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April 1, 2022Marie's Message
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Hi All,
As we get closer to spring (hopefully) and the planting season, I thought this would be a good time to share some of our National Helping Youth Thrive program. As you may recall, Dodge County older youth have been asked to complete a survey over the past couple of years to start to develop some longitudinal date on the impact of the 4-H program. I am hoping to highlight some of that information each month as we work together with our clubs and groups to further support the youth in the 4-H program. As a beginning, I thought I would share a visual Thriving Model. From what we are learning in the surveys the focus should begin in the soil, in the developmental context. I will share more about those areas in the next few months.
Have a great April!
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920.386.3790 (office) 920.210.3080 (cell)
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WI 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2022 Wisconsin Hall of Fame laureate class are now open. Nomination forms and more information about the WI 4-H Hall of Fame can be found HERE. Reach out to Marie Witzel if you need help writing up a nomination or have a candidate to nominate. Nominations are due May 20. You can find an alphabetical listing of previous laureates HERE.
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Volunteers Help Make 4-H Possible
To volunteer, you don’t need to have previous experience working with youth. The most important qualifications are
- a desire to work with young people to help them learn new things and gain life skills; and
- wanting to provide youth with positive experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.
Extension volunteers work with staff to deliver educational programs using University and other high-quality educational resources.
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Dodge County Shooting Sports Members Attend Winter Invitational
On March 11-23, a few of the Dodge County 4-H Shooting Sports members participated in the Winter Invitational up in Marshfield, Wisconsin and had a great showing of the skills they work on in practices. Ribbons were earned for Archery, Air Rifle and testing on Wildlife Knowledge. Hats off to Elise Hensler of Lebanon Luckies, Ely Lynch (Neosho Utopians) and Kyra Lynch (Neosho Utopians) (pictured from left to right) and Braxton Soldner (Astico Perseverance) and Milo Soldner (Astico Perseverance). Great Job!
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County Line (Emma Runyard) Members did demonstrations and had pizza. Members will be stuffing eggs at the March meeting for the Ashippun Easter Egg Hunt.
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Community Marks the Spot Activity Plan
Community Service has always been a big part of the 4-H program. For the past 3 years, the state has offered a Statewide community service project. This year, it is focused on your community. In this project, youth will plan a non-competitive game that takes players to different locations around their community, like a scavenger hunt. The locations they choose will highlight a special theme the youth want to learn more about, strengthening their sense of belonging. Through the game, players will go on a fun adventure to explore the community.
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4-H Wants YOU to be YOUThe 4-H Movement has launched another challenge with Chris Clover, the "4-H Wants YOU to be YOU" campaign! The first deadline for submissions is May 1st.
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4-H Shooting Sports Updates- Winter Archery final project meeting will be April 29th
- Air Rifle final project meeting will be April 30th
- Shotgun project will be running a short spring season at the Mayville Gun Club starting soon.
Dodge County 4-H Shooting Sports will be running Summer Archery Project sessions as well as hosting our very own Statewide shoot at the Horicon Bowmen on July 23rd. If you are a 4-H leader or volunteer and would like to get involved with helping with this great opportunity, please reach out to Eva (evalynch@live.com).
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Livestock Project Educational Reminders
There are educational opportunities and Information on the MAS requirements, forms and opportunities listed HERE. Remember that the Educational Event Verification form is on that site to be completed.
HERE is the link for the Youth livestock event verification form for virtual events.
Youth and families need to keep the forms and attach to the 'Orange Cards' and hand in all at the due date.
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2022 Dodge County Junior Fair Market Livestock Identification
For the 2022 youth livestock project year, the Dodge County Meat Animal Sale Committee will be identifying Junior Market Beef, Sheep, Swine projects with ear tags, DNA samples, and a Google Exhibitor/Family Registration form. Feeder Beef will be identified with tags and registration form.
ID packets (ear tags, DNA envelopes, specie paperwork) are available for pick-up at the Extension Dodge County office starting Monday, April 11th.
You will be required to request your Identification packets with the Extension office prior to pick-up at 920-386-3790.
DUE DATE FRIDAY, MAY 6TH, 2022 by 4:30 PM
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Pig Pens for Sale!There are still a fair amount of old pig pens for sale. If anyone is interested in buying these for your projects please contact Eric Salmi at 920-988-1817. First come, first serve - no holds. All money donated for the pens goes back into the MAS account for future improvement projects.
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YQCA Transitions to New PlatformYQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) has transitioned to a new website platform. Visit https://yqcaprogram.org/ for information.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development.
All youth who exhibit beef, sheep, and swine at the Dodge County Fair will be required to complete YQCA training (YQCA does NOT count as an educational point).
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Apply for a Youth Dairy Grant Today!
The grant funds are to be utilized to purchase a dairy animal (any breed) to grow a youth’s dairy herd. $500 grants are available for the 2022 program. Grant money is made available through proceeds from the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction, held each year at the Dodge County Fair. Deadline to apply June 1, 2022.
Youth Dairy Project Education Card
Questions about Dairy Project Education Cards or grant application? Contact the Dairy Youth Advisory Committee at dodgecountydyac@gmail.com or call Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790.
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Share Basis Calf Project
Would you like to own a registered Holstein female? Or earn savings bonds by caring for a project heifer? If so, the Holstein Association Share Basis Calf Project is for you!
Objectives of the Share Basis Project:
-To promote interest in registered Holsteins among youth
-To provide club members an opportunity to build equity in registered Holstein by providing the feed, labor & care involved in raising a calf
-To provide a high-quality calf for members with limited fund who wish to purchase an animal through the project
-To encourage members to learn recommended methods o feeding, training, showing, breeding, advertising and merchandising of registered Holsteins.
-To provide a learning experience for youth in the economic and business of dairying. Standard forms for feed records, pedigrees, contracts and agreements are required to hel provide this experience.
Eligibility Qualifications include:
1. One year 4-H/FFA Dairy project [include showing at Fair]
2. Must agree to keep required records
3. Must have parents’ consent
4. Must fulfill terms/conditions of contract
5. Members must have a dairy home farm herd or be sponsore by a dairy farmer [keep the calf on a dairy farm –daily care would be by member]
6. Member must reside in Dodge County
7. Member must join Jr. Holstein Club and parents are asked to join Dodge County Holstein Association
8. Top rated exhibitor of Share Basis Calf will be one of the Dairy Auction participants
SEND STATEMENT OF INTEREST WITH NAME, CLUB/CHAPTER, EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER TO: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com
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Rabbit & Cavy Project Meetings CAVIES at 6pm, RABBITS at 7pm
LOCATION: Oak Grove Town Hall, N5801 Grove Road, Juneau
Monday, April 25
For questions, email docorabbits@gmail.com
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Poultry Project MeetingsContact Dan Schwandt, Poultry Project Leader at schwandtdutch@aol.com or 920-763-8030.
- May 19th 7pm - Dodge Co. Fairgrounds
- June 16th 7pm - Dodge Co. Fairgrounds
- July 21st 7pm - Dodge Co. Fairgrounds
- September 15 - Dodge Co. Fairgrounds
On March 14, officials confirmed avian flu virus in a Jefferson County flock. Extension poultry specialist Ron Keane spoke on WI Public Radio about avian flu, biosecurity practices, and issues facing poultry farmers. LISTEN HERE
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Sheboygan County 4-H Cat ShowThe Sheboygan County 4H Cat Project will hold its 27th annual Open Household Pet Cat Show on Sunday, May 1st at the Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center in Sheboygan. This show is for all cat exhibitors age 8 and up – no need to be in 4H! The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature cat costume contest, decorated cage contest, vendors, raffles and a silent auction.
The deadline to enter cat(s) is April 17th or when cage space has been met.
We are looking for Vendors! Please email Alice at amsamse@charter.net to inquire about serving as a vendor at the show – we are seeking family-oriented crafters/vendors of all kinds.
Spectators are welcome! Admission will be $2 per person age 6 and older or a cat food donation for a local shelter.
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- April 5 DYAC Meeting, St. John's Lutheran Church Basement, Juneau 7:30pm
- April 18 4-H Dog Project Zoom, 6:30pm (link will be sent to project members)
- April 18 Livestock Educational Meeting, Wesley Center, Waupun 7pm
- April 19 Dodge Co. 4-H Leaders Association Meeting, Leroy Town Hall, 7pm
- April 25 Cavies Project Meeting, Oak Grove Town Hall, 6pm
- April 25 Rabbits Project Meeting, Oak Grove Town Hall, 7pm
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