The Annual Extension Advisory Council and Leader Recognition Meeting will be Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pines Restaurant.

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1 PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Jefferson County February 2017 Dear Friend: Our next Fair Board meeting will be Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Extension Office. Another On Local Government Webinar will be aired in the office on Wednesday, February 15 from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. You can also view from your personal computer if you have good enough connection. They ask you register by Friday, February 10. The Annual Extension Advisory Council and Leader Recognition Meeting will be Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pines Restaurant. Sincerely, Lonnie E. Mason Extension Educator Angela Rathert Extension Educator Bess Adams Extension Program Assistant 3767 W SR 256 Madison, IN (812) FAX: (812) Purdue University, Indiana Counties and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

2 February 2017 Date Activity Place Time 1 PARP Class Bartholomew County Fairgrounds 2 Fair Board Mtg. Extension Office 7:00 p.m. 4 Beef Tagging Fairgrounds 7:00-9:30 a.m. 6 Jr. Leader Mtg. Extension Office 6:00 p.m. 7 PARP Class Pines Evergreen Room 7 Be Heart Smart Extension Office 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 8 Farm Succession Planning Boone County Fairgrounds 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 9 Ag Barometer Webinar Extension Office 9:00 a.m. 14 Farm Succession Planning Wayne County Fairgrounds 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 14 Be Heart Smart Extension Office 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 14 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. 15 On Local Government Webinar Extension Office 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m H Leader Rotary Training Harry s Stone Grill 6:30 p.m. 18 Animal Stem Purdue University 21 Tobacco Mtg. Scott County Fairground, Saddle Club 1:00 p.m. Tobacco Mtg. Switzerland Co. Extension Office 6:00 p.m. 21 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. 24 Tobacco Mtg. Orange Co. Extension Office 1:00 p.m. 28 Marketing Your Crop Insurance Extension Office 9:00 a.m. Choices Webinar 28 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m H Officer Training Fairgrounds Community Building 6:30 p.m. Upcoming events Date Activity Place Time March 2-4 Small Farm Conference Hendricks County Fairgrounds March 7 Jefferson County 4-H Performing Arts Contest Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. March 7 EH Spring District Mtg. Dearborn County Fairgrounds March 7 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. March 9 Annual Extension Advisory Council/ Pines Restaurant 6:00 p.m. 4-H Leader Recognition March 11 4-H Dance Fairgrounds 6:00-9:00 p.m. March 14 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. March 21 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. March 24 Managing Risk for Your Farm Webinar Extension Office 9:00 a.m. March 28 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. April 4 Woodland Management Class SEPAC 6:00 9:00 p.m. April Bits & Pieces Quilt Show

3 Woodland Management Class A Private Woodland Owner Workshop is a short course program about personal techniques for managing your woodland. The workshop will run eight consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. starting Tuesday, February 14. There will be one Saturday tour on March 25 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration is $49 for the first member & $29 for each additional family member. The class will be at SEPAC (Southeast Purdue Ag Center) near Butlerville. Topics include woodland management, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Marketing Timber & Tree Identification. Tobacco The Annual Tobacco Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21st. There will be two area classes held that day. The first will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Scott County Saddle Club located on the Scott County Fairgrounds. The second meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Switzerland County Extension Office. There will also be a meeting on February 24 at the Orange County Extension Office beginning at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Robert Pearce, University of Kentucky, will be the main instructor this year with an update on tobacco production and Good Agriculture Practices for Tobacco Certification (GAP) The program will also qualify for (PARP) Pesticide Recertification training. Farm Succession Planning There are still two workshops upcoming for Farm Succession Planning. All workshops are from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. followed by farm family meeting with the succession team. The first is February 8 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The last workshop will be held February 14 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, IN. Forms are available in the office. Topics include Legal Overview Communication & Team Building Life Insurance as a Financial Planning Tool Retirement Planning Financial Health Asset Transfer to the Next Generation Goal Setting By the time you get this, I will have attended the meeting in Shelbyville and can answer more specific questions. The cost is $75 for the first four family members & $15 for each additional member. Purdue Center for Commercial Ag Webinars We stream these available in our office. Ag Barometer January Report, February 9 at 9:00 a.m. Marketing Your Crop Insurance Choices, February 28 at 9:00 a.m.

4 Small Farm Conference The fifth annual Small Farm Conference will be March 2-4 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex. Thursday, March 2 Hops Production Beginning Farmer Workshop: Starting a Small Farm in Indiana On-Farm Food Safety for Fruits & Vegetable Growers Indiana Urban Agriculture Tour Friday & Saturday, March 3 & 4 The conference feature concurrent sessions on topics ranging from vegetable & livestock production to farm management and marketing. The trade show is open Friday & Saturday. Fridays keynote speaker is Eliot Coleman, farmer at Four Season Farm and author of The Organic Grower, Four Season Harvest and The Winter Harvest Handbook. Eliot has more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of organic farming, including field vegetables, greenhouse vegetables, rotational grazing of cattle and sheep, and range poultry. Saturday s keynote speaker is Blaine Hitzfield, farmer at Seven Sons Family Farms. Blaine is the second son in the family farm operation and manages the marketing and distribution of their farm products. He will discuss the family and operations team for the farm and how they have been successful at direct sales and regional distribution. Early registration rates through February 6. One day registration is $75, two day is $135 & three day is $190. Registration increases 20% after February 6. Registration is through February 20 or until full. Youth 12 and under can register with a parent for $20 for one day, $35 for two day or $45 for all three days. Private Applicator Recertification Program January 31 Clark County Extension Office, contact Simon Kafari Soil Testing, P & K Fertilizer, Choosing Nitrogen Rates January 31 Pines at Seymour, contact Lonnie Mason District Farm Bureau Meeting, Sprayer Cleanout, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Covers February 1 Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, contact Kris Medic (812) Mixing chemicals, Adjuvants, State Chemist Update. February 7 Pines Evergreen Room, contact Richard Beckort Crop Production Master Gardener Class The twelve week class Master Gardener class is meeting on Monday evenings. We have had the first two classes. You can still sign up by calling, Garden by B. Rosie Larner, rosie@purdue.edu Order seeds before it s too late for this year s planting. Start seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables so they will be ready for transplanting to the garden early in the season. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage seeds should be started five to seven weeks prior to transplanting. Test leftover garden seed for germination. Place 10 seeds between moist paper toweling or cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep seeds warm and moist. If less than six seeds germinate, then fresh seed should be purchased.

5 Health & Human sciences Purdue University Jefferson County February 2016 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! EXTENSION HOMEMAKER COUNCIL March 7 Spring District Mtg., Agner Hall at Dearborn County Fairgrounds, Flying High, Eating Healthy April Quilt Show Bits & Pieces DATE: Thursday, February 2 TIME: 9:15 a.m. LOCATION: Jefferson County Extension Office BE HEART SMART As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually. It is understandably frightening to be at risk for heart disease. However, Purdue Extension s Be Heart Smart program can help you fight this disease by better understanding it and gaining the necessary knowledge to make heart-smart choices. Purdue Extension s Be Heart Smart program is a new community program comprising four heart-health classes. It s intended to complement healthcare providers recommendations and help you, or your loved one, prevent or manage heart disease. The Be Heart Smart program will be held on two Tuesdays in February, February 7 & 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Extension Conference Room. Register by February 6th by calling the Purdue Extension Jefferson County office at or ing arathert@purdue.edu. Tasty Taco Rice Salad Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 Pound lean ground beef 3 c. tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 c. uncooked instant brown rice 1 seeded jalapeno, chopped finely 2 c. water 2 c. spinach or romaine lettuce 2 c. chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1 c. 2%-fat shredded cheese 1 T. chili powder Instructions: 1. Cook ground meat in large skillet until brown (160 F). Drain off fat. Rinse meat with hot water to remove more fat. 2. Add rice, water, onion & chili powder to meat in skillet. 3. Cover. Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes to cook rice. 4. Add tomatoes and jalapeno. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Place layers of spinach or romaine lettuce, rice mixture, and cheese on plates. Serve at once. Substitutions: 2 (14.5-ounce) cans of Mexican style tomatoes can be used in place of fresh tomatoes and jalapeno (although this will increase the sodium). Source: Adapted from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

6 WHY IS SLEEP SO IMPORTANT TO HEALTH? Want to improve your physical health? Get enough sleep. Sleep is a basic human need and a natural part of life. While it can be done for a while (and often is), functioning with only 3 or 4 hours of sleep each night will probably cause health problems in the future. This is because sleep is not an "option," it is something our bodies need to do daily. Even though the exact reasons for sleep remain a mystery, we do know that, during sleep, many of the body's major organ and regulatory systems continue to work actively. Some parts of the brain actually increase their activity dramatically, and the body produces more of certain hormones. Sleepiness due to chronic lack of adequate sleep is a big problem in the United States and affects many children as well as adults. Children and even adolescents need at least 9 hours of sleep each night to do their best. Most adults need approximately 8 hours of sleep each night. When we get less sleep (even one hour less) than we need each night, we develop a "sleep debt." If the sleep debt becomes too great, it can lead to problem sleepiness - sleepiness that occurs when you should be awake and alert, that interferes with daily routine and activities, and reduces your ability to function. Even if you do not feel sleepy, the sleep debt can have a powerful negative effect on your daytime performance, thinking, and mood, and cause you to fall asleep at inappropriate and even dangerous times. Inadequate sleep can cause decreases in: performance, concentration, and reaction times. It can also cause increases in: memory lapses, accidents, injuries, behavior problems, and mood problems. An internal biological clock regulates the timing for sleep. It programs each person to feel sleepy during the nighttime hours and to be active during the daylight hours. A person who has not obtained adequate nighttime sleep is at high risk for symptoms of physical and/or mental impairment. Problem sleepiness has serious consequences related to health and wealth. It puts adolescents and adults at risk for drowsy driving or workplace accidents. It may mean poor planning of meals and overspending. It increases the risk of poor social relationships, as well as, it effects our personal performance. Sleep, like diet and exercise, is important for our minds and bodies to function normally. In fact, sleep appears to be required for survival. Rats deprived of sleep die within two to three weeks, a time frame similar to death due to starvation. So think about your daily sleep-wake cycle and try to get more sleep each night. Each small step you take will improve your health. Source: Karen Ensle Ed.D., RD, FADA, CFCS, Family & Community Health Sciences Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County & Marcia Percell, Dearborn Co. Extension Educator SLEEP DEPRIVATION Not enough sleep can cause your child to suffer from behavioral issues, have trouble concentrating and perform poorly in school. As many parents know, when children get insufficient or poor quality sleep they tend to be tired, irritable, overly emotional, easily frustrated and lack motivation for their daily task. To identify other signs that our child is sleep deprived, ask yourself the following questions: Does your child fall asleep in the car often? Do you have to wake your child almost every morning? Does your child seem over-tired, cranky, irritable, aggressive, very emotional, hyperactive, or does she have trouble thinking during the day? On some nights, does your child fall asleep much earlier than his usual bedtime? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you child may not be getting enough sleep. Try to estimate the actual number of hours your child may not be getting enough sleep. Try to estimate the actual number of hours you child sleeps during one night (not just the number of hours spent in bed). A poll from the National Sleep Foundation indicates that children get less sleep than recommended by sleep experts. For example: Infants get 12.7 hours, opposed to the recommended 14 to 15 hours. Toddlers get 11.7 hours, opposed to the recommended 12 to 14 hours. Preschoolers get 10.4 hours, opposed to the recommended 11 to 13 hours. If you child is not getting the recommended amount of sleep and shows signs of being sleep deprived, work to adjust his sleep routing for more consistent and quality sleep. Source: University of Missouri Extension & Marcia Parcell, Dearborn Co. Extension Educator

7 Jefferson County 4-H News February 2016 Date: Monday, February 6, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Jefferson County Extension Office JUNIOR LEADER MEETING At our Feb. 6 th meeting we will have a guest speaker, Indiana State Conservation Officer, Josh Thomas Jr. Leaders voted at our Jan. meeting to sponsor a 4-H Dance on Sat. March 11, from 6-9 p.m. in the Community Building of the fairgrounds and will have adult chaperones. All currently enrolled Jefferson County 4-H ers grades 7-12 are invited. The cost of the dance will be $3.00. Snacks and drinks will be provided in the price of admission. There will be a sign up sheet at our Feb. meeting for Jr. Leaders to donate snacks. 4-H ers are urged to please R.S.V.P. the Extension Office at before Thurs. March 2 if you plan to attend the dance. You must be a current member of a Jefferson County 4-H Club to attend the dance. *****SAVE the DATE*****4-H ADULT LEADERS***** *****SAVE the DATE***** Thursday, February 16, 4-H Leader Training sponsored by the Madison Rotary Club will be held at Harry s Stone Grill. This is your chance to visit with Rotarians and tell them about 4-H and to learn new skills you can use in your 4-H Club. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 9 so we have an accurate count. ***Your 4-H Club member pins are available in the Extension Office. 4-H OFFICERS TRAINING FEBRUARY 28 TH Do you know who your 4-H Club Officers are? Have your 4-H club officers been elected? I hope that they will be by the end of February but if not, come and attend the 4-H Officers Training for the office you would like to hold. The 4-H Club meeting is vital to developing leadership and citizenship. Be prepared to lead if you are called upon! The meeting will take place at the Community Building on February 28 th at 6:30 p.m. ATTENTION 4-H LEADERS YOU RE INVITED!!! ANNUAL EXTENSION BOARD MEETING AND 4-H LEADER RECOGNITION DINNER Date: Thursday, March 9 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Madison Pines Restaurant R.S.V.P.: by Friday, February 24 by calling the Extension Office at The cost of the dinner will be $5.00 each for Leaders and their guest at the door.

8 4H DOG CLASSES Dog Obedience Lessons for Dog Project members only will begin on March 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. First year 4-H members: Do not bring your dog. Members who showed their dog at the H Fair: May bring the dog they showed at the Fair. Members must be enrolled in the 4-H Dog Project and in the Jefferson County 4-H Program by January 15, H Dog Project member enrollment is limited to the first 30 new members for safety reasons. Enrollment will be taken on a first come, first served basis. All members must bring their completed H 671-W Certificate of Vaccination, Rabies Immunization Certificate and $5.00 for dues to our first meeting on March 7. Both the H 671-W Certificate of Vaccination and the Rabies Immunization Certificate must be completed and signed by your veterinarian. A computer generated signature is not acceptable. The Extension Office has blank 4-H Certificate of Vaccinations for members to give their veterinarian to fill out and the member's veterinarian will provide the Rabies Immunization Certificate. For safety reasons, members are required to attend 10 meetings to familiarize their dogs with the facilities and other dogs. Dog meetings will be held every Tuesday until the 4-H Fair beginning at 5:30 p.m. A 6-foot lead is required for the dog project. We will take orders for 6-foot leather leads at our first meeting. They are usually around $20. If you have questions about the 4-H Dog Project, call the Extension office at or Trina Copeland FRIDAY, APRIL JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H PERFORMING ARTS CONTEST (4-H SHARE THE FUN) Each year 4-Hers throughout Indiana participate in a County 4-H Performing Arts (4-H Share the Fun) Contest. Winners of the county contest go on to compete on the area level. Area winners have the opportunity to perform at 4-H Round Up at Purdue University or at the Indiana State Fair. WE NEED YOU to participate in: The Jefferson County 4-H Performing Arts (Share the Fun) Contest!! We encourage leaders and 4-Hers to organize individual and group acts to participate. Winners will go on to Area 1 4-H Performing Arts Contest at Brown County High School on Friday, April 29 th. This year 6 acts from Jefferson County can advance to the Area 1 Contest. If you have questions about the different kinds of acts, call the Extension Office for more information call the Extension Office at Want to practice your act on the Community Building stage?? 4-Hers and 4-H Clubs may reserve a time to practice their act. Call the Extension Office at Jefferson County Livestock News LIVESTOCK INFO As we promote 4-H to all youth, we do not want to forget our base especially when Jefferson County has such a vibrant 4-H Livestock program. Therefore, to give the 4-H Livestock projects the importance it deserves we will dedicate a page or two if necessary to share the necessary information needed for all 4-H livestock members. Make sure to seek it out each month!

9 PREMISE ID# BOAH requires premises registration of all sites associated with the sale, purchase and/or exhibition of the following species: cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. Equine and poultry sites may register on a voluntary basis. More information about the premises ID program, including online registration and registration forms is available at To break it down in laymen s terms, if you are taking any cattle swine, sheep or goats to fair, you are responsible for getting a Premise ID # to trace where your livestock are located. So if you do not have a premise ID, get one today! Again, where do I get a premise ID? You may complete the premises registration form online at: or download the form at: or mail a completed form to the BOAH office at 1202 E 38th Street; Discovery Hall, Suite100; Indianapolis, IN 46205, or registration can also be completed by calling 317/ Where can I go to obtain more information about this plan? Visit the BOAH Web site at or call 317/ BEEF TAGGING Date: Saturday, Feb. 4 th Time: 7-9:30 a.m. Location: Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds Who: Any youth or 4-H member planning to show beef, dairy steers or any heifers at the 4-H County Fair this summer must bring their animal(s) to the Fairgrounds on February 4 th to be tagged. Please bring your premise ID # to Tagging Day. 4-H members will need to enroll their animals in the online enrollment system. If you do not have computer access we will help you in the office on tagging day. In the event of inclement weather on Feb. 4 th, the makeup tagging date is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 th 7-9:30 Jefferson County Fairgrounds Again, all 4-H Beef animals must come to tagging day in February if not previously tagged another year. Animals must be owned and under the exhibitor s care no later than the county s official tagging date. Steers and heifers going to the state fair must have an 840 RFID tag. All other cattle to be shown at County Fair must have an 840 tag. On tagging day, please let us know if you plan on going to State Fair before we insert a tag. Beef calves born after January 1 must contact the extension office for tagging information. Beef steers must be entered online by April 1 st. (It is recommended that all animals be entered on tagging day so that members don t forget!) Beef Heifers must be enrolled by May 15th. *******Swine, Sheep & Goat tagging will be May 13th******* ANIMAL STEM Purdue University Are you interested in biology, animal or biotechnology? Learn how animal research is applied to the production and management of animal through hands-on activities in an animal research laboratory. Also, learn about the many career opportunities that are available in Animal Sciences Open to all Youth in 9 th through 12 th grades For information: Cost: $10 (includes lunch) Aaron Fisher Location: Lily Hall 1-105, 915 W State St, West Lafayette, IN aaronfisher@purdue.edu Registration Deadline: February 10, or call the Extension Office at

10 2017 TRIPS, AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES ** Sponsors pay for housing and some meals; *** Sponsors pay for housing and all meals (No Star)Participant pays full cost For more detailed information on these trips and awards go to: extension.purdue.edu/4h and hold the curser over the 4-H club member on the brown bar. 4-H CAMP -- June 5-8, 2017 Open to 4-H ers in grades Camp will be held in Dearborn County includes t-shirt. Check with Extension Office for details. A deposit of fee of $50.00 will be required with every completed 4-H Camp application form. Cost of camp this year will be $ The balance of camp fee must be paid by June 1 st. Scholarships are available for 1 st year members if there is a financial need. **4-H PURDUE UNIVERSITY -- June 14-16, H Purdue is a program held at Purdue University specifically designed to offer students hands-on, exciting opportunities to learn about a diverse selection of subjects and careers. During this conference previously known as 4-H Science Workshops, participants will meet and learn from professors, graduate students and other experts in their respective fields and participate in interactive activities and experiential learning. Participants stay in a Purdue University Residence Hall for two nights while exploring the Purdue University campus and meeting 4-H members from across Indiana. Below is a list of all the workshops offered as a part of 4-H Purdue University. First 15 delegates selected will be awarded scholarships. Cost of 4-H Purdue is $ H Purdue is open to all 4-H members in grades Food Animal 1 (beef, dairy, sheep, goat) Food Animal 2 (swine, poultry, rabbit, aquaculture) Horse and Companion Animal Animal Health Animal Products Animal Bio-Science *Citizenship in 4-H: Start Local...Go Global *The Science of Flight *Food Science and Nutrition *Plant Science *Show Me the Money *Spread the News! HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP Explore Health Careers Intro to EMS STEM it UP! Computer Science Electric Engineering Robotics **4-H Purdue University -- June 26-28, 2017 Jefferson County can send approximately 10 girls and boys who have completed grades 7, 8, or 9. This is a 3-day conference held annually for approximately 1,000 Indiana 4-H ers. The program consists of talks by nationally known speakers, parties, and dances, as well as tours of the campus and the different schools on campus. Focusing on career exploration and introductory leadership. STATE 4-H Purdue University -- June 24-26, 2017 Special application forms must be completed by a 4-H member and band director and turned into the County Extension Office by April 1 each year. Band members in grades 8-12 are eligible. Final selection is made by the State 4-H Directors. The band performs at Roundup. The cost is approximately $

11 STATE 4-H Purdue University -- June 24-27, 2017 Special application forms must be completed by 4-H member and choral director or music teacher and turned into the County Extension Office by April 1. 4-H ers in grades 8-12 are eligible. The chorus sings annually at 4-H Roundup and at the State Fair. All participants will audition for parts at the June Choral Workshop. Cost approximately $ STATE FAIR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -- August 1-5, 2017 Jefferson County can send two (2) 4-H ers between the in grades The Leadership Conference provides young men and women with leadership experiences through a mock legislative session, leadership activities, and other events. The conference's program offers leadership training in group dynamics and self-government, shared leadership and cooperation. ***STATE JUNIOR LEADER CONFERENCE --- June 20-23, 2017 Open to Junior Leaders who are in grades 9-12 completed. The program is developed by the State 4-H Junior Leader Council. The program focuses on developing leadership, understanding of group dynamics and an awareness of self and others and will be held at the University of Indianapolis. Registration deadline May 15. **STATE FAIR WORKERS End of July thru End of State Fair 4-H teen leaders are selected work at the Indiana State Fair. They are employed to help in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Ag-Horticulture Building. Workers are housed on the grounds. They help receive exhibits, maintain exhibit records, and release exhibits. Applicants should be 15 years of age or older. Workers are paid by the State Fair Board. Application forms are due in the Extension Office by April 15 th. CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS July1-8, 2017 Open to boys or girls 15 years of age and older and still in high school. It is held in Washington, D.C., at the National 4-H Center. ** NATIONAL 4-H DAIRY CONFERENCE October 1-5, 2017 Applicants must have completed 3 years in the 4-H Dairy Project, be in grades 10 or above and not exhibited in the World Dairy Judging Contest. Held in Madison Wisconsin. JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP -- Due May 1, 2017 $1,000 scholarship from the Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship/Development Endowment are available this year. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors or recent graduates, who have completed four or more years of regular 4-H, with the last year being in the Jefferson County 4-H program. The scholarship is to help youth finance post high school education programs, vocational schools or colleges. Award criteria will be based on 4-H participation, scholastic achievement, community activities, and financial need. The scholarships are announced during the Awards program on the last Saturday of the Jefferson County 4-H Fair. KEY CLUB AWARD -- Application is due June 15, 2017 Jefferson County can nominate any 4-H member who is also a Junior Leader, in grades 9-12, has completed five (5) years of 4-H club work, and three (3) years of Junior Leader work including the award year. Each club member entered will be given points in recognition of project work, judging, demonstrations, holding office, and participation in other 4-H activities. 4-H members in a local 4-H club during this year must earn 130 or more points and submit a completed application.

12 JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H APPLICATION FORM Trips, Awards and Activities Application Due Dates to Extension Office vary for each Workshop, Trip or Activity Submit application before Feb. 24, 2017 to Extension Office Applications will be accepted on a first come basis as class sizes are limited. Name Address Name of Club Phone Grade Possible Activities within County Date of Birth 4-H Junior Leader Organization Current Member Desire information 4-H Camp (grades 3-12 completed) Possible State Trips, Awards & Activities Please check trips that you would like to attend: 4-H Purdue (Formerly known as Purdue 4-H Science Workshop) Indicate top 3 choices from the previous page State 4-H Band State 4-H Chorus 4-H Round Up (Jefferson County 4-H ers in grades 7-9 this year are encouraged to attend Roundup!) State Fair Exhibit Hall Worker State Fair Leadership Conference State Fair Junior Leadership Conference (4-H Junior Leaders in grades 9-12 are strongly encouraged to attend State Junior Leader Conference.) National Dairy Conference Citizen Washington Focus

13 LIKE MEETING AND RECONNECTING WITH FRIENDS? WHAT: Jefferson County 4-H Dance WHO: Jefferson County 4-H Members grades 7-12 WHERE: Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Building WHEN: March 11, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. ADMISSION: $3.00 PER PERSON (Snacks and drinks provided with admission price) (Adult Chaperoned) Sponsored by the Jefferson county 4-H Junior Leaders R.S.V.P. before Tuesday, March 9. For more information, call the Extension Office

14 PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Jefferson County 3767 W SR 256 Madison, IN Cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, INDIANA PRMIT No. 15