7-1-2024
By Dena M. Held
County Extension Director & Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development
Martin County
Text | 812-653-2089
Voice | 812-295-2412
E-mail | heldd@purdue.edu
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ATTENTION 4-H MEMBERS: SUBMIT THOSE 4-H PICTURES!
Fair Pictures: Each 4-H member/family/mentor are to provide pictures for all 4-H fair related reasons. This includes for fun, auction, grand champions and reserve grand champion for awards, newspaper purposes, and the achievement celebrations at the end of the 4-H fair and the fall awards. Provide these with names and any descriptors via e-mail to nheld1212@gmail.com and ebateman1975@gmail.com and program51assistant@gmail.com or text 812-653-2089.
ATTENTION LIVESTOCK 4-H MEMBERS
*RFID tags/BOAH requirements via tags should be in the ears when arriving at the fair. Superintendents will assure those are in at check-in.
*FairEntry tags are to be provided by the 4-Her or family/mentor for results scanning with each livestock class. Those will be collected and immediately scanned into FairEntry for results and publishing.
*4-H Members must auction their own animal. Auction animals are not Indiana State Fair eligible. All 4-H members wishing to participate in the 4-H Livestock Auction MUST RETURN their blue auction declaration postcard after check-in Wednesday evening. If the 4-Her needs to make a change due to show awards, the 4-Her will modify the card within two hours of the ending of the respective animal show. No changes will be made after Monday evening. The auction placard photo can be provided now and through two hours after the specie show by emailing to program51assistant@gmail.com or texting the picture and name of the 4-Her to 812-653-2089.
POOL PARTY FOR 4-Hers and Friends!
Join in a 4-H Program Year & Fair Celebration!
When: Friday, July 19th
Where: Loogootee City Pool
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
RSVP: Please text 812-653-2089 or call 812-295-2412 by June 17th, highly requested, not required
Indiana 4-H Approved Animal Grooming Assistance Program Overview
For 2024 only there are two different options for becoming an Indiana 4-H Approved Animal Grooming Assistant. This process will be changing in the 2024- 2025 Indiana 4-H Program Year. Please review the options below to ensure you complete the necessary process.
Option 1 : If you are new to the program complete the 5 Animal Ethics and Adult Expectations online modules attached in this Qualtrics Survey, complete your application via this Qualtrics Survey, and also submit a copy of your valid Indiana driver’s license via this Qualtrics.
Located here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ugO9kFH9ENJWWa
Option 2 : If you completed the program in 2023, please select that option to proceed to complete the Adult Expectations, application and submit your valid Indiana driver’s license. https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ugO9kFH9ENJWWa
If you are unsure if completed the program in 2023, please contact us at 812-295-2412 or text 812-653-2089.
Both processes are done via Qualtrics Survey, so no paper applications are available.
Once a background check is completed with no issues and verification of the completion of the Animal Ethics and Adult Expectations modules is ensured, you will receive an email in mid- July confirming your participation. Counties can access the list to ensure you are in compliance of the program. Please note these reports are updated and pulled weekly, so do not delay in completion as we will not be able to accommodate expedited approvals.
The modules we ask those enrolled in the program to complete are intended to reiterate the importance of providing a foundation for 4-H families to start a conversation about livestock ethics, understanding of why rules are in place, and also understanding the role of the approved animal groomer. The modules help to ensure 4-H parents and adult mentors realize they are representatives of a larger livestock industry and give them tools to communicate effectively with the general public on behalf of that community. Last but certainly not least, the modules ensure animals in the Indiana 4-H Program are treated with the utmost care.
All of the information is located in this Qualtrics Survey and once you submit this survey you will have completed all steps to officially enroll in the program for this year. Once enrolled in the program, you will be able to assist any 4-H member from any county on any animal species.
To be enrolled in the program for the Martin County 4-H Fair the application & all necessary steps must be complete by June30th and for the Indiana State Fair, the application and necessary steps must be completed by July 20. It is the intent that the 4-H member take responsibility for caring for and grooming his/her own animals. However, it is recognized that all youth need assistance. The purpose of this program is to provide an avenue for equal access to qualified animal grooming assistance.
Questions- Please contact in4h@purdue.edu.
IT IS NOT TO LATE to be in 4-H!
kindergarten – 12th graders can stilL enroll in 4-h now!
Enroll now in 4-H to get started in the nations’ largest positive youth development program with projects, trips and experiences for all! Enroll at v2.4honline.com. Call, text or email at any time, we are happy to help. There are many opportunities still available during the 2023-2024 program year and we would like to help you connect with those! We provide opportunity for all!
2024 martin county 4-h fair
Thursday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Schedule of All Activities
More activities to be added/subject to change *5/29/2024
Sunday, July 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Static Mini 4-H Exhibits Check-in ALL Exhibits at the Community
Building
Static 4-H Project Exhibit Check-In Judging at the Community Building
(Excludes 4-H Projects floriculture, 4-H foods, 4-H garden & 4-H Herb)
Monday, July 8
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4-H floriculture, 4-H foods, 4-H Herbs & 4-H garden projects exhibit
Check in (All mini 4-H static exhibits are to present on Sunday, July 7th)
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm All Open Class Exhibits Check-In
Wednesday, July 10
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Livestock Animal Check-In
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 1
8:30 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Declaration Cards are due to The Extension
Office
Thursday, July 11
5:00 pm 4-H Static Projects on Display: Community Building and silent auction opens
5:30 pm 4-H Rabbit Show
6:30 pm Queen Contest, 4-H Fashion Revue & Mini Sewing Modeling
Friday, July 12 Safety Night
2:00 pm 4-H Cat Show in The Emergency Management Building
5:00 pm Community Building Opens/ Silent Auction Opens
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Fire and Police Safety Night
6:00 pm -8:30 pm Pop Up Market
6:30 pm 4-H Beef & Dairy Cattle Show with Old Timers Showmanship to follow
7:00 pm The Band Eighty-Sixt
Saturday, July 13 Health Night
10:00 am – 1:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 2
1:00 pm Community Building Opens/ Silent Auction Opens
2:00 pm 4-H Poultry Show
4:30 pm – 6:oo pm Craft Corner: Seed Paper & Magic Painting
5:00 pm 4-H Sheep & Goat Show with Old Timers Showmanship to follow
6:30 pm Goat Costume Contest
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Health Night at the Fair
7:00 pm Bar MC Rodeo
Sunday, July 14
10:00 am – 11:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 3
1:00 pm Community Building Opens/ Silent Auction Opens
1:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show Day 1 of 2
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Craft Corner: Windchimes & Birdseed Ornaments
2:00 pm Farm Bureau Games
4:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull
5:30 pm Read a book with Loogootee Library
6:00 pm Baby Show
7:00 pm Jake Dodds
Monday, July 15
4:00 pm Oreo stacking and watermelon seed contest by Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders
5:00 pm Community Building Opens/ Silent Auction Opens
6:00 pm 4-H Swine Show with Old Timers Showmanship to follow
6:00 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show Day 2 of 2
6:00 pm Ice Cream Making Contest
5:30 pm Clockwork Corps De Ballet
6:00 pm Spring Blossom Bluegrass Band
6:30 pm Legos with Shoals Robotics
Tuesday, July 16
8:00 am – 10:00 am Rabbits and chickens NOT in auction released
All other animals are released after auction; those removed early are subject to premium deduction
5:00 pm Community Building Opens/ Silent Auction open until 5:30
5:00 pm 4-H Supreme Showmanship
5:00 pm Pie Baking Contest
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Static Projects released & 4-H gratitude station open
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Silent Auction Pick up
7:00 pm 4-H Ten year and Last Year Member Recognition at the Livestock
Arena
7:15 pm 4-H Premium Livestock Auction
** 4-H Members please do NOT clean stalls during the Auction
Wednesday, July 17
6:00 pm 4-H Fairgrounds Community Good Clean up *All 4-H members & 4-H volunteers/leaders
Community Good Clean up other than at this time as pre-arranged with the 4-H Educator
Thursday, July 18 to Tuesday, July 23
8:30 am – 3:00 pm All Static 4-H projects (except floriculture, garden, herb & foods) for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or PRIOR as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089
Friday, July 19 4-H Member point sheets are due
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Celebration Pool Party! RSVP by July 17th.
Thursday, July 25
6:30 pm Martin County 4-H Program & 4-H Fair Listening Session & Meeting
Martin County Community Building
Friday, July 26
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm 4-H floriculture projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office as individually PRIOR scheduling by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089
Monday, August 5
8:15 am to 9:00 am Garden, herb & foods projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or PRIOR as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089
2024 INDIANA STATE FAIR
The 167th Great Indiana State Fair will be Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 18th, 2024; closed each Monday. The theme is THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields. This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience for all!
There are many opportunities for 4-H members and all to participate and spectate in or exhibit at the Indiana State Fair!
Some 4-H exhibitions must be elevated or qualified at the county and/or area level, while others are based upon 4-Her interest and desire.
4-H Livestock Entry Books are located at: https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair/livestock/4-h-competitions-entry-information
Overall Indiana State Fair Competition information is located at: https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair/competitions--contests
2024 OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal in Loogootee
WHAT: An OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over 250 pounds there will be a $3.00 per pound charge. This is a great opportunity for you to legally dispose of unwanted products at little or no cost.
WHO: All public and private schools, golf courses, nurseries, farmers, ag dealers, public, cities, towns, municipalities and county units of government or others receiving this notice are eligible to participate.
WHEN: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Local Time
DATE: August 20, 2024
LOCATION: Premier Ag – Daviess County
11815 US-50 Loogootee, Indiana 47553
HOW: Complete the Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Participant Form to the best of your ability. Mail, fax or e-mail the completed form to Nathan Davis at 765-494-4331 or cleansweep@groups.purdue.edu no later than Fri., August 9, 2024. Questions may be directed to Nathan at 765-494-7108. Then bring your leak free and safe to transport containers to the collection site. DO NOT mix materials.
***Empty pesticide containers will not be accepted, please follow label directions for proper disposal of empty pesticide containers***
***Bulk containers not documented on form will not be accepted***
PRIVATE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION POINTS (PARP) & CONTINUING CERTIFICATION HOURS (CCH) CREDIT CLASS IN LOOGOOTEE
When: Thursday, August 8th, 2024
Time: Registration 8:30 am – 9:00 am, Program 9:15 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 12601 E County Road 75 North, Loogootee, IN 47553
What: As part of Premier Ag 2024 Answer Plot Program
Questions regarding Points: Sarah Brackney, 812-254-8668 and sbrackne@purdue.edu,
Questions regarding overall Program, Jessica Popplewell, 812-373-5548 jpopplewell@premierag.com
This program is approved for these categories & credits:
11- Aerial Application (2)
14- Fertilizer Certification (2)
4- Seed Treatment (1)
RT- Registered Technician (3)
PIE BAKING CONTEST @ The MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR
Interested in baking one of your yummy pies and competing for the best pie at the 2024 Martin County 4-H Fair? This is your chance!
Advance Registration Required. Register by July 9th via registration form available at the Purdue Extension Martin County Office.
Date of Pie Contest: Tuesday, July 16th
Bring 2 covered pies to the Community Building between 3 pm & 5 pm. Pies are judged on crust texture, crust flavor, taste of filling, and overall appearance.
Entry Fee: $5
Pay Outs: $50 first place, $30 second place, $20 third place.
ice cream making CONTEST @ The MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR
When: Monday, July 15, 2024
Where: Martin County 4-H Fairground & Event Center, Community Building
Time: Entry begins at 6 pm, Judging @ 6:30 pm
Details: May only submit 1 entry per person, a recipe to be submitted with the ice cream, submit at least 1 quart.
Questions: Call 812-295-2412 or text 812-653-2089
DEDIDICATED TEXT NUMBER FOR PURDUE EXTENSION MARTIN COUNTY
Text 812-653-2089 to reach Purdue Extension Martin County.
All are invited to send a text with your name and in return a full detailed contact card will be texted back for you to save in your device contacts. The contact card will include helpful links will be easy for you to save in your contacts for future use. Then, going forward, you may text as a straight communication option for your Purdue Extension needs!
martin county 4-h Fashion Revue completed
This 4-H project teaches youth skills to present themselves in a professional manner by providing an opportunity for youth to model the outfit constructed in the 4-H sewing project or purchased through the consumer clothing project. Exhibit guidelines include that all garments and outfits modeled in Fashion Revue, except consumer clothing entries, must have been constructed by the 4-H member modeling that same garment or outfit.
For 4-H Fashion review, the definition of as outfit is an outfit that is a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - such as one or two piece dress, or one or two piece pant suit, or a three piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt.
The age divisions and guidelines are:
Junior (grades 3-7 suggested)
Model the garment or outfit constructed for the sewing project. Accessories may be purchased or selected from what you currently have.
Senior Categories (grades 8-12 suggested)
Informal or Casual Wear: A complete outfit of 1 or 2 pieces suitable for school, weekend, or casual, informal activities. In this category, a complete outfit is defined as a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - such as one or two piece dress, or one or two piece pant suit, or a combination, such as pants, vest, blouse or shirt.
Dress Up: This is suitable for special, church, or social occasions that are not considered to be formal. It may be an outfit of one or more pieces with or without its own costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is not an outfit that would be worn to school, weekend, or casual, informal activities.
Free Choice: A complete outfit comprised of garments that do not fit in the other classifications. A complete outfit is defined as a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - such as one or two piece dress, or one or two piece pant suit, or a three piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt. Individual garment examples include: tennis wear, swim wear, athletic or sportswear, lounge wear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or international costumes, capes, and unlined coats.
Suit or Coat: The suit consists of two pieces including a skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is not a dress with jacket as in "dress up wear". The coat is a separate lined coat. It will be judged separately as a coat with its own accessories.
Separates: Consists of three garments that must be worn as a coordinated complete outfit. In this category, a complete outfit is defined as a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - a three piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt. Each piece should be versatile enough to be worn with other garments.
Formal Wear: This outfit may be one or more pieces suitable for any formal occasion, such as proms, weddings, and formal evening functions.