4-H News

We still have some enrollments trickling into the system.

The last day to enroll without a late fee was November 30th.

Welcome to all our new members!!

This is an amazing opportunity offered state-wide for small animal exhibitors! It takes place at the Polk County Fairgrounds. I have included the schedule to give you a better idea of what to expect.

Last year 13 counties in Oregon participated and we were one of them!

Cloverbuds are also welcome to attend.

Please see the flyer below with registration information as well as the schedule.

It's that time of year when we our members should be selling citrus for the annual 4-H Association Citrus Fundraiser. By now all families should have received their information from leaders.

This freshly picked citrus is something our communities look forward to each year!

Two of our local clubs, North Fork Community Club and Prairie City Community Club, have joined forces and put together an opportunity for you to attend a swine clinic. Be sure to thank the leaders and members of these clubs for this wonderful opportunity. See details in the flyer below.

One of the greatest joys for me is 4-H bringing hands on learning into our local schools. Seeing the students light up during activities - asking questions, testing ideas, and discovering new interests - has been incredibly rewarding. These moments spark curiosity, build confidence, and remind us why providing meaningful learning opportunities matters.

In December, students built snowball (marshmallow) catapults. During another lesson 3rd graders were engineers, building shelves/towers to hold the elf "elf on the shelf". In January we were human conductors.....lighting up energy sticks. It was a fun time had by all learning about energy.

If you see your name in the list below, please be sure to pick up your items at your soonest convenience. Our office hours are 7-4, however, items can be left at the front door after hours if you call ahead. 541-575-1911

Fair or State Fair Project Items

K. Teel

T. Teel

S. Gosnell

A. Miller

E. Saul

T. Gibson

Record Books

B. Sharp

A. Wilson

R. Wilson
A. Blood

M. Molyneux

C. Molyneux

G. Clarry

J. Chappel

D. Moore

R.H. Bellinger

N. Spencer

E. Silva

E. Saul

M. Saul

K. Shaffer

A. Shaffer

N. Blood

W. Suchorski

W. Suchorski

K. Stiner

T. Ashley

G. Ashley

Fair weight requirements.

Reminder - record books must be turned in to be eligible to participate at fair. For those who did not turn in by the October deadline for judging, you still have time to get checked off. I will compile a list of those missing and you will be hearing from me soon. If anyone would like some additional help completing their record book please reach out to the office and we can assist you.

Please join us for each virtual animal science workshop presented by statewide experts via ZOOM. You can find the ZOOM link for each of the sessions listed below on the Oregon 4-H web page under the Events tab. Just go to the date of the event and click on the event, it will take you to the ZOOM link for that event. All begin at 6 pm and will last no longer than 7:30 pm.

o January 16 – Choosing your Market Animal

o February 5 – Beef Feeding & Selection

o February 10 – Horse Psychology

o March 2 – Feeding up Swine

o March 17 – Feeding up Sheep and Goats

o April 8 – Poultry & Turkey Showmanship

o May 5 – Rabbit Showmanship

o May 21 – Choosing your market poultry and/or rabbits

o June 9 – Dog showmanship

See below - I have included the link for the February events.

Animal Science Virtual Monthly Topic - Beef (selection and feeding) | OSU Extension Service

Animal Science Virtual Monthly Topic: Horse Psychology | OSU Extension Service

Send me your club news, photos, etc......I would love to share here with everyone in the program.

Christal Culley

Oregon State University - Extension Service Grant County

4-H Program Coordinator

896 E Main

John Day, OR 97845

christal.culley@oregonstate.edu

541-575-1911