4-H TRIBUNE
December 2011 – January 2012
Volume 4 Issue 10
MARKET STEER WEIGH-IN
We have scheduled steer weigh-in for Saturday, January 14th at the
Westminster Livestock Auction beginning at 8am til 12noon.
All steers/heifers must be on a halter and reasonably broken!
Registration Papers and AnSc Code of Ethics are in this Tribune. They are
due to the CC Extension Office by Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Tag cost is $1 per steer.
Make checks payable to CCEAC.
Castration Policy of the Maryland 4-H AnSc Program: All male steers, lambs, pigs, and
goats must be neutered and healed prior to 4-H weigh-in and tagging. The only
exception would be animals that have obvious signs they have been banded, however,
their scrotal sac is still intact.
FAIR PHOTOS
PHOTO orders from the 2011 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair are available in the
Extension Office. If you missed ordering the first time, you can still place an order for an
additional fee.
DUE DATES
ALL Senior Portfolios will be due to the Extension Office by COB January 3, 2012.
ALL Junior Record Books will be due to the Extension Office by COB February 1,
2012.
Diamond Clover Levels will be due to the Extension Office by COB February 1, 2012.
Club Planning, Secretary and Treasurer Books will be due by COB February 13,
2012.
Oh Look… It’s Snowing!
It may be snowing, but that means things at the Extension Office may be closing!
If there is no school or there is early dismissal in Carroll County due to inclement
weather, all 4-H events are to be cancelled. In addition, if the snow emergency plan
is in effect by 6:00 pm, all 4-H events are to be cancelled for that evening. If you have
any questions, call the Extension Office at 410-386-2760.
UME Volunteer Leader Training
Would you like to be a University of
Maryland Extension Volunteer? Are you
helping out at club meetings with projects
or activities? Do you have parents in your
club who have expressed an interest in
being a 4-H volunteer?
Please call the Extension Office
at 410-386-2760 to register. We need to
know who is coming to prepare the proper
materials. The next training will be on
Thursday, January 5th, at 6pm at the CC
Extension Office.
BEAT THE MIDWINTER BLAHS
Beat the Midwinter Blahs will be
held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at
the Carroll County Extension Office and Ag
Center. Please mark the date on your
calendar now and plan on joining us for
this informative and fun day.
Rules & Regs and registration forms
for The Blahs are posted online and are
available in the Extension Office. The
class descriptions are posted online and
have been sent to club leaders.
If you have any questions, feel free
to contact Kathy at 410/386-2760 or via
email at kgordon1@umd.edu
Dairy Bowl Practice Dates!!
Yes, it will soon be time to start those Dairy
Bowl practices again!!
Here are the dates: All start at 7:30 at the
Extension Office
Thursday January 26
Thursday Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursday March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday April 5, 12
Contact Gary Brauning at 443-375-6963
for more information.
Dairy Lease/Own
The MD AnSc committee is doing a 2 year trial,
where Dairy Steer Owners may lease a Dairy
Heifer. If you have any questions about this
policy, please contact Kathy at 410-386-2760.
HORSE JUDGERS!
HORSE BOWLERS!
This year the State 4-H Office has decided
to host all 3 contests on the same
weekend, April 21-22, 2012 at the
University of Maryland’s College Park
Campus. Following are the list of dates
for judging/bowl practices.
Jan 4
Bowl
Jan 11
Judging
Jan 18
Bowl
Jan 25
Judging
Feb 1
Bowl
Feb 8
Judging
Feb 15
Bowl
Feb 22
Judging
Feb 29
Bowl
March and April dates to come.
DEMONSTRATION DAY!
It’s time to start thinking about
Demonstration Day 2012! This event will
be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012,
beginning at 9am. Start thinking about that
demo that you’ve been wanting to do. This
is a great opportunity to compete at the
county level while also fulfilling a
requirement for unit completions! All
Demonstration Day registrations will be
done on-line again this year on the Carroll
County
Fair
website
at
www.carrollcountyfair.com. There is no
place to fill in a special request or time
when you do the on-line entry. If a special
request is needed, please call Mary
Rasche, Superintendent, at 410/756-4280
no later than February 12.
The registration form will be on-line—
there will be a link to direct you to it.
Use your login from the fair registration.
On-line registration will close on
1/25/2012! Rules and Regulations are
attached to the end of this Tribune. If you
have any questions, call the Extension
Office or Mary Rasche.
MARCH 24TH!!
Save the Date!! March 24th will be the
Home and Farm Safety Day Clinic held
here at the Ag Center!! More info to
follow!!
The Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest will
take place again this year during Maryland
Horse World Expo on January 20-22, 2012 in
Timonium, MD. The registration materials are
attached. Entries must be received by no later
than January 9, 2012. Entries will be judged
the first day of the expo (January 20th) by an
Expo clinician and will be displayed throughout
the expo. You can also visit the website at
http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu/activities/artconte
st.html for contest information and rules.
CLUB LEADERS!!
Please remember to submit the only 4-H
form that was in your enrollment packets
this year!! You no longer have to submit a
monthly report (unless you want to, LOL!!),
but we do need form AA-4-H4 to be
submitted every year for your files to be
complete! Please get that form to the
office by February 1st. Thanks!
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
When our two new 4-H educators are on
board, we will schedule a meeting. More
details to follow!
The Animal Science Leaders Forum is
scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2012,
at Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel,
MD. This event is open to adult
volunteers, teens (14 to 18 years of age),
and UME staff working with all Animal
Science project areas. Registration
materials and the agenda are
attached. Registrations are due by January
13, 2012. Morning refreshments, lunch,
and a notebook with materials from all
sessions are included in the registration
fee. An agenda is at the end of this
Tribune.
DIAMOND CLOVER AWARDS
Are you working toward achieving one of
the six levels of the Diamond Clover
Award? These are due to the 4-H Office
by February 2, 2012 (or earlier!).
Remember, Level 5 is recognized and
received at the County level. Level 6
requires a Service Learning Proposal Form
which must have a County Committee to
review and approve and then it must go to
the State 4-H Office for review and
approval. Contact Kathy if you need help
with Level 6.
National Trips for Senior Members
If you are a senior member, and
would like to possibly be awarded a
National Trip, then it’s time to start thinking
about that Senior Portfolio!!
For trips to National 4-H Congress,
Camp Miniwanca, West Virginia Older
Members’ Conference, and Virginia 4-H
Congress, Senior Portfolios will be due on
January 3, 2012, in the Carroll County
Office.
ALL senior portfolios are due
January 3, 2012, whether applying for a
trip or not.
If you would like help or advice on
putting together a senior portfolio, please
call Kathy at the office and she will be glad
to help.
The essay question for 2012 is:
“If you are selected to represent
Maryland on an Out of State Trip what
would you do upon your return to
promote Maryland 4-H?”
FASHION REVUE
Our meetings are on the 3rd
Wednesday of the month @ 7pm,
at the CC Ext Office. The next
meeting is Jan 18th @ 7pm. All
youth wishing to help in planning next
year’s events are welcome to attend!! See
you there!
PUT THESES DATES ON YOUR CALENDER
NOW!!
SPRING FUNDAY
MARCH 3rd
FASHION REVUE
MAY 12th
The next planning meeting is
January 18
at 7pm at the CC Ext Office.
Hope to see you there!
Camp Dates
Please be aware that in order to go to
camp this year you must have a zero
balance from the 2011 camp. If you are
unsure if you still owe money, please call
the office. All camper applications and
scholarship forms will be due by April
13th. If you do not fill out the scholarship
form, you will not be considered for a
scholarship. All forms and money will be
due into the office by May 18th. If ALL
forms and money are not in by this time,
you may forfeit your spot at camp.
SKILLATHON!!
Do you have an interest in learning more
about livestock? Dates have been set for
Skillathon Practices! All practices will start
at 7pm. There will be a couple of practices
done in coordination with other counties.
Please check the schedule below. The
State Contest is the first weekend in
March.
Jan 10
CC Ext Office
Jan 17
Howard Co Fairgds
Jan 24
CC Ext Office
Jan 31
CC Ext Office
Feb 7
CC Ext Office
Feb 14
CC Ext Office
Feb 21
CC Ext Office
Feb 28
TBD
Hope to see you there!
Carroll County 4-H Hotshots Club
The 4-H State Shotgun Match was
held in the rain, ice and snow on Saturday,
October 29th at Prince Georges County
Trap and Skeet Center. The Carroll County
4-H Hotshots had 19 members brave the
elements in this event. The seniors were
Dustin Bowers, Ryan Chaffer, Jake
McThenia, Andrew Rawlings, Jeremy
Williams, Shelby Stevens, Cody
Stevens, and Garrett Wimmer. Jake
McThenia took 1st in Skeet and 6th overall
out of 37 shooters.
The intermediate members
participating were Henry Brunnett,
Matthew Chaffer, Josh Davis, Abby
Hunker, Tori Mann, Dan Rasch, Hayden
Shaw, Joshua Wedge, and Jonathan
Williams. Tori Mann took 1st in Sporting
Clays and 11th overall in a field of 33
shooters. Josh Davis took 10th overall.
Junior member, Grant Shaw,
placed 1st in Skeet and 3rd overall.
The top ten seniors in the
competition qualified for the State Practice
Team. Jake McThenia began practicing in
November to decide if he is ready to take
on the Nationals later this year.
From reporter Kollin Sauers, CC 4-H Hot
Shots
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Do you have an interest in becoming a
veterinarian or a veterinarian’s lab
technician? Or do you just want to learn
more about animals? There will be an
introductory meeting on February 1st,
7pm at the CC Extension Office. We
will start with the basics and over a 3-year
session move through all the curricula.
The Horse of Course 4-H Club is
collecting old discarded model horses to
use for an amazing fundraiser to benefit
therapeutic riding at The Retreat. Please
bring your extra model horses to the
marked box at the Extension office to
donate for a great cause. We’ll take all
comers, up to 24”. Please contact Karen
Scott at trp4h@comcast.net with any
questions. More details on this fundraiser
are at the end of this Tribune.
Community Service article: The
Season of Giving
seniors, Karl Johnsson and Joe Hiltz
were The Double Jokers team.
The Westminster 4-H Club started the
season of giving November 1st with a
donation to Project Gift. At their November
8th meeting, the giving continued as
members brought fleece fabric with them to
make and donate blankets to Project Linus.
On Tuesday night, November 15th, the
club hosted a Bingo night at the Golden
Nursing Home, giving both their time and
help to the nursing home patients, as well
as donating the prizes. The club also
decorated and donated a wreath to
the Carroll County Arts Council's Festival
of Wreaths. The wreath features their
2011 fair theme "Jump Into 4-H' with a
twist; the theme of the wreath will be "Jump
Into a 4-H Holiday. " and feature jump
ropes in place of the usual ribbons.
Finishing out their month of giving, the
club gave their all promoting 4-H in
Westminster's 3rd annual Electric Holiday
Parade on Saturday, November 26th. The
parade theme was also "Jump Into a 4-H
Holiday" with members wearing frog hats
and finery to encourage everyone to "hop
to it" and have a great holiday season.
In the team competition, the Duckies
placed 1st,The Squawkers placed 2nd and
The Double Jokers placed 1st. Junior
individual placings were Katie Seppi 1st,
Karin Johnsson 2nd; Larry Seppi tied for
4th, Dominic Seppi 6th and Cole Goodwin
7th. Senior individual placings were Joe
Hiltz 1st and Karl Johnsson tied for 3rd.
Maryland State 4-H Avian Bowl
Competition
On October 15, seven Fine Feathered
Friends 4-H Club members participated in
the first Maryland State 4-H Avian Bowl
Competition at the Baltimore County
Extension Office. Carroll and Charles
County participated in this inaugural event
with a total of four Junior teams and two
Senior teams.
The seven participants were Cole
Goodwin, Joe Hiltz, Karin and Karl
Johnsson, Dominic, Larry and Katie
Seppi. The two Junior teams were The
Duckies and The Squawkers. Cole
Goodwin, Dominic and Katie Seppi
made up The Duckies and Karin
Johnsson and Larry Seppi were
members of The Squawkers. The two
Karl Johnsson and Joe Hiltz represented
Maryland at the National Avian Bowl
Competition in Kentucky in November.
They placed 9th out of 14 teams.
Mark your calendars!!
2012 Carroll County 4-H
FFA Fair will be held
July 28th – August 3rd
Too Many Ribbons?
Don't throw them away. Bring them to the
Extension Office or a Fair Board Meeting.
The Fair will recycle them for next year! So
don't throw them out, let's recycle
everything, including ribbons!
2012 Fair Theme
The Fair Board is asking current 4H/FFA members to come up with a theme
to be used for the upcoming 2012 Carroll
County 4-H/FFA Fair. The member with the
best theme selected by the Fair Board will
receive a $10.00 premium. Entries can be
mailed to Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair, P O
Box 207, New Windsor, MD 21776 or
email to cc4hffafairmanager@yahoo.com .
Please include
your name,
address, phone # and club information
along with your entry.
Entries must be postmarked to the
above address by January 21, 2012.
Kathy Gordon
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
kgordon1@umd.edu
www.carroll.umd.edu/4h The Carroll County 4-H Website. Find The Tribune online, plus other forms and
information for youth and leaders.
www.maryland4h.org The Maryland State 4-H Youth Development Website. News & information from all over
the state, plus forms and information for youth and leaders.
Carroll County 4-H Youth Development
University of Maryland Extension
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157-5700
Phone:
Toll-Free:
Fax:
410-386-2760
888-326-9645
410-876-0132
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Extension that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability.
If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation in a program, please contact the Carroll County Extension
Office at 410-386-2760, fax: 410-876-0132, two (2) weeks prior to the program.
The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by University of
Maryland Extension is implied.
American Youth Horse Council’s 35th Annual Symposium – Hosted by Virginia Tech
University March 23-25, 2012 in Herndon, VA. For more information and registration form
see flyer at the end of this Tribune.
AGsploration…The Science of Maryland Agriculture Winter Institute – February 18-20,
2012 at the Patuxent River 4-H Center. For 4-H youth ages 14-18 to become trained as
Teen Teachers. More information can be found at the end of this Tribune.
Upcoming Dates to Remember…
2011 Dates
Dec 26
Dec 30
2012 Dates
Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3
Jan 5
Jan 10
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 20-22
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 28
Jan 31
Feb 1
Feb 11
Feb 13
Feb 17
Feb 20
Feb 25
Mar 3
Mar 10
Mar 17
Mar 24
Apr 14
April 20
May 4
May 11
May 12
May 19
June 25-28
July 13-15
July 16-20
July 28-Aug 3
UME CC Ext Office Closed for the Holiday
UME CC Ext Office Closed for the Holiday
Demo Day and Public Speaking Online Registrations Open
UME CC Ext Office Closed for the Holiday
Senior Portfolios due to CC Ext Office
Beef Steer/Commercial Heifer Registration & Code of AnSc Conduct
forms due to CC Ext Office
**UME Volunteer Leader Training, 6pm CC Ext Office
Skillathon Practice, 7pm, CC Ext Office
Beef Steer/Commercial Heifer Weigh-in/Tagging at CC Ag Center, 8am-12noon
Maryland 4-H Gala Awards Banquet, Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville, MD
UME CC Ext Office Closed for MLK Holiday
Multi-County Meets (Skillathon) Practice, 7pm, Howard Co Fairgrounds
Maryland Horse World Expo, Timonium, MD
Skillathon Practice, 7pm, CC Ext Office
Deadline for Demo Day Online Registration, 11:59pm
Beat the Mid-Winter Blahs, CC Ext Office and Ag Center
Animal Science Leaders Forum, Laurel, MD
Skillathon Practice, 7pm, CC Ext Office
Junior Record Books and Diamond Clovers due to the CC Ext. Office
Vet Science Intro Meeting, 7pm, CC Ext Office
Out of State Trip Interviews, Carroll County Ext Office, 9-3pm
Club Planning, Secretary and Treasurer Books due to the CC Ext. Office
Deadline for Public Speaking Online Registration, 11:59pm
UME CC Ext Office Closed for President’s Day
Demonstration Day, CC Ext Office
MD State Skillathon Contest, Washington County
Spring FunDay, CC Ext Office, Details to Follow
MD State Horse Clinic, CC Ext Office
Public Speaking Day, CC Ext Office
Home and Farm Safety Day, Details to Follow
Beef Field Day, CC Ag Center
CC 4-H Achievement Program
Swine Weigh-in/Tagging, CC Ag Center, 5-9pm
Sheep/Goat Weigh-in/Tagging, CC Ag Center, 5-9pm
Fashion Revue, Time and Place to be determined
Wills Fair, Howard County Fairgrounds
CC 4-H Camp, Hashawha
State 4-H Horse Jamboree, Hashawha
CC 4-H Camp, Hashawha
Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair
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Maryland 4-H Animal Science Leaders Forum
Forum Registration
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Name:
Specify:
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Patuxent Research Refuge
REGISTRATION FEES
Conference Fee ($25/person):
Adult:
Teen Leader (14-18years)
County:
Address:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Email:
Phone:
PLEASE SPECIFY 1st & 2nd Choices (indicate w/#1 and #2)
for EACH Session: (Descriptions on attached page)
CONCURRENT SESSION 1
Resources and Tools for the Maryland 4-H
Horsemanship Standards Program
Resources for Sheep and Goat Projects
AGsploration…A Dynamic Dairy Experiment
Add $15 Late fee if after January 13, 2012
(Registration Fee includes morning refreshments, lunch and a
notebook of materials presented.)
TOTAL DUE:
Payments must be received by: January 13th, 2012
Late payments must be received by January 20th, 2012
(There will NOT be the option to register at the door.)
PAYMENT:
Check payable to:
Maryland 4-H Foundation
Credit Card (Please mark the correct card below):
VISA
MasterCard American Express
Discover
Name on Card:
Card number:
Card Expiration Date:
Security Number (3 digit code on back):
Billing Address:
Science IS For the Birds
CONCURRENT SESSION II
No Kicks, Bumps, or Bruises! Being Safe is No
Accident when Working with Animals
Coaching Tips, Tools, and Resources for Preparing
4-H Youth for State Contests
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION TO:
Maryland 4-H Center
8020 Greenmead Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Contact: Dominique Reynolds
djr@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 314-7823
Introduction to PAL (People Animals Love) Curriculum
CONCURRENT SESSION III
Success With Incubation and Embryology
Performance Data in Youth Programming
AGsploration…Food, Fiber, and More From Animals
*Cancellations received after the January 13th registration date
will not be entitled to a refund.
*Please contact Dominique Reynolds by January 13th if you
have any special accomodation needs or food
needs/allergies.
"It is the policy of the University of Maryland, Agricultural Experiment Station and University of Maryland Extension, that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race,
color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability."
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Resources and Tools for the Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Program
The Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards are used to teach youth the various aspects of horsemanship. Resources have
been made available to assist in teaching subject matter to the 4-H members. This workshop will review current and new
resources and demonstrate ways they can be incorporated into regular club meetings or learning sessions to prepare youth
for testing.
Resources for Sheep and Goat Projects
Learn about a variety of resources and other items available to support the project work of youth in sheep and goat
projects. Get a first-hand look at the Maryland Small Ruminant Page [sheepandgoat.com], an information portal for sheep
and goat producers and anyone else interested in small ruminants.
AGsploration…A Dynamic Dairy Experiment
AGsploration is a statewide curriculum developed by University of Maryland Extension educators that incorporate the state
science standards through learning experiences that explore the agriculture sciences. In this session, participants will learn
about the AGsploration program, the Maryland dairy industry, and make dairy products.
Science IS For the Birds
Birds and science. What do they have in common? And what is this thing called “citizen science?” Come to this fun
class and find out how to blend science into your bird watching activities to benefit ornithology data collection.
No Kicks, Bumps, or Bruises! Being Safe is No Accident when Working with Animals
Learn and apply common sense behaviors to help keep you and the public safe when you show livestock at the fair, or
work with your animals every day. Hands on activities help youth learn and have fun while re-enforcing safety
knowledge and thinking through how to be and remain safe.
Coaching Tips, Tools, and Resources for Preparing 4-H Youth for State Contests
Preparing youth for the various Animal Science related competitive events can be an overwhelming task as a new
coach/volunteer. During this session, Maryland 4-H State Coaches will share tips, resources, study ideas, and strategies
for preparing teams to compete at state contests for bowls, skill-a-thons, judging, hippology, etc…
Introduction to PAL (People Animals Love) Curriculum
PAL brings people and animals together, brightening the lives of the lonely, easing the pain of the sick, and enriching the
world of at-risk children. PAL cultivates and encourages an interest in and appreciation for the wide variety of animal life
on our planet and teaches youth about the interdependency of all living things.
Success With Incubation and Embryology
The 4-H Incubation and Embryology program gives students an awareness and understanding of the scientific aspects of
chick hatching. It involves students in many hands-on experiences as the project takes a fertile egg to a hatched chick.
Come learn about the related activities to incorporate into your club or community.
Performance Data in Youth Animal Programs
Visual evaluation is important in animal selection however the use of performance data provides invaluable concrete data
that is tied to animal genetics. In this class you will learn the difference between EPD’s and performance data, how to
read it and how to use it to make effective animal selections combining both phenotype and genetic information.
AGsploration…Food, Fiber, and More From Animals – Focus on Co-products and By-products
AGsploration is a statewide curriculum developed by University of Maryland Extension educators that incorporate the state
science standards through learning experiences that explore the agriculture sciences. In this session, participates will
learn about the AGsploration program and will learn and engage in activities about varied uses of animal by-products or
co-products.
2012 Animal Science Leader’s Forum – January 28, 2012
TENTATIVE AGENDA
9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Welcome and Program Updates
Chris Anderson, Kiera Finucane & Kristen Wilson, University of Maryland Extension
10:15am
Impact of Involvement in 4-H Animal Science Projects – A Panel Discussion
Hear first-hand accounts of the impact of involvement in 4-H Animal Science projects and activities on
their education and early careers from three young 4-H Alumni. This session will help you in your
important role as a volunteer in fostering this process.
Moderator: April Barczewski, University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County
11:30am
Concurrent Session I
 Resources and Tools for the Maryland 4-H Horsemanship Standards Program
Kristen Wilson & Jennifer Reynolds, University of Maryland Extension
 Resources for Sheep and Goat Projects
Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland Extension, WMREC
 AGsploration…A Dynamic Dairy Experiment
AGsploration Team

Science IS For the Birds
Elaine Bailey, University of Maryland Extension, Calvert County
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Concurrent Session II
 No Kicks, Bumps, or Bruises! Being Safe is No Accident when Working with Animals
 Sharon Pahlman, University of Maryland Extension, Caroline County
 Coaching Tips, Tools, and Resources for Preparing 4-H Youth for State Contests
Kristen Wilson, University of Maryland Extension & Maryland State 4-H Team Coaches
 Introduction to PAL (People Animals Love) Curriculum
Karol Dyson. University of Maryland Extension, Charles/Prince George’s County &
Dr. Earl Strimple, PAL
2:30pm
Concurrent Session III
 Success With Incubation and Embryology
Chris Anderson, University of Maryland Extension & Donielle Axline, University of Maryland
Extension, Frederick County
 Performance Data in Youth Programming
David Gordon, University of Maryland Extension, Montgomery County
 AGsploration…Food, Fiber, and More From Animals
AGsploration Team
3:30pm
Adjourn
"It is the policy of the University of Maryland, Agricultural Experiment Station and University of Maryland Extension, that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the
grounds of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability."
Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest
at the
Maryland Horse World Expo
January 20-22, 2012
General Information
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Entries should be related to the 4-H horse project and should include a 2-3 sentence description for each.
Entries will be divided into two divisions for each age divisions: 1) Drawings and 2) Photographs. Drawings
should be in crayon, colored pencil, paint or marker. Photographs can be in color or black and white and must
be taken by the 4-H member. Artwork can be matted, but it is not required. Please do not submit items in
frames with glass.
Drawings must be no smaller than 8.5” x 11” and no larger than 2’ x 2’ in size. Photographs must be no smaller
than 5” x 7” and no larger than 2` x 2` in size.
Entries will be judged by a Horse World Expo Clinician on Thursday, January 19th and placed on display for the
remainder of the Horse World Expo.
Awards will be given based on the Danish System and a Champion will be awarded in each age division of the
contest divisions.
Contestants may submit no more than 3 entries in each division. Each entry must have a separate entry form
when submitted.
Contestants may pick up their artwork and awards at the Horse World Expo on Sunday, January 23rd after 4pm
or at the Maryland 4-H Center after January 26, 2012.
Eligibility
 Contestants must be bonafide Maryland 4-H club members carrying a 4-H Project.
 4-H members must be between the ages of 5 - 18 years old as of January 1 of the current year.
Contestant Information:
County:
Name:
Address:
City:
State/Zip:
Day Phone: _________________________ Evening Phone: ____________________________
Email:
Age Division (check one):
Clover (5-7 years old)
Junior (8-10years old)
Intermediate (11-13 years old)
Senior (14-18 years old)
Inquiries:
Please contact Kristen Wilson at kswilson@umd.edu 301-596-9478 if you have any questions.
Mailing Entries:
Submit entries by no later than Monday, January 9, 2012 to:
Caitlin Moore
4-H Horse Art Contest
11975 Homewood Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program
Maryland 4-H Center, 8020 Greenmead Drive, College Park, MD 20740
Phone: (301) 314-9070 Fax: (301) 314-7146 Website: http://www.maryland4h.org
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Extension that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion,
disability, age or national origin.
***ATTENTION***
Location Same as Previous Years
2012
MARKET / DAIRY STEER TAG - WEIGH IN
WILL BE HELD
Saturday, JANUARY 14TH
@ 8 a.m. until Noon
AT THE
WESTMINSTER LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Please have ALL Steers / Heifers on a halter and reasonably broken!
Please Remember get your Registration Information into the Fair Office
Registration Papers and Animal Science Code of Ethics are in this Tribune. They are
due to the CC Extension Office by Thursday, Jan. 5th, 2012. Tag cost is $1 per steer.
Please make checks payable to CCEAC.
DEPARTMENT – Y-56 – Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks
SUPERINTENDENT – Mary Rasche (410-756-4280)
Assistants – Sandra Stonesifer (410-857-0416)
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Angie Bachtel (443/277-6518)
REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE
o Registration Deadline: 11:59 pm, January 25, 2012
Contest – Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 9 a.m. – Carroll Co. Extension Office
Room Monitors (those who assist in keeping the day running smoothly) are needed – to sign up,
indicate on Registration form. Room monitors will be given opportunity to do their presentation.
Classes – ages as of January 1, 2012 – Clovers – ages 5-7; Junior – ages 8-13; Senior – ages 14-18
DIVISIONS A, B AND C – Rules and Regulations
1. Division A – First Time Juniors (ages 8 thru 13) - This category for those who have NEVER
demonstrated at the county level.
2. Division B – Juniors (ages 8 thru 13)
3. Division C – Seniors (ages 14 thru 18)
4. Participants may give both an individual and team demonstration or illustrated talk. If two are given, they MUST
be in different classes.
5. The Superintendent may divide classes after registration if participation is too high to be
accommodated by two judges.
6. The length of a demonstration or illustrated talk should be: 1st Year Junior Division – minimum 4 minutes,
maximum 8 minutes; Junior Division – minimum 5 minutes, maximum 8 minutes; Senior Division – minimum 10
minutes, maximum 15 minutes.
7. Previous state champion demonstrators are eligible to compete in the same project area within each
age division.
8. An Illustrated Talk is structured with an introduction, body, and summary. Instead of actually showing
how to do, you explain how by use of illustrations, charts, or posters. You usually do this kind of
talk in an area where you cannot actually show “how to do something” (i.e., How To Prepare A
Compost Manure Bed).
9. A formal Demonstration is structured with an introduction, body, and summary. You are showing
step-by-step how to do something resulting in a finished product.
10. Live animals are no longer allowed to be brought to the Extension Office as part of the demonstration or illustrated
talk for classes 8, 18, and 28. Live animals may be used in classes 9, 19, and 29. Please be sure animals are properly
restrained.
11. You may use “Power Point” as part of an Illustrated Talk. It will be your responsibility to provide a laptop computer
and have the computer and projector up and running. Projector will be provided by the 4-H office.
12. Premiums- Class Champion - $4.00, Blue Award - $3.50, Red Award - $3.00, White Award - $2.50; rosettes will be
given to Champion demonstrations or illustrated talks. Club groups may participate but no premium is offered.
CLASSES – Divisions A, B, C
Div. A
Div. B
Div. C
(1st Yr. Jr.) (Jr.)
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Description
Automotive, Tractors, Small Engines, Bicycles
Arts & Crafts, Photography
Clothing, Personal Appearance
Conservation, Entomology, Forestry, Marksmanship
Family Life, Child Care, Safety, Health
Gardening, Plan & Plant, Ag Commodities
Handyman, Electric, Woodworking
Livestock – Beef, Sheep, Swine, Horse/Pony, Dairy goat, Dairy Cattle,
Veterinary Science (See rule above)
Livestock – Rabbits, Poultry, Small Pets, Dogs
General
Food/Nutrition – Meat or Meat Product
Food/Nutrition – Fruits
Food/Nutrition – Vegetable
Food/Nutrition – Milk or Milk Product
Food/Nutrition – Bread or Cereal Product
Food/Nutrition – Other
DIVISION D – Egg Demonstration Contest – Purpose of Contest
• To develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities.
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To acquire knowledge of quality standards, size classifications, nutritional value, storage, functional properties,
versatility, and economic value of eggs.
To develop creative skills in recipe formulation, preparation and serving of eggs.
To enjoy eggs as a food.
To use sound nutritional knowledge when planning meals.
Eligibility of contestants for the State Contest:
• Each county is eligible to enter one bona fide 4-H club member in the contest.
• Each county shall determine the manner in which its representative is selected. They must be
declared eligible and must be certified by the Extension Educator of the county which they
represent.
• Each contestant must have passed his/her fourteenth (14th) birthday by January 1 of the present year,
and must not have passed his/her nineteenth (19th) birthday on January 1 of the present year.
• A 4-H club member is not eligible to participate again if she/he has been selected to represent the
State in the National Egg Preparation Demonstration Contest.
Rules and Information Specific to the Egg Preparation Contest:
1. The contestants will be scored according to the points listed and described on the score sheet.
2. Each participant must present a demonstration on the preparation of an egg dish.
3. The demonstration must include the following:
a. Information on nutritional value, versatility, functional properties, ease of preparation, and
economics of cooking with eggs.
b. Steps in preparation of the dish.
c. A finished dish ready for sampling. This may be prepared prior to the demonstration and
reheated in oven during the demonstration or during the actual demonstration if it can be
prepared in the 12-minute time limit. Judges will be served and will sample each finished
product at the conclusion of each demonstration.
4. The demonstration must be no more than 12 minutes in length. An additional 3 minutes will be
provided for the judges to ask questions.
5. Each contestant must submit to the judges three (3) copies of the recipe used in the demonstration.
6. The egg dish must contain a minimum of:
a. ½ egg per serving if the dish is classified as an appetizer or snack
b. ½ egg per serving if the dish is classified as a dessert
c. ½ egg per serving if the dish is classified as a beverage
d. One egg per serving if the dish is classified as a salad or main dish
7. The egg dish recipe may utilize prepared packages of food ingredients (i.e., grated cheese) or
canned items (i.e., tomato paste).
8. Each contestant will furnish their own supplies for the demonstration.
9. Easels will be provided for the demonstration. Only posters and tabletop displays will be allowed. No
slides or videos will be permitted.
10. One cloth-covered table and a demonstration table with mirror will be provided to use during the
demonstration.
11. Posters displayed must be the work of the contestant. Contestants may use notes or outlines to
assist them but reading from notes exclusively will hurt their presentation.
12. In case of ties, the ties will be broken by the following method in the order listed:
a. The contestant with the highest score in the “Presentation” will win.
b. The contestant with the highest score in “recipe” will win.
c. The contestant with the highest score in “finished product quality” will win.
13. Recipe check sheet –
a. Name of recipe
b. List of ingredients – listed in order they are used in the instructions.
c. Measurements given in common fractions
d. No abbreviations used; no brand names used
e. Instructions for combining ingredients –
i. Clear instructions for every step of combining and cooking the ingredients; short, clear, concise
sentences; correct food preparation terms to describe combining and cooking process; size of
pan stated; temperature and cooking time stated; number of servings and calories per serving
14. Contestants will be judged on –
a. Appearance – 5 points
b. Presentation – 40 points (introduction – 5 points; delivery – 5 points; nutrition information and
general knowledge – 10 points; knowledge of eggs – 5 points; summary of main points – 5
points; effective use of time allotted – 5 points; response to judge’s questions – 5 points)
Recipe – 30 points (follows format listed in rules – 5 points; originality and creativity – 10
points; ingredients available, economical, nutritious – 5 points; preparation time not
excessive – 5 points; procedure relatively uncomplicated – 5 points)
15. You may participate in this contest even though you demonstrated in other classes. You do have to
do a different demonstration.
16. The Senior Individual Champion will represent the county in state competition at the Maryland State
Fairgrounds, where one 4-H’er will be selected to represent the state at the National Egg
Preparation Demonstration Contest in Louisville, KY, in November.
17. Premiums – Class Champion - $4; Blue Award - $3.50; Red Award - $3; White Award - $2.50;
rosettes will be presented for champion demonstrations.
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CLASSES – Division D – Egg Demonstration
Class 49 Jr. Demonstrator
Class 50 Sr. Demonstrator
DIVISION E – Horticulture, Foods, Home Environment – Individual – Rules and Regulations
1. No individual or team may present the same demonstration in successive years.
2. Contestants may compete even if they did a demonstration in classes 1-48 but the same
demonstration must not be given twice.
3. Demonstrators in this contest must be actually showing how to do something.
4. A senior youth enrolled in 4-H, FFA, home economics, vocational agriculture, or horticulture
classes is eligible based on the rules of the Junior Horticulture Association.
5. The individual champion from classes 51 thru 55 will go to state competition to select the
demonstrator to represent Maryland in the National Junior Horticulture Contest.
6. Contestants are not eligible to compete after receiving national recognition.
7. Premiums: Class Champion - $4; Blue Award - $3.50; Red Award - $3; White Award - $2.50
8. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion individual demonstrations will receive a rosette.
CLASSES – Division E
Class 51
Foods – preparing vegetable or fruits for table use, canning, freezing, or dehydration
Class 52
Production – Any practice that has to do with growing vegetables, fruits, nuts, flowers,
ornamental plants and turf as well as those practices concerned with maintaining,
replenishing, or increasing the productive capacity of the soil.
Class 53
Marketing – Operations in preparing vegetables, edible tree nuts, fruits, flowers, and
ornamental plants for market, offering for sale to a buyer or preparing for storage
and exhibiting those horticultural crops.
Class 54
Artistic Arrangement of Flowers and Vegetables – The use of flowers, vegetables and
other horticultural crops in arrangements, corsages and plaques. Materials used
may be live or dried. Weeds and native materials may be used. Artificial plants
and flowers are not to be used.
Class 55
Landscaping – Any practice that has to do with arrangement, establishment and
maintenance of flowers, ornamental plants and turf around or within the home,
business or public grounds. (Demonstrations on growing landscaping materials
should be entered in the production class. Cut flower arrangement should be
entered in class 54.)
DIVISION F – Clovers (ages 5, 6 and 7 years of age as of Jan. 1, 2012) – Rules and Regulations
1. Clovers will be evaluated and encouraged but not judged using the Danish system. All youth will
receive a participation award. Premium offered for each clover’s presentation is $1.
2. A special clover evaluation sheet will be given to each participant.
3. No large animals are to be used in the demonstration. Kitchen facilities WILL NOT be available to
clover demonstrators.
4. Demonstrations can be a team or individual presentation.
CLASS 56 -
Division F – Clovers
DIVISION G – Menu Judging – Objectives –
• Participants are encouraged to select and plan menus for one day according to the Dietary
Guidelines.
• Participants acquire knowledge about the nutritional value, cultural and ethnic characteristics of a
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wide variety of foods.
Participants develop skills in selecting and balancing meals for one day for a variety of life styles to
learn how life styles affect meal patterns.
Participants apply nutrition information to food choices.
Participants use nutrition labeling in selecting foods for quick meals.
DIVISION G – Menu Judging – Rules and Regulations
1. Menus should include the correct number of servings from each food group in the Pattern for Daily
Food Choices.
2. Menus should include contrast of color, texture and flavors.
Only one menu entry per class will be accepted for each 4-H member. Menu entries will be received no later
than January 25, 2012 at the Carroll County Extension Office. Judging will occur prior to Demonstration Day on
February 25, 2012.
3. On the reverse side of the menu - print – name – age – complete address – class number
4. On an additional page, describe for whom the menu is planned including self or other family member,
age, activity or other information. Tell why the menu is balanced and explain how selections
meet the Dietary Guidelines.
5. Menus should include a description of the preparation methods and amounts of foods. (Example of
menu planning is available at the 4-H Office.)
6. Judging criteria includes (score sheets available at the 4-H Office): Nutrition – 30%, Variety – 30%;
Meal Appeal – 10%; Moderation of sodium, fat, sugar – 10%; Food Needs of Family Member –
10%; Creativity – 10%
7. Prepared menu for a day using the revised Food Guide Pyramid Plan. Three meals, including no
snack, hand printed or typed vertically on one 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper, mounted on
construction paper – no pictures. Updated information available from the 4-H Office.
8. Class Champions will be eligible for further competition during the Maryland State Fair.
9. Premiums – Class champion - $4; Blue Award - $3.50; Red Award - $3; White Award - $2.50
CLASSES – Division G – Menu Judging
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Convenience Foods – One or more meal(s) -- may include pre-packaged or
prepared convenience food(s); i.e., TV dinner, frozen entrée or side
dish, packaged rice or macaroni product, etc. Attach label(s) from the
convenience food used.
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One Meal is from a Fast –Food Restaurant – one meal is purchased from a
fast-food restaurant. Attach nutritional information from the fast-food
restaurant.
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One meal is a packed lunch – one meal should be written as a bagged or
packed meal.
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Vegetarian Menu – three meals meeting the nutritional needs of a
vegetarian (lacto-ova). You may include dairy products and/or eggs,
but not meat, poultry, or fish.
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Ethnic Menu – describe the culture represented
DIVISION H – Food & Nutrition Poster Contest – Objectives
• Encourage participants to express their creativity through art form and color.
• Encourage participants to develop a broader understanding of food, nutrition, health and physical
fitness.
DIVISION H – Food & Nutrition Poster Contest – Rules and Regulations
1. Only one entry per 4-H’er is accepted.
2. Posters may be eligible for exhibition at the Maryland State Fair.
3. Posters may be either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal posters are encouraged; however, avoid a
square-shaped poster.
4. Posters must be designed or affixed to a standard poster board with 14” x 22” dimensions.
5. Posters may be designed using water color, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage. It must not
be three-dimensional.
6. Well-known cartoon figures – such as Snoopy, Orphan Annie, Charlie Brown, etc., cannot be used
because they are protected by copyrights. Brand names of foods cannot be used.
7. The exhibitor’s name, age, address, and a brief interpretative statement should be clearly written on
a paper and attached to the back of each poster in the upper left-hand corner.
8. Judging criteria includes: information given and idea expressed – 25%; art, design, and lettering –
25%; construction – 10%; and nutrition information – 40%.
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Posters will be received no later than January 25, 2012 at the Carroll County Extension Office.
Judging will occur prior to Demonstration Day on February 25, 2012.
10. All posters will be judged on the Danish System. Score sheets will be provided for the poster
exhibits.
11. Premiums – Class Champion - $4; Blue Award - $3.50; Red Award - $3; White Award - $2.50
CLASSES – Division H – Food and Nutrition Poster Contest
Class 67
Jr. Entry
Class 68
Sr. Entry
DIVISION I – Food Science Display – Objectives
• Participants will develop an appreciation of the scientific process through planning and conducting
experiments in food and nutrition.
• Participants gain experiences in reviewing, organizing, and interpreting scientific ideas in food and
nutrition.
• Participants increase their knowledge about how science is used to convert raw agricultural produce
into processed food products.
• Participants increase awareness of the relationship of biological and physical sciences to food and
nutrition.
• Participants understand the importance of food and agricultural science and technology in providing a
wide array of foods in today’s markets and to recognize the many career opportunities.
DIVISION I – Food Science Display – Rules and Regulations
1. No project may involve any live animals or harmful chemicals, explosives, open flames, or any other
potentially dangerous materials.
2. Exhibitors must work on their displays individually. Team projects are NOT allowed.
3. Youth presenting a Food-Science Display will participate in conference judging on Demonstration
Day, Feb. 25, 2012.
4. The size of the display must be a minimum of 28” W x 14” D x 22” H or a maximum of 42” H x 36” W x
17” D and sturdy enough to stand alone.
5. The report may be hand-written or typed and attached to the display board. DO NOT attach multiple
pages.
6. Food-Science Display scoring – Scientific thought – 35%; Originality – 25%; Thoroughness – 20%;
Technical Skill – 10%; Clarity – 10%
7. Class Champions will be eligible for further competition at the Maryland State Fair.
8. Premiums – Class Champion - $4; Blue Award - $3.50; Red Award - $3; White Award - $2.50
Parts of Display –
Title – The title is written as a question or statement. Examples: What are the Effects of Enzymes
on Fruits? OR The Effects of Enzymes on Fruits
Purpose – The purpose is a short statement of why the project was done. Example: The purpose
of this project is to determine the effects of enzymes on the browning of fruit.
Problem – This tells what you want to investigate. This is usually in the form of a question.
Example: Why do apples turn brown when exposed to air?
Procedure – The procedure records the step-by-step manner in which the experiment was
performed. Careful thought should be given to the identification of variables and the
materials used.
Results – The results present an organized view of the information collected. Charts, graphs,
tables, pictures, and/or drawings should be used to explain the results to others.
Conclusion – The conclusion explains the importance of the results. You will tell what you think the
data you have gathered means.
The Display –
Your display must be a three-sided display. It will be exhibited standing so it must be able to stand
by itself. Please check these suggestions and exact sizes listed previously:
Make your backboard from sturdy light-weight material: Heavy tag board, cardboard, or poster
board are good choices for backboard materials. Put the three sections or the backboard
together with hinges or strong, wide tape.
The title and other large letters may be cut out of construction paper and attached to the
backboard. Stenciled or stick-on letters may also be used. Make sure that your title is easy to
see.
Drawings and sketches should always be drawn in pencil first and then re-traced. It is better to
draw them on separate pieces of paper, mount them on construction paper, and then attach
them to the backboard. Make sure all drawings and pictures are labeled.
Plan to put the experiment in front of the center part of the backboard. You may use the
equipment and the samples as part of the display.
Food-Science Experiment
This display offers exhibitors the opportunity to use the “learning by doing” process to discover
important scientific facts as well as experience the joy of exploration. It is important that the
youth allow ample time to complete the experiment and build the display before the competition.
Re-read the descriptions and requirements of the Food Science Display and allow ample time
to complete the project.
Scientific approaches – Youth should follow the scientific method in conducting their experiments
using inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning bases the conclusions on the examination of
data collected: i.e., the fermentation of dough is affected by the temperature. The inductive
approach would take identical pieces of dough and ferment for the same period of time at
different temperatures and record the differences in size of the fermented dough before coming
to a conclusion.
The scientific method involves four steps:
The Purpose/Problem that will be answered through investigation (hypothesis, a statement
that will be either proven or challenged).
Procedure – a statement of how the investigation is to be carried out. This step requires
careful planning and thinking about the investigative plan of attack.
Results – information gathered during the investigation is called data. After the data are
collected, they need to be tabulated or diagrammed to aid in the analysis and explanation
of results.
Conclusion – challenge the hypothesis or answer the questions asked.
Setting Up The Display – the purpose of the display is to show the course of the investigation and
outcomes. The three-paneled free-standing display is used to highlight your investigation. Block the
information in pencil, and when the display is complete, use a felt pen. Include the following
information on the panels:
The purpose/problem (hypothesis) the investigation is about to answer
A description of the Procedure used to carry out the project
Results and conclusions (based on data collected)
Body of the data or a model of the center panel of the display
CLASSES – Division I – Food Science Display
Class 69
Jr. Entry
Class 70
Sr. Entry
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender,
disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
If you need assistance to participate in this program, please contact the Carroll County Extension Office (telephone: 410386-2760; FAX: 410-876-0132)at least two weeks prior to the program
AGsploration...The Science of Maryland Agriculture
Winter Institute
Are you interested in production agriculture, health and/or environmental issues as
they relate to Maryland agriculture? Do you enjoy teaching others?
The AGsploration Winter Institute Is For YOU!!!!
Who: We invite all 4-H youth ages 14-18 to become trained as a Teen Teacher
What: AGsploration Winter Institute
When: February 18-20, 2012
Where: Patuxent River 4-H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Cost: FREE!! (Travel to/from the center on your own)
What You Will Receive: Lots of GOODIES to teach the AGsploration curriculum
What is Your Commitment? Fill out an application by December 31, 2011, attend the
training in February and make a 30 hour commitment teaching the curriculum
Download an Application at www.maryland4h.org
Program Limited to 30 4-H Youth
Applicants accepted by review process, we encourage at least one youth from every 4-H unit to apply
Come Have Fun and AGsplore With Us!
“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental
status, or national origin."
“University of Maryland Extension, University of Maryland, Cecil County Office, educates citizens to apply practical, research-based knowledge to critical issues facing
individuals, families, communities, the State, and our global partners."
If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County Office,
at 410-996-5280 by December 31, 2011.
MARYLAND 4-H LIVESTOCK REGISTRATION
Please print neatly with a pen!
Year ________________ Date Due_________________________
Name _________________________________________________________________
ONE Registration Form PER CATEGORY
Check Category:
____ Beef Steers
____ Market Goats
____ Dairy Steers
____ Commercial Beef Heifers
____ Market Hogs
____ Commercial Breeding Sheep and
Meat Goats
____ Market Lambs
____ Other (Indicate what)___________
Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________
Club Name _____________________________________________________________
County/City ____________________________________________________________
IF ANIMAL IS HOUSED AT A DIFFERENT ADDRESS THAN ABOVE, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING SECTION!
Name _____________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________County/City _____________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4-H Tag Number
(Leave Blank)
Personal Tag
Number/Tattoo
Breed(s)
Sex
Check One
Bred & Purchased
Owned
Date of Birth
(If Known)
Tag Day
Weight
Date
Weighed
Comments and Weigh Master
Signature and Verification
My signature indicates that the above animal(s) are under my care, I own them, and I have correctly and honestly filled this form out to the best of my knowledge.
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4-H Member
________________________________________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability or national origin. Information provided to UME may be used and shared within UME, the University of
Maryland and the University System of Maryland and with outside entities as necessary or appropriate in accordance with applicable law and the mission, purpose and functions of UME and the University. Because the University is a
State educational institution, such information may also be subject to disclosure under the Maryland Access to Public Records Act. A person may inspect and/or correct his or her personal information as provided by the Maryland Access
to Public Records Act and/or applicable University policy. The purpose of these materials is to enroll all market and commercial animals with the 4-H Tagging Program and to ensure members will receive all materials. By not providing
all requested materials, one may not receive all associated materials associated with the project, as well, as not being able to participate in shows in which animals must be tagged with the Maryland 4-H Livestock tag.
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University of Maryland Extension (UME) 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics
4-H members enrolled in animal science projects (e.g., beef, camelids, dairy, dog, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, small pet, and swine) shall, at all times, conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship,
including while with their projects and at all 4-H animal science activities and events. Their conduct should always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of 4-H and its animal science program. 4H members, as well as parents, UME volunteers and others working with them, are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts; and their conduct and values must serve as a positive
influence on others.
This Code of Ethics applies to all 4-H members who are enrolled in animal science projects, and to others (4-Hers, parents, volunteers, owners, etc.) who participate in the animal science program; and it covers daily animal
care, as well as participation in competition and other 4-H animal activities and events.
4-H members and others who violate this Code of Ethics demean the integrity of 4-H and its animal science program. 4-H members who violate the code of animal science ethics are subject to sanctions including, but not
limited to, forfeiture of premiums, awards, and/or auction proceeds and may be prohibited from participation in 4-H or 4-H/UME events or activities; other violators may also be subject to sanction, as appropriate. Infractions may be
reviewed by 4-H and/or UME (on the local or state level, as appropriate to the infraction and to the event and/or activity in question), and/or may be subject to a fair oversight committee or other entity that oversees an activity or event. In
addition, some acts may also be subject to review based upon the 4-H Behavioral Expectations (4-H 418) and/or other UME policies.
The following is a list of standards and requirements for all 4-H animal science projects, at all times, whether at home, at animal exhibitions or events, or any other 4-H event or activity.
1. The care of all 4-H project animals is the responsibility of the 4-H member. 4-H members must properly care for and groom their animals for the duration of their project.
2. All project animals are expected to be housed at the 4-H member’s residence unless a different location is submitted to and approved in writing by the local 4-H staff. Any change in location must be approved in writing by the local 4H staff; however, it is not necessary to report direct transport to and from shows or other events.
3. Upon request of 4-H, UME, or other program, fair, event or animal officials, 4-H members must present proof of ownership, length of ownership, identity and/or age of all 4-H project animals owned or leased. Misrepresentation of
ownership, age, or identity of animal, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. If a 4-H project animal is sold in a livestock sale, it is no longer eligible to be shown in a 4-H event in Maryland in that year.
4. 4-H members must provide appropriate animal health certificates upon request of 4-H, UME, or other program, fair, event or animal officials.
5. 4-H project animals must be presented to competition, activities and/or events, where they will enter the food chain, free of volatile drug residues. Animals which are presented to competition, events and/or activities that do not
culminate with the animal entering the food chain, shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and rules. 4-H project animals shall not be exhibited if drugs
administered in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and rules may affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event. At any time after an animal arrives on a fair or other 4-H activity or event premises, a
licensed veterinarian must administer or, in consultation with fair, event, UME, or 4-H officials, direct the administration of any treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications.
6. The act of enrolling in a 4-H animal science project, and/or entering a project animal in a 4-H competition, show, activity, or other event, gives consent for 4-H or UME or event authorities to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva,
blood, hair, tissue, or other substance from the animal to be used for testing purposes including, but not limited to, drugs or identification. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood or other substance tested by the approved
laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved, and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and
the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the 4-H owner to prove otherwise at
any review in regard to the matter conducted by a fair or other event or the 4-H program. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, hair, tissue or other sample, taken from a 4-H animal science project,
indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally.
7. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counter irritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour,
conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of
protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
8. Using ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses, internally or externally, other than those prescribed to relieve heat stress or a medical condition as diagnosed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the
health of the animal, is prohibited.
9. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices, such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical devices, or other similar practices, are not acceptable and are prohibited.
10. All judges, fair and event officials and/or UME/4-H staff and volunteers shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect, and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them or toward exhibitors or others
participating in the activity. In addition, direct criticism or interference with a judge, fair, show or event official, exhibitor, breed representative, or UME/4-H staff or volunteer before, during, or after an event or other activity is
prohibited.
11. No one shall violate this Code of Animal Science Ethics or conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this Code of Ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative
action or inaction to violate this Code of Ethics.
12. The application of this Code of Ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition to the 4-H member whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in
contravention of this Code of Ethics.
13. By enrolling in an animal science project and/or entering an animal in a fair or other 4-H event or activity, the 4-H member, and his/her parent or guardian, consent to have disciplinary action taken by appropriate authorities
(including UME, 4-H, fair, event and/or other activity officials) for violation of this Code of Animal Science Ethics and/or any other applicable rules of UME, 4-H, a fair, activity or other event, without recourse against UME, 4-H and/or
other authorities. In addition, the 4-H member, and his/her parent or guardian, further understand and agree that any action which contravenes these rules, and is also in violation of federal, state, or local laws, statutes, regulations, or
rules, may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.
Note: By signing this form the 4-H member, and his/her parent or guardian, each verify that he or she has read and understands the UME 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics and the consequences of and penalties provided for
violations of the Code.
4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECT ENROLLMENT STATEMENT
I have read and understand the UME 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics, and, in consideration of being permitted to enroll in a 4-H animal science project and/or participate in Maryland 4-H animal events or
activities, I consent to and agree to abide by the UME 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics. I understand this Statement must be signed by the 4-H member and his/her parent or guardian and will be on file in the local 4-H
office and will apply to all 4-H animal science activities and events. By not signing, I may not receive all associated materials and will not be eligible to enroll in an animal science project or to exhibit or participate in
covered activities.
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4-H Member Signature
Date
Printed Name of 4-H Member
Parent or Guardian of the 4-H Member Signature
Date
Printed Name of Parent or Guardian
This Code of Ethics has been adapted from the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics; LMH; JWS; JWL 2001; JWL 2002; JWL 2007; CWA, Reviewed by DA 3/2009. Updated for Extension name and logo change –CWA 11/2009.
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