February 2024
Bent County Newsletter
Opportunities
and
Deadlines
February 4: McClave Enrollment Night &
Blue Ribbon Winners Meeting
February 7: Fair board meeting
February 19: Extension Office CLOSED
February 25: Beef Weigh In
March 1: Enrollment Deadline & Extension Office CLOSED
March 15-17 - District Retreat
March 15: Kiowa County MQA
March 17: Prowers County MQA
March 20: Otero/Crowley County MQA
March 21: Cheyenne County MQA
March 22: Bent County MQA
April 5-7: Project Runway Camp
2024 4-H Enrollment
Fair Book Changes
Please be aware of some of the changes in the 2024 Fair Book. Some of the areas that have changes include:
- Junior Livestock Market sale Rule #1 & 2 (pg 10)
- Dairy & Breeding Market Goats Rule #5 (pg 20)
- Market Goats Rule #2 (pg 21)
- Rabbits Rule #5 (pg 22)
Fair Books will be available at Beef tagging on Feb. 25.
FAIR DATES!!!!
July 27 -
August 3rd!
Bent County Extension Office
1499 Amb Thompson Blvd.,
Las Animas, CO 81054
719-456-0764
Bent County Meat Quality Assurance
The Bent County Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) will be March . All 4-H members in breeding and market beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, rabbits, dairy animal, and horse projects must complete MQA training the first year they show livestock, and then again when they change age divisions. This means that a 4-H member who attends the program as a junior must attend the program again when they become an intermediate member. If you are not able to participate in Bent County, please let the Extension Office know, and we can help make arrangements for you to attend in a neighboring county in our region.
District VI Important dates
DVI Officer Applications Due - March 15
DVI Elections & Activities - March 22, Eads
District Retreat - March 15-17, Divide
MQA
-March 15 - Kiowa
-March 17 - Prowers
- March 20 - Otero
-March 21 - Cheyenne
-March 22 - Bent
DVI Next Meeting - March 22, Eads
Project Runway - April 5 through 7, Cheyenne Wells
DVI Horse Show - June 8, Lamar
DVI Creative Cooks, Cake Decorating, Speaking Events - June 12, Eads
DVI Shoot - June 15, Springfield
Cowboy Art Camp - June 27, La Junta
DVI Dog & Cat Show - August 3 through 4, Rocky Ford
Beef Weigh In
Rabbit & Poultry
Rabbit and poultry will be done as nominations again this year. If you are nominating a rabbit(s), a photo of each rabbit must be submitted along with nomination. This can be done on 4H Online or you can provide a hard copy. Nominations will be due by June 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM to the Extension Office.
Rabbits should be tattooed by the breeder, but if they are unable, call the Extension Office to make arrangements.
Happy Valentine's Day
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
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Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.
Welcome to the Bent County 4-H Program!
We’re excited that you’ve decided to join 4-H and Make the Best Better!
All 4-H Members Must:
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Participate in at least half of your club meetings. You will not be allowed to show at the fair if you do not meet this requirement. Club attendance records will be submitted to the Extension Office to verify participation.
All members must meet 4-H enrollment and Fair Entry deadlines as set out in the 4-H Newsletter.
Complete and exhibit a project with a completed record book. We prefer the exhibit to be at the county fair, but if this not possible, make arrangements in advance with the Extension Agent to show your finished project at another event/time.
Show others how to do something you have learned in your project. This is called a demonstration.
Do a community service project. Most clubs do a community service activity together.
Work in the concession stand as scheduled during the Bent County Fair. This is the only fundraiser for the county 4- H program, and helps pay for activities open to all members.
Participate in one county, district or state activity as designated in the 4-H newsletter.
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Meet any other requirements set by your club.
Please remember 4-H Enrollment & Fair Entry are two different things. All 4-H Enrollment will go through 4HOnline and
the deadline is March 1st. However, all general projects, livestock, etc. that you’ll be exhibiting at the Bent County Fair also
need to be entered into Fair Entry before the deadline or you WON’T be able to show!
•Read the Fair Book! It has important rules & regulations that everybody needs to know & follow. Fair books will ll be
available in February, and will be distributed at tagging for those attending & then club meetings afterwards for those
that weren’t present.
All 4-H Members, Leaders, and Volunteers are accountable for adhering to posted deadlines for 4-H and Fair Activities on 4-
HOnline and Fair Entry. If you are unable to complete entries for any reason, please make an appointment at the Extension
Office for assistance before the deadline! A computer with access to these entries will be made available for you!
Please Be Sure To:
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Read the monthly newsletter. It’s our main form of communication for 4-H. The Newsletter will tell you about upcoming events, educational opportunities, deadlines, and important information. All Newsletters will be sent out electronically, so make sure you have the correct email on 4HOnline. There will also be copies available at the Bent County Extension Office, and on the Bent County 4-H website.
Ask a lot of questions! Ask your leader or call the Extension Office, (719) 456-0764. You can also refer to our website: http://bent.colostate.edu or http://colorado4H.org.
Ask for help when needed! If you can’t find the help you need from a leader or the office, we may also refer you to a
project leader. All you’ve got to do is ask!
Important Dates:
•February 25, 2024 – 1:00-4:00 PM Beef Tagging
•March 1, 2024 – 4-H Enrollment Deadline
•May 1, 2024 – Dog, Cat, & Horse Id Forms Due on 4-H Online •April 21, 2024 – 1:00-4:00 PM Small Animal Weigh In
•April 22, 2024 – Hog Nominations Deadline
June 10, 2024 - Rabbit & Poultry Nominations Due
•June 21, 2023 – Fair Entry Deadline (Bent County Fair Exhibits) •July 3, 2024 – Fair Entry Written Corrections Deadline
*There will be no exceptions made for missed deadline dates.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR NEWSLETTERS FOR OTHER IMPORTANT DATES!
PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS!
Bent County Extension Office – 1499 Ambassador Thompson Blvd., Las Animas, CO 81054 – (719) 456-0764
Colorado 4-H Online (
Re
-)Enrollment Guide
Logging in
Log into our URL: co.4honline.com
4-H families that are re-enrolling
- Enter the email address and password that you
previously used in 4-H Online to "Sign in". (Click "Reset
password" if your password is not working)
- 4HOnline 2.0 has higher password standards, so it’s possible that your password is too short or requires additional security.
5-H families enrolling for the first time
- Contact your local county extension office prior to beginning your online enrollment.
- Click the link “Don’t have an account?”
- Select "Colorado" and then “Colorado 4-H Youth Development."
- Select the county
- Enter your family’s contact information and set a password.
- Click "Create Account"
- Enter your family’s address information and click "Verify."
- At any time should you have any questions or issues, please contact your local county extension.
Login troubleshooting
If you have previously created a 4-H Online account, 4-H Online will prevent you from creating a new account based on your email address, mailing address and/or phone number. This can sometimes be resolved with the on-screen prompts, other times staff assistance may be needed:
- Questions, contact the Bent County Extension office at 719-456-0764.
October 17, 2022
Helpful hints: Look for the buttons!
Throughout the enrollment process, look for the ‘submit’.
Blue
buttons to proceed, and ultimately, the
Green
button to
Re-enrolling previous 4-H youth members
- Click on "Member List" to see existing member records.
- Click “Enroll Now” for the member you're re-enrolling.
- Select the member’s current school Grade, click Next and then Enroll.
- Proceed through the next several screens to complete enrollment*.
Enrolling new 4-H youth members
Step 1 - create a Member Profile
- Click "Add Member"
- Click on the "4-H" program and then "Next"
- Enter the requested information on the next screens to create the new
member's profile.
○This profile will remain in place for all future enrollments and event registrations.
- Click on "I want to join 4-H as a New or Returning 4-H Member", then Finish
Note: A unique email is required for each 'new member/volunteer' profile.
Step 2 - enroll in the current 4-H year
With the member's profile created, proceed through the next several screens to complete enrollment.*
*NOTE: Additional Information Tips for enrolling
– Allows the end-user to update the “Members” profile
View
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Enroll Now – Allows member to begin the enrollment process answering questions such as:
Choosing a 4-H Units (Club) and Project – local extension staff should questions arise. Use the other “Blue” buttons to your advantage!
Tell Us About You and Share Information!
Share your health information isn’t required but helpful, if needed during
county, district, regional or state events. The only requirement are signatures to
agree or disagree on emergency situations.
Required Consents for Members and Parents to Sign each 4-H Year (Code of Conduct,
Participation, and Photo Release) – Only if a member takes an animal project the Animal
Care and Housing Form is required per project.
local extension office.
NOTE: Always check with the county for all FEES,
there may be additional county and/or club fees not listed on-screen!
What Next?
After you submit enrollments/re-enrollment, you will receive an email from the 4-H Online system, this will serve as a confirmation and give more information about participating in 4-H.
- In the days following your submissions the following will happen: Enrollment Approved – Yay!
- Enrollment Sent Back to Member – The County needs some corrections, then you would resubmit for
review.
October 17, 2022
Bent County 4-H
Membership Requirements Agreement
All Bent County 4-H Members must:
- Participate in at least half of your club meetings. You will not be allowed to show at the fair if you do not meet this requirement. Club attendance records will be submitted to the Extension Office to verify participation.
- All members must meet 4-H enrollment and Fair Entry deadlines as set out in the 4-H Newsletter.
- Complete and exhibit a project with a completed record book. We prefer the exhibit to be at the county fair, but if this is not possible, make arrangements in advance with the Extension Agent to show your finished project at another event/time.
- Show others how to do something you have learned in your project. This is called demonstration.
- Do a community service project. Most clubs do a community service activity together.
- Work in the concession stand as scheduled during the Bent County Fair. This is the only fundraiser for the county 4-H program and helps pay for activities open to all members.
- Participate in one county, district or state activity as designated in the 4-H newsletter.
- Meet any other requirements set by your club.
Having read the above information, I agree to these conditions of membership in the Bent County 4-H program. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met.
Your Signature: ________________________________________ Date:__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________ Date:__________________
If your family will need help/support with enrollment or Fair Entry from the Extension Office, you will need to contact the office no less than 72 hours (3 days) before the deadline of the event you are needing help for.
4-H Enrollment is a three-step process: 1. Enroll through 4HOnline in your family account, 2. Return this agreement with your 3. Membership fees to the Bent County Extension Office by the enrollment deadline of March 1, 2024.
Family e-mail for newsletter:
Email 1 (Parent e-mail address) _____________________________________________
Email 2 (Member e-mail address) ____________________________________________
Bent County 4-H Enrollment Fee $5.00
Payment is due at time of enrollment. Make checks payable to Bent County 4-H Council.
Fees Paid