Upcoming Dates
February 27 4-H Council at 7:00 P.M. at the ML Assembly of God
February 28 Regional Club Day Entries Due
March 1 Deadline for Market Beef Tagging (County Fair)
March 11 Junior Swine Producer Day
March 18 Junior Meat Goat Producer Day
March 18 Regional Club Days (Schedule)
May 1 New Member Enrollment Deadline to show at the County Fair
May 1 Drop & Add Project Deadline for ALL Members
May 6 Deadline for Breeding Beef and Small Animal Tagging (County Fair)
June 1 Day Camp
June 1 Horse Papers Deadline
June 7-9 Discovery Days
June 13-15 County 4-H Camp
June 16-17 Kansas 4-H Insect Spectacular
July 27-30 Barber County Fair
August 8 4-H Wheat Expo, Pratt
August 19-20 (tentative) 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes, KSU
September 8-17 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson
October 1-7 National 4-H Week
4-H Council Meeting
The next 4-H Council Meeting is February 27 at 7:00 P.M. at the Medicine Lodge Assembly of God. The Barber County Fair Board has asked that 4-H Council select a theme for the Barber County Fair this year. Please bring ideas to share.
4-H Day with the Lady Cats
Photos of this event!
County Club Days
Results and Photos from Club Day and Photo Judging
Citizenship in Action
Pictures of the event!
Barber County Fair Tagging
We will continue with the online system for County Fair Tagging in 2023.
YQCA Training
Barber County hosted a YQCA Training on February 25. Check out these photos of kids learning hands on how to care for their animals.
K-State Junior Swine Producer Day
This one-day educational event is devoted to the selection and management of youth swine projects. All ages and knowledge levels are invited!
K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day
All ages and knowledge levels are invited! K-State faculty members, graduate students, undergraduate students, and guest speakers will cover topics including selection, meat science, nutrition, reproduction, health and wellness, facilities and equipment, clipping and grooming, and showmanship.
Statewide Photography Lesson
The Picture Perfect Youth Leaders of Shawnee County have designed this year's workshop around a theme of Starry Night - Glimpse Beyond the Camera Lens. The workshop offers NEW exciting youth and professionally led sessions.
Camp 2023
Exciting news about 2023 Camps!
Host Families Wanted
Looking for fun and excitement this summer? Host a new friend from Japan in your home this summer, July 22 – August 17.
Spring in to Volunteering Training
Statewide training for all volunteers is available in Salina on April 22.
National Volunteer Week Is Coming
It is time to get National Volunteer Week on your calendar so you are sure to have a plan to recognize your local 4-H and Extension Volunteers.
Rock Springs Open House
Rock Springs is holding an open house. You are invited to see all of the improvements and spend a day visiting favorite locations.
Record Book Round Up
More tips on getting a start on your project forms.
Reporter's Corner: Club News
All Club Reporter's Notes can be published in this section of the Online News. To be published, the notes should be sent to reubank@ksu.edu by the 20th of each month. Photos and text can be used. If you do not see notes that you have submitted, please contact the Office to make sure it was received.