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NARCH—APRIL 2021
4-H Clover Connection
Food, Fun, 4-H set to kick off again in May Major County OSU
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year, many people were confined to Cooperative
their homes. As a way to reach and keep in touch with 4-H members, the Oklahoma 4-H
Youth Development program designed the Food, Fun, 4-H program. This hands-on activi- Extension Service
ty was so popular, it’s back for another run this summer. The program also is operating in
55 classrooms across the state this school year.
Address
500 E. Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3
The next summer Food, Fun, 4-H is slated to begin in May and will run through Fairview, Oklahoma 73737
August and will focus on international cuisine.
Cathy Allen, 4-H curriculum coordinator at the State 4-H Office at Oklahoma Phone
580-227-3786
State University, said the initial goal was to engage 100 4-H members, but ended up with
727 families participating in the inaugural program. Fax
“We were so excited to have so many families participate. During the time in 580-227-4786
which families were sheltering in place, our club members and other participants were Educators Email
engaged in fun, positive youth development,” Allen said. “Our program engaged youth in Dana Baldwin, FCS/4-H & CED
third grade through seniors with monthly packets containing themed recipes, education- dana.baldwin@okstate.edu
al skills lessons, a family physical activity, dinner conversation starters, as well as fair Troy Gosney, Ag/4-H
entry ideas.” tgosney@okstate.edu
In addition to promoting kitchen and cooking skills, Food, Fun, 4-H also teaches Website
youth how to be smart consumers through planning, time management and budgeting. www.extension.okstate.edu/county/
Oklahoma 4-H families who register for the program will receive a kitchen utensil kit major
related to that month’s recipes, along with the recipes and other informational material. Facebook
Youth must prepare at least two of the recipes in the packet and complete a post-lesson Major County 4-H
report. Participants also are asked to submit two photos – one of them preparing the
dish and another of the family unit sharing the meal. This qualifies them to receive the
next month’s utensil kit. In this issue:
Allen said there have been many requests from Extension educators in other Page 2:
states and the program is open to anyone to participate. Families who are not involved in County Wide Meeting
4-H are still eligible to participate and receive the monthly recipes, educational materials Job Readiness Contest
and family activities via email, but are not eligible for the kitchen utensil kit. Fashion Review
4-H Food Showdown
“One thing we learned through participants’ feedback was they shared more
meals together as a family. Food, Fun, 4-H brought families together over the dinner ta- Page 3:
ble where they were more actively involved in sharing conversation,” Allen said. County Recordbook workshops
West District (North region) Horse
This summer’s program will be a great way for participants to learn more about the
Show and Ranch Horse Show
world. The packets will contain information about a particular region. It’s a great way to State 4-H Roundup
continue the educational process over the summer. Tri-County 4-H Camp
One family who participated in the initial Food, Fun, 4-H program, said they Tractor & Machinery Program
were thankful for having the opportunity to participate and loved seeing their children Page 4:
gain new culinary experience and skills. Calendar
“Programming in 4-H has focused on learning by doing for more than a century. Food, Insert:
Fun, 4-H is just another way to honor the roots of the world’s largest youth development Creative Cooking Workshops
program,” Allen said. Jelly Roll Lap Quilt workshop
Fun, Food, 4-H has been highlighted by the National 4-H Council and is spon-
sored by a Walmart Healthy Habits Grant.
Information will be available soon at the OSU Extension, contact us at 580-227-3786 for
details.COUNTY WIDE 4-H MEETING
APRIL 26, 2021 AT 6:00P.M.
Make plans to attend the next
Countywide meeting for members, parents
and volunteers, Monday, April 26, 2021 at “Major County 4-H”
beginning at 6:00pm at the fairgrounds.
We will discuss and plan upcoming events
and provide training as well. Contests will
following this meeting. 4-H FOOD SHOWDOWN
Do You Like To Cook?
Do You Like To Create Your Own Reci-
Job Readiness Contest pes?
Plans are underway for the Major County Do You Enjoy Watching Food Shows Or
Job Readiness Contest! This contest is for Cooking Contests On TV?
Intermediates (grades 6 to 8) and for Seniors
If so, you might be interested in the 4
(grades 9 to 12) and will be held in conjunction
with the Fashion Revue/Impressive Dress Con- -H Food Showdown Contest.
test on Monday, April 26th. Teams of 2 or 3 members have the
More details are available at the OSU Ex- opportunity to prepare a dish to present to
tension Center with information on how folder a team of judges.
items should be put together, check sheets, etc. Junior teams (grades 3 to 5) are giv-
The Entry deadline is April 19th! If you en a basic recipe to prepare. Grocery
have questions, please call us at the OSU Exten-
sion Center (580)227-3786. items from a common pantry can be used
to enhance the recipe or be served with
the recipe item.
Intermediate teams (grades 6 to 8)
Fashion Revue/Impressive given a secret ingredient and category.
Groups make up their own recipe.
Dress Contest
Senior teams (grades 9 to 12) are
The Major County 4-H Fashion Re- given a box containing one or more secret
vue/Impressive Dress Contest will be held ingredients. The secret ingredients are
Monday, April 26, beginning at 7:00 p.m., used along with grocery items from a com-
following the County-Wide 4-H meeting, at mon pantry to create a dish.
the Major County Fairgrounds. We will hold our County Contest on
The Entry deadline is Monday, April Tuesday, April 27 at 5:30pm. Please RSVP
19th; Contest information is available at by April 20th.
the OSU Extension Center. We will do inter- If anyone is interested in this project,
please contact Dana at the OSU Extension
views with the Judges and then do the Style
Center (580)227-3786).
Show with awards. The top two junior, intermediate and
senior teams from the county can ad-
vance to the West District 4-H Food Show-
Information can also be found on our website: down on May 27 at Fairview.
www.extension.okstate.edu/county/major
2County Recordbook Workshops
State 4-H Roundup 2021
We plan to have two county 4-H recordbook Save the date, tell your friends and begin
workshops were you can bring your materials making plans to attend the 100th State
and work on your books, ask questions, share 4-H Roundup, July 28, 29, and 30,
ideas on Monday, May 17 from 5:30—7:30pm 2021, on the campus of Oklahoma State
and Wednesday, June 9, from 10:00am to noon University. Registration materials will be
in the exhibit building at the fairgrounds. Pizza released soon. This is for Members 7th
and drinks will be provided, so please RSVP to grade and up.
our office by 5:00pm the day of, if you plan to
attend. County recordbooks are due July 1.
Tractor & Machinery Operators
West District (north region) 4-H Certification Program
Horse Show/Ranch Horse Show There will be a Tractor & Machin-
ery Operators Certification program, in
Anyone interested in participating in the Cherokee on June 15 and 17, 2021. The
District Horse Show on June 4 or the program is designed to meet labor re-
District Ranch Horse Show on June 5 in quirements for 14 and 15 year old youth
Cherokee, please contact us for entry in- who plan to work on a farm this sum-
formation and deadline dates. mer.
The participants will learn:
How to be safe
TRI-COUNTY 4-H CAMP The Instrument Panel
Controls for Tractor
This year’s camp dates are set for June 16, 17, & Daily Maintenance & Safety Check
18. However, we aren't sure at this time if we will Tractor Safety on the Farm
be holding the event and if so, what format it will Starting and Stopping Tractor
Tractor Safety on the Highway
be. Stay tuned for more information. Hitches, PTO & Hydraulic Controls
Safe Use of Farm Machinery
Find information about these events and The cost of the certification class
activities on our “Major County 4-H” Face- is $40.00. For more information contact
Troy Gosney at 580-227-3786, Major
book page. County Extension or Tommy Puffin-
barger at 580-596-3131, Alfalfa County
Food, Fun, 4-H Program Extension.
Community Beautification Projects
Innovate Leadership Summit
3Major County 4-H Activity Calendar
April 2021
10- West District (north region) 4-H Contest Day
20- West District (north region) 4-H Volunteer Conference
26- Countywide 4-H Meeting
26- County Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress & Job Readiness Contests
27- County Food Showdown
May 2021
1- West District (north region) Trap Shoot
17- County 4-H Recordbook Workshop
27- West District (north region) Cupcake Wars, Food Showdown, and Fruit & Vegetable Sculpting Contest
June 2021
4- West District (north region) Horse Show
5- West District (north region) Ranch Horse Show
9- County 4-HRecordbook Workshop
15 & 17 Tractor Certification Program
16, 17 & 18- Tri-County 4-H Camp (tentative)
July 2021
1- County 4-H Recordbooks and Point Sheets due
15 to 17- State 4-H Horse Show
20 to 22- Big 3 Field Days
26- Countywide 4-H Meeting and County Officer Elections
28 to 30- State 4-H Roundup
August 2021
September 2021
9, 10 & 11- Major County Fair
29- County 4-H Fundraiser begins
October 2021
20- County 4-H Fundraiser ends
25- Countywide 4-H Meeting and Volunteer Training
25- County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
November 2021
3- Countywide 4-H Fundraiser items in
December 2021
4“4-H Clover Connection” is published on a regular basis at the Major County OSU Cooperative Extension Center. This newsletter is just one way of communi-
cating educational information to the citizens of Major County. Major County OSU Cooperative Extension Service educational program and information are
provided to you, in part, through the Major County sales tax. Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments Coop-
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of Okla-
homa Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as
authorized by the Vice President for Agricultural Programs and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of $81.00 .
Editors:
Dana Baldwin Troy Gosney
Extension Educator Extension Educator
Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development Agriculture/4-H Youth Development
and County Extension Director e-mail: tgosney@okstate.edu
e-mail: dana.baldwin@okstate.edu
Major County OSU Extension Center
500 E. Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3
Fairview, Oklahoma 73737
Major County OSU Extension Office
500 E Broadway, Courthouse Suite 3
Fairview, Oklahoma 73737
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