Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families. The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering.
From the 4-H Program Leader
Kansas 4-H Thrive Evaluation
Kansas 4-H will be conducting a 4-H Thriving Model evaluation. We will be inviting 4-H youth to participate in a survey to tell us about their experience in 4-H. The survey is designed to help Kansas 4-H understand how youth are thriving in 4-H.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | May 15, 2024
Kansas 4-H Exit Survey
In May, an exit survey will go out to all 4-H families who did not re-enroll
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Maass | May 15, 2024
Kansas 4-H American Income Life Policy
Kansas 4-H, through the 4-H program fee, has purchased annual coverage for our enrolled 4-H cloverbuds, enrolled 4-H members, and local Extension unit screened and approved volunteers registered through 4-H Online.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | May 15, 2024
Deadlines
Deadline Approaching to Order DNA Envelopes for State Livestock Nominations
Families planning to state nominate hogs, sheep, meat goats, or commercial breeding heifers for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS must order DNA envelopes in advance. The deadline to order official DNA envelopes is June 5.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | May 15, 2024
Upcoming Events
State Geology Field Trip
State Geology Field Trip Registration Due May 24th
Read full announcement | Submitted by Chandra Plate | May 15, 2024
2024 Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo
2024 Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo to be held in Manhattan August 12.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | May 15, 2024
State 4-H Horticulture Judging
Save the date for the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest and look for registration information in June.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | May 15, 2024
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum Seeks Workshop Proposals
It is time to submit workshop proposals for the 2024 Kansas Youth Leadership Forum.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | May 15, 2024
Volunteer Development
North Central Region Volunteer Impact Results (Quantitative)
Thank you for your help in promoting this study and encouraging your volunteers to participate. We now have some preliminary quantitative results that have been shared by the volunteer specialists for the North Central Region and Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | May 15, 2024
Project Information
Handling EID Tags
Follow protocol for proper tagging of youth livestock projects with EID tags.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | May 15, 2024
Biosecurity Resources for Exhibition Livestock
Biosecurity resources available for livestock exhibitors.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | May 15, 2024
Professional Development
KSRE Agent Food Preservation In-service Training
The registration for the KSRE Food Preservation training in Wichita is still available.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Karen Blakeslee | May 15, 2024
Marketing
Sign-up for the Agriculture Innovation Initiative Monthly Newsletter
Everyone is welcome to sign-up for the monthly College of Agriculture Innovation Initiative. Each month the newsletter shares updates on events, construction progress, fundraising goals and more.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Janae McKinney | May 15, 2024
Program Information
4-H Cloverbuds
Kansas 4-H offers an educational, youth development opportunity specifically for 5- and 6-year-old children known as 4-H Cloverbuds.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | May 15, 2024
State Livestock Nominations Due June 15
State livestock nominations for hogs, sheep, meat goats, and commercial heifers families would like to be eligible for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS are due June 15. This includes submitting animals online and postmarking DNA envelopes.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | May 15, 2024
Other News
Kansas 4-H Foundation Updates
There is so much going on with the Kansas 4-H Foundation from Rock Spring Ranch staffing updates, Summer Camp registrations, Emerald Circle Celebration updates and so much more!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mindy R. Weixelman | May 15, 2024
Fair Resources
County Fair Livestock Management Webinar
County Fair Livestock Management Webinar recordings posted.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | May 15, 2024
Extension Role at Fairs and Shows
Role of Extension at Fairs and Shows updated.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | May 15, 2024
Global Citizenship Opportunities
Host Families Need for Japanese Exchange
Twelve more host families are needed for this exciting opportunity of hosting a Japanese delegate this summer.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Pam Van Horn | May 15, 2024