIVATOR
Lock-In Photos
4-H ENDOWMENT FUNDRAISER
Sunday, April 10th
KC Hall – Storm Lake
9:00am to 12:30pm
BV County 4-H Endowment sponsors the Dad’s
Belgian Waffle breakfast to support 4-H
Scholarships in our county. Here are some
reminders to make this event a success:
We need additional help serving/clearing
on April 10th. Please call the office at
732-5056 to help from 9:30—11:15 am or
from 11:15-1:30pm
Please bring $ from ticket sales to the Extension
Office or to the Waffle Breakfast on April 10th.
Please invite/remind your family & friends to
attend the event and enjoy a great meal!
FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE
FSQA Training & Testing
What is FSQA?
FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE
Why is it Important?
In today's world, food safety is one of animal producers'
biggest responsibilities. With over 15,000 Iowa 4-H'ers
enrolled in livestock projects, about 17 million pounds of
meat is produced each year.
The goal of this program is to help youth and their parents
better understand what they can do to produce the safest
food possible.
Who needs to complete FSQA Training?
All 4-H Youth who plan to exhibit, swine, beef, sheep, dairy
cattle, rabbits, poultry, dairy goats or meat goats at any fair.
(FSQA Certification is not required for horse & dogs because
these species do not enter the food industry)
Does age of the 4-H’er make a difference in FSQA Certification?
Grades 4-6: MUST ATTEND FSQA WORKSHOP
Grades 7-9: MAY ATTEND WORKSHOP OR TAKE THE
INTERMEDIATE FSQA TEST
Grades 10-12: MAY ATTEND WORKSHOP OR TAKE THE
SENIOR FSQA TEST
What is the deadline?
Any 4-H’er wanting to show at the Buena Vista County Fair
must receive their FSQA Certification by June 24, 2016.
FSQA Dates & Locations for BV & Neighboring Counties
Buena Vista County—Storm Lake
FSQA Workshop:
Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:30-8:30pm @ AEA Building
FSQA Testing:
Monday, April 11, 2016, 5:00-6:00pm @ Extension Office
Neighboring County FSQA Dates:
March 12, 10AM—Noon, Holstein Rec Center, Holstein
March 28, 9-11AM, Calhoun Extension Office, Rockwell City
April 12, 6—8PM, Ida Grove Rec Center, Ida Grove
April 23, 9-11AM, Cherokee Extension Office, Cherokee
April 24, 4-6PM, Royal Community Building, Royal
June 8, 6-8PM, Clay County Extension Office, Spencer
June 10, 1-3PM, Pocahontas Extension Office, Pocahontas
June 24, 1-3PM, Cherokee Extension Office, Cherokee
LIVESTOCK JUDGING TRAINING
Learn the basics of livestock judging from an experienced livestock judge, Dustin
Smith. We will be partnering with Cherokee County 4-H to learn about livestock judg-
ing, understand the reasoning behind competition placings, and get some real life ex-
perience evaluating cattle, sheep & swine.
This training will be a great foundation to help more of our county 4-H members feel
qualified to join the fun of a Livestock Judging Team! As a county we will provide op-
portunities for teams to participate in local and regional competitions.
Livestock Judging Training will be held at the Bomgaars/Expo Center at the Cherokee
Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 16th from 9am-11am. Call the Extension Office to
register for this FREE workshop. We can arrange car-pooling from the Buena Vista
County Extension Office for those who need transportation.
SHEEP WEIGH-IN & SPECIAL SHEEP SELECTION
Saturday, May 7, 2016
At Corderman Farm—2344 650th St., Newell, IA
General Sheep Weigh-in 9:30-10:30am
Special Sheep Selection & Weigh-in 10:30-Noon
Special Sheep Participants will be signing up for summer education sessions—
please bring your schedule
Ear Tags will be available for purchase—$3 per tag
Important Notes for State Fair Sheep & Goats—If you plan to show sheep or goats at the
Iowa State Fair, please contact the Extension Office at 732-5056. State Fair Sheep and Goats
need to have retinal scans. There is a $5 per animal fee for the retinal scans and you will need to
weigh in your animals at the Sac County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 7th, 9:00-11:00 am.
Please make sure to contact the Buena Vista County Extension Office so we can coordinate details
with Sac County. Thank you!
SHEEP WEIGH-IN
BASKETBALL FESTIVAL PHOTOS FROM MARCH 4, 2016
BEGINNING SEWING WORKSHOP, MARCH 19, 2016
SPECIAL SWINE EDUCATION SESSION, MARCH 21, 2016
4-H in PHOTOS
OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
4-H LOCK-IN, APRIL 1 & 2, 2016
BABYSITTING CLINIC, MARCH 28, 2016
CLOVER KIDS @ AC-T ELEMENTARY
BV Equine Team
SUMMER EVENTS
Save the Dates… or Call 732-5056 to REGISTER TODAY for these
Upcoming Summer Events:
Insect Zoo: June 9th ISU’s Department of Entomology teaches youth all of the great things about insects!
Participants can view and interact with live insects and other arthropods from around the world.
Calf Fitting Workshop: June 12th Learn important techniques and tips to “fit” your calf to show at the
Buena Vista County Fair and beyond from Dustin Smith, Livestock Judge & Show Cattle Expert.
Workshop Wednesdays: June 15—July 6 Workshop Wednesdays will include a variety of make and
take project opportunities including Pallets Projects, Communication Projects, Horticulture Projects and More!
First Time at Fair: June 22 For families new to 4-H or new to exhibiting at fair, we want to spend time
answering all of your questions and sharing some tips to enjoy and thrive during the Buena Vista County Fair!
Robotics 1 Camp: June 23-25 Young engineers will create, design and program their own Lego robot
using the Mindstorm NXT software. Participants will enjoy a variety of robotics challenges and competitions.
Robotics 2 Camp: June 27-28 This camp is designed for youth entering 6th-8th grade with at least one
year of experience with robotics. This camp will take the challenges to the next level in design & programming.
Clothing Selection: July 11 Select, Purchase & Model an outfit in categories of Clothing Selection, Fashion
Review or $15 Challenge while employing skills like consumer management, self-confidence & communication.
Animal Science Camp: July 12-13 Explore the basics of animal behavior and health during this STEM
camp. Participants will learn from a local veterinarian and have hands on experiences with animals.
DOG OBEDIENCE
DOG OBEDIENCE INFORMATIONAL MEETING: for 4-H’ers and their
interested family members – NO Dogs: Thursday, April 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm @ Extension Office
4-H DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES will start Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 7:00pm at the
Iowa Central Community College Lawn and run for 12 weeks, free of charge.
4-H’ers must provide records confirming their dog has current vaccinations.
4-H’ers must attend at least 5 classes to participate in the Dog Obedience Show at Buena Vista County Fair
For More Information: Contact Melissa Fahr (712)2999-1753 or [email protected]
Or CALL the ISU Extension & Outreach Office at (712)732-5056
WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/YOUR COUNTY NAME HERE
EXT. COUNCIL & COUNTY STAFF
Clubs and Contacts
BV COUNTY 4-H CLUBS & LEADERS YOUTH COUNCIL & 4-H COMMITTEES
County Youth Council
Anna Ehlers Greta Small
Kendall Snyder Alyssa Feeley
Zack Brown Abby Bean
Danielle Peterson
Alex Spengler
Eva Kohl
Brea Baumhover
Carli Grau
Ashlee Sammons
Cole Brake
Colby Snyder
Melissa Fahr, advisor
4-H Youth Development Committee
Mary Roberts, Albert City
Laura Sievers, Albert City
Shane Lenhart, Storm Lake
Cheryl Arnts, Alta
Brea Baumhover, Youth Rep
Anna Ehlers, Youth Rep
Alex Spengler, Youth Rep
BV Equine Team County Wide
Michele Lynch 712-272-4069
BV Shooting Sports Club County Wide
Preston Jacobs 712-272-3318
Clover Kids K-3, County Wide
Stephanie Alanis 712-732-5056
Fairfield Pioneers Albert City Area
Michelle Ehlers 712-260-9248
Dr. Chris Bean 712-299-2810
Melissa Fahr 712-299-1753
Karen Feeley 712-299-4315
Maple Valley Agriculturists Alta Area
Roxanne Peterson 712-730-0037
Sherie Van Berkum 712-284-1056
Peggy Witzke 712-288-6216
Maple Valley Motivators Alta Area
Lorie Stanton 712-200-2359
Dawn Hill 712-284-1302
Newell Boosting Achievers Newell Area
Connie Jesse 712-299-6030
Angie Emerick 507-822-3366
Providence Go-Getters Storm Lake Area
Leann Baumhover 712-299-0126
Steve Peters 712-732-9393
Tom Snyder 712-732-9488
Robotics Club County Wide
Abby Daly 712-732-5056
MAY 2016 APRIL 2016
Club Meetings
Buena Vista Equine Team April 4 @ 7:00pm Extension Office
BV Shooting Sports Group 1– Apr 4 Group 2– Apr 11; Group 3– Apr 18
Clover Kids April 28 @ 6:00pm Extension Office
Fairfield Pioneers April 10 @ 6:30pm Ag Partners
Maple Valley Agriculturists April 2 @ 6:00pm Alta Elementary
Maple Valley Motivators April 10 @ 1:30pm Wel-Life
Newell Boosting Achievers April 2 @ 10am Allee Farm
Providence Go-Getters April 25 @ 7:00pm Extension Office
Robotics Club April 24 @ 3:00pm Extension Office
Buena Vista Equine Team May 2 @ 7:00pm Extension Office
BV Shooting Sports Group 1– May 2 Group 2– May 9; Group 3– May 16
Clover Kids TBD Extension Office
Fairfield Pioneers May 8 @ 6:30pm Ag Partners
Maple Valley Agriculturists May 7 @ 6:00pm Alta Elementary
Maple Valley Motivators May 8 @ 1:30pm Wel-Life
Newell Boosting Achievers Sun, May 1 @ 5pm Nain Lutheran
Providence Go-Getters May 23 @ 7:00pm Extension Office
