Family Community 4-H Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 6, 2023

February 9, 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast 2-6-23

COOKIES AND CANVAS EVENT – SIGN UP NOW!

The Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders are presenting a Cookies & Canvas Event! The painting experience will be led by Mya Miller, Miss Martin County 2022 and 4^th Runner Up Indiana State Fair.

When: Sunday, February 26, 2023

Time: 2 pm EST

Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN

RSVP: by Friday, February 17^th to 812-295-2412 or by visiting the Martin County Purdue Extension Office.

Walk ins will be accepted on the day of the event as long as enough supplies are available. No guarantees if not registered by February 17^th so please register early!

$10 per person donation, includes all painting items and refreshments. Provide requests for accommodations or special dietary needs request by February 17^th to 812-295-2412.

4-H CLOVER CALL PODCAST: MARTIN COUNTY HIGHLIGHTED

The January Clover Call podcast ( https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/podcasts/clover-call-podcast.html) highlights some of the 2022 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence recipients, including 4-H Volunteer Rhonda Sanders! In the podcast, awardees share some of their volunteer activities related to the 4-H program.

Nominations are open for the 2023 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Award of Excellence. Visit the Volunteer – Volunteer Recognition tab on the 4-H Website for more information: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/recognition/index.html.

2023 AREA 3 LIVESTOCK CLINIC

Join us to learn about 4-H livestock projects and how to improve your showmanship skills and husbandry practices!

WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2023

TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

WHERE: Warrick County 4-H Center – Alcoa Building

COST: $5.00 per member (No cost for Warrick County 4-Hers)

RSVP: Call or Text: Elizabeth Butcher – 812-202-5552 or Jessie Hope – 812-686-5155

LUNCH: Fazolis - Spaghetti, Fettuccini and Breadsticks

Topics include:

Networking: Meet fellow 4-Hers from across Area 3

Stock Selection: Learn what to look for in stock when selecting your show animals.

Nutrition/Animal Health: An industry expert will discuss the most important things to focus on when feeding livestock.

Showmanship Techniques: Everything you need to know to be successful in the show ring

NOTE: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Wendy Cuiksa at 812-462-3371 prior to the workshop.

Lawrence County 4-h Rabbit Renegades Open Rabbit Show MARCH 10 & 11, 2023

WHERE: Lawrence County Expo Hall

COST: $4 pre-registration per rabbit per show

REGISTRATION: Email to tnisley@comcast.com

INFORMATION: Please contact Keri Barker: Phone: 812-276-1428 Email: kbarker185@msn.com

This is for Single All Breeds O/Y on 3-10-23 and Triple All Breeds O/Y on 3/11/23

Unlimited Specialties

There will be a silent auction and concessions. This show helps support the Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club

AREA 9 LIVESTOCK JUDGING INVITATIONAL CONTEST APRIL 18, 2023

WHERE: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds

TIME: 10:00 am EST

REGISTRATION: 9:30 am to 10:00 am EST

COST: $10.00 Per youth participant

FOR INFORMATION: Contact Ashlee Davis – davi1730@purdue.edu or Mercedes Brunton – brunton@purdue.edu

HORSE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS - SPRINT 2023 DATES

4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest – March 25^th at Purdue University, West Lafayette

4-H Horse Communications Contest- April 13^th held Virtually

4-H and FFA Horse Judging- May 6^th at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds

2023 MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR – FRIDAY, JULY 7 TO TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023

2023 INDIANA STATE FAIR – JULY 28 – AUGUST 20, 2023 Closed Monday & Tuesdays

Upcoming sessions of the 4-H VOLUNTEER Leader Training Series

All are invited to the following Professional Development 4-H Volunteer Leader Training Series. Current leaders and prospective new leaders are targeted, ANYONE AND EVERYONE with an interest is welcome to attend! RSVP requested but not required: Dena Held at heldd@purdue.edu or 812-295-2412. Each session is stand alone, so attend one, some or all!

Thursday, February 23, 2023 6 pm – 4-H Club Charters for Horse & Pony Club Tractor Club and Jr. Leaders will be presented

Thursday, March 9, 2023 6 pm

Thursday, March 30, 2023 6 pm

Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Learning Center, 2666 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN

Adult Volunteer Enrollment and Certification

All adult volunteers must re-enroll to obtain certification for 2022-2023 programming season. Enrollment opened October 1, 2021. Please log onto http://v2.4honline.com and complete your profile. If you have any questions, please call 812-295-2412 or email heldd@purdue.edu.

VOLUNTEER opportunities

Have you ever thought about a talent you have or a talent you want to develop alongside youth in the 4-H Program? Purdue Extension & Martin County 4-H is seeking adults to work to MAKE THE BEST BETTER through 4-H programs. Contact Dena to explore how to work together in this way. No matter how much time you have, volunteering with 4-H makes a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead for a lifetime. There are lots of ways to get involved! Currently, 4-H Club Leaders are needed for All Terrain Vehicle Program, Shooting Sports and STEM/Robotics. Various content specialist and general volunteers are also needed.

Parents, family and adult friends of 4-H members are often a natural fit to help with programming and is one way to spending quality time with the youth in your lives!

MARTIN COUNTY SEEKS ATV LEADERS: TRAINING APRIL 1^ST

The 2023 4-H ATV safety skills assessment training will occur Saturday, April 1 at the Putnam County 4-H Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is required through 4-H Online. The $25.00 registration fee includes training materials and lunch. 4-H adult volunteers will be reimbursed their Indiana OHV/ORV safety certification fee. Indiana 4-H skills assessment and Indiana OHV/ORV certifications do not require renewal. The training flyer is attached and available on the 4-H ATV Safety web page.

4-H Academy @ Purdue

bit.ly/in4hacademy

Wednesday June 7^th – Friday June 9^th
Purdue University, West Lafayette
grades 9-12 completed
15 career exploration workshops available
Registration deadline May 15^th: to ride Area III bus, deadline is March 31
4-H Academy @ Purdue is a program held at Purdue University specifically designed to offer hands-on, exciting opportunities to learn about a diverse selection of subjects and careers. During this conference previously known as 4-H Science Workshops, participants will meet and learn from professors, graduate students and other experts in their respective fields and participate in interactive activities and experiential learning. Participants stay in a Purdue University Residence Hall for two nights while exploring the Purdue University campus and meeting 4-H members from across Indiana. 4-H Academy @ Purdue is open to all youth grades 9-12.

State 4-H Band & Chorus wORKSHOPS

bit.ly/inband4h; bit.ly/in4hchorus

Saturday June 24^h – Monday June 26^th
Purdue University; perform during 4-H Round-Up
Grades 9-12 completed
Registration deadline June 1^st
The State 4-H Band workshop is three days in length. Youth will improve their instrumental skills as they prepare for a concert band performance Monday evening during 4-H Round-Up. Any youth who has completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 may apply. 4-H membership is not required. Selection is made by the State 4-H B
The State 4-H Chorus workshop is three days in length. Youth will improve their vocal and choreography skills as they prepare for a show choir performance Tuesday evening during 4-H Round-Up. Any youth who has completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 may apply. 4-H membership is not required. Selection is made by the State 4-H Chorus Director and Coordinator. and Director and Coordinator.

4-H Round-Up

bit.ly/4hroundup

Monday June 26^th -Wednesday June 28^th
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Grades 7-9 completed
Registration deadline June 1^st: to ride Area III bus, deadline is March 31
4-H Round-Up is an exciting opportunity offered to youth who have completed grades 7, 8, and 9. Attendees have an opportunity to explore a variety of careers by attending classes created just for Round-Up attendees at Purdue University. Participants will get a taste of college life and will live in a Purdue Residence Hall for two nights. Youth have an opportunity to meet others from across the state and further develop their leadership skills. Recreation events are planned in the evenings and blocks of free time allow attendees the opportunity to build friendships on their own.

State Fair Exhibit Hall Workers

purdue.ag/in4hehw

End of July through completion of Indiana State Fair
Indianapolis, IN
Workers must be at least 14 years old at the time of work
College students are welcome to apply
Application due April 15th
Youth are afforded an opportunity to work at the Indiana State Fair as an Exhibit Hall Worker. Duties include checking-in non-animal 4-H exhibits, preparing exhibits for display to the public, record keeping, interacting with fair attendees, assisting with a variety of state fair events, and releasing exhibits. Workers will develop team work, customer service, record keeping, and other work-related skills through this temporary employment opportunity.
Exhibit Hall Worker are expected to reside on-site in the reserved dormitory space. This is a minimum wage-earning employment opportunity.

Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit 2023

purdue.ag/in4hsummit

Saturday October 21^st
Youth grades 8^th-12^th and adult volunteers
Educational breakout sessions & scholarship & volunteer award recognition

National 4-H Youth Congress 2023

purdue.ag/national4hcongress

Friday November 24^th – Tuesday November 28^th
Atlanta, Georgia
Grades 9+
Application due May 1^st
National 4-H Congress is one of the premier experiences for 4-H members across the country. For more than ninety years, 4-H members have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun! 4-H members in grades 9-12 may apply. Eight to ten selected applicants will comprise Indiana's delegation.

Career Development Events

purdue.ag/4hcde

Competitive events throughout the year that allow youth to showcase their knowledge in 15 different subject areas. Most Career Development Events offer both individual and team entries.

Subject Areas include:

Consumer Decision Making

Crops

Milk Quality and Products

State 4-H Junior Leader Conference

Facebook: @4HSJLC; purdue.ag/4hsjlc

Tuesday June 13^th - Friday June 16^th
DePauw University
Grades 9^th-12^th completed
Registration due May 15^th
The Conference is planned by a 14-member Jr. Leader Council.

STATE 4-H JUNIOR LEADER CONFERENCE IS FOR

Those who want to learn new leadership skills for themselves and others.

Those willing to share the knowledge they gain with those at home.

Those who want to meet new friends from around Indiana.

Those who want to have fun!

While at Jr. Leader Conference, youth participate in:

Skill Sessions

State Park Group meetings

General Sessions

Skits/Talent Show

Recreation

Banquet and Dance

Installation Ceremony for Jr. Leader Council

Citizenship Washington Focus

purdue.ag/4hcwf

Dates: July 1-7, 2023
Washington D.C.
Grades 9^th-12^th completed
Registration deadline March 15^th
This one-time trip is an exciting experience for 4-H members and other youth to go to the nation's capital and learn more about the meaning of citizenship. Listening, learning, sharing, receiving, caring and touring combine to provide a deeper respect and understanding for our American heritage and the principles, processes and structures of the U.S. government. Young people acquire increased motivation and skills for dealing with contemporary social issues and for taking leadership in community development, government affairs, and related projects when they return home. Each delegate will take part in workshops on contemporary issues and topics such as international affairs, human relations, government, ecology and conservation, family life and dating, community development, drama and creative expression, economics, agricultural policy, leadership, and careers. In addition, advanced training sessions are scheduled to provide in-depth concentration on one topical area such as community development, heritage, economics, politics, environment and ecology, human relations, communications, family life and dating, advanced citizenship-seminar policy, and others of current interest.”

Communications Events at the Indiana State Fair

purdue.ag/4hcommunications

Demonstration
Informative 4-H presentation
Professional persuasive presentation
Public speaking
Youth participate at the county level as a 4-H Member in an effort to qualify for these events at The Indiana State Fair

National 4-H Dairy Conference

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/national-programs/national-4-h-dairy-conference.html

Sunday October 1^st- Thursday October 5^th
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Grades 9^th-12^th completed
Registration deadline July 15

PURDUE FAST START FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

One way to earn admission into Purdue University is through Fast Start. Indiana Students can take the Modern States online courses for free. Those who pass a minimum of five corresponding College Board CLEP exams and meet Purdue’s standard admission requirements are assured admission to Purdue and designated Klinsky Scholars. CLEP testing centers are now open along with online options. The Purdue Extension Martin County Office staff are available to help local students access this opportunity!

AGRICULTURE WINTER WORKSHOPS – MONDAY NIGHTS IN FEBRUARY

Purdue Extension Gibson County will host Winter Workshops again this year at Gibson Southern High School. Workshops will be each Monday in February located in the cafeteria and will all start at 6pm CST/7PM EST. Workshops will cover a variety of topics relevant to local farmers, provide opportunity for discussion and continued learning.

Feb 6^th – Weed Management Outlook by Marcelo Zimmer

Feb 13^th – Farm Bureau Policy Discussion & FSA Update – Pizza provided

Feb 20^th – Digital Agriculture – Drones, Data & So Much More by Mark Carter – PARP & Meal

Feb 27^th – Weather, Climate & Soil Health by Hans Schmitz

Everyone is welcome to attend, no RSVP necessary. Call 812-385-3491 with questions or accommodation requests.

PRESSURE CANNING CLASS

When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12-4 PM ET

Where: VU Shircliff Humanities Bldg, Room A204 (130 E. Harrison St. Vincennes, IN)

What:

learn canning basics, food safety guidelines for home canning, where to find resources
course includes lecture, handouts and hands-on practice in the kitchen
participants will take home their own sample of home-canned product that they make

Cost: $25 or $40 for two people registering at the same time

Register by sending the following information to Purdue Extension – Knox County 4259 N. Purdue Rd., Vincennes, IN 47591. Make check payable to Purdue Education Fund. Sponsorships are available; inquire at 812-882-3509

If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program, please contact Tonya at 812-882-3509 at least 10 business days prior to the event.

SRATEGIES FOR ESTATE PLANNING

Are you wondering where to begin when it comes to estate planning? If so, you’re not alone.

Learn more about estate planning goals, the difference between wills and trusts, advance directives and their importance, and organizing your important documents.

WHEN: February 23, 2023

TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

WHERE: Owen County Purdue Extension Office

CONTACT PERSON: Jamie Jo Lowder, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator

Email Address: lowderO@purdue.edu Ph Number: 812-829-5020

More details available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/owen/2023/02/strategies-for-estate-planning.html

PORK QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS (PQA+) TRAINING FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Purdue Extension will again be hosting Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) training for Indiana pork producers. Training will occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Clover Pavilion at 4157 S. SR 162, Huntingburg, IN 47542.

Registration for testing materials is required prior to the event at http://bit.ly/3Y18857 or through the Purdue Extension - Dubois County office at duboisces@purdue.edu or at ph.(812) 482-1782. There is no fee to attend, but producers requesting certification need to bring their PQA+ license number

Junior Pork Day at Purdue: Saturday, March 4, 2023

Location: Land O’ Lakes, Inc. Center Lobby (New Animal Sciences Meats Lab), Purdue University, 720 University Clinic Drive (off Harrison St.), West Lafayette, IN 47907

Registration Time: 8:30 am EST

Registration Fee: $5.00

This program is being supported by the Indiana Swine Breed Associations, Indiana Pork Producers Assoc., NSR, NJSA, and the Purdue University Animal Sciences and 4-H Departments. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Brian Richert – Extension Swine Specialist at 765-494-4837, brichert@purdue.edu or Courtney Stierwalt -4-H Extension Specialist at 765-494-8435, dickerso@purdue.edu

DIGITAL READY BUSINESS

The Purdue Extension Digital Ready Businesses program is designed to help small businesses learn to leverage online tools and services to grow their business. Workshops are designed to take about an hour and include a presentation from a trained Extension educator, activities, handouts and more. Register for one or more of these virtual workshops to take advantage of digital tools to grow your business.

**If your business is in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Delaware, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Lawrence, Montgomery, Morgan, Noble, Steuben, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Wells, or Whitley County, there is no charge for the workshops, grants received by the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC) and by AT&T have covered the program fees.

Topic and upcoming session dates

Claim Your Online Turf, January 24
Website Basics, January 26
Grow Your Virtual Customers, January 31
Search Engine Optimization, February 2
Email Analytics & Marketing, February 7
Podcasting 101, February 9
How to Blog Successfully, February 14
Introduction to Social Media Platforms, February 16
Social Media Plan & Content, February 21
Social Media Analytics & Marketing, February 23
Digital Storefront Tuesday, February 28

Question: Contact Daniel Walker at walke422@purdue.edu and visit www.cdext.purdue.edu/dr

BOBCAT BASICS: INDIANA’S ONLY NATIVE WILD CAT

Adapted from:

https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/bobcat-basics-indianas-only-native-wild-cat-wild-bulletin

Bobcats, the only resident native wild cat in Indiana, are common in southern and parts of central Indiana, and increasing in northern Indiana. They are rarely seen because of their ability to blend into their surroundings and move silently.

Bobcats have been reported from almost every Indiana county but are most common in southern and west-central Indiana. A study conducted by the DNR in south-central Indiana revealed that bobcats are capable of dispersing up to 100 miles from where they were born. The DNR collects reports of bobcat sightings, trail-camera photos, and mortalities. Bobcat reports are also collected through the annual Archer’s Index, in which volunteer deer bow hunters

report the number of hours they hunted and the species they saw while hunting. Snapshot Indiana, a citizen-science trail-camera survey, also helps document bobcat presence in some areas.

Bobcats prefer forested areas that have brushy areas, fields, or clear cuts that are beginning to regrow mixed in. Female bobcat home ranges may vary from 6–12 square miles, and male bobcat home ranges may vary from 30–75 square miles. Bobcats are primarily nocturnal, hunting and moving during early-morning and late-evening hours; however, seeing a bobcat during the day is not cause for concern.

To identify and learn more about Bobcat, please visit the Bobcat basics: Indiana’s Only Native Wild Cat.

Resources
A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
Managing Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer, The Education Store
Woodland Stewardship for Landowners, Playlist, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
A Woodland Management Moment, Purdue Extension – FNR playlist
Wildlife Habitat Hint, Purdue Extension – FNR playlist
Ask an Expert: Wildlife Food Plots, Video, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR 2023 4-H Related Schedule of Activities

*More activities to be added/subject to change*

Wednesday- Friday, April 26-April 28

8:00 am – 4:00 pm 4-H Swine tags to be picked up

Friday, April 28

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Martin County 4-H Animal tagging day for cattle, sheep & goats

(No new livestock tags will be distributed after April 28)

Thursday, May 11

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4-H Poultry Bleed & 4-H Rabbit Tattooing

Monday, May 15

All 4-H project drop/add on v2.4honline.com

All 4-H animals must be identified on v2.4honline.com

Equine Health forms & applicable leases are due

June 1-June 20

All 4-H exhibits for the fair must be entered on FairEntry.com

Saturday, June 10

9:00 am 4-H Tractor Contest – All Disciplines

Tuesday, June 27

6:00 pm Set up at 4-H Fairgrounds for all 4-Hers, Leaders & Volunteers – check in & out at the tree

Thursday, June 29

3:30 pm 4-H Fashion Revue Judging, at the Community Learning Center

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Static Project Exhibit Check-In Judging at the Community Building

Includes Mini 4-H exhibits (excludes 4-H foods, 4-H garden and 4-H floriculture)

Saturday, July 1

All livestock purebred animal registration papers due

Quality Assurance training certificates for cattle, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit & poultry exhibitors are due

Health forms for felines & poultry are due

Wednesday, July 5

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H floriculture, 4-H foods & 4-H garden projects exhibit check in

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm All Open Class Exhibits Check-In

Thursday, July 6

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Livestock Check-In

Friday, July 7

6:00 pm -7:30 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 1

Friday, July 7

3:00 pm 4-H Cat Show in The Emergency Management Building

5:00 pm Community Building and vendors Opens

6:30 pm Queen Contest, 4-H Fashion Revue & Mini Sewing Modeling

Saturday, July 8

6:30 am – 7:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 2

9:00 am Community Building Opens

9:00 am 4-H Beef & Dairy Show

9:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Show

1:00 pm 4-H Rabbit Show

5:30 pm 4-H Poultry Show

Sunday, July 9

1:00 pm Community Building Opens

6:00 pm 4-H Goat & Sheep Show

Monday, July 10

5:00pm Community Building Opens

5:00 pm Oreo stacking and watermelon seed contest by Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders

6:00pm 4-H Swine Show

Tuesday, July 11

5:00 pm Community Building Opens

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Projects released & 4-H gratitude station Opens

5:30 pm 4-H Supreme Showmanship

7:00 pm 4-H Ten year and Last Year Member Recognition

7:00 pm – 745 pm 4-H Projects released & 4-H gratitude station Opens

7:15 pm 4-H Livestock Auction

Wednesday, July 12

6:30 pm Clean up *All 4-H members & 4-H volunteers/leaders*

Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Static projects (except foods) for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412.

Tuesday, August 1

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Foods projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412.