The 4H Tip Sheet
A Monthly Newsletter
May 2012
IN THIS ISSUE...
DEADLINES
April 15 Discovery Day Registration closes April 16 KAE4-HA Spring Development Conference Registration due April 20 Wichita Fair Judges Training Registration due
May 1 Registrations due for Beginner and Advanced Horse Judging Camps May 1 4-H Project Winners acceptance due to the State 4-H Office May 1 Photo Adventure Camp Registration Deadline May 1 Extension Agents' Emerald Circle Reservation and Payment due to State 4-H Office May 1 Standard of Excellence Delegates due to the State 4-H Office May 1 Nominations for 2- and 3- year old horse snaffle bit projects due to local Extension officesMay 1 All market beef and market heifer Nomination forms and fees due to Youth Livestock Program. May 15 Centennial Delegate nomination for 4-H National Congress deadline May 15 4-H Campference Registration due (as long as there is still space, which is first come first serve) May 15 Photo Action Camp fees & participation forms due to Rachel Harmon May 21 Registrations due for Geology Field Trips (with T-Shirt Orders) to Dave Goldak June 1 Final deadline for Geology Field Trips (with no T-Shirts) to Dave Goldak June 1 Camp Corral Camp Counselor Applications due to State 4-H Office June 15 Nomination forms and fees due to Youth Livestock Program for all animals (excluding market beef and market heifer) July 2 Bob Hines Youth Swine Classic entries due July 27 Kansas 4-H State Wheat Show registration deadline Aug 1 State Fair entries for 2- and 3- year old horse snaffle bit projects due to the State 4-H office Aug 3 Kansas 4-H State Wheat Show, International Grains Program Building, Manhattan, 8:30 - 2:30 p.m.
4-H FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
Last fall, the Department of 4-H Youth Development
conducted a survey of KSRE employees, State Extension Advisory Council (SEAC)
members and the Kansas 4-H Foundation Trustees. The purpose of the survey
was to help determine strategic priorities for Kansas 4-H for the next 3
years. The survey identified a number of themes and during 4-H Updates in December, we verified the areas of greatest need and interest. The 3 strategic priorities for the Department of 4-H Development and Kansas 4-H are:
- Effective 4-H Systems and Structures
- Volunteer Engagement
- Recruiting and Retaining New Youth and Families to 4-H
The priorities all point towards one goal: to increase our investment and participation in high quality 4-H youth development. Like you, we want to grow the 4-H program. We can do this by re-imagining our systems and structures to make 4-H easier to navigate for newer families; by attracting and keeping youth and adult volunteers that may be unfamiliar with 4-H but have a passion for sharing their skills, hobbies and interests, and are great with kids; and finally, by making a unified effort to welcome, mentor and engage youth and families that reflect the diverse, changing face of Kansas.
These are our priorities in the Department of 4-H Youth Development. I hope they will also become yours. The specific "Focus on the Future" strategies will be available and there will be ways to get directly involved in making the priorities implemented at the state, area and local level. Because after all, it will take every one of us to grow the 4-H program and ensure that the Kansas 4-H of the future is seen as a welcoming, vibrant and valued youth organization that grows great kids. I welcome your input all along the way. Stone
NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUM UPDATE
About 4-H Curriculum
National 4-H Curriculum focuses
on 4-H’s three primary mission mandates: science, healthy living, and
citizenship. State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, 4-H
National Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for
the development of National 4-H Curriculum. This partnership provides the
knowledge, resources, and management necessary to develop and market quality
youth curriculum. Learn more at:
4-H.org/curriculum
4-H.org/curriculum/development
Curricula to be Released:
• Fall 2012: Beef, Swine,
Communications, Theatre Arts
• Winter 2012/2013: Career
Education, Physical Activity
• Spring 2013: Money Management
• Later 2013: Veterinary
Science, Food Science
Resources / Capacity
Building Tools to be Released:
• Bullying Prevention Guide
(Summer 2012)
• Using University Resources in
Developing Curriculum Guide (Fall 2012)
• Using 4-H Curricula to
Develop Individual Learning Plans for Youth (Fall 2012)
• 4-H Curriculum Evaluation
Tutorial (Fall 2012)
NOTE: The National Pre-Press discount order time is March 29 - April 25!! State Order Form coming soon!! Adams
DOG CARE AND TRAINING PROJECT CHANGES FOR 2012
Dog Care and Training Project Changes for 2012
1. 1. New Rule Books being printed (Lavender Covers)
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S46
Kansas 4-H Dog Show Rule Book
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4H965
Kansas 4-H Rally Obedience Rule Book
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S124
Kansas 4-H Agility Dog Show Rule Book
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We do not expect any more major changes for 2-3
years.
2.
Dog Show score sheets for Showmanship and
Regular Obedience have minor revisions in 2012 and will be posted on the Dog
Care and Training web page to be downloaded for use by local shows. 3.
Baiting a dog either with food, toys, training
tools etc. is not allowed in any phase of a 4-H dog show. Judges should use the same standard in all
4-H dog show phases.
4. 4. Showmanship – Showing the dog on examination or
grooming table is an option of the 4-H member, regardless of the dog’s
size. 5. 5. Regular Obedience - We have clarified the listing of jump
heights and broad jump length on pages 9-10 in S46. 6. 6. Rally
Obedience – The jump exercise is performed to the right of the sign with the
sign placed in the
proximity of the jump.
7.
Agility
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State Fair Dog Show Agility sequence will be
Level 1, 3, 2
·
To advance in Agility levels, the member must
receive a minimum of two qualifying
scores of 190 points or greater (purple ribbons) under at least two different Kansas 4-H certified
agility judges.
Level moves should be
made after the state fair or the beginning of a new 4-H year.
·
Stepping over the two foot guide line on the
Weave Poles, Pause Box or Table and the Platform Jump is a major deduction (-5
points) each occurrence. Adams
ACCESS 4-H TRAINING - THURSDAY, MAY 3
We are pleased to announce an advanced ACCESS 4-H
training on Thursday, May 3 in the Sedgwick County Extension office from
10:00am to 3:00pm!
This session will be conducted by the National ACCESS 4-H
staff. This is your chance to learn
about creating custom reports, re-enrollment, and other features! You'll be
able to ask questions, hear about updates, and make suggestions for future
development. This will not be a basic
training. All participants will be expected to have used basic features of the
system and/or have prior webinar training.
Participants at the training will also have a chance to
explore the new my4-H.org platform where Extension staff and volunteers can
share resources and ideas to grow their 4-H programs. A $20 registration fee payable to "Kansas 4-H
Foundation" can be paid at the door and includes lunch and training
materials.
Please register no later than April 26 so we can be sure
to have space for everyone:
http://www.Kansas4-H.org/enrollment
If you need additional Webinar Training:
The national ACCESS 4-H team offers several webinars each
month on reporting and basic data management.
We would strongly encourage you to participate in one or more of these
sessions prior to the training on May 3. Register and check back regularly to see a current list
of sessions being offered at:
http://tinyurl.com/Access4-HTraining Wiebers
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR 4-H PROGRAM SUCCESS
Beginning in May 2012, we
will highlight the eight elements of positive youth development and how to
incorporate them into your on-going 4-H programs.
Element 1: A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult
A
caring adult acts as an advisor, guide and mentor. The adult helps set
boundaries and expectations for young people. The adult could also be a
supporter, friend and advocate.
This
is without a doubt one of the most important elements in youth programs. It is
through relationships with adults that all the other elements are possible.
Relationships with caring adults are important for all youth, but particularly
for those who have less-than-positive family situations. Research has shown
that such relationships can act as a protective factor against other potential
problem behaviors. We particularly want youth to be involved with adults who
are what we call autonomy-oriented as opposed to control-oriented.
Autonomy-oriented adults let youth run their 4-H meetings and make decisions in
a way that’s appropriate for their age and development (adapted from Ferrari,
2003).
This
Element is present when adults:
•
Address youth members by first names. •
Know the interests of youth members. •
Pay attention to the activities of individual youth
members outside the meetings, as
well as events and activities of the organization.
Ways
you can support this Element: •
Train adult leaders in listening skills. •
Use name tags to help everyone participate on a first-name basis •
Structure group activities so that both youth and
adults have time to learn about one another. •
Encourage adults to interact with youth, not merely
act as chaperones or supervisors. For
more information on the 4-H Essential Elements curriculum, go to http://tinyurl.com/7zaa59f Stone
4-H EVENTS COORDINATOR NAMED
Please welcome Sarah
Laib as the new 4-H Events Coordinator!
Sarah Laib, has accepted the position of 4-H Events Coordinator with the
Department of 4-H Youth Development. She will begin her duties on May 15,
2012. Sarah will be responsible for coordinating and managing statewide
4-H events. She will work in cooperation with state and area specialists,
Extension staff in the local units and youth and adult volunteers in her new
role. Sarah will provide leadership for
4-H event management including risk management plans, events planning, managing
financial resources and working with teams of youth and adults to deliver
events in support of the Kansas 4-H Youth Development program and its
priorities.
Sarah has been with K-State Research and Extension since 2006 and comes to us
from the Shawnee County Extension Program, where she was the 4-H Youth
Development Agent. Sarah is a graduate of Kansas State University in
Communications.
Sarah will be located at the 201 Umberger Hall and can be reached at slaib@ksu.edu
Welcome, Sarah!
I also want to express my appreciation to the search committee, and to key
Extension staff for carrying the load as we conducted the search. Special thanks to Hope James, Assistant Events Coordinator and
Terry Williams, Office Professional for their extraordinary efforts in keeping
the 4-H event planning moving forward and for making communication with
the field a priority. Thank you.
Stone
DISTRICT HORSE SHOW DATES
South Central – July 6, Kingman Activity Center,
Kingman
- Chair – Kelsey Holcomb, Cowley County
South West – June 26, Finney County Fairgrounds,
Garden City
- Co-chairs – Elly Sneath, Meade County and Bill
Haney, Kearny County
South East – July 10, State Hospital Arena,
Parsons
- Chair – Julie Traxson, Labette County
North East – July 11, Douglas County
Fairgrounds, Lawrence
- Chair – Susan Patton, Meadowlark District,
Oskaloosa
North West – July 10, Norton County Fairgrounds,
Norton
- Chair – Clint Milliman, Thomas County
North Central – July 6, Saline County Expo
Center, Ag. Hall, Salina
- Co-Chairs – Carl Garten and Sarah Maass, Central
Kansas District, Salina
East Central – July 10, Douglas County
Fairgrounds, Lawrence
- Chair – Rod Schaub, Frontier District, Lyndon
4-H HORSE SNAFFLE BIT 2 -AND - 3 YEAR OLD NOMINATIOS
Nominations for 2- and 3- year old horse snaffle bit
projects are due in the local Extension Office by May 1.
Along with the nomination, the 4-H member must submit the Horse ID and a $10
fee. The nomination form, a copy of the horse ID (including a color
picture of the horse) and fee needs to be forwarded to the State 4-H Office.
Three-year old snaffle bit projects must have been nominated the previous year
and did not have to be shown to be re-nominated. State Fair entries for these
projects are due August 1 in the State 4-H Office.
Van Horn
2012 KANSAS 4-H STATE WHEAT SHOW IN MANHATTAN
Join us for the annual Kansas 4-H State Wheat Show in Manhattan on Friday, August
3rd from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the International Grains Program
Building.
The wheat show is open to all
4-H members, family
members, 4-H leaders and Extension staff. There will be eight contests open to youth members
with cash prizes and ribbons awarded. There
will be two wheat-related tours. There
is no registration cost.
Pre-registration will be required by July 27th to ensure an accurate
meal count and tour divisions. For more information about the wheat show or
to get involved with the wheat show planning committee, call Deryl Waldren
at 785-462-6281 or e-mail him at: dwaldren@ksu.edu. Waldren
SPACETECH CAMPS, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
2012 GEAR-Tech-21 Camp Opportunities:
In 2012, GEAR-Tech-21 camps will take place
across the USA. Camps include
GEAR-Tech-21 robotics, GPS and GIS activities including robotics building and
programming challenges, geocaching making a local map and more. Because camps will be led by local volunteers
and camp staff, each camp will have unique opportunities including traditional
camp activities, local speakers and maybe even field trips. Generally camps are open to youth aged 10-14,
though individual camps may have specific age requirements. Some camps are currently full, but registrations
will be taken until camps are full. To
learn more about the specific camps, visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
4-H camp listings and camp contacts web site at: http://4hset.unl.edu/4hdrupal/node/109.
General:
The
Kansas 4-H SpaceTech Action Team works to assist counties with advice and tips concentrating
in these core areas: astronomy,
aviation, robotics, rocketry, and GPS/GIS.
In addition, the action team works with counties/districts to provide
multi-county or area trainings for older members, leaders and Extension staff
on a requested and feasible basis. To
contact the 4-H SpaceTech Action Team with your questions or requests, contact
Deryl Waldren at dwaldren@ksu.edu or
call, 785-462-6281.
Waldren
K-STATE ANIMAL SCIENCES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
We are no longer taking applications and we have made our selections. Selection was based on educational, community, and agricultural involvement. Selected participants include: Tricia Schmitz, Tracy Schmitz, Tanner Aherin, Cory Craver, Thomas Feldhausen, Travis Hoch, Jason Logan, Michael McKinney, Karl Riffel, Jaid Runft, Reid Shipman, Emma Stewart, Conner Traxson, Addison Gauthier, Sarah Brend, Taylor Ohlde, Carl Clawson, Blake Foraker, Trint Peine, Callahan Grund, and Tyler Pederson. The conference provides approximately 20 high school students from across the state with the opportunity to learn more about leadership and production in the animal science industry. Students will receive interactive leadership training and tour facilities in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Participants will also tour businesses and organizations within Kansas’ diverse livestock industry. Clowers
KANSAS 4-H JOURNAL CAMPING ISSUE
The Kansas 4-H Journal’s Camping
Issue is out in circulation!
Please utilize the issue to help in promoting camp throughout your Extension
Unit. Many thanks extended to the Camp Action Team for their efforts in putting
together a terrific piece. Special thanks to Robyn Deines for coordinating
efforts in collecting articles. Remember to take photos during this 2012 camping
season as the CAT will be asking for pictures for the 2012 Camping Issue.
Van Horn
KSU YOUTH SWINE CLASSIC
The Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic is set for July 13-14 at the Riley County Fairgrounds at Cico Park in Manhattan.
The Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic is set for July 13-14 at the Riley County Fairgrounds at Cico Park in Manhattan. The 2 day event involves a Prospect Hog Show, Barrow and Gilt Market Hog Show, Swine Showmanship, photography contest, and educational demonstrations for youth and parents.
Entries close June 29. More information about the Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic is available on the Web at www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu or by calling 785-532-6131. Clowers
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE DELEGATES DUE MAY 1
The Standard of Excellence Delegates
represent all of the recipients of the Kansas 4-H Key Award during the previous
4-H year. Seven Congress Standard of
Excellence Delegates are randomly drawn from names sent to the State 4-H
Office. Each Extension Unit made up of
only one county may submit one name.
Extension Units (districts) made up of more than one county may send as
many names equal to the number of counties that comprise the district. (Note: The names may come from anywhere in
the District). Extension Units please select your name(s) in the following
manner:
STEP #1. Create a pool of names
consisting of ALL 4-H Key Award
winners in 2011 who meet the following criteria:
- Were presented the Kansas 4-H Key Award in
2011.
- Have never attended National 4-H Congress
before.
- Are enrolled in Kansas 4-H.
- Have a genuine desire to attend National 4-H
Congress.
- Are available to attend 2012 National 4-H
Congress in its entirety from Nov 23-27, 2012.
- Are at least 16 years old but not yet 19
years old before January 1, 2012.
- Willing to remain committed to attending
2012 National 4-H Congress once they accept the trip.
- Agree to the follow the prescribed code of
conduct, realizing failure to do so may result in the loss of privileges
during the event and/or in the future.
STEP #2. Randomly draw the name(s) from
your eligible pool, complete the attached form, and make sure that it arrives
at the State 4-H Office by close of business (5 PM), Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Upon receipt of the nominees from local
Extension Units, all names will be placed in a pool, randomly drawn and
notified immediately as the state Standard of Excellence Delegates for 2012
National 4-H Congress. Van Horn
CENTENNIAL DELEGATES DUE MAY 15
The Kansas 4-H
Centennial Delegates were added in 2002 when
national 4-H celebrated 4-H’s centennial year.
Kansas 4-H has permitted each Extension Unit to send one at-large
delegate to National 4-H Congress. These at-large positions are called
Centennial Delegates. Cost for the
Centennial delegate will be the full amount of $1,150.00 (no registration grant
is offered). The selection criteria and
process for the 4-H Centennial Delegate is entirely up to the Extension
Unit.
To be eligible, delegates MUST:
- Have never before attended National 4-H
Congress.
- Be enrolled in Kansas 4-H.
- Have a genuine desire to attend National 4-H
Congress.
- Be available to attend 2012 National 4-H
Congress in its entirety from Nov 23-27, 2012.
- Be at least 14 years old but not yet 19
years old before January 1, 2012.
- Remain committed to attending 2012 National
4-H Congress once they accept the trip.
- Agree to the follow the prescribed code of
conduct, realizing failure to do so may result in the loss of privileges
during the event and/or in the future.
Participating Extension Units will need
to notify the State 4-H Office on or before May 15, 2012, along with providing
the non-refundable $100.00 deposit and nomination form for the delegate. To
help with planning, remember that the Standard of Excellence representatives to
Congress will be named immediately following the May 1 deadline and if their
name is not drawn, can be re-nominated as a Centennial delegate. Van Horn
COUNTY FAIR MOST VISIBLE TIME TO MARKET 4-H
The County Fair is the time when 4-H is most visible to the public, and we want to use this opportunity to get the right word out about our program:
4-H is the network of families that grows great kids 4-H is for city/town families, too
We need your help in telling this story, and there are a several things you can do:
New 4-H Fliers -- fliers for you to use at your county fair are available from the KSRE Bookstore or print them directly from the web at http://www.kansas4h.org/p.aspx?tabid=56. Simply add the list of clubs, club leader contact information and where/when the club meets.
New 4-H Artwork for County Fair -- We’ve created templates and artwork for you to use that reinforces this message. These templates are available on the State 4-H website: click on resources, then click on marketing or go directly to http://www.kansas4h.org/p.aspx?tabid=56.
Templates include:
- Fair guide cover template
- Ad templates for the fair schedule and supporter appreciation
The templates are available as Acrobat PDF's. If you (or your local paper) need the files as InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or EPS, contact Bob Holcombe, K-State Research and Extension Graphic Designer at holcombe@ksu.edu or call 785-532-1143. The K-State Research and Extension graphic design team is ready and willing to customize artwork for your county! Contact Bob to take advantage of this service.
Conversations with Local Media -- Set a time to talk with each of your local media to explain our new message and provide them with materials.
Media Letter – Word document available on the State 4-H website that explains what they need to know. Use this as a conversation guide and leave-behind. - Ask them to use the new artwork
- Ask/Arrange for stories about the new message
* Families Who Live in Town That Find Great Value in 4-H * 4-H as a Network of Families
Project Experience Booth -- Work with your Ambassador Team to make plans to have a project experience booth where 3rd graders can participate in a hands-on experience related to a 4-H project. You can replicate what we had at the State Fair which including entomology, photography, plant science, dog, crafts, foods, geology and GIS.
Diane Mack & 4-H Marketing Action Team Members
CHARACTER COUNTS! WE SHAPE OUR OWN CHARACTER
by Michael Josephson, Josephson Institute, on March 23, 2012
There’s no doubt that our character has a profound effect on our
future. What we must remember, however, is not merely how powerful
character is in influencing our destiny, but how powerful we are in
shaping our own character and, therefore, our own destiny. Character may
determine our fate, but character is not determined by fate.
It’s a common mistake to think of character as something that is
fully formed and fixed very early in life. It calls to mind old maxims
like “A leopard can’t change its spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog
new tricks.” This perspective that our character is “etched in stone” is
supported by a great deal of modern psychology emphasizing
self-acceptance. As Popeye says, “I am what I am.” The hidden message
is: Don’t expect me to be more, better, or different.
Ultimately, these views of humanity totally undervalue the lifelong
potential for growth that comes with the power of reflection and choice.
How depressing it would be to believe that we can’t choose to be better
– more honest, more respectful, more responsible, and more caring. None
of us should give up the personal quest to improve our character. Not
because we’re bad – we don’t have to be sick to get better – but because
we’re not as good as we could be.
There are so many things in life we can’t control – whether we’re
beautiful or smart, whether we had good parents or bad, whether we grew
up with affirmation or negation – it’s uplifting to remember that
nothing but moral will power is needed to make us better.
No, it isn’t easy. But if we strive to become more aware of the
habits of heart and mind that drive our conduct, we can begin to place
new emphasis on our higher values so that we become what we want our
children to think we are. Submitted by Gerhard
CAMP CORRAL
For
years, Golden Corral has worked to honor the sacrifices of our heroes in the
military. They believe there’s nothing more important than doing what they can
for the children of our military families. In July, something brand new for
Rock Springs and Kansas 4-H as we have partnered with Golden Corral along with
eight other camp facilities across the United States to provide a week of a
lifetime for children of wounded or disabled military families. The idea is a
to offer a place where kids are free to be kids, apart from the day-to-day
challenges they may face as children of wounded or disabled military families.
Camp Corral is designed to offer special experiences that will create lifetime
memories for these kids with friends, non-stop fun and camping experiences such
as canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, archery, and so much more. The
employees of Golden Corral are striving to make Camp Corral available completely
free of charge for the campers. Camp
Corral is scheduled at Rock Springs July 15-20, 2012.
Help
is needed to make sure this camp happens! We need qualified camp counselors.
Senior Camp Counselors must be 18 and older, while Junior Camp Counselor can be
15 – 17 years old. Those interested in
serving can find the Camp Counselor Application on the Kansas 4-H web site http://www.kansas4h.org/ under “what’s hot," or click HERE. Van
Horn
PIZZA SALES AT DISCOVERY DAYS
The Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership
Council Campference Committee will once again sell pizzas and soft drinks two
evenings at Discovery Days 2012. The prices of these items will be
approximately $1 for soft drinks and $12 for pizza.
Please
inform any 4-Hers attending Discovery Days that extra cash will be needed to
purchase pizzas and soft drinks if desired. The profit from this fundraiser
will go to Campference, the state wide 4-H leadership training event for middle
school youth. Thank you for helping us get the word out about this opportunity
for delegates attending Discovery Days! Maass/Hinshaw/Muir/James
4-H CAMPFERENCE REGISTRATION
4-H Campference is for youth ages
12- 14 (before January 1, 2012), and will be held June 15-18, 2012 at Rock
Springs 4-H Center. Participants will experience the feel of a conference,
while enjoying the 'camp' activities Rock Springs 4-H Center has to offer. This
is a great transitional opportunity, as these tweens go from being a camper to
attending educational conferences. 4-H Campference will feature workshops about
opportunities in the 4-H program and how to better interact with others.
Participants will meet other youth from around the state of Kansas.
Registrations are due May 15 in local Extension Offices or on the online Google
Form. Register early as the space will fill on a first come basis! Registration
and detailed information is on the State 4-H Website. Hinshaw/Maass/Youth Leadership Council
Campference Committee Members
FOODS AND CLOTHING/FIBER ART LABELS
The 4-H Mall is no longer selling 4-H Foods or 4-H Clothing
Labels.
In Clothing, Fiber Arts or other
exhibits needing a cloth label, for the 2012 State Fair, exhibitors can make
their own label on a piece of cloth with a permanent or laundry type marker. Labels should be
about 3” x 2½” in size and include Exhibitor name, Class Number and County or
District.
For
Foods items there will be two label templates available for download on the state fair packet information
on the State 4-H website. Exhibitors can
also make their own labels.
Foods
labels need to include: Class Number, Product, 4 H member’s Name, and County/
District.
Foods
Preservation labels need to include: Class Number, Division, Product, Canning
Method, Process Time, Pressure (psi), date processed including month and year, Name,
and County/District. Hinshaw/Mack
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