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4 ‐H’ers have the opportunity to showcase their project

work and skills at the county fair. This week‐long event is full of shows and ac vi es for 4‐H’ers and their families. Project work that is entered into the fair is displayed during the week at the 4‐H building.

4‐H projects are awarded ribbons based on the “Danish System.” This is a judging system where the project is not compared to others in its class but to an ideal standard. Youth are awarded a blue, red or white ribbon based on how close the project approaches this standard. The best entry in the class is considered the champion and receives a purple ribbon and is eligible for the state fair. Please note: Energy, Weather, and miscellaneous categories are county only, and do not advance to the state fair. Therefore, no purple or champion ribbons will be awarded in these categories.

Special Points of Interest  

State Fair 4‐H Livestock entry forms due to State Fair office by July 10, 2019.  State Fair does not accept late entries.  

4‐H Record Books due by 4:30 pm on July 5, 2019, to  the Durr Center,  10990 Marshall Rd .  No late record books accepted! 

Fair Note: If your

child qualifies for the State Fair by having a winning

entry at the Kenton County Fair—we will require his/her social security number in order to register them for the State Fair. This is a government mandate—we cannot take the project unless you are willing to give us your child’s number. Also this year, the state is requiring parents to sign a waiver form. An informa on form will be included with your child’s Kenton County fair check. It is your responsibility to fill out the form and return it to the Kenton County Extension Office by July 26. If you do not return the form your child will not be permi ed to send items to the State Fair.

The office is located at 450 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger.

The office will be staffed Monday thru Thursday from

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed Noon—1 p.m. for lunch)

beginning August 5, 2019.

uring project registra on, projects are grouped into categories. A er judging is completed, club leaders are then encouraged to make a display of their 4‐H’ers projects and of the club as a whole. These can be set up from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019. Contact Trevia Cooke for a space for your club at tgalecooke@gmail.com. The best club display is awarded a plaque at the Recogni on Banquet in recogni on of their hard work. This year's theme is “Through 4‐H I have learned. . . .”

Sunday, Ju ly 14, 2019; 1 ‐3 pm

Registra on is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th. The 4‐H Building is the first building on your right as you walk up the hill from the parking area. Your first stop will be at the registra on table set in the entrance of the building. There you will receive your registra on number. You can also pick up some extra fair tags if you need them. Tables are set up around the 4‐H building for the different project areas. Go to the appropriate tables to register your project. Judging will occur immediately following registra on. Any individual who cannot make the Sunday registra on should make arrangements with their club leader for entering their projects. Contact one of the agents if you have any ques ons.

Have fun at the fair!

Projects may be picked up on Sunday, July 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Each person must arrange to have someone pick up their projects (many club leaders will pick up for the club) or pick them up themselves. In addi on, all project books, score sheets, and ribbons should be picked up at this me. Depending on the fair board office, your premium checks may also be available. The Coopera ve Extension Service is not responsible for items le at the fair.

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Sincerely, County Extension Agents

4-H Youth Development Education-Kenton County

Diane Kelley dkelley@uky.edu

Mary S. Averbeck maverbec@uky.edu

Denise Donahue ddonahue@uky.edu

Lori Clark Celia Glaza

lori.clark@uky.edu celia.glaza@uky.edu

Kenton County Extension Assistants for 4-H Youth Development

Mary Cannon mary.cannon@uky.edu

4-H Staff Assistant

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C O U N T Y FA I R 4 ‐H M E M B E R PA S S E S

A v a i l a b l e a t E x t e n s i o n Offi c e

Each year the fair board allows us to distribute passes for entrance into the Kenton County Fair to 4‐H members at a cost of $2.00 each. There is a limit of 6 passes per enrolled 4‐H’er. These passes do not include rides and are for 4‐H youth only and not siblings or parents. They will be available beginning Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Durr Extension Office on Taylor Mill Road between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, un l Thursday, July 18. They will also be available Sunday, July 14, at the 4‐H Registra on Booth at the Kenton County Fairgrounds from 1‐3 p.m. Checks (payable to Kenton County Fair) or correct change are requested.

TAGS are available at the Extension Office prior to the fair or at the fair

during Registra on on Sunday, July 14. Complete the tags as shown.

ENTRY NO. ‐ Assigned 4‐H fair registra on number. This number will be used on every exhibit that the child enters. Each 4‐H entry must have a 4‐H before the number otherwise the check will go to someone in open class. (4‐H’ers need to use their same assigned 4‐H number for open class entries, too. ALWAYS precede your number with 4‐H for BOTH open & 4‐H entries.)

PROJECT ‐ Project number from the fair catalog.

DIV. ‐ Division number from the fair catalog.

ARTICLE ‐ Describe the item.

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Call the Coopera ve Extension Office to receive your registra on number for 4‐H entries at the county fair. These are placed on the registra on tags and are used in processing the premium checks for fair entries. Numbers are also available at the fair during Registra on on Sunday, July 14. Remember: if you have a number from previous years—that is the number you use each year. Thank You!

The Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, is August 15‐25, 2019. Tickets are available to allow 4‐H’ers and their 4‐H leader to view Cloverville exhibits at a cost of $2.50 each, payable to Kenton County 4‐H Council. (Checks only please, we cannot accept cash.) Prepayment is required by July 26, 2019. Parents and family members are not en tled to these reduced ckets. Our thanks to the State Fair Board for allowing our Cloverville 4‐H par cipants and their leaders this reduced cket rate.

STATE FAIR PASSES CLARIFICATION

SUNDAY, JULY 14 1:00—3:00 p.m. Registration of all 4-H Building Exhibits. No beef cattle, horses, etc. (see each division for time of registration)

MONDAY, JULY 15 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Production Sheep Show —(after market show) 10:30 a.m. 4-H Goat Show (after Production Sheep Show) 5:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Production Beef Show—Registration 5:00-5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Open Beef Show - Registration 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 4-H Commercial Gilt Show—Registration 8:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 9:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show—Registration at 8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (approximate) Set-Up for Sale of Champions 6:00 p.m. Sale Dinner—meal for potential buyers 7:00 p.m. Sale of Champions—Auction of 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Animals

THURSDAY, JULY 18 8:00 a.m. Set-Up Champion Point 6:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show—Registration 5:00 7:00 p.m. Open Poultry show - Registration 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show—Registration 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Open Youth and 4-H Youth Horse Show (registration 9:00 a.m.) 10:00 a.m. Open Rabbit Show - Register at conclusion of 4H Rabbit Show 1:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show (Registration at 12:30 p.m.)

SUNDAY, JULY 21 12:00—2:00 p.m. Exhibits Released (4-H and Open Class)

Schedule of 4-H Fair Events

KENTUCKY LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL EXHIBITION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All livestock/animals offered for sale or exhibition at Kentucky County Fairs shall meet the following regulations according to KRS Chapter 257:

a. 302 KAR 20:040 (Entry into Kentucky) b. 302 KAR 20:065 (Sale and Exhibition of Kentucky Origin Livestock)

Any questions concerning these health regulations should be directed to your local veterinarian or the Kentucky State Veterinarian's office:

Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health

100 Fairoaks Lane, Suite 252 Frankfort, KY 40601

502-564-3956 All up-to-date Livestock/Animal Health Regulations can be obtained on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Web site: http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/livestock.htm

Please be advised that Livestock Health Regulations are subject to change at any time.

KENTON COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR Date Event/Activity

July 1 Weight Check Livestock; 7:00-8:00 p.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds

July 2 4-H Lamb Co-op; Kenton County Extension Office

July 2 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Kenton County Extension Office

July 4 Office Closed; Independence Day

July 5 4-H Record books due; Kenton County Extension Office; by 4:30 p.m.; No books accepted late

July 10 State Fair Livestock paperwork signed, postmarked and mailed. Not accepted late

July 10 Record Book Judging; 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

July 11 What’s All The Buzz; 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.; School House Bees; Registration Required

July 13 State Communications Day, Lexington

July 14 Kenton County Fair 4-H Project Registration, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Kenton County Fairgrounds

July 15-20 Kenton County Fair (see fair catalog)

July 15 4-H Market Lamb; Weigh In: 8:30 a.m.; Production Sheep & Goat; Register 9:30; Kenton Co. Fair

July 15 4-H/FFA Production Beef Show; Registration 5:00-5:30 p.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds

July 15 Open Beef Show; Registration 6:30 p.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds

July 16 4-H Swine Show, Registration 8:30 a.m., followed by Commercial Gilt Show; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds.

July 17 4-H Market Steer Show; Registration 8:30 a.m.; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 17 4-H Livestock Sale Set Up; Upon completion of Steer Show

July 17 4-H Sale of Champions, 7:00 p.m., Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 18 Set-Up Champion Point; 8:00 a.m.; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 18 4-H Poultry Show, Registration 5:00 p.m., Kenton Co. Fairgrounds followed by Open Poultry

July 20 4-H Rabbit Show; Registration 8:30 a.m.; Kenton County Fairgrounds

July 20 4-H Horse Show; Registration 9:00 a.m.; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 20 4-H Dog Show; Registration 1:00 p.m., Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 21 Pick-up Fair Projects; 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Kenton Co. Fairgrounds

July 23 Kentucky State Fair reduced ticket order due Kenton County Extension Office by 4:30 p.m.

July 24 4-H County Sewing Skillathon; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Kenton Lands Location; Registration Required

July 25-26 4-H Babysitting Basics; 10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road; Registration Required

July 30-31 Hiking Day Camp; 9:00-12:00 (noon); Kenton County Extension & Big Bone; Registration Required

July 30-31 Culinary Challenge; 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.; Kenton County Extension; Registration Required

July 30-Aug. 9 Drop off non-perishable items for the State Fair; Durr Center, Marshall Road between 8:30am-4:30 pm

August 6 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Taylor Mill Road

August 12 State Fair food entries need to be at Durr Center, Marshall Road 7:00—7:30 a.m.

August 12 Country Ham Drop off by 4:30 p.m. for State Fair; Kenton County Extension Office

August 15 County Extension Council; 6:00 p.m.; Kenton Lands Office

August 15 County Ham Speeches; Louisville

August 15-25 Kentucky State Fair; Check website for show time and details; kystatefair.org

August 24 State Sewing Skillathon; 10:00 a.m.; Louisville

August 27-Sept. 6 Pick Up Items from State Fair; Durr Center, Marshall Road

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Livestock Sale Buyer Informa on Delivered

Please call 356-3155 if Diane can provide additional assistance. Buyer information was delivered at Farm Visits to participating 4-H members. Please make every effort to contact your assigned buyers and encourage them to participate. All buyer information was to be

returned to the Kenton County Extension Office by June 20th. If you find

a new buyer who was not on your list, please contact

Diane and ask if anyone else was assigned that buyer.

ATTENTION LIVESTOCK MEMBERS! State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline

Entry Deadline is July 10—If you miss the deadline you will not show.

This is a reminder that entries for State Fair are due July 10th, so remember to get your paperwork signed before mailing to State Fair. Please feel free to request or make copies at the Kenton County Extension Office to get your paperwork finished. No late entries will be accepted in the 4-H Youth Livestock or Novice Shows at the State Fair. 4-H families are responsible for mailing the forms on time. Remember to request exhibitor’s tickets. You must have a ticket each time you enter the State Fairgrounds. Late entries are not accepted by the State Fair. Your entry must be postmarked by July 10. Remember if you have another “assisting adult” you must ask for a form from the Kentucky State Fair and return the form by July 20, (see Rule 11, page 302). (See rules pertaining to the 2019 procedure). State Fair entry forms and species rules for State Fair livestock shows were passed out during farm visits. All forms must be signed by an Extension Agent. Please make arrangements to complete your form so it can be signed before mailing.

Country Ham Scholarship

A $750 scholarship to a youth attending an institution of higher education. Must have: participated in the Country Ham project, have a GPA of 2.75, completed an application and essay. For more information please contact Diane Kelley by July 15. Please contact the office if you need a copy.

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UPCOMING LIVESTOCK, HORSE, DOG VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

Nov. 23, 2019 Barren River Lake State Park Jan. 11, 2020 General Butler SRP, Carrollton

Please contact Mary S. Averbeck for information if you are interested in serving as a certified horse volunteer, Diane Kelley for information if you are interested in serving as a certified livestock volunteer, or Denise Donahue for information in serving as a certified dog volunteer.

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F A R M

T A B L E

A Kenton County 4-H Fundraiser

at HONEY LOCUST FARM SINGLE TICKET : $35

COUPLE TICKET: $60

You are invited to the

Kenton County

4-H Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser

Location:

Honey Locust Farm

Come enjoy dinner prepared using food

from our local farms.

Live & Silent Auction

All money raised will be used to support

Kenton County 4-H programs

See below to register

For more information and to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bqzrbf7ab&oeidk=a07egdozoyw202109ce