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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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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.

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University of Wyoming 4-H Program seeks youth applicants for cultural exchange trip to Samoa

Applications from youths in 13 western states are being accepted for a cultural exchange trip to Samoa in December as part of the American Youth Leadership Program exchange led by specialists in the Wyoming State 4-H Office.

 

Eighteen youths and two adults will be selected for the three week-long trip designed to enhance global scholarship. A similar group visited Mongolia last year led by youth development specialist Warren Crawford and volunteer development specialist Kim Reaman, who are again heading the group.

Information about the exchange and an application form are at the American Youth Leadership Program with Samoa link at http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/. The application deadline is Monday, April 1.

“The American Youth Leadership Program with Samoa is a great opportunity for youths to experience international travel and learn about other cultures with minimal cost to the participants,” said Crawford.  “Not only will participants have an opportunity to experience and learn about global issues, they will make connections and build friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Youths must be 15 years old but not older than 17 when the trip begins.

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Wyoming regional 4-H day camps start March 28

A 2012 4-H camp for military kids at Eaton's Ranch.

A 2012 4-H camp for military kids at Eaton’s Ranch.

University of Wyoming Extension is sponsoring five free 4-H day camps in March and April for 4-H and military youths ages 8-18.

“Youth in Wyoming will benefit from the camps because they will connect with youths from different counties in a regional event,” said Brittany Johnson, UW Extension 4-H military educator. “4-H youths, military youths and youths interested in learning about 4-H will do hands-on activities that will givethem an idea of opportunities in 4-H and a chance to meet more people.”

Lunch and snacks are provided. Kids who attend should bring comfortable clothes and shoes.

4-H day camps schedule, locations and registration deadlines (camps start 10 a.m. and end 3 p.m.):

·      Thursday, March 28, (spring break for many Wyoming schools) in Guernsey at Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Post 4471; registration is due March 15

·      Saturday, April 6, in Rock Springs at Sweetwater Complex, Small Hall; registration is due April 30

·      Saturday, April 13, in Cody at the National Guard Armory; registration is due April 8

·      Saturday, April 20, in Gillette at the Fire Training Center, room A; registration is due April 1

·      Saturday, April 27, in Riverton at the National Guard Armory; registration is due April 15

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