Marshall County 4-H Blog

Goat Club Workshop Our purpose is to instruct and educate 4-Hers on good management, showmanship, and husbandry techniques to help those interested in raising all types of goats! When? 9:00am to 1:30pm Saturday, April 13, 2019 Where? Creighton Hall Pavilion 270 S Russel St, West Lafayette IN, 47907 What? 9:00-9:25am – Meat Goats 9:30-9:55am –Dairy Goats 10:00-10:25 – Health and Husbandry 10:30-10:55am – Snack Break 11:00-11:25am – Goat Care Trivia Game 11:30-11:55am – Goat Jeopardy and Nutrition 12:00-1:00 – Showmanship Please RSVP with John Rumsey rumsey1@purdue.edu

Culver Young Farmers  Livestock Invitational Registration & Judging: Marshall Co. Fairgrounds – 211 W. Walnut St. Argos, IN 46501 Reasons: Argos United Methodist Church – 570 N. Michigan St. Argos, IN 46501 When: Saturday March 16 th 2019 Registration: Starts at 8:15am EST Judging: Starts 9:00am EST Entry Fee: $10.00 / contestant Lunch Will Be Provided with entry We will have 6-7 classes of cattle, sheep, swine and goats. Seniors will give 3 sets of reasons Juniors will give 2 sets of reasons No Questions Division No Restrooms at fairgrounds, but restrooms at reasons facility Please send pre-registration to: pinkdorsets@gmail.com Any questions contact: Jamie Michel – 574-952-2041 or Michael Jones – 574-721-2159

2019 Indiana Make It With Wool Contest Sponsored by the Indiana Sheep Association Contest Objectives: To promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns. To encourage personal creativity in sewing, knitting crocheting, spinning and weaving wool fabrics and yarns. Date: Sunday, August 4 Location: Indiana Arts Building, 3 rd Floor Contest Check In: 9:00 -9:30 a.m. Private Judging: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Public Fashion Show: 2 p.m. at the Main Stage of the Indiana Arts Building Main Stage. 1.        Make It with Wool Class Age Divisions : Pre-teen (12 & under)   Junior (13 - 16) Senior (17- 24) Adult (25 & Over) Made for Others Division - Made for Others contestants have their “other” (the intended wearer) model their garment(s). Juniors, Seniors, Adults, and Made For Others classes may enter: 1. One-piece garment:  dress, jumper, outerwear jacket, coat, or cape. 3. Two-piece outfit:  outerwear coat, jacket, cape; blou