UW Extension chooses 4-H-ers for American Youth Leadership Program in Samoa

Four Wyoming 4-H’ers were chosen by the University of Wyoming Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program for the American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) in Samoa next winter.

The Wyoming 4-H-ers – along with 18 others from 10 other states – and three adults will travel to Samoa on a three-week cultural trip Dec. 11 to Jan. 1, 2014.

“We were able to select 22 youths and three adults so you can probably imagine the selection process was grueling and awesome at the same,” said Warren Crawford, 4-H youth development specialist.

The Wyoming 4-H-ers and their hometowns are: LaQuisha Buffalo, Lander; Jaycey Lindsey, Wright; Quinton Migneault, Basin; and Mary Schwope, Cowley. Additionally, JD Slagowski from Farson was chosen as one of five alternates.

Applications from 96 youths in 13 states were received and an additional 43 adult applications were submitted.

“We had another tremendous response with such an amazing quality of applicants,” said Crawford. A similar leadership trip to Mongolia occurred in 2012.

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Wyoming 4-H centennial committee seeks help telling organization’s story

Members of the 4-H 100th anniversary committee are asking former members or volunteers to help tell the story of the past century of 4-H in Wyoming counties and communities.

4-H is the largest youth organization in Wyoming.

“We are asking for copies of identified pictures, articles, events and people or whatever you think will tell the story of 4-H,” said Kay Moyer, Cheyenne, a member of the committee. “We also want to identify long-time, multi-generational 4-H families in your communities. Wewould like to spotlight them along with other 4-H alumni on our Wall of Fame.”

Each county will have a display listing former and current 4-H’ers and volunteers at its fair. All the county walls then will be shown together at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo.

Those wanting to contribute and share information can do so at http://bit.ly/4hcentennial. The page has various fields in which information can be typed.

Those wanting to contribute photographs are asked to contact their local UW Extension offices or the Wyoming State 4-H Program office on the UW campus at 4-H@uwyo.edu. A digital copy will be made of the original so those submitting photos retain the originals.

Wyoming State 4-H Foundation awards $62,000 in scholarships

Scholarships totaling $62,000 have been awarded to 4-H youths attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college by the Wyoming State 4-H Foundation for the next school year, according to foundation director Steve Mack.

First-time recipients received $27,000 in scholarships, he said.

Scholarship amounts can increase dependent upon scholarship progress and grade point averages.

First-time recipients by scholarship and county are:

Ella E. Schloredt ($1,750)

Shyann Lucas, Teton; Mackenzie McCoy, Natrona; Zachary Stephen, Niobrara; Aleighica Keeran, Goshen; Atussa Niswender, Albany; Kyle Brimeyer, Teton

Wyoming 4-H Foundation ($1,250)

Micayla Crimmins, Carbon; Erin Gorman, Campbell

Lael Harrison ($1,000)

Breanna Farley, Converse; McKenna Brinton, Teton

Janie Smith (Laramie County – $1,000)

Timothy Boltz, Laramie

Farmhouse Foundation ($1,000)

Tyler Faircloth, Platte

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UW sets market hog, lamb sale

4-H’ers and FFA members have opportunities to buy market hogs and market lambs at the UW Pig and Lamb Sale Saturday, April 20.

The sale, through the Laramie Research and Extension Center, is 1 p.m. at the Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena approximately three miles west of Laramie on Highway 230.

About 75 market hogs and 15 market lambs are expected. All are UW animals.

“The sale is an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members locally and regionally to buy pigs and lambs at an affordable price,” said Doug Zalesky, LREC director. “There are not a lot of places locally or even regionally to buy pigs and lambs for projects. We hold the sale to provide an option to the kids who want to have a quality project at an affordable price.”

Most of the proceeds go back into the LREC livestock account used to buy semen and boars or rams used to produce next year’s animals, he said.

Some of the proceeds are provided to student organizations or teams that assist in sale preparations. The Block and Bridle Club in the Department of Animal Science is assisting this year.

For more information, contact Zalesky at 307-766-3665 or at dzalesky@uwyo.edu.

4-H Rabbit Camp and Judging Meet hops into Albany County

Youths who attend a rabbit and cavy confab April 20 in Laramie will learn how to prepare for entering their rabbits and guinea pigs in judging competitions and meets, can attend hands-on workshops and meet other enthusiasts.

Albany County 4-H and the Wyoming Rabbit Judging Team are sponsoring a Rabbit Camp and Judging Meet at the Albany County Fairgrounds.

“We are quite excited,” said Mary Louise Wood, extension educator in Albany County. “To make the trip worthwhile for the Colorado youths, we decided to offer the rabbit camp along with the judging meet.”

Registration starts 9:30a.m. Saturday, April 20; workshops resume 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21. Cost is $10 for the judging meet only on Saturday and $45 for the full rabbit camp.

Advance registration is required. Lunch for Saturday is available as a preorder on the registration form; rabbit camp fees include dinner and breakfast.

Entry forms and meal orders are due by 5 p.m. Monday, April 1.