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Enrollment Reminder

ENROLLMENT DEADLINES TO COMPETE IN COUNTY FAIR

Re-enrollment (existing members): February 1Enrollment for new members: March 15Enrollment Fees – Online Payment

Every 4-H Leader must complete enrollment every year. Update your previous informationon 4honline; do not create a new record or enroll until after this date.

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We now have the ability to pay for 4-H Enrollment online. Please use the following link topay: Pay here Click on the green "Pay for 4-H Enrollment" button. If you have questions related toenrollment or 4honline, please contact Pam Heeney at [email protected].

Required Leader Training

One leader, serving as a representative from every club, will be required to attend a countyleader training. We will be holding leader training virtually this year, on February 4. Wehope to use this time to review the policy and procedure manual for the County, and makeyou aware of any updates from the state and local level. We ask that this person serve asa liaison to your club. We will send out an invitation to organizational leaders prior to themeeting.

Join Zoom Meeting; Feb 4, 2021 05:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/7873052717

Front Range 4-H Leader Training Series: First Session: January 28th Join several 4-H Agents and staff from across the Colorado front range as we host monthly4-H volunteer leader trainings. Watch for details each month as we announce the topics,dates and registration details.

First up, is the training on “Keeping the Fun in 4-H -Virtually” that will be held on January28th, 2021. Learn best practices for online programming, learn to play some games orenergizing activities to keep you 4-H members engaged. Register herehttps://tinyurl.com/y2zyb5m9 and a zoom link will be sent.

Leading to make the best better is a series of trainings just for you! The trainings are opento all adult 4-H Leaders in the front range counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas,Jefferson, Larimer and Weld). The next training will be held on February 23rd and will becovering the topics of “Money Matters- Keeping good records for 4-H Clubs”. Registrationdetails will be coming soon for future trainings.

Officer Training Clinic

Join for tips, tricks and advice for every officer position on how to lead and engagemembers in a virtual environment. An official Junior Leadership Meeting will follow theclinic. All 4-H members & leaders are welcome at both the clinic and meeting.

Virtual Meeting, January 25 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, email [email protected]

Virtual Bakers’ Nights

Arapahoe County is offering Virtual Bakers’ Nights throughout the beginning of 2021. Thefirst workshop will be Friday, February 5 at 5:00 PM. This session will focus on candymaking and we will be making glass candy. Recipe and equipment list will be emailed toyouth after registration. This event is FREE and opened to Colorado youth ages 13-18 as of Dec. 31, 2020.

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2021 Larimer County Fair Awards Sponsors Needed

We need sponsors for the following awards for the 2021 Larimer County Fair. If interested,please contact Pam at [email protected] or leave a message at 970-498-6012.

Best of Breed – Rex Rabbit – $25 Grand Champion Creative Sewing Exhibit – $25 Champion Intermediate Alpaca/Llama Costume – $25 Champion Senior Alpaca/Llama Obstacle – $25Champion Stewer Rabbit – $25All Around Junior Ranch Horseman – Level 1 – $502nd Place premier Swine Exhibitor – $75Supreme Beef Exhibitor - $100.00Reserve Grand Champion Creative Sewing Exhibit - $25.00All Around Senior English Horseman - Level 3 - $50.00Reserve Champion Junior Open Dog Showman - $25.00

Leaders Needed

We are currently seeking volunteers interested in serving as Key Leaders for the followingareas. Key Leaders coordinate educational workshops and other educational resources intheir project area for members county-wide. Reach out to Katie Daywalker;[email protected] if you’d like to serve as a leader in one of these projects! For the coming year:

Cat Key Leader: In the Cat project, youth learn about cat breeds, behavior, goodhealth, grooming, feeding, and more. You can find more information about theproject here. Learn moreHome Design & Decor Key Leader: In this project, members learn to embracehome arts, home furnishings, and refinishing furniture. Members may also learn howto best incorporate color, light, design, space, and texture in a living space tooptimize comfort and appearance. You can find more information about the projecthere. Learn moreVisual Arts Key Leader: In this project, members learn how to utilize differentelements of design, textures, mediums, techniques, etc. to create a unique artwork.You can find more information about the project here. Learn morePhotography: This is an in depth project in which members learn to usephotographic equipment and take and/or develop photographs, from the basicsthrough advanced photography techniques. You can find more information about theproject here. Learn more

For the 2021/2022 year we are looking for leaders interested in helping us bring theseprojects to Larimer County:

Beekeeping: The 4-H Beekeeping Project helps youth learn about bees and how tobe a beekeeper. Beekeeping offers many hands-on educational experiences, fromlearning about bees and nectar to learning to raise bees and produce honey. Level 1covers “Understanding the Honeybee” and learning basic facts about beekeeping.Level 2 covers “Working with Honeybees” and walks youth through setting up theirfirst hive and caring for it through the first year. Level 3 covers “AdvancedBeekeeping Methods.” Youth do not need bees or access to hives to participate inLevel 1, but do in Levels 2 and 3.

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Welding: The 4-H welding project is intended to give 4-H members a fundamentalbackground in the major aspects of arc welding and oxy-acetylene welding. Theemphasis is for each member to master hand manipulative skills, develop successfulwelding techniques and to also gain an understanding of the equipment andspecialized tools being used in the welding field. Each member progresses at theirown rate as demonstrated by their ability and application. It is inherent in this type ofinstruction that a great deal of emphasis is put on safety, individual instruction,demonstration and application.

Livestock Field Day & MQA

The 2021 Livestock Field Day will be facilitated virtually this year, along with a virtual MeatQuality Assurance (MQA) opportunity. Both of these programs are a great opportunity forall 4-H livestock members looking to advance their knowledge of best practices whenraising livestock. The 2021 Livestock Field Day will be a collaboration between LarimerCounty 4-H, faculty from the Department of Animal Sciences at CSU, and faculty from theCSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Some of the topics that will be presented on include;animal handling and welfare, nutrition, quality assurance, meat science, and animal health.If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact Ashley Schilling([email protected]). This virtual experience will be released in early March. Pleasekeep an eye out for further details.

New Materials Entomology

New Curriculum – Teaming With Insects

Unit 1 – Level 1: Introduces the world of insects. Activities focus on how they lookand move and provide some background for studying important entomology topics.Unit 2 – Level 2: Shows how to make insect collection tools, and expands on thebasic concepts of biodiversity, invasive species, integrated pest management, andforensic entomology.Unit 3 – Level 3: Delves even deeper into the basic concepts and encourages youthto take control of their learning by doing their own research using the scientificmethod and reference materials.

Photography

Revised Curriculum – Activities in each level focus in four main areas: Equipment, Lighting,Composition, and Skill Building. Recommended for grades 5 – 12.

So, what’s new in the revised manuals? Technology! The books have been updated toreflect changing technology, such as moving from film to digital photography. Cell phones,a common camera for many people, are featured. Other enhancements include digitalphoto editing as well as online phot storage and sharing.

Unit 1 – Level 1: Photography Basics – is a beginning level book for the study ofphotography. Activities cover four main areas: Equipment, Lighting, Composition,and Skill Building. Topics include Flash, black & white photography, and takingselfies!Unit 2 – Level 2: Next Level Photography – Activities build on the four main areasfrom Level 1 (Equipment, Lighting, Composition and Skill Building) and includetopics such as the Rule of Thirds, Selecting a Lens, and Panorama.

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Unit 3 – Level 3 – Mastering Photography – is an advanced level book for a seriousstudy of photography. Activities build on the four main areas from Levels 1 and 2(Equipment, Lighting, Composition, and Skill Building) and include topics such asSmartphone Exposure Tips, Low Light Challenges, and Studio Portraits.

Colorado State 4-H Foundation Scholarships Seniors in High School - Here is the link for the CO 4-H Foundation Scholarships: https://co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarships/

Scholarship Applications Open for 2021-2022 Academic Year The Colorado 4-H Foundation awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth whohave actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least 3 years. The scholarship processis competitive and we accept applications from January 11, 2021 through April 30, 2021.Scholarship recipients will be announced sometime in June 2021.

To begin the application, click https://co4hfoundation.academicworks.com/ to see thescholarship opportunities available. Once signed in, the first step is to apply using theGeneral Application, where specific questions will be asked to determine which of thescholarships you are eligible for using defined criteria.

Sign Up to create an account or Sign In to login to an existing accountSign-up using a valid email address. Password must include 1 digit, 1 uppercaseletter and 1 lowercase letter.Log into your email to activate your account.Fill out in detail the General Application. SAVE and SUBMIT your work.VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: All 4-H Foundation scholarships REQUIRE two letters ofreference. Please give your references ample time to complete their letter on yourbehalf. Application is NOT complete without two reference letters.

Larimer County 4-H Foundation Scholarships

The Larimer County 4-H Foundation is offering eight scholarships in 2021.

Please see their website for more details: https://www.larimercounty4hfoundation.com/scholarship-requirements.html

Leadership Development Conference

Mark your calendars! Leadership Development Conference (LDC) will be February 27 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. virtually! Registration will close Feb 12 @11:59 p.m. via 4HOnline.

This event is for 4-H members 14-18 years old. 4-H leaders who would normally act aschaperones are also welcome to attend. Registration is required. This is a FREE event thisyear! The State 4-H Senate and State Shooting Sports Ambassadors have some greatvirtual workshops lined up.

Please see the flyer in the Ads section for more information and the schedule!

If you have any questions please contact Katie Daywalker at [email protected].

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Junior Leadership Club Are you looking to grow as a leader in 4-H? The Larimer County Junior Leadership Club(JLC) is here to help you grow and achieve your goals! We are a secondary club thatmeets every fourth Monday of the month to help you grow in various life skills, such asteamwork and organization. We also host various community service events throughoutthe year. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up today at juniorleadership.club or contactpresident Amelia Macy at [email protected] for more information.

Citizenship Washington Focus

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a weeklong 4-H citizenship program for youthages 14 - 19 that typically takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center inWashington, D.C. border. Every summer, thousands of young people participate in theprogram, which provides opportunities for them to develop their leadership skills, learnabout civic engagement, get a behind the scenes look at our nation’s capital, hear fromengaging speakers and do hands-on work like drafting a legislative bill. This program willbe virtual this year. More information to come!

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We are excited to kick off the 2021 Cloverbuds Workshop series on January 29th!

2021 Larimer County Cloverbuds Workshop Series. Learn morehere!

January: Mindfulness for Cloverbuds

In this workshop, we will introduce our youngest members to mindfulness. The workshopwill introduce the ideas of: Mindful Bodies - settling in to our body quietly Mindful Listening - what are the sounds around us Mindful Breathing

This workshop will be led by Linda Anson, M.Ed and Margit Hengschel from the CSUCenter for Mindfulness. Register here to receive the Zoomlink: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcOGsqjsrGdVtM4u7URe5WKjavLELr-7O

The first workshop in this series will be held virtually. We will transition to in-personCloverbud workshops as soon as we are able to do so under state and county healthguidelines. Please watch your email for detail on the February workshop.

Find more information about Cloverbuds on ourwebsite: https://larimer.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-cloverbuds/

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As we look ahead to 2021, we are working with our resource and key leaders in each project areato be prepared to hold in-person programming as soon as it is safe to resume in some capacity. Inthe meantime, we are working on developing more virtual resources to support 4-H members,including recorded videos and live instructional sessions.

Please watch your email for more detail on both virtual and in person opportunities.

There are some specific resources for FCS projects on our website as well. We will addopportunities as we receive them.

We are seeking Key Leaders for the coming year in the following FCS areas. If you areinterested, please contact Katie Daywalker at [email protected].

Home Design & Decor Key Leader: In this project, members learn to embracehome arts, home furnishings, and refinishing furniture. Members may also learn howto best incorporate color, light, design, space, and texture in a living space tooptimize comfort and appearance. You can find more information about the projecthere. Learn moreVisual Arts Key Leader: In this project, members learn how to utilize differentelements of design, textures, mediums, techniques, etc. to create a unique artwork.You can find more information about the project here. Learn more

Clothing Construction STEAM 1 Basics

Join us for a virtual class to learn the basics for your STEAM 1 project. We will go over what youcan expect to learn in the project, options to sew for you fair project, basics of your sewingmachine, and how to begin sewing. This class is for those that have registered for the STEAM 1project or those that are considering it and want to learn more. If there is interest, we will addmore classes to teach you to sew a pillowcase and to work on your STEAM 1 project. To registeror for more information: email, call or text Jo Ann Belk at [email protected] or 970-231-3654.

Family & Consumer Science Team

The Larimer County Family & Consumer Science team will begin meeting virtually in 2021 until itis safe to resume meeting in person. This team is coached by Kara Rudnick. Meeting days andtimes will be set based on team members' availability. On this team, you will learn about a widevariety of topics related to Family & Consumer Sciences in a fun and collaborative environment. Itis open to all ages. If you are interested or want more information, contact Katie Daywalker [email protected].

This team competes in one or more of the following events at the state level depending on level ofinterest:

Consumer Choices Family and Consumer Science BowlFamily and Consumer Sciences Skill-a-thon

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As we look ahead to 2021, we are working with our resource and key leaders in each project areato be prepared to hold in-person programming as soon as it is safe to resume in some capacity. Inthe meantime, we are working on developing more virtual resources to support 4-H members,including recorded videos and live instructional sessions.

Please watch your email for more detail on both virtual and in person opportunities.

We are adding new online resources all the time. Check out what is there now: OnlineResources. We will add opportunities as we receive them.

We are seeking Key Leaders for the coming year in the following General Project areas forthis year. If you are interested, please contact Katie Daywalker at [email protected]

Cat Key Leader: In the Cat project, youth learn about cat breeds, behavior, goodhealth, grooming, feeding, and more. You can find more information about theproject here. Learn morePhotography: This is an in depth project in which members learn to usephotographic equipment and take and/or develop photographs, from the basicsthrough advanced photography techniques. You can find more information about theproject here. Learn more

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Small Animal Project Workshops

Many project areas are developing virtual resources to be available early next year to helpkids get started in learning about their projects before we can start meeting in person. Watch for details to come.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Colorado The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) in conjunction with Colorado Parks andWildlife (CPW) has confirmed a case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2(RHDV2) in wild cottontail rabbits in Costilla County. This is the first confirmed case ofRHDV2 in Colorado.

Please be aware that the virus causing rabbit hemorrhagic disease (a calicivirus) is NOT inany way related to the circulating novel coronavirus that primarily affects people.

For additional information on RHDV2, please visit the CDA Rabbit Hemorrhagic Diseasewebpage

Poultry Project Information

Greetings Larimer County 4-H Poultry Members! We are looking forward to a good year forour Poultry Members!

Now is the time to be getting your birds for your project especially if you plan to show at theLarimer County Fair. Breeding birds, laying hens, ducks, geese and turkeys can beordered or purchased at this time birds must be owned by a 4-H member by May 31st with

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the exception of Market chicken. Market ducks, geese and turkeys need to ordered orpurchase NOW! When pre-ordering market chickens ask how quickly the birds will beready for market as in how many weeks will they reach 2 1/5 – 6 lbs. Pre-order your birdsto arrive at the appropriate time so they are ready to be shown in the Market class at thefair.

Although we hope to have a more typical year and Fair, plan to purchase the number ofbirds your family can use for eggs, fun or meat. Make sure to have an outlet for anyadditional birds you may not want to keep over the winter. At fair, there is an opportunity foryou to sell the birds you have shown at the fair or you can donate birds to the PoultryScholarship Silent Auction. Please consider raising additional pullets, female ducks, or pairs of ducks for the SilentAuction. Due to the fact that we were unable to have the Silent Auction last year, we doneed to raise a record amount -for the Poultry Scholarship if we can!

1. Decide on what your birds are for: fun, eggs, breeding, meat, or show? 2. Research breeds and look into availability – local feed stores, hatcheries, breeders,

4-H families. 3. Set-up brooder, gather/purchase needed supplies for your new babies: brooder can

be a anything large enough for number of birds you plan to raise – box, plastic tub,stock tank or old bath tub; heat lamp (securely attached); additional heat lamp bulbs;feeders and waterer; pine shavings; wire cover for brooder, if needed; appropriatestarter feed for species; thermometer; paper towels; and a safe pen for birds oncethey are completely feathered out.

4. Once brooder is set-up, turn on heat source to bring heat in one end of your brooderto 95- 98 degrees F (make sure there is enough space for young birds to moveaway from the heat and enough space for all birds to get under/near the heatsource).

5. Begin Record book!! Fill out front page, goals, and beginning pages, and keep arecord of items/birds purchased! A notebook with a pocket works best or anenvelope in a notebook.

6. Purchase your bird/s and do your best to care for them – cleaning often, providing awarm, safe environment, as well as food and clean water. Spend time with yourbirds so they are tame and accustomed to your interaction with them.

7. Research diseases and other health issues, find a vet who can take care of yourbirds if needed, have a few items on hand for caring for birds – electrolytes, papertowels, blood stop (styptic powder), paper towels or old towels, smaller place withheat source to keep injured or weak birds in, eye dropper or small syringe withoutneedle, etc.

8. Attend workshops, research bird care, learn more about your breed/s, studynomenclature (parts of the bird’s anatomy showmanship, talk with other 4-Hmembers or leaders, and ask QUESTIONS!!

If you have questions, please one of the Key Poultry Key Leaders: Marilyn Lasich 970-391-4946 or [email protected] or Russ Spence 970-493-2384

Dog Project Orientation This informational meeting is for all 4-H Dog Project members and their families,regardless of when or where you practice. We will be covering required vaccinations, DogIDs, leased dogs, workshop opportunities, record books, project completion requirementsand deadlines. Orientation will be through zoom. Please plan to join us:

When: January 28, 2021

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Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Where: Zoom Meeting; Register in advance for this meeting: Join the meeting here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the meeting.

Dog Leasing Policy

Members wishing to lease a dog for their Dog Project must submit an application. Leaseapplications are located on the website under Companion Animals. If you wish to lease adog for the project year, please fill out an application and send it to the Extension Office. Larimer County allows 4-H Dog members to use a leased dog to participate in the County4-H program and the Larimer County Fair. This program is designed to offer theopportunity of the dog project to members who are unable to own a dog. Members whoown a dog, or a family dog, must have permission from the Extension Office to also lease adog for their project.

The Larimer County 4-H Dog Leasing Policy and Application are located on the websiteunder the Dog Project; click here

Please remember: Leased dogs are not allowed to participate in the Colorado State Fair 4-H Dog Show. If you have questions, please contact Diane Kern at [email protected]

Required Vaccinations for Dogs

Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-HDog Workshops and the Larimer County Fair. Dogs will not be allowed to participate inCounty 4-H Dog Workshops, the Larimer County Fair, or the Colorado State Fair withoutproof of current Rabies vaccination. No exceptions. Proof of Parvovirus vaccine is alsorequired for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fair, so please plan ahead.

Please send your proof of Rabies vaccination as an email attachment, to Diane Kern at::[email protected] You can also include proof of Parvovirus at this time.

Online EducationThe County has posted some educational 4-H Dog Training videos to help you practiceyour skills with your dog during this pause in the face-to-face 4-H activities. The videoscover Showmanship, Obedience and Grooming. You can find these resources on the 4-HOnline Learning Opportunities page; here

These educational videos are also posted on the 4-H Dog Project page.

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Horse Project Orientation

This meeting will be held via zoom and is open to all members, new and old, enrolled inthe Horse Project, as well as parents and leaders. We will cover learning and ridingopportunities, ID forms, filling out record books, Levels program, contests and deadlines.

When: Thursday, January 21, 2021Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Where: Zoom Meeting; Register in advance for this meeting: Join the Zoom Meeting here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the meeting.

Volunteers Needed

Larimer County is utilizing the help of volunteers this year to coordinate and run many oftheir educational programs in the various projects. These volunteers will be working withthe guidance of our extension staff but are taking on more of a leadership role in theseactivities. For the horse project they include Horse Bowl, Hippology, Horse Judging andPrepare for Fair Clinics. Several leaders have volunteered to take on the Key Leader rolesbut they could use some help. If you would like to assist in any of the above activities atthe county level or if you have new ideas (especially expertise in virtual learning while stillunder Covid 19 restrictions), please contact Diane Kern at [email protected]

Hippology Contest

Hippology is an activity that can enhance learning for 4-H members by letting them exhibittheir knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry in a competitivesetting. The term "Hippology" comes from the Greek "hippo", meaning horse, and "ology",meaning "the study of". Participants will be able to demonstrate their experience andknowledge gained in horse judging, horse bowl, speeches, and practical horsemanagement.

Hippology consists of four phases: Horse Judging, Written Examination and SlideIdentification, ID Stations and Team Problem Solving.

The Larimer County Hippology Contest will be Saturday, April 10, 2021. If you areinterested in Hippology, please contact Debbie Dehn at [email protected]

Horse Bowl Contest

Horse Bowl is an exciting, fast paced knowledge competition, where teams competeagainst each other. There are junior and senior teams. The winning senior team will go onto the State Competition in June. Teams can be formed through individual clubs ormembers of different clubs can get together and form teams. This is a great way toprepare for the coming year and your next levels test. So, grab your Horse Manual andstart studying! At this time, all club practices must adhere to COVID guidelines. Your keyleaders are working on setting up some county wide virtual practices beginning inFebruary. If you would like to join a team, but your club does not have enough

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horse/horseless horse members to make a team, contact the Extension Office at 970-498-6000 for help finding a team. The Larimer County Horse Bowl Contest will be Saturday April 24, 2021. If you areinterested in Horse Bowl, please contact Debbie Dehn at [email protected]

Horse Judging

Want to learn more about horses and how to properly evaluate horses, then you might beinterested in joining a horse judging team. If you are a senior 4-H member, age14-18, andare interested in horse judging and this aspect of the equine industry, then contact DianeKern at [email protected]

Club Rides at The Ranch

With our COVID-19 restrictions there are no winter ride nights scheduled at the Ranch thisyear. At this time, however, your club can still request ride nights at the Larimer CountyFairgrounds for lessons, clinics or fun rides to be held this spring and summer. Ifrestrictions have been lifted at that time, you will be able to hold those rides. ContactDiane Kern at [email protected] to schedule your ride nights for 2021.

Horse Safety 101

“4-H Horse Safety 101” is a presentation developed by agents of the Colorado 4-H HorseWork Team. This presentation is designed as a resource for any 4-H Leader (regardless ofequine knowledge) to educate 4-H families on the basic safety principals of owning andriding a horse. The presentation includes interactive review slides, speaker notes as wellas supplemental hands- on activities. Presentation time ~ 1.5 hrs. This program isdesigned for new horse project members or owners and/or Horseless Horse projectmembers.

Please contact Diane at [email protected] with questions and to use the program in yourclub.

Instructions for Horse Levels Testing during COVID-19

As we make adjustments to the 4-H Program during this difficult time, we will be offeringonline written tests and video riding testing for the Horse Levels Advancement Program.

Written Tests will be offered through Qualtrics.Please study before requesting a written test. The study guides posted online will help youprepare for the test. Click here. To request a written test, please contact Diane at [email protected] Specify which writtenlevel you would like to test. You will see your 4-H Horse level test results upon completion. You may take the testmultiple times to achieve a score of 80% or higher. Please plan to complete your writtentest within a few days.

Riding Tests will be done by recorded video.

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Riding test requirements are listed on the website under Horse Levels Testing. Clickhere. You should practice the maneuvers required on the test before requesting a Rater.

For the questions on Levels III and IV, please record the question and then your answer toeach of the questions.

After you have practiced and then recorded all of the questions & answers, and all of themaneuvers on the riding test, please upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube.

For instructions on how to upload your test as an Unlisted video to YouTube, please visitthis informational page: Click here.

After uploading your video, copy the URL and send it in an email to Diane [email protected] Please include your name and level you are testing.

Remember, a score of 80% is needed to pass, which means you must receive an 8 orabove on each maneuver on the test. You will be contacted with your results.

Horse Project Dates

April 10, 2021 – Hippology Contest April 24, 2021 – Horse Bowl Contest May 1, 20201 - Public Speaking Contest June 19, 2021–Horse Levels Test Day August 1-4, 2021 - Larimer County Fair Horse Show

LivestockBack to top

Purchasing Market Animals for your 4-H Projects It's time to think about purchasing your next market animal! When it comes to purchasinganimals for a 4-H project, as always, purchasing any animal is up to thefamily's discretion. Things you may want to consider include: personal finances, currentmarket prices, feed prices, and costs for overall care. As we approach the new 4-H year,make sure that you discuss as a family what animal and how many animals you would liketo purchase! We recommend consulting the Market Animal Budget Planner on your projectanimal page on the Larimer County 4-H Website to help guide your discussions.

Meat Quality Assurance

Colorado 4-H MQA Requirements 4-H members enrolling in any market and/or breeding livestock projects for the first timeregardless of age, must attend a Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) program.This will be offered virtually this year, so please watch for more information on how tocomplete. 4-H members will be required to attend a Colorado 4-H MQA program aminimum of twice during the course of their 4-H career – once as a junior and once againwithin one year after becoming a senior 4-H member. Members are encouraged to reviewthe information and best practices found in the Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance

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program annually. More information on MQA and the Animal Care and Housing Form willbe sent out to those enrolled in livestock projects at a later date.

Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

2021 Hoards Dairyman judging contest will be starting mid January through March. It isopen for all 4-H members, leaders and families even if not enrolled in the Dairy project. Formore information, contact Shari Stroup or look for information on the Larimer County 4-HDairy Project website: www.larimerdairyproject.com

Dairy Cattle Project

Virtual zoom meetings for the dairy cattle project will be the last Friday of themonth, January through March. Check for updates in an upcoming email and on the DairyProject website: www.larimerdairyproject.com

Livestock Judging

Interested in being on the Larimer County Livestock Judging team contact Mike Schwab at 970-225-9296 or [email protected]

Livestock Quiz Bowl

The Larimer County Livestock Quiz Bowl team will begin meeting virtually in 2021 until it issafe to resume meeting in person. Meeting days and times will be set based on teammembers' availability. It is a low stress, fun way to become part of a team and get to knowother Larimer County 4-H members. It will help with showmanship and learning basicinformation about livestock. It is open to all ages. If you are interested or want moreinformation, contact Jo Ann Belk at [email protected] or 970-231-3654.

Livestock Weigh Days

Beef Weigh Day Tuesday, February 16 Time: TBD Mac Equipment Indoor Arena, The Ranch

Sheep/Goat Weigh Day Monday, April 26 Time: TBD West Pavilion, The Ranch

Livestock Project Workshops

Many project areas are developing virtual resources to be available early next year to helpkids get started in learning about their projects before we can start meeting in person. Watch for details to come.

Northern Colorado Meat Goat Breeders Scholarship

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The Northern Colorado Meat Goat Breeders Inc. (NCMGB), formerly known as the WeldCounty Meat Goat Breeders, will be awarding one or more $500 scholarships, dependingon availability of funds. These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniorsor undergraduates furthering their education at a college, university, or trade school in the2021-2022 academic year. These are the qualifications to be eligible to apply:

Current or past member of a Larimer County or Weld County 4-H or FFA program.At some point in your 4-H or FFA career, prior to January 1, 2021, you purchased amarket or breeding goat from a NCMGB member, and received a copy of ourorganization's “Market Goat Application” form, bill of sale, or proof of transfer,signifying your purchase from a member of our organization. You are also eligible ifyou raised the animal yourselves as a NCMGB member.Have not previously received a scholarship from our organization

The application postmark deadline is March 30, 2021. Please send an email [email protected] to request an application form and further information.

Shooting SportsBack to top

Larimer County offers nine shooting sport disciplines: Archery, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Shotgun,.22 Rifle, .22 Pistol, Muzzleloading, Western Heritage and Outdoor Skills. Larimer Countyrequires that all 4-H participants attend a minimum of four (4) county practices for eachdiscipline in which they wish to participate in the county shooting competitions.

You can find a tentative practice schedule for 2021 on the Larimer County Shooting Sportswebsite here: lc4hss.org. Practices are tentative and may be cancelled or rescheduledbased on state and county health guidelines at the time and pending approval to hold in-person programing.

Any 4-H youth signed up for the shooting sports project is expected to read, adhere to, andcomply with the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook, which is distributed atShooting Sports orientations and available at lc4hss.org. Please be sure to read thesepolicies for information on eligibility requirements for project completion, state competition,and Larimer County Fair.

2021 Shooting Sports Orientation

This year we are again planning combined orientations rather than discipline-specific orientations.There are three dates planned as outlined below.

Returning Members Virtual Orientation

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/7873052717 Mobile +13462487799,,7873052717# US (Houston) +16699006833,,7873052717# US (San Jose)

Who should attend?

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ALL returning shooters who are not adding or changing a discipline since last year.If you are unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict, attend on February 13 or April 3

New Members or Members New to a Discipline Orientation - In Person

Saturday, February 13, 2021 Saturday, April 3, 2021

If you are enrolled in a discipline that you did not participate in last year, you will need to attendthis Orientation on either Saturday, February 13 or Saturday, April 3. These in-person events aretentative and may be rescheduled depending on whether they can be held safely at that time.

Who should attend?

First-year membersSecond-year members (strongly encouraged)Returning members who are adding a new disciplineReturning members who could not attend the Returning Members Virtual Orientation on January 28

All members must complete orientation before they can attend practice.

Please watch for more information about these events in the Clover Connection and onlc4hss.org.

CO 4-H Shooting Sports State Championships

Final results from the 2020 Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships resultscan be found on the state website: Click here.

State shoot results for all Larimer County participants and teams are posted here.

State pins and ribbons will be mailed to the Extension office. We will mail them torecipients in January.

State Championships Rule Book Being Updated

The Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships Rule Book is being updated. Theupdated rule book will be posted to the State 4-H website when it becomes available,tentatively in mid-to-late January.

National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships tentatively will be held in Grand Island,Nebraska June 20-25, 2021. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee will bemonitoring the COVID situation early in 2021 and likely make a final decision regarding thestatus of the National Championships by April 1. They will contact team members andcoaches with updates regarding the status of the National Championships as they becomeavailable.

Larimer County is proud to have seven members who qualified for the Nationals across 5disciplines. These qualifiers have been notified by Colorado State 4-H and invited toparticipate on the Colorado team. If you have questions about this, please contact KatieDaywalker at [email protected].

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2021 State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training

Our county’s Shooting Sports program needs certified volunteers! Shooting Sportscertification trainings are being tentatively planned for March and April. Please considerattending a training and volunteering in our program.

All current Shooting Sports Leaders will need to complete training in each discipline theysupport if it has been more than seven years since they previously completed training inthat discipline.

If you are not currently a 4-H leader, call the Extension office at 970-498-6000 to learn howto start that process. Then you’ll be ready to register when it’s available.

All workshops are tentative and may be canceled or adjusted to meet current ColoradoState Government, CSU, and or County COVID-19 restrictions and requirements.Additional trainings may be added to the schedule should circumstances allow.

Morgan County: March 5. 6. 7; (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Archery)Larimer County: March 12, 13, 14; (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Archery)Pueblo County: March 19, 20, 21; (All Disciplines)Garfield County: March 26, 27, 28; (All Disciplines)TBD : April 9, 10, 11 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Archery).

Outdoor Skills & Western Heritage State Events

A Nationwide introduction to the 4-H Western Heritage Project will be held online onDecember 21st at 6:30 pm. Access via this Zoom link: 4-H Western Heritage Project Zoom Link Meeting ID: 822 0096 2828 Passcode: 173580

Colorado 4-H is tentatively considering Outdoor Skills and Western Heritage state eventsSpring 2021. More information will be shared when it becomes available, sometime afterJanuary 1, 2021.

Archery Superintendent Needed

Larimer County 4-H is seeking a 4-H Archery Superintendent. You will be required to havea certification in the discipline in which you apply. If you are interested, please contactKatie Daywalker at [email protected]

Follow Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports

The lc4hss.org website is your source for information about 4-H Shooting Sports in LarimerCounty. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lc4hss or follow us onInstagram instagram.com/lc4hss.

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Support the Larimer County4-H Foundation

Supporting the Larimer County 4-H

AmazonSmile Program

The Larimer County 4-H Foundation is aparticipant in the AmazonSmile program –

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Foundation is simple and easy. Simply goto this website and enroll: www.krogercommunityrewards.com Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation(HN240) October – December 2019 weonly had 19 Households enrolled andearned $239.45. Can you imagine if wehad 100 families enrolled what our incomecould possibly be?

Please support the foundation in thispainless manner. It costs nothing.

what a way to help the Larimer County 4-H program without spending any money. Who doesn’t order from Amazon? Ratherthan order from Amazon go toAmazonSmile – it is the same pricing buta donation is made to a non-profit of yourchoice. Just select Larimer County 4-HFoundation once and it will always bethere for us to receive a donation fromyour purchase(s).

AmazonSmile is a website operated byAmazon with the same products, prices,and shopping features as Amazon.com.The difference is that when you shop onAmazonSmile, the AmazonSmileFoundation will donate 0.5% of thepurchase price of eligible products to thecharitable organization of your choice.

Larimer County Fair

Mark your calendars for the 2021 Larimer County Fair at The Ranch in Loveland. August 6 - 10

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Please watch your email for the 2021 Master calendar. Click here for the current MasterCalendar

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