March 2024
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Latah County 4-H Office................. 1
Market Animals ............................. 2
Opportunities ............................. 3-5
Calendar ....................................... 6
UI Extension, Latah County
200 S. Almon Street, Suite 201
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-883-2267
Fax: 208-882-8505
Email: latah@uidaho.edu
4-H Youth Development
Jessie Van Buren, 4-H Educator
Phone: 208-883-2267
Email: jvan[email protected]
Follow 4-H on Facebook @LatahCounty4H
LATAH COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
“To Make the Best Better”
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a
Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
LATAH COUNTY 4-H OFFICE
Happy Spring(?)! This season includes a lot of activities in the 4-H program!
Congratulations to all the participants of the Model Horse Show, and thank
you to the leaders that attended the training on Super Saturday. Last month,
I also got to join the Moscow FFA Alumni at their annual fundraiser. With so
many more weekend events coming up, I will be out of the office the
remaining Tuesdays in March to try to catch up on house chores. If you have
any questions, feel free to reach out to myself, Ember, or Zoey.
-Jessie Van Buren
2023-2024 ENROLLMENT
Latah County enrollment for the new 4-H year in ZSuite is open. If you
already have a ZSuite account, please do not create a new account.
Enrollment will happen through your existing family account.
Enrollment is not considered COMPLETE until your dues are paid via check,
cash, or credit card over the phone:
General Members: $25 Horse Members: $30
Leaders: $5 Family Cap (3+ members): $75
Pay Online: Latah County officially has a way to pay 4-H dues online! http://
tinyurl.com/Latah4HEnrollment The credit card processing fee is 3%+$1 or
you can opt to pay via e-check with a $1 fee. *Please keep in mind that this
is new, and we are still learning.*
Deadline: Latah County 4-H enrollment (ZSuite submitted & dues paid) will
be due March 31 in order to have a project at the Latah County Fair.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Be sure you are ACTIVE
(DUES PAID, ENROLLMENT SUBMITTED) in ZSuite
by MARCH 31!
MEETING REQUIREMENTS
I have received many questions regarding requirements so far this year. As a
reminder, youth must attend at least 6 club (organizational) meetings and
most of the project meetings offered. This is a state level requirement.
Market Animal Information
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and
facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
CHIP GILLIAM MEMORIAL PROGRAM
In 1997 the Chip Gilliam Memorial Fund was
established to help Latah County youth by
providing financial assistance for their 4-H and FFA
market animal projects. Loan applications are due
to the Fair Office by March 31. Applicants must be
Latah County 4-H or FFA members and have
approval from their 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor. A
link to the application can be found here:
https://www.latahcountyfair.com/p/fair/chip-
gilliam-memorial
LATAH MARKET ANIMAL SALE
The Latah Market Animal Sale has 2 open positions on their committee. If
you are interested in supporting the group that makes the sale possible,
please contact livestoc[email protected].
Also, as of January 31, there are 24 exhibitors that have not deposited their
checks. Please deposit these so the committee can close the books for
2023. If you need your check reissued (reissuing fee), please contact
[email protected].
YOUTH LIVESTOCK 4-H WEIGH-INS
Below are the date, time (subject to change based on vet and
inspector availability), and locations for this year’s livestock
weigh-ins. Market animal projects must have their animal
(and floater) weighed and tagged at these events.
Beef: April 20 8:00-10:00am, UI Monson Barn
Swine: May 29-31 2:00-7:00pm, Latah Fairgrounds
Wednesday: FMBE, Junior Farmers, Potlatch FFA,
Cow Creek Kids, Happy Valley, Genesee FFA
Thursday: Troy Farmhands, Troy FFA, Country Kids,
Deary FFA, Golden Go-4’s, Moscow FFA
Friday: Fix Ridge, Kendrick FFA, Mountain View Swine
Sheep/Goat: July 8 4:00-6:00pm, Latah Fairgrounds
Species Minimum
Weight
Maximum
Weight
Stocker
Feeder
550 900
Swine 240 295
Sheep 110 150
Goat 70 120
Market
Beef
1100 1550
Thank You Information
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and
facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
Animal Opportunities
bit.ly/clearwater_events
Thank You Information
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and
facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
Animal Opportunities
CHS Primeland Equine Nutrional
Session
Guest speaker: Crystal White
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
1200 Snake River Ave, Lewiston, ID
This event is open to all horse enthusiast. We will be
having a BBQ free to the public and you will have a chance
at winning horse feed, gi baskets, and sale on horse
feeds!
With so many products out there on the market, it is
incredibly important to be educated on what true
foundaonal nutrion consists of and how it effects the
horse’s foregut and hindgut. Equine specific nutrional
care doesn’t have to be confusing. Come hear Crystal
simplify the informaon and walk away with an educaon
and a team approach of supporng you horses nutrional
needs.
Upcoming Latah County
Horse Events
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time and Locaon TBD
The day will include:
· Pracce horse judging
· Horse oral presentaons
· Horse bowl compeon
Stay tuned for more details!
Other Opportunities
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and
facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
SCHOLARSHIPS
· Paradise Lodge #17
Scholarship, Due May 15
(application attached to
email)
· Native Plant Society’s
Scholarship, Due March
15 (https://
idahonativeplants.org/
scholarship-news/)
· Latah County 4-H David
Trail Scholarship, Due May
1 (application coming out
soon)
hps://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-
registraon/26765
2024 PALOUSE PATCHERS
QUILT SHOW
The Quilt Show will be at the
Latah County Fairgrounds April
13 & 14. There will be more
than 200 quilts on display
along with vendors and
refreshments. Admission is $5
for adults and $3 for seniors
and youth under 10. Deadline
to enter a quilt is Tuesday, April
2nd. The entry form is
available
at palousepatchers.org. You
do not have to be a member of
Palouse Patchers to enter a
quilt. Drop off is Friday 7-9am
on April 12th and pick up is
Sunday at 5pm on April 14th.
It is U of I policy to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and
facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.
2024 4-H Dates to Remember
March 9 Ason County Fairgrounds Beef Field Day (Regional)
March 16 UI Campus, Moscow Sheep/Goat Field Day (Regional)
March 17 Latah County Fairgrounds Electronic Dissecon
March 23 Latah County Fairgrounds Swine Field Day (Regional)
March 25 Latah County Fairgrounds Leaders Meengs (County)
March 31 Extension Office Enrollment DUE (County)
March 31 Jim Logan, Fairgrounds Chip Gilliam Applicaons DUE (County)
April 20 UI Monson Barn, Moscow Beef Weigh In (County)
April 20 UI Campus, Moscow Horse Judging Clinic, Horse Bowl, & Oral Presentaons
April 22 Latah County Fairgrounds Spring Fair Exhibitor Meeng (County)
May 8 Latah County Fairgrounds Cloverbud Acvity Night (County)
May TBA Nez Perce County Fairgrounds Horse Judging Contest (Regional)
May 28 Latah County Fairgrounds Leaders Meengs (County)
May 29-31 Latah County Fairgrounds Swine Weigh In (County)
June 24-27 UI Campus, Moscow State Teen Associaon Convenon (State)
July 8 Latah County Fairgrounds Sheep/Goat Weigh In & Pracce Show (County)
July 12-15 Camp Sanders, Tensed CL2NI 4-H Camp (Regional)
July 22 Latah County Fairgrounds Leaders Meengs (County)
July TBA TBD Small Animal Clinic (County)
Summer TBA TBD Horse Show (County)
Aug 9, 16, 23, 30 Latah County Fairgrounds Fair Fun Fridays - Beef, Swine, Sheep/Goat, Small Animal
August 14; 21 Latah County Fairgrounds Dog Show; Cat Show (County)
August 22; 29 Latah County Fairgrounds Fashion Orientaon; Fashion Review (County)
August 26 Latah County Fairgrounds Pre-Fair Parent/Leader/Advisor Meeng (County)
September 3 Extension Office Non market animal books and sewing projects DUE
September 11-15 Latah County Fairgrounds FAIR! (County)
September 23 Latah County Fairgrounds Leaders Meengs (County)
Be sure to follow UI Extension 4-H, Latah
County on Facebook to stay up to date on
county events and other regional
opportunities!