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Animal Science & Industry K-State Youth Livestock Program Update. Kristine L. Clowers, Youth Livestock Coordinator November 6, 2013. 2013 Nominations. EID 4-H Tags Required for Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show (via David Kehler )
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Animal Science & Industry K-State Youth Livestock Program Update Kristine L. Clowers, Youth Livestock Coordinator November 6, 2013
2013 Nominations • EID 4-H Tags Required for Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show (via David Kehler) • Traditional 4-H tags can be ordered through KSRE bookstore until supply is out (approximately 2 years) • Tags must be put administered by agent, DNA samples can be pulled by families • Website, www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu • Forms, tag and DNA envelope information, “Check Nominated Livestock” link
2013 Nominations (continued…) • Late Nominations accepted: if postmarked within 10 days of due date • $15 late fee, signed agreement, probation list • $10 Incomplete Nomination Fee • Lack of signatures, initials, payment, forms, DNA, etc. • Encourage Ag/4-H agents to sign after form is completed
County Fair Premium Auction Lists • As an Ag/Livestock/4-H Agent, we ask you to keep a list of all nominated animals within your county/district for your records • Please send us a list of nominated livestock who have gone through a county fair auction after the completion of your fair, as they are ineligible to compete at the Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock show
EID 4-H Tags • Not required for county use, just Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show • (As of now)Can be ordered via David Kehleron a pre-paid basis • Traditional 4-H tags can be ordered through KSRE Bookstore until supply runs out (hopefully no more than two years) • Eventually, EID tags will be the only available tags through KSRE
Kansas Junior Specie Producer Days • Junior Swine Producer Day – February 16, 2013 • Early registration: $10 by Feb. 1; $15 after Feb. 1 • Topics to be covered: selection, nutrition, pig care, showmanship • Mini Skillathon, non-competitive • Junior Meat Goat Producer Day – TBD - 2013 • Early registration: • Program TBA
K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy • Goal: to further develop young leaders within the livestock industry through an engaging summer experience • Will focus on increasing knowledge of Kansas’ diverse livestock industry, as well as building participant’s leadership skills. • Sponsored by Livestock and meat Industry Council • June 5-8, 2013 • Applications due March 15 • Program TBA
Youth Livestock Program Calendar • February 1, 2013: Early Registration Jr Swine Producer Day • February 16, 2013: Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day • March 15, 2013: Leadership Academy Applications Due • March 15, 2013: Early Registration Jr Meat Goat Producer Day • March 30, 2013: Kansas Junior Meat Goat Producer Day • May 1, 2013: Market Beef Nominations Due • May 28-30: Discovery Days-ASI Classes available • June 5-8, 2013: K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy • June 15, 2013: All other specie nominations due • July 12-13, 2013: Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Swine Classic