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Union County 4-H & Youth
Local Highlights
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4-H Online: Enrollment, Re-Enrollment, and Enrollment/Re-enrollment
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Union County 4-H Event & SPIN Information
2020 Summer Camps:
We are excited to roll out some virtual summer camp options for this year! Those that wish to attend will get a Clover bag for each camp to be picked up on a set day with activity materials included, and there will be 4 virtual meetings with summer camp staff for each camp. You can view the Camps Flier by clicking (HERE) to find out more information about dates, themes and activities.
To register for camps (click HERE)
2019 - 2020 SPIN Events:
- STRING ART October 3rd, 4-6 PM @ Extension Office
- WOOD WORKING/CABINETRY November 12th, 4-6 PM @ Bolton Cabinetry
- HAND STITCHING December 5th, 4-6 PM @ Extension Office
National 4-H Week Activities Oct. 6-12
All Week : Recieve a free 4-H bookmark at the Gibson Memorial Library!
Monday : Wear your 4-H shirt to school day
Wednesday: 4-H gives back. Help us deliver thank you gifts around the community to our supporters! Meet at the Extension Office at 4PM to help deliver!
Thursday: Thankful Thursday- make a social media post about why you are thankful for 4-H and tag Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County and use the hashtag #Thankful Thursday
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County Fair Information
2020 County Fair Schedule (Click Here)
Please note that the schedule may still change due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
County Fair Book (single page, printable format)
| Swine Department |
| Goat Department |
| Dairy Cows |
| Dog Department (updated) |
2020 4-H/FFA Fair Book - single page format (Printable version)
Web view
All changes that have had to be made this year are noted in red. We hope to go forward with the fair as normally as possible.
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Animal Identifcation/Verification
Animal ID on-line Helpsheet - Updated 2020
State Fair Swine Tagging and ID Video
Sheep 4-H online ID Video
Meat Goat 4-H online ID Video
Clothing and Communications Day
Check out our virtual fasion show and Communications Day showcase of 4-H youth that participated at the 2020 Clothing Awardrobe or Communications Event!
Click the flyer below for location and event time information.
Communications Day Categories Clothing Day Entry Form Clothing Category Rules
4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Entry Form Rules (2020 version)
Queen/Princess Contest
County Fair Queen Information/ Princess Information Information is now available! Applications are due June 19th
YQCA - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Click here for a YQCA help sheet which will guide you through the process of registering for a YQCA training
Fair Entry
You can find the Fair Entry Help Sheet HERE
Clothing and Communications Entries are due June 15th 2020
All livestock Entries are due July 1
All Static (exhibit building) Entries are due July 10th.
Broiler Pen Project
Static Exhibits (Indoor Projects)
Are you interested in doing an indoor project? Check out this HOW TO guide!
Be sure to watch How to Prepare a 4-H Exhibit or Goal Sheet for Fair!
Static Exhibit Write Up Form (editable)
Static Exhibit Write Up Form (.pdf)
Photography Exhibit Write Up Form
Be sure to check out the fall canning guide to make sure your project is safe and eligible for the county fair.
Animal Project Worksheets for Fair - Due July 1st by 4:30 PM!
Returning Bucket/Bottle Beef Worksheet
Bucket/Bottle Beef Worksheet
Bottle Goat Worksheet
Bottle Lamb Worksheet
3rd Grade Poultry Worksheet
3rd Grade Rabbit Worksheet
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Cattlemen's Awards
Beef Heifer Award (Deadline July 14th!)
Beef Senior Award (Deadline July 14th!)
4-H Record Keeping & Awards
RECORD BOOKS DUE NOVEMBER 1ST!
See Record Book information below...
Record books are an important piece of your 4-H career! This 4-H Record Keeping Guide will help you as you plan to document your 4-H years.
4-H members may keep records in a variety of ways. Recordkeeping is only limited by your imagination, so have fun and share what you have learned this year in 4-H. We have listed the forms below to use as a guide in your recordkeeping system or as pages in your recordbook. Some ideas for recordkeeping:
- Traditional three ring binder, using the forms below
- Scrapbook, with stories and pictures
- Powerpoint
- Blog or website
- Picture board
- Audio or Video (link)
- Additionally Clover Kids can use a memory book instead of the forms below (link)
Title Page- PDF - this usually will include a photo, name, age, grade and club information
Yearly Summary PDF: This is the summary of your 4-H year. There is a place to write about what activities and events you done and recognition(not just in 4-H).
Personal Goal Sheet Word: This is a place to record Personal Goals you want to accomplish, that are not related to projects.
Project Records: One form is used per project, not per Exhibit. Project Records should tell what you have learned in your project area and not just what you exhibited at fair. Include pictures and newspaper clippings to show your accomplishments if you would like.
Basic Project Record PDF : Juniors and those new to the project area use this
Experienced Project Record PDF : Intermediates or those who have been in the project area a few years use this
Advanced Project Record PDF : Seniors or those enrolled in the project area for six years or more
Self-Evaluation Record PDF: Rate yourself on your recordkeeping this year
Market Animal Project Worksheets: Market Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goat members may use one worksheet per year for each project area.
Breeding Animal Project Worksheets: Breeding Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goat projects use this worksheet for each project year.
Other Project Areas: Use these worksheets for other project areas as needed.
Vegetable Garden Worksheet PDF
Helpful Hints:
-Three ring binders work best for a record book.
-Each project area should have a divider with a tab for easy finding.
-Project areas can be kept in any order by are more easily located if alphabetized.
-Record books can be divided in years or project areas, however always have the most current year in the front of the book or section.
-Be sure to share what you learned in each project throughout the year.
-Fair write ups and bucket/bottle worksheets may be included but additional explanations of project area learning may be needed.
-Remember to include all things you have done in project area, not just what you exhibited at fair.
*** Be sure to check out the record book and project awards area below! ***
Record Book Award Catagories
Click HERE for the Award Nomination form. This form is required to be filled out by the 4-H member and turned in with your record book.
Click HERE for a description of what the various awards are and eligibility.
The following is a list of Non-Project awards that 4-Hers who have completed a record book can also apply for. Due November 1st wtih record books.
Chris Pokorny Memorial Achievement Award (15 years and older)
Marie Winkler Memorial Leadership Award (highschool juniors and seniors)
LeRoy Winkler Creativity Award Application (Must be nominated at the county fair)
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Local Friends of 4-H Scholarships - Due February 1st, 2020
Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance
Iowa 4-H Foundation College Scholarship
Ronald A Simpson Memorial Scholarship - Due March 15, 2020
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4-H Member Resources
4-H Treasurer's Record (No Longer available)
4-H Club Officers
Soo... You're the Club Vice President
Soo... You're the Club President
Soo... You're the Club Secretary
Soo...You're the Club Treasurer
County Youth Coucil Application (Click Here)
Are you interested in getting more involved in 4-H? Making new friends? Becoming a better leader? Consider applying for the County Youth Council. The council sponsors and helps with county wide activities throughout the year. Applications are due Sept. 25th
4-H Club Resources
Friends of 4-H Community Betterment Grant .doc .pdf
4-H Club Calendar and Roster Template 1 (.doc)
4-H Club Calendar Template 2 (.doc)
4-H Club Calendar Template 3 (.pdf)
Club Yearly Financial Audit Checklist (resource)
Yearly Club Financial Report Template (.doc)
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4-H Club Account Paperwork
4H Club Account Voucher Request form (for reimbursement)
4H Voucher Request Form (with practice checks)
4H Club Account Transaction Register
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Statewide Resources
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Provides financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs and opportunities throughout the state of Iowa.
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Join a 4-H club where you can learn about your interests while having fun, improving your communication skills, and serving your community. These are resources to make your club experience even better.
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Your adventure in 4-H starts here. Choose from nearly 50 project areas and discover your skills, talents and interests.
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Discover the world of animal science from breeding, nutrition and general care to food safety and management. Find statewide forms, trainings and activity sheets here.
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Iowa 4-H Volunteers are motivated by positive purposes in helping youth become caring, competent, and contributing members of their family and communities. Discover the resources you need to be most effective.
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Every June, almost 900 teenagers converge on the campus of Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities.
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Provides opportunities for youth to demonstrate, learn and apply project and communication skills. Every year the 4-H Exhibits Building features well over 3,000 exhibits and Livestock shows engage more than ## youth.
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Youth and teens can discover opportunities to be recognized for personal growth, project learning, leadership and citizenship.
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A partner and leader in providing positive youth development through out-of-school programming. Outreach priorities include curriculum development, staff training, and partnership development.
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Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build many life skills!
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A unique partnership between AmeriCorps and Iowa's Promise. The vision is that all Iowa youth have safe and supportive families, schools and communities and that they are healthy, socially competent, successful in school and prepared for a productive adulthood.
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When you just don't know who to talk to, Teenline can help.
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