Newsletter March-April 2026

Happy almost spring from the Clackamas County 4‑H team! The days are stretching a little longer, the first brave flowers are peeking up through the soil, and our whole team is buzzing with excitement about the opportunities ahead for our 4‑H families. This time of year always feels like a fresh start, and we’re thrilled to be stepping into it with you.

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NEW members to Clackamas County 4-H who want to participate in the County Fair must be enrolled by April 1st in order to be eligible.

Enrollments and project additions are accepted year-round, but submissions after deadlines aren't fair-eligible. Participation is $50 per member. Multnomah County youth add $15.

ALL Oregon 4-H animal science exhibitors over age nine (horse, rabbit, cavy, poultry, pigeon, cattle, goats, sheep, swine, llama / alpaca, and dogs) MUST have completed the Youth Quality Care for Animals (YQCA) training. Large animals (livestock, llama/alpaca, and horse) must earn a certificate that is REQUIRED for County Fair and State Fair entry.

YQCA certificates earned in 2025 make members eligible to participate through 2027. New members ages nine and up must complete the training and submit their certificate by June 1 to participate in 4-H shows and fairs. Training registration and dates are available at https://bit.ly/2026YQCA.

If you have already completed training, and need to upload your certificate you can do that here: https://bit.ly/YQCACert2026

Calling all creators, makers, and designers. It's time to sharpen your pencils, make sure your pens have ink, or fire up your graphic design programs. Clackamas County 4-H Fairbook cover contest is now accepting entries! The winning design will be featured front and center on the cover of the 2026 Clackamas County Fair book for all members and families to see! In addition to these bragging rights, you will also receive a 4-H prize pack!

• Open to all Junior, Intermediate, and Senior members enrolled in Clackamas County.
• May be hand-drawn or digitally created. Must be the member’s original design (no tracing, copying other designs, or AI rendered art will be permitted).
• Entries must be submitted as a .jpg or .png file.
• One entry per member.

Submit your design by March 15. The winner will be announced on March 23.

📆 Tuesday, May 12, 6:00pm

📍 via Zoom

Mark your calendars for this important 4-H County Fair Orientation.

Every Club and Independent member planning to exhibit at any 4-H Fair (Horse Fair, Dog Fair, and/or County Fair) needs to have at least one person attend this Zoom meeting.

📆April 18: Pet Fair

📆May 13: Entries OPEN for Horse Fair, Dog Fair, and County Fair

📆June 1: Horse Fair entries CLOSE

📆June 11: Dog Fair and County Fair entries CLOSE

📆July 6-12: Horse Fair

📆July 11: Dog Fair

📆August 18-22: County Fair

Do you have any questions about Fair? Can you volunteer to help? Contact your Fair Superintendents.

📆Saturday, March 7, 10:00am

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby

Do your members, families, or club want to earn community service hours? WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please plan to come to the Fairgrounds and help our six 4-H clubs complete the items to donate to the nonprofit they are partnering with for this project.

• Create cat toys with Click & Shoot 4-H Club for Silverton Cat Rescue
• Assemble personal packs for at-risk kids/teenagers with Mossy Rocks 4-H Club for ANT Farm
• Help make cuddle critters to give to young children with Clackamas 4-H Teen Ambassadors for

  Trauma Intervention Program NW

• Assemble Welcome Kits for families and victims of crime with Country Kids 4-H Club for Northwest Family Services
• Make scrubbers and pack a cleaning kit with Molalla River 4-H Club for Ten O’clock Food Pantry
• Craft alphabet packets for Clackamas County youth with Muttsketeers 4-H Club for

  Love Letters for Literacy

Bring a friend! This event is open to anyone 9 years old and over to participate. Stay for one hour or all three!

📆May 2, 10:30am

📍Oregon City

The Clackamas 4-H Ambassador Team is excited to promote 4-H in the Oregon City Teddy Bear Parade. This parade gathers stuffed animals that emergency personnel give to children in the community. Join us at 4-H Helping Hands Day to help create “cuddle critters” for our entry!

A warm welcome to the new leaders joining our group of 4-H volunteers! We couldn't do it without you!

This spring, we will send out a charter to each club that meets the requirements.

State 4-H policy says:

• "Clubs should strive to enroll at least five youth from at least three different families and meet essentially year-round, at least six times per year, at a minimum."
• “Clubs should be supervised by at least two approved volunteers [who] receive training appropriate for their role prior to their engagement with members. At least one of the approved volunteers must be 25 years of age or older.”

If you have not met these requirements, please reach out to us to discuss your options.

When moving and showing animals, remember to use good biosecurity practices to prevent the spread of disease. Not only can animals give diseases to others of their species, but some of the most serious conditions pass from one species to another. The best practices to prevent the spread of disease are:

• Segregation - prevent contact between your animals and others
• Restrict the use of feed, equipment, and trailers between your animals and others at events. Clean and disinfect after use.
• Notify a veterinarian immediately if an animal becomes sick.
• Quarantine animals for 30 days after events, and clean and disinfect equipment and bedding.

Serious disease threats are always present. Biosecurity can reduce your risk.

📆April 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm

📍 Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Horning Hall

Members, leaders, and parents are invited to visit the Record Book table during our 4-H April events. Whether you are starting records for the first time or are looking to take your record book to the next level, our volunteers can help! Copies of most forms and the record book covers will be available along with the new 2026 Awards and Recognition Brochure. We will have tables available for those who want hands-on help while they work on their records.

Many 4-H activities can lead to tax deductions, and a few may require you to pay taxes. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you fill out your tax return this year. Remember to consult your tax advisor or www.irs.gov for details.

• Most donations made to 4-H clubs or advisories are deductible. You must have a receipt showing what you donated and whether you received anything in return. You may need additional documentation to prove the value.
• Volunteer expenses, such as photocopying and travel costs, are deductible. You cannot deduct the value of your time.
• Payments for market animals at auction, show entry fees, and costs for most project areas are not tax-deductible.
• 4-H members earning over $600 from projects may need to file a tax return. Market animal sales should be reported on Schedule F.

All clubs that fundraise and collect money must manage those assets in accordance with the policies and guidelines specified in the 4-H Operations and Best Practices Guide. Click below to review this guide with your club. If you have questions, contact Jan Williams.

The Clackamas County 4-H Association (CC4-HA) Board fundraisers provide financial support for our 4-H programs. These funds are used for scholarships, awards and recognition, and maintaining our non-profit status. We need your help!

Fred Meyer Community Rewards: You can support Clackamas County 4-H when you use your Fred Meyer Rewards card. This will not affect your present Fred Meyer rewards or your fuel points programs. Click below to to link your rewards card.

In addition to our fundraising events, we gladly accept donations at any time. Checks may be made out to Clackamas County 4-H Association and dropped off or sent to the Extension office.

Now a year round program, you can can round up your purchase to support 4-H when shopping in store at Coastal Farm and Ranch. Look for the sign in your local store to see how much has been donated in your community!

They also offer 10% OFF select, animal-specific, project-related supplies to 4-H participants.

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) stores have a seasonal Paper 4-H Clover Campaign to make contributions to 4-H through the National 4-H Council. The Spring 4-H Clover Campaign is expected to take place April 17-May 3. See your local store for details.

📆April 14, 16, 21, and 23 4:30 – 6:00 pm

📍Zoom

Youth ages 10 and up are invited to sign up for the Virtual Babysitter Training on Zoom. The four sessions are designed to train youth in many aspects of babysitting, including baby and toddler care, healthy snacks, business tips, age-appropriate games, first aid, and safety. Cost is $10. Online registration will open soon – watch your email or Facebook for the link! For more information, contact Jan Williams.

📆June 24-27, 2026

📍Oregon State University, Corvallis Campus

Save the date for OSU Summer Conference, our signature event for youth in grades 7-12. Watch for the county pre-registration mid-April, and state pre-registration around the beginning of May.

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? The Oregon 4-H Summer Conference is where belonging begins. Whether you're curious about your future, passionate about making friends, or ready to challenge yourself, this is your place. You'll meet youth from across the state, explore OSU's beautiful campus, and discover new ways to grow through hands-on learning. Adult chaperones are also needed!

Youth ages 13 and up are eligible; applications are DUE April 1st.

This is an excellent opportunity for 4-H members to build leadership skills and serve the community. Each project area has different expectations for Junior Superintendents. For details, contact the Superintendent of your desired project.

Reminder: Junior Superintendents must reapply each year, even if previously accepted.

Are you passionate about 4-H and eager to share that enthusiasm? Do you follow the latest trends? If you've ever thought you could create more youth-friendly social media content, we want to hear from you. Join our team and share your energy!

Clackamas County 4‑H is building a crew of high‑school‑aged content creators to help tell the real stories of 4‑H - your stories. We’re looking for creative individuals eager to produce videos, photos, and social media content while gaining real-world experience to boost their resumes. Details on our upcoming info session and application process will be announced soon. Don’t miss your opportunity to become a 4-H content creator.

Get ready to shine. Your 4-H story begins now! Click here to request more information!

Spring Classic is a statewide 4-H event where county teams compete in Skill-a-thons, Quiz Bowls, Judging, and Knowledge contests. Clackamas County will be qualifying Intermediates and Seniors in all events this winter. 4-H Faculty approval is required for all contestants. Contests for Dog, Small Animal, Horse, and Livestock projects will be held April 24-26 in Redmond, OR.

Clackamas County recommends that members enter no more than three contests at Spring Classic across all project areas. If you think you will qualify for multiple contests and project areas, make a plan before committing to a team. Members are responsible for checking the schedule to ensure they can complete the contests without significant conflicts and to devote time to studying and team practices / preparation.

Interested youth should attend their project Advisory Committee meetings to learn more.

This year, the International 4-H Inbound Exchange Program will be hosting nineteen Japanese and Korean delegates and two adult chaperones from July 21 to August 15. We are searching for host families. Hosting a delegate can be a fun and rewarding experience for you and your family. Delegates join your family as they learn and experience life in the United States. Are you interested but have questions? Contact Jon Gandy.

Oregon 4-H is offering summer overnight camp sessions open to all youth at the Oregon Outdoor Education Center, west of Salem (formerly the 4-H Center). All lodging and meals are included in these five-day / four-night experiences. All youth are welcome at any session—no need to be a 4-H member or reside in a specific county.

⛺Outdoor Adventure Camp

Ages 12-15, $425, June 29 - July 1

Ages 8-12, $325, July 7 - July 9

⛺Wild Rivers Camp

Ages 9-13, $625, July 17 - July 21

Ages 9-13, $625, August 11 - August 15

⛺Wildlife Stewards Camp

Ages 8-12, $625, July 28 - August 1

Ages 8-12, $625, August 4 - August 8

Financial Assistance is available for Clackamas County 4-H members.

📆 Information meetings: March 14, April 15, May 16

📆 Tune Up: June 5-7, 2026

📆 Trek: July 12-18, 2026

Interested in Family Camping? Oregon 4-H also hosts 4-H Wagon Train, a one-of-a-kind Oregon Trail experience! Youth and their families participate in a four or eight-day trek in the Sisters area, following a section of the Oregon Trail and experiencing living history.

📆 June 15-17 - 8:30am - 4:30pm or

📆 June 22-24 - 8:30am - 4:30pm

📍North Willamette Research & Extension Center

Youth Tractor Safety Certification is required for youth ages 14 to 18 who work with tractors and other farm machinery for extended family and non-family members in Oregon. Certification is obtained by completing the Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Training Course, including the written and tractor-driving exams. Two sessions are offered, and youth must attend all three days of the session they choose. Hurry - classes fill quickly!

We are very excited to be building new programming and opportunities with you.

Juntos / 4-H is here to support and provide programming in partnership with schools and local organizations to help families understand post-HS graduation opportunities and prepare their students for a better future. The complementary components of Juntos and 4-H are education and preparation for college or vocational careers, along with access to hands-on cultural activities that support the exploration of youth interests, curiosity, and sense of belonging.

Youth thrive in spaces where they feel seen and represented. Juntos is here to expand the possibilities of youth alongside other community leaders.

Juntos 2026 Events:

April

• Academia is an overnight 4-day camp where students experience on-campus housing at the OSU Corvallis campus. Juntos students from across counties will be selected to participate in tailored workshops and activities throughout the week to highlight the potential of a college student’s life. Applications due May 1st.
• Free Apps for Plant Health Workshops – Learn how to utilize the resources we have at our fingertips! Luisa Santamaria and Victor Villegas will lead two workshops using free apps to care for our plants.
• Juntos Cohort Series for Adrienne C. Nelson and Clackamas High School

May

• Stole Making workshop (for Juntos seniors and their parents) - Share the pride that is graduation by designing and workshopping the stole of your dreams! One milestone closer to the dreams of both parents and students, let’s create it together.

If you are interested or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Maria Velador Gonzalez.

📆March 21, 8:00am - 2:00 pm

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

📆 Drop off baked goods at the Exhibit Hall on Friday, March 20, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, or on Saturday March 21, from 7:30 to 10:00 am

Help on the day of the sale!

🧁We need adult volunteers to package baked goods and sell them to customers.

🧁Take the Bake Sale to the Tack Sale! Intermediate and Senior members are welcome to walk through the barns with trays of treats. Teams of three to four youth participate together.

🧁Cover the gate! We need teams of two people, either two adults or an adult and older

youth, to cover one of the entry gates. A team can cover the whole event, or we can run two

shifts.

Questions? Text Mel Jeffrey at 503-329-0503.

April online workshops are coming! Each workshop includes one activity class per week, in 45-minute sessions, offered on Wednesday afternoons from 4:45 to 5:30 pm. Registered participants receive a kit with the materials needed for the workshops they sign up for. The kits are free to Clackamas County youth and $10 each for youth outside of Clackamas County. Kits need to be picked up in person at the Clackamas County Extension Office.

April: Explore 4-H – We will explore Art, Fiber Art, Natural Science, and Educational displays in April as we begin preparing for the fair.

Contact Katie Iverson or Jan Williams with questions or ideas for other sessions.

📆March 24-26

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

🎨Tuesday, March 24 - Arts & Fiber Arts

Cloverbuds: Weaving, Card Making, Painting, Embroidery, Yarn Art, Oil Pastels

Jr, Int, Sr: Cake Decorating, Basketry, Quilling, Embroidery

🌱Wednesday, March 25 - Horticulture

All Ages: Let's Get Growing, Flowers and Herbs, Garden Art and Bees

🚀Thursday, March 26 - Science & Engineering

Cloverbuds: Food Preservation, Rocketry, Engineering and Robotics, Animal Tracks

Jr, Int, Sr: Physics/Rocketry, Food Preservation - Fermenting, Forestry, Engineering

Registration Deadline is March 20!

📆April 18 Fair Skills Success

📆May 17 Big Fun Food Day

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

More information coming soon!

📆April 12 – Sewing help

📆May 3 – Sew a tote

📍Clackamas County Extension Annex

Join us from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Clackamas County Extension Annex. Participation is FREE. Adult help / support is encouraged but not required. Youth should have some sewing skills, but all skill levels are welcome. Bring your machine or let us know if you need to borrow one. Sewing supplies will be available, but youth are encouraged to bring their own sewing kit.

The Fashion Revue Challenge for the 2026 fair season will be Future Fashion! Use your research, creativity, and imagination to create a look for 2050—think tech fabrics and futuristic silhouettes. Questions? Please contact Karen Jeffrey-Markowski or Jan Williams. For more information check out our 4-H HEARTH webpage!

This contest is open to ANY 4-H member (not just those in the sewing project!) and focuses on consumerism and wardrobe planning. Youth will be able to choose clothing that looks great on their body type and coloring as they assemble items to fit into one of the four categories:

1. Informal / Casual wear (school appropriate)

2. Theater / Costume

3. Semi-Formal to Formal wear

4. Special Interest

Contest Rules:

• All ensemble elements must have been purchased within the last 12 months. One previously owned or borrowed accessory item is allowed (e.g., shoes, jewelry, etc.).
• Though there are no cost parameters for this contest, participants must submit receipts for all purchased items. Participants must also submit a Consumer Comparison Worksheet and Ready to Wear Buying Form at the time of judging.
• All garments worn and visible (e.g., a blouse under a jacket or vest) during the interview process must be included in the buying worksheet.
• Contestants can qualify for participation in the State Fair. Top State Fair participants qualify for the National Fashion Revue Contest held in San Antonio, TX in January 2027. More information will be available in the fair book and on our website. If you still have questions, contact Karen Jeffrey-Markowski.

Are you working with a 4-H club of youth in the Art, Sewing, or Foods projects, and you’re not quite sure what to do next? Do your club members want more? Are you looking for fair project ideas? Check out the online recorded sessions for 4-H club leaders below for information about:

• Learning fun club meeting activities and sharing skill-building project ideas.
• Highlighting Blue Ribbon tips and techniques.
• Fair entry class information.

Project areas include 4-H Foods & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, and Expressive Arts & Fiber Arts.

The Horse ID Forms are due by April 1. Submit your form online and upload photos of your project horses. If you lease your horse, you will also upload a copy of your lease.

Eligibility applications for the I Did It Myself award are also due April 1. You must apply each year to remain eligible.

Keep in mind that after April 1, only the 4-H member may show and train their project horse. However, a cooperative agreement between the Oregon 4-H Program and OHSET allows members’ project horses to be ridden and shown at OHSET meets by team members through the state meet.

Members are expected to follow the “90-day rule” for horses they plan to show at the County and State Fair. Horse changes will only be approved in the event of death, severe injury, or illness that prevents the horse from being ridden. Review the Clackamas County 4-H Horse Rules starting on page 30 of the Horse Handbook for information.

Horse change requests must be made by June 30. Contact Mikenna and Andy Hallock (503-290-9807) as soon as you think you need a horse change.

📆April 18 (Pre-registration due by April 1st)

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

Showmanship, Equitation, and Trail

$20 all day price

📆May 16 (Pre-registration due by April 1st)

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

All Six Gaming Events

Whether you are a speed demon or a cautious trotter, you are welcome!

$20 all day price

Clubs and Independent members are expected to take an active role in supporting countywide 4-H Horse programs. Volunteer opportunities for leaders, parents, members, and community supporters include helping at:

• Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, and Presentation contests
• Countywide clinics and workshops
• Pre-Fairs and Horse Fair
• Tack Sales and Fundraisers
• Attendance at Horse Advisory meetings, the second Wednesday of most months, 7:00 pm.

Horse Advisory tracks each club’s total hours for the year. Available shifts at upcoming events are posted on the Facebook page and in Band.

Horse Record Books must be turned in by June 1, along with Horse Fair entries. If you haven’t started your records, now is the time! The guide to horse records requirements for the June 1 turn-in is available on the Horse project page. Details will be shared at the April Horse Advisory meeting. Find forms online:

• 4-H Resume: available in Word and PDF
• Horse Advancement Guide
• 4-H Horse Record
• Horse Record Check Sheet

Denise Knight (503-829-7665) and Tonya Rourke (503-702-7265) are available to help you virtually and in person! Contact them to set up a club or to ask your questions. There will also be a drop-in record book clinic in Horning Hall at the fairgrounds on April 18. Stop by anytime between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm!

We’re excited to introduce Extension Horses' Hippology/Horse Science educational course! For just $40, you will gain access to an online course featuring four interactive lessons designed to build foundational knowledge in equine science through hands-on activities and multimedia content. You can even earn certificates for each lesson by passing the 10-question quizzes at the end of each lesson with an 80% or higher.

Lesson topics include:

• Internal Parasites
• Introduction to Horse Hoof Anatomy
• Parturition in Broodmares
• Evaluating Equine Conformation

Pricing for 6 months of unlimited access is just $40!

This resource is ideal for youth preparing for Hippology contests or anyone interested in expanding their horse science knowledge—regardless of experience level. Learn at your own pace and strengthen your understanding of equine care and anatomy. Enroll today and start learning all about horses: https://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=2813.

📆April 19

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds

Work on your horsemanship skills on April 19 at this riding clinic with local trainer Staci Riggs. The proceeds from registration will be used by Junior Horse Advisory to support our horse program. There are two options – the morning is for advanced riders working on perfecting skills and the afternoon is for newer or younger riders working on basics. Registration is $40 and limited to 12 riders in each session. The registration link will be emailed to families and live on our events page

on March 6 at 7am.

📆May 23

📍Clover Oak Ranch

Work on your western and ranch horsemanship skills May 23 at this riding clinic with trainer JR Robles. The proceeds from registration will be used by Junior Horse Advisory to support our horse program. There are two options – one for advanced riders working on perfecting skills and the other for newer or younger riders working on basics. Registration is $40 and limited to 10 riders in each session. The registration link will emailed to families and live on our events page on March 6 at 7am.

📆April 18th - 9:00 am - Noon

📍 Horning Hall, Fairgrounds

We are looking forward to our companion pet show on April 18. This is an opportunity for youth enrolled in Cats, Herpetology, and Cloverbuds to bring their cat or herptile for a Companion Pet interview or show-and-tell. We will have County Fair ribbons, and the top intermediates and seniors will qualify for State Fair.

For questions, contact Superintendent Daniel Johnson

📆April 18, 9:00am - Noon

📍 Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Horning Hall

Small Animal Advisory is coordinating a workshop day on April 18. Members will be able to choose from a variety of workshops to help them prepare for the County Fair.

• Showmanship practice (Rabbits, Cavies, Poultry and Pigeons)
• Introduction to your Small Animal Project (Rabbits and Cavies)
• Cloverbud Show & Tell practice
• Egg judging and preparing for the Fair
• Grooming your animal for show

Drop in Tables:

• Tagging, Tattooing, and Banding help available (Last chance before Fair entry!)
• What Breed and Classification are your poultry?
• Market Auction information (NOTE: Clackamas auction registration and tagging are on May 9)
• Meet and Greet with the Fair Superintendents
• 4-H Record Book information and work session (9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Members may bring one animal from each project area. These workshops are open to all youth – spread the word to your friends in other counties or youth programs!

Contact Tiffany Baumhardt (503-348-9327) if you would like help with rabbit or cavy ID.

Contact Sherry Copeland (503-475-5692) to have a poultry leg band available.

Can you volunteer? We need youth and adults to lead these short workshops. Reach out to Sherry Copeland (503-475-5692) if you can help.

Remember that ALL animals need a unique ID BEFORE they are entered in the County Fair. This includes Cloverbud projects. Demonstrations of how to tag, band, and tattoo are available on YouTube. The unique ID can include one or more letters, numbers, or colors. When you submit your Fair entries, you will need to list the animal’s ID for each class.

All showmanship animals must be owned by June 1 to participate in the Clackamas County Fair. If you are entering a market animal that was born after June 1, you must also enter an animal for showmanship that was owned before the June 1 deadline. Let the superintendent know if you need resources for finding a project animal.

Join us on March 17, April 21, and May 19 for our monthly meetings. You can come in person to the Annex or join by Zoom.

Watch the Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction website for information on market rabbits, chickens, and turkeys. Signups are due, and turkey tagging occurs on May 9. Members are responsible for finding or breeding their market rabbits. Chicks are included in the auction registration for market chickens. Members must purchase their turkeys. We recommend calling local feed stores in early spring to ask if they are taking reservations for turkey poults.

📆Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10am - 2pm

📍 Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby

Fit to be Goat-tastic! Come learn from fellow and past 4-H members the ins and outs of fitting for both market and breeding/conformation, as well as tips and tricks for showmanship! Separate demonstrations for Meat, Dairy, and Fiber Goats. Stick around after a Baked Potato Bar Lunch for questions, showring practice, and to try your hand at fitting your own project! Pre-Registration is required to bring your animal. If you are coming without an animal, you can register up to and including the day of the event. Questions? Contact Michelle Roeger.

Attention Livestock Project members: The 2026 Explore Agriculture Tour is in the planning stages for another June trip. This free, fun, and educational experience will be heading across Oregon to visit two to three big beef/dairy/ag industries, to tour and learn about programs and opportunities for future careers! Intermediates and Seniors will be sent an email invitation to pre-register for the mid-June event. For more information, contact Doug Kitchen.

Does your animal have a unique ID yet? Act NOW to be ready to enter the Fair!

This identification is a REQUIRED to bring your animal to fair, and you must have it when you sign up for fair, so make sure to plan ahead.

The type of identification may be different for each species (i.e., ear notching for pigs, scrapie tag numbers for sheep, etc.). Market animals must be identified using BOTH the unique ID and the auction tag number.

All 4-H members must own or lease their animal before June 1, or by the spring weigh-in date (for market animals), whichever is earlier, to participate in the County Fair. Please keep these rules in mind when identifying project animals to be shown at the County Fair and State Fair.

• Only the 4-H member may exhibit the project animal in any show (4-H, open, or otherwise) from at least June 1 through the State Fair.

• 4-H members should be responsible for the care, training, and fitting of their project animals.

• Members may have only one leased animal in a project area (a female with offspring still nursing at the County Fair counts as one animal).

• Members leasing a project animal must have the Record of Animal Lease form on file with the Extension office by June 1. The lease record forms will be approved by the Livestock Advisory. Contact the Extension office if you need a form.

• A 4-H member may share one animal at the County Fair if they do not own any animals in that project area, but no animals may be shared at the State Fair.

📆April 11, 8:30am Check In

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby

Youth will practice their judging skills at this people-only event (please keep your dogs at home). This year, we will be working on:

• Judging of a 4-H Showmanship class
• Dog 4-H Knowledge and Skills
• Oral Reasons

Clubs must register youth to attend. This is one of the qualifying events for the Four Paws award, so don’t miss out! Contact Jan Williams for more information.

📆 May 30

📍Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby

Practice for the Dog Fair, meet judges, participate in showmanship, rally, and obedience, and meet other 4-H dog project members and their dogs. This event is required for 4-H members to attend to be eligible to participate in the County and State 4-H Dog Fair. Check with your club leader for more information on this fun event!

2.....Feeding Up Swine Virtual Workshop.....Online.....6:00 – 7:30 pm

2.....Dog Advisory Meeting.....Zoom.....7:00 – 8:30 pm

5.....Livestock Advisory Meeting.....Annex.....7:00 – 8:30 pm

7.....4-H Helping Hands Day.....Fairgrounds.....10:00 am – 1:00 pm

10.....Awards and Recognition Committee Meeting…..Zoom…..7:00 – 9:00 pm

11.....Horse Advisory Meeting.....Annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

12.....Ambassador Meeting.....call for location.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

15.....Entry DEADLINE for Fairbook Cover Contest.....Online

16.....HEARTH Advisory Meeting.....Annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

17.....Small Animal Advisory Meeting.....Annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

17.....Feeding Up Sheep and Goats Virtual Workshop.....Online.....6:00 – 7:30 pm

19.....Project Record Memories Work Session.....Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

20.....Bake Sale Drop-Off.....Fairgrounds.....3:00 - 6:00pm

21.....HEARTH Bake Sale.....Fairgrounds.....8:00 am – 2:00 pm

24-26.....4-H Spring Break Camp.....Fairgrounds.....10:00 am – 3:00 pm

25.....Oregon 4-H Volunteer Orientation.....Zoom.....6:00 – 7:30 pm

1.....Enrollment DEADLINE.....Extension office – Applies to NEW members

1.....Project horse possession DEADLINE

1.....Horse Document TURN-IN DEADLINE.....online

1.....Junior Superintendent applications DUE.....online

1.....Articles DUE for 4-H Newsletter

2.....FMC Meeting.....Zoom.....7:00 – 8:30 pm

6.....Dog Advisory meeting.....Zoom.....6:30 – 8:30 pm

8.....Horse Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

9.....Clackamas County Ambassador Team meeting.....call for location.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

10-15.....National 4-H Conference..... Arlington, VA

11.....Dog Judging.....Fairgrounds.....8:30 am – 2:00 pm

12.....Sewing Sunday.....Annex....1:30 - 4:00 pm*

*Pre-registration required

14.....Babysitting Virtual Class #1.....Zoom.....4:30 – 6:00 pm

14.....Awards & Recognition Committee meeting.....call for location.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

16.....Club Leader Training.....Extension annex.....9:00 – 11:00 am*

* Online Orientation is a pre-requisite

16.....Babysitting Virtual Class #2.....Zoom.....4:30 – 6:00 pm

16.....Club Leader Training.....Extension annex.....7:00 – 9:00 pm*

* Online Orientation is a pre-requisite

18.....Horse Pre-Fair..... Fairgrounds.....7:00 am – 7:00 pm

18.....4-H Pet Fair (Cats, Herpetology, & Cloverbud Pets).....Fairgrounds.....9:00 am – noon

18.....Small Animal Workshops.....Fairgrounds.....9:00 am – noon

18.....4-H Record Book Drop-In Clinic.....Fairgrounds.....9:00 am - 2:00 pm

18.....HEARTH Workshops.....Fairgrounds.....1:00 – 5:00 pm

19.....Horse Clinic with Staci Riggs.....Fairgrounds.....7:00 am – 6:00 pm

20.....HEARTH Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

21.....Babysitting Virtual Class #3.....Zoom.....4:30 – 6:00 pm

21.....Small Animal Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

23.....Babysitting Virtual Class #4.....Zoom.....4:30 – 6:00 pm

24-26.....Spring Classic animal science contests.....Redmond, OR

29.....YQCA in-person training.....Extension Annex.....6:00 – 8:00 pm

2.....Ambassadors in the Teddy Bear Parade.....Oregon City.....10:30 am

3.....Sewing Sunday.....Extension Annex.....1:30 – 4:00 pm*

* Pre-registration required

4.....Dog Advisory meeting.....Zoom.....6:30 – 8:30 pm

7.....Livestock Advisory meeting.....Extension annex.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

9.....Market Animal Sign-Ups for Rabbits and Poultry DEADLINE.....CCJLA

9.....Market Swine and Turkey Weigh-in.....Fairgrounds.....7:30 -10:00 am

11.....CC4-HA Board meeting.....Zoom.....7:00 – 8:00 pm

12.....Mandatory Fair Information Meeting (All Families).....Zoom.....6:00 – 7:30 pm

13.....Fair Entries OPEN.....online

13.....Horse Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

14.....Clackamas County Ambassador Team meeting.....call for location.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

16.....Horse Western Gaming Pre-Fair.....Fairgrounds.....7:00 am – 7:00 pm

16.....Dog Clinics.....Fairgrounds.....7:00 am -7:00 pm

17.....HEARTH Big Fun Food Day..... Fairgrounds.....7:00 am – 6:00 pm

18.....HEARTH Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

19.....Small Animal Advisory meeting.....Extension annex / Zoom.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

21.....Choosing Your Market Rabbit(s) Virtual Workshop.....Online.....6:00 – 7:30 pm

21.....Awards & Recognition Committee meeting.....call for location.....7:00 – 9:00 pm

23.....Horse Clinic with JR Robles.....Clover Oak Ranch.....7:00 am – 6:00 pm

23.....Goat-tastic! Goat Clinic.....Fairgrounds.....10:00 am– 2:00 pm

25.....Memorial Day – Office Closed

30.....Dog Pre-Fair.....Fairgrounds.....8:00 am – 5:00 pm

31.....Market Lamb and Goat Weigh-in.....Fairgrounds.....7:30 -10:00 am

Stay up to date with county, state, and national 4-H news on Facebook! Here are some of the pages and groups you might want to follow.

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Clackamas County 4-H Oregon

Hearth Advisory, Clackamas County 4-H

Clackamas County 4-H Small Animal Advisory

Clackamas County Dog 4-H

Clackamas County 4H Horse Advisory

Clackamas County 4H Horse Volunteers

Oregon 4-H Livestock Projects

Oregon 4-H Horse Projects

Oregon 4-H Dog Projects

Oregon 4-H Small Animal Projects

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You can also find us on Instagram: @Clackamas4h

This 4-H Newsletter is published six times per year for 4-H volunteers, families, and members in Clackamas County. Please share it with others in the home. We send a copy of the newsletter by email to each household enrolled in 4-H. Printed copies will be mailed upon request. Submit articles for the newsletter through the Extension faculty. Articles are due April 1 for the May-June issue.