Monday, March 17, 2025
The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families. The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering.
From the 4-H Program Leader
Spring Time & Professional Development
Now is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your incredible work throughout the current 4-H year. As you reflect on this work, do you need to add some new tools to your professional toolbox? Or are there some tools you need to sharpen?
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Maass | March 17, 2025
Upcoming Events
NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event
Plan to join us for a great day of Judging, project learning opportunities and volunteers sharing session at the NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event on Saturday, March 22nd in Colby, Kansas. Registrations are due by March 14th!!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Robyn Trussel | March 17, 2025
You're invited to celebrate 80 years of Rock Springs Ranch!
The Kansas 4-H Foundation is excited to invite you to join us in celebrating 80 years of Rock Springs Ranch! We're excited to see you in April!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mindy Weixelman | March 17, 2025
IPM Insect Art Contest - Join in the fun!
The K-State Research and Extension Pesticide Safety and IPM Program is hosting its annual insect-themed art contest, open to all ages and skill levels in Kansas. This year's theme is "By the Light of the Moon: Insects at Night."
Read full announcement | Submitted by Terry Roberts | March 17, 2025
Save the Date: 4-H Wheat Expo
The 4-H Wheat Expo will be held August 7, 2025.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | March 17, 2025
Save the Date for 48 Hours of 4-H
Please save the date for 48 Hours of 4-H, October 11-12, 2025. More information will be available in future tipsheets.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Volunteer Development
Planning for National Volunteer Week April 20-26, 2025
It is time to plan how you will recognize your local 4-H and Extension Volunteers in April!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Spring Into Volunteering
We want Kansas 4-H Volunteers to join us for a day of learning, "Spring Into Volunteering", on Saturday, April 26, in Salina, KS. It will be a great day of learning and networking!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Kansas State Fair
State Livestock Information Released
The 2025 state livestock nomination information has been released and is posted on the Nomination Information page of the youth livestock program website. Market Beef nominations are due May 1, with the Small Livestock deadline being June 15.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | March 17, 2025
Program Information
Communications Projects Resources and Information
Some great resources for 4-H Communications can be found on our 4-H Communications Project Page.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Save the Date for the State Horticulture Judging Contest
Start planning to have members from your unit represent you at the 2025 Kansas State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Other News
2025 Kansas Youth Leadership Council
The 2025 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council elected its officers this winter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 17, 2025
Kansas 4-H Exit Survey
In May, an exit survey will go out to all 4-H families who did not re-enroll their children as members of 4-H for the 2024-2025 4-H year. We wanted to let you know in case you receive any questions.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | March 17, 2025
Camping
Reminder to Submit the Overnight 4-H Camp Notification Form
A new section was added to the 2024 Kansas 4-H Policy document relating to overnight 4-H camps outside of Rock Springs Ranch. It is important to know that the policy has not changed for overnight 4-H camps. Instead, it has been clarified.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | March 17, 2025
Youth Development Research
Partnership with the Department of Kinesiology: Youth Activity Profile Survey
A message from Drs. Peter Stoepker and Denver Brown about a survey that will be sent out to our 4-H members whose parents have consented for their children to participate in surveys/evaluations.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass (on behalf of Drs. Peter Stoepker and Denver Brown) | March 17, 2025
Global Citizenship Opportunities
IFYE Exchanges are Back!
IFYE Exchanges, both in and out of the US, have been announced for young adults 19-25 with Chile, Germany, Slovenia, and Taiwan.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Kay Munson | March 17, 2025
Opportunities Still Available to Host International 4-H’ers in June-July
Norway 4H and Taiwan 4-H exchanges offer families the opportunity to host a teen or young adult chaperone in June-July, 2025. Placements are underway now and Kansas 4-H plans to complete placements in April.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Kay Munson | March 17, 2025