Projects

Beekeeping/Gardening Field Trip to Fort Collins Nursery / July 14, 2023

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Members of Beekeeping and Gardening projects:

Beekeeping leader, Jenelle Kemper, is hosting a field trip to the Fort Collins Nursery again. It was so much fun last year… can’t wait to do it again! The group will be learning about the pollinator plants that grow best in our area of Northern Colorado.

We are going on Friday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4CAAA62BA0FA7-4hbeekeepinggard.

Questions? Contact Jenelle at jen2481@gmail.com.

Poultry Workshop and Modified Show Reminder

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There is a Poultry Meeting at The Ranch next Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fort Collins Room in the McKee 4-H Building.

Key leaders Lacy, Russ, and Cheryl will be there to answer your questions about the Modified Poultry Show for Market Birds, which will be held July 11–12, and the events scheduled to take place during the County Fair.

Please see this file for more information about the Modified Poultry Show.

Here is some important information for you to have about the change of the show:

1) Entries for Poultry classes are due June 26.

2) This is a terminal market show—you will not be taking birds home.

3) You are limited to two entries per species.

4) Poultry will be included in the Junior Livestock Sale. Photos will be taken following the show on July 12 beginning at 2 p.m.

5) All birds will be vet-checked prior to entering the show area. It is important that you monitor your entire flock for signs of illness prior to the show. Do not bring any birds if they are showing any signs of Avian Influenza.

Please contact key leaders Lacy, Russ, or Cheryl with questions about the meeting and the Fair!

Contact Lacy at MichallFarms@outlook.com or Russ and Cheryl at cherylspence29@yahoo.com.

Scrapbooking Workshop / June 16, 2023

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Barb Hummel is hosting another workshop for our scrapbookers. Everything you need will be supplied for the meeting. And bring your creativity!

The meeting will be hosted by High Country Handiworkers project leader Barb Hummel at her home at 3339 West County Road 4, Berthoud, CO 80513 on Friday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Hog Camp / June 9–10, 2023

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From Bailey Schilling:

There is an exciting opportunity for you to join this year’s Hog Camp. We are happy to welcome Bryan Williams as the clinician for this camp. Bryan is the creator of judgingpro.com which assists members in understanding animal evaluation, show ring success, and basic livestock knowledge. Bryan has worked very closely with several successful breeders in the swine industry, along with raising and feeding highly competitive show pigs. Bryan has built a career working with youth by serving as an FFA instructor. We are excited to welcome Bryan, and he’s excited to share his knowledge with you. 

The camp will be on June 9–10 in the East Pavilion at the Ranch.

If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out a registration form and deliver it to the extension office or email it to Bailey Schilling. Registration will be completed when it is coupled with a payment. Please register as soon as possible. 

Click here for the registration form.

Sheep and Goat Camp / June 7–8, 2023

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From Bailey Schilling:

Sheep and Goat Camp will be hosted on June 7 and 8. This year we are happy to welcome Derrick Brown as the clinician. Derrick is currently an FFA instructor in Texas. Derrick has worked very closely with several successful breeders in the sheep and goat industry and raised some of his own. Derrick has also accumulated a successful judging resume with shows at the State and National level. Derrick has been a speaker at ShowRite clinics hosted by Glen Martin. We are excited to welcome Derrick and he’s excited to share his knowledge with you. 

If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out a registration form and deliver it to the extension office or email it to Bailey Schilling. Registration will be completed when it is coupled with a payment. We have a few spots left, so please register as soon as possible. 

Click here for the registration form.

Club News for May 30

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It’s hard to believe that the Larimer County Fair interview judging is only 62 days away. Have you started on your project yet?

Demonstration Night

Have you done your demonstration yet? This is a requirement. We are hosting a Demonstration Night this Friday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the McKee Building. It is a smaller group and I will be more than happy to assist you with a subject and walk you through presenting the demonstration. I have lots of display boards in storage for shooting sports, rabbits, sportfishing, and more that you can certainly use. There is a signup on the club website at hch4h.org/signups.

Project Manuals

The following projects MUST complete a portion of the project manual and turn it in with the fair project:

  • Vet Science,
  • Horseless Horse,
  • Computer Science,
  • Electrics,
  • Small Engines,
  • Woodworking,
  • Entomology,
  • Gardening,
  • Outdoor Adventures,
  • Ceramics,
  • Leadership,
  • Scrapbooking,
  • Home Design.

Metalworking requires extra pictures, beyond the standard 4.

Heritage Arts requires a history report.

It is very important that you have your project manuals—some of you have not picked them up yet.

If you have any questions, please ask—I am here to help.

Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Carnival Wristbands

There is an order form on the club website for rodeo tickets and carnival wristbands at a discounted rate. Go to hch4h.org/signups. The deadline to order is July 25.

Club Shirts

The club shirts are in! I could use help sorting them for each family’s order. If you are available to help, email me at csh@frii.com and let me know the best time, day or evening, and specific day. I would like to get them done sooner rather than later so I can distribute some of them prior to the club meeting. Taking them all to the club meeting is a lot of work!

Beekeeping Field Trip to Bee Squared Apiary

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The beekeeping members toured Bee Squared Apiary and learned about their operation, how they run their hives and their honey house, and got to see where they make beeswax candles. The members also had the opportunity to taste the different infused honey flavors, such as spiced rum honey and espresso honey.

Schedule Changes for May 17–20, 2023

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There are multiple changes to the calendar for the next day or two. Here’s a quick listing:

• Horse Ride Night is CANCELED on Wednesday, May 17.
• Sheep & Goat Safe Management Practices MOVED from Wednesday, May 17 to Friday, May 19 during MQA.
• Dog Agility Workshop is CANCELED on Thursday, May 18.
• Beef Systems Workshop MOVED from Thursday, May 18 to Friday, May 19 during MQA.
• The Desperados Gymkhana Fun Day on Saturday, May 20 has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled.

• The Scrapbooking Workshop on Saturday, May 20 has been CANCELED.

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