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May 2020

A Note from Your CYC…

As we come up of week 7 of working from

home, school buildings closing and our world

turning upside down, I want you to know ISU

Extension and Outreach is here for you.

Things are tough and we recognize that.

Whether it’s a phone call to help identify

livestock on 4hOnline, setting up a virtual 4-H

meeting or helping decide which class a

Conference Judging Day exhibit should go in,

please reach out. I’m available by phone or

email and happy to answer questions.

Please continue to watch your 4hOnline email

and Facebook for important updates. As

things evolve, I share information there and in

the monthly newsletter. If you don’t receive

the emails, please let me know! We’ll check

your settings in 4hOnline.

Thinking of You! Amanda Rau

County Youth/4-H Coordinator

Looking Ahead

May

1: Survey for Summer Programming due

1: Livestock Judging Coaches’ Webinar, 9 am

4: Nutrena Virtual Show Clinic, 5:30 p.m.

8: Livestock Judging Coaches’ Webinar, 9 am

15: Club Charter Documents and Club

Finances Due to the Extension Office

15: Last day to order ear tags

15: Hall of Fame and Meritorious Service

Nominations Due

15: Livestock Judging Coaches’ Webinar, 9 am

28: Market Broiler Pick Up, Noon

Clinton County Connection

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Update Your T-Shirt Size! When we order t-shirts for fair, we order

based on the size in 4hOnline as of May 15.

Please check and verify your size is correct

for ALL members of your family. On your

youth’s profile, you’ll need to click “continue”

then scroll down until you see “Additional

Information.” The default is Youth Small ….

Need help? Call or email.

Nominations for Hall of Fame

and Meritorious Service Awards Please nominate someone you believe should

be recognized for their outstanding work as a

Clinton County 4-H Volunteer! Nominations

must be sent to Amanda before May 15 for

consideration. More information on the

Awards Website. (https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/

clinton-county-4-h-recognition)

Premium Check Reminder An email was sent through 4hOnline to all

families who still need to cash their premium

checks. Please cash the checks asap. If you

lost yours, email Amanda. A new one will be

re-issued if requested. You can also donate

the funds to your club.

The Fair Book is Posted! This year, each family will receive a printed

copy of the fair book. If you’d like to see it now

and research classes, you can view it now!

Find it on the Clinton 4-H website. (https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/4h )

FairEntry Opens June 2 Submit your entries for the Clinton County

Club Show before July 1. Info here.

Broiler Pick Up Broiler Pick Up will be May 28 at Noon at the

Extension Office. If this time doesn’t work for

you, please contact Amanda. Remember to

use safe social distancing!

Ear Tags– Last Call! The last day to request ear tags for sheep,

goat, bucket bottle calf, or swine will be May

15. All livestock must be identified in 4hOnline

before June 1. Swine exhibitors, fill out this

form to request tags. Sheep, Goat and Bucket

Bottle Calf, please email or call Amanda.

Show Pig Advice with Chris Chris McCulloh recently shared some great

advice for all members in the swine project

area getting ready for the county fair. You can

catch his videos on the Extension YouTube

channel! Visit: https://www.youtube.com/

channel/UCTL108nPb1bEzCFSFaC0Y6A

Congratulations Class of 2020! We are so proud of you! You have conquered

a lot and know you will continue to do so. Best

of luck with your future plans!

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

County Level

Jacob B.

Riley B.

Crystal B.

Kailey C.

Noah C.

Carson D.

Jacob D.

Brian F.

Chandler G.

Roy G.

Andrew H.

Logan H.

Colton H.

Lane K.

Will M.

Allyse M.

Spencer P.

Grant R.

Levi R.

Emma S.

Gabriel W.

Karragan W.

Samantha Z.

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Horsemanship Courses University of Nebraska is hosting online

introductory to advanced courses to teach

youth horse science and horsemanship skills.

There are three levels to choose from. More

information on the 4-H Fair Projects website.

How do I Identify My Livestock? 4-H members should identify their livestock in

4hOnline before June 1. A help sheet has

been posted to the 4-H Fair Projects website

along with tutorial videos. You can also call

Amanda for help! (https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/4h )

Amanda’s set up two “virtual office hours” to

help families and members. While you can call

anytime, these are two dedicated times before

the deadline.

Virtual Office Hours for Animal ID

May 12, 1-3 pm

May 26, 5-7 pm

Summer Overnight Camps Following guidance from Iowa 4-H, all

overnight activities are cancelled through

August 31, 2020. This includes, Jr. Adventure

Camp at Camp Shalom, Jr. Summer Camp at

Io-Dis-E-Ca and Shooting Sports Camp.

Nutrena Virtual Show Clinic Join expert, Tayler Etzel from Cargill, for a

free show clinic. Species covered will be beef,

sheep, goat and swine. Topics covered will be

animal selection, nutrition 101, daily care and

showmanship. RSVP to Amanda ASAP for the

meeting password. Clinic will be held on

Microsoft Teams at 5:30 p.m. on May 4. More

information on Facebook: https://

www.facebook.com/events/1611937755649067/

How Can We Serve You This

Summer? Survey link here. As Iowa 4-H Youth Development prepares for

summer youth programming in alternative

learning formats as a result of social

distancing guidelines with COVID-19, we are

seeking the input of youth and families on the

types of resources that would be most

preferred. We’ve created a short survey for 4-

H families to complete by May 1. (https://

iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/

SV_9Y9yIh9rFTXMH8V )

DYK...Project vs Exhibit A 4-H Project is an area of emphasis in which

a member enrolls, studies, learns and keeps

records. Project examples include animal

science, visual arts or food and nutrition.

Livestock are also project areas.

A 4-H Exhibit is an item created resulting from

project work. The member may choose to

bring the exhibit to the fair. A 4-H exhibit

should be the best example of the 4-H’ers

knowledge or skills gained from a project

area. Exhibit examples include a poster

explaining different types of gates for

livestock, a painting or a plate of cookies. The

animal you bring to the fair is also an exhibit.

Update on Face-to-Face Events At this time, ISU Extension and Outreach has

cancelled or postponed all face-to-face

programming through May 31, 2020. All

overnight activities are cancelled through

August 31, 2020. We’re not sure what June

will look like yet but we’ll keep you posted.

The Clinton County Extension Council and

staff are communicating regularly about the

status of the office and hope to have answers

soon. Thank you for understanding!

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

Regional Level

©2018 Cargill, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

For more information, visit www.NutrenaWorld.com© 2019 Cargill, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

MONDAY, MAY 04, 2020 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Microsoft Teams Meeting

Join expert, Tayler Etzel, from Cargill for a FREE and VIRTUAL show clinic for Cedar/Jones/Clinton counties. Species Covered: Beef/Sheep/Goat/Swine. Topics Covered: Animal Selection, Nutrition 101, Daily Care/Grooming, Showmanship. RSVP to Haley (mostaert@iastate.edu) by 5/1/20. Space is limitited.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

RSVP for Meeting Link

SHOW CLINIC .

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Virtual Design Dimensions This camp is a collaboration between the

College of Design and ISU Extension and

Outreach. Design Dimensions focuses on 2D,

3D and 4D thinking across disciplines while

providing hands-on experience with the latest

design technology. 10 workshops will be

provided over 5 days in June. More

information at https://www.design.iastate.edu/

future-students/k-12-experiences/

k12outreach/

Livestock Judging Camps Due to COVID-19, there will be changes to the

annual livestock judging camp. This year, it

will be a 3-Part Judging Camp.

Part 1– Online Camp on June 15 for

Beginners. Topics include fundamentals, note-

taking skills and proper mechanics. $25.

Part 2– Ongoing reasons workshop July 1-15

where team members will review and offer

feedback on submitted reasons. Free.

Part 3– One-Day Boot Camp in August in

Ames. Hard capped at 13 students. $100

More information on the ISU Livestock

Judging Team Facebook page. (https://

www.facebook.com/isulivestockjudging/ )

State Fair 4-H Premium Book The 2020 State Fair 4-H Premium Book is

now posted on the Iowa 4-H Livestock

website. (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/

statefair/livestock)

Livestock Judging Coaches

Training Web Series Discover tools for being an effective coach. Dr.

Chris Cassady and Mr. Will Taylor (ISU

Livestock Judging Team Coaches) will host

FREE informative sessions from 9-11 am.

May 1: Evaluation

May 8: Conducing effective practices and

resources for judging

May 15: Reasons and questions

More information on the ISU Livestock Judging

Team Facebook page. (https://

www.facebook.com/isulivestockjudging/ )

Iowa 4-H Creates 10,000 Face

Masks, New Goal of 25,000

In just 9 days, the Iowa 4-H family met their

goal of creating 10,000 face masks. Members

truly pledge their “hands to larger service”!

Want to add your numbers? Fill out this form:

bit.ly/IAfacemasks. Our office has 4-H fabric

we’d be happy to give for your efforts on this

project! Ask Amanda. Want to learn more?

Visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa

-4-h-creates-face-masks

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

State/National Level

______________________________________________________County

______________________________________________________Club

______________________________________________________ Club Contact

______________________________________________________Address

______________________________________________________City, State, Zip

______________________________________________________E-mail

detach and return to your county Extension Office

2020 Iowa 4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign Pledge

Every year the State 4-H Council sponsors the Iowa 4-H'ers for 4-H Campaign, which raises money to fund projects that benefit 4-H members throughout the state. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the 4-Hers for 4-H Campaign. We are continuing the Count Your Clovers theme with a goal to raise $29,000! 4-H’ers investments contribute to:

• Providing financial assistance to help 4-H'ers attend 4-H camp or conference • Helping members pay part of their annual 4-H program fee • Funding for the State 4-H Youth Conference, which keeps registration fees affordable for

everyone!

Each 4-H club in Iowa is asked to donate a minimum of $3.00 per member to the campaign. All clubs that meet the $3.00 per member goal will receive a special campaign certificate. The top contributing counties and region will be formally recognized at the 2020 State 4-H Youth Conference in June.

This campaign is coordinated BY 4-H’ers to SUPPORT 4-H’ers and showcases just how much Iowa 4-H’ers care about their 4-H Program. Thank you for being a part of this special project!

Count Your Clovers Support 4-H’ers for 4-H

Find more information:www.iowa4hfoundation.org/4hersfor4h

_______ X _______ = _________# members x amt/member = total contribution (Goal: $3.00)

Return to your county Extension Office by June 15, 2020.

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The Clover Kids Fair Book is

ALMOST ready! Stay tuned! To help our Clover Kids get the best

experience out of the fair, I’m putting together

a short booklet to help families discover all of

the opportunities available to them. It will be

ready in a week so check out the Fair Projects

website. An email will also be sent through

4hOnline when it’s posted.

Looking Ahead

May

1: Survey for Summer Programming due

4: Nutrena Virtual Show Clinic, 5:30 p.m.

15: Club Charter Documents and Club

Finances Due to the Extension Office

15: Hall of Fame and Meritorious Service

Nominations Due

DYK? Activities for YOU

Each week, Iowa 4-H shares fun activities just

for Clover Kids (well anyone but specifically for

you!) These activities are in the “At-Home

Learning Resources”

Some examples include:

• Machines in Motion– build a candy machine

(check out the next page!)

• Recycled Racers

• Kindness Rocks

• Pet Treats Challenge

• Clover Kids Pizza Pizza!

• Chick it Out!

Find all of these and more at: https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4h-at-home-

learning-resources

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.

Animal ID Entry 4-H Online HelpSheet Log in to 4-H Online: ***May 15th ID Deadline is extended to June 1st for 2020

Open a web browser and type in: https://iowa.4honline.com

On the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Log In page:

1. Click "I have a Profile." 2. Enter family email address provided to Extension Office. 3. Enter your password.

• If you have forgotten your password, mark "I forgot my Password."

• Click "Send my Password." Do not close the internet window. • Open your email browser and find the email from 4-H Online.

Locate your temporary password. • Return to 4-H Online and paste/type the temporary password.

4. Choose "Family" from the "Role" drop-down box. 5. Click "Log In."

• If you had to have your password re-set, you will need to create a new password before going on. Your passwords must be a minimum of 8 characters, and must contain 2 of the 3: letters, numbers, symbols.

The Member List screen includes all of your family members enrolled in 4-H: members, leaders, volunteers.

Click “Edit” to the right of the member listed to go to that member’s Personal Information Screen.

Locate and click on the Animals/Livestock link in the upper left.

Animal ID Entry 4-H Online HelpSheet There is a drop-down box and a list of any animals that have already been entered (there may not be any yet). Select the animal type that you want to enter and click the add button below the drop-down box.

The next screen will be a data entry screen for the species you selected (see below for examples). Note that in some species, certain selections will activate extra entry fields [Example: selecting Registered will in some cases show a Breed drop down box.]

Read the information at the top of each screen, particularly if you are considering exhibiting at the state fair. Some fields that are NOT required (bold) are actually necessary for state fair animals. For each animal entered, enter all the information requested and click the save button. All fields in bold are required.

NOTICE that you have options to print the information that you entered on screen.

• It is not necessary for you to print paper copies unless you need that information for a show that is outside of Iowa. The information that you enter in 4-H Online is available to Iowa 4-H staff, just as it is available to you.

• If you WISH to print the information on screen, you have two options: 1. Animal Exports (to Excel) – Option is located on the Animal List screen, and returns all information in an Excel

spreadsheet, one line per animal. Each animal type uses different fields, so if you have identified dogs and horses and llamas, you’ll export twice. This is for family info only—will not be accepted anywhere as a valid identification because it’s editable.

2. Print Animal Information – This option is located at the top of each individual animal screen, and prints a paper copy of the information that is on the screen for that specific animal. If you want one for each animal, you have to open each animal’s info screen and print the form for each. This is the equivalent of the old paper ID forms, but in Iowa 4-H shows, we will always use the online data, not any paper, as identification.

REMINDERS: Families are not able to enter information for any weighed-in animals (mkt. beef, sheep, meat goats & swine).

Those animals are entered by county staff. Refer to the Livestock Verification Help sheet for more information. All animal ID’s must be submitted no later than May 15th, 11:59 p.m. (June 1, 11:59 p.m. for 2020)

Animal ID Entry 4-H Online HelpSheet Breeding Beef

Beef, Feeder/Prospect Calf

Bucket/Bottle Animal

**Bucket/Bottle Calf, Goat and Sheep are each their own animal type

Cow/Calf Pair Special Cases: The calf is not born as of May 15.

o Leave the calf fields blank, and use the Addl. Information fields to indicate that the calf has not been born yet.

The cow had twins o Create two records, one for each calf, using the same cow information on

each.

Dairy Cattle If you identified dairy cows last year, those animals will be listed at the bottom

of the animal list screen and can be reactivated. You must have at least 2 of the following ID options completed by the

deadline: 1. Official Tattoo 2. Registration # 3. Official DHIA metal tag or 840-type tag 4. Photos (2 photos: right side, left side

Click on the Select button in one of the Documents/Images boxes. Browse to locate the picture of your cow—it needs to be GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF or PDF format. Double-click on the file, or highlight and click Open. If you make a mistake, use the Clear button to remove the picture.

Dairy Goats Be sure you correctly fill in the tattoo of the animal;

Right Ear, Left Ear on the same line.

Meat Goats (not weighed in) This animal type is for meat goats that did not attend a

county weigh-in. Both families and county staff have access to enter information in this animal type.

**State Fair meat goat does must be entered by county staff on the Goats, Meat (Weigh-in) animal type screen, not on this screen. (Restriction removed for 2020)

Animal ID Entry 4-H Online HelpSheet

Dogs You have the option to upload photos of your dog.

o Click on the Select button in the Documents/Images box. o Browse to locate the picture of your dog—it needs to be GIF, JPG,

PNG, TIFF or PDF format. o Double-click on the file, or highlight and click Open. o If you make a mistake, use the Clear button to remove the picture.

You also have an option to upload a scan of your rabies certificate—again, it needs to be GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF or PDF.

Horses If you identified any horses last year, those animals will be listed at the

bottom of the animal list screen and can be reactivated. You must check the box and RE-ACTIVATE the horse from the previous year, or it will be permanently deleted after May 15.

You have the option to upload photos and lease agreements. o Click on the Select button in the Documents/Images box. o Browse to locate the picture of your horse—it needs to be GIF, JPG,

PNG, TIFF or PDF format. o Double-click on the file, or highlight and click Open. o If you make a mistake, use the Clear button to remove the picture. o State Fair horses are REQUIRED to have photos uploaded BEFORE

MAY 15 (June 1 for 2020). Llamas If you identified any llamas last year, those animals

will be listed at the bottom of the animal list screen and can be reactivated.

Pets If you identified any pets last year, those animals will

be listed at the bottom of the animal list screen and can be reactivated.

Animal ID Entry 4-H Online HelpSheet Poultry

Rabbits (ID Deadline is July 1 for all rabbits)

Sheep, (NOT weighed in)

Swine, (NOT weighed in) All swine must have a USDA-approved tag (i.e. 4-H tag

such as JJS 1234 or 840-type tag) State Fair – must have a DNA ear punch collected in

addition to the USDA-tag above Ear notches – required for ALL swine

Sheep, (Weigh-in) Only county staff

have access to enter information to this animal type

Families are to log in and verify animal information that has been typed in by the deadline

**For 2020, both not weighed in and weigh-in animals types WILL be eligible for State Fair entry

Swine, (Weigh-in) Only

county staff have access to enter information to this animal type

Families are to log in and verify animal information that has been typed in by the deadline

**For 2020, both not weighed in and weigh-in animals types WILL be eligible for State Fair entry