May 2025 4-H Newsletter
News
New San Juan County Extension Webpage is Live!
Please take the time to explore the new extension webpage as well as the new 4-H section of the webpage.
Happy National Volunteer Week
San Juan County 4-H Teen Delegates Excel at Know Your Government Conference
Upcoming Events
Important Dates & Reminders
May 1
May 15 3:00 p.m.
May 15
Add your animals to 4-H online
June 1
June 1
San Juan Youth Fair Recap
What a fun day of learning and collaborating!
22 youth from Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Island gathered at the San Juan County Fairgrounds on April 26th. Roughly 10 youth gave their demonstrations in a drop in event hosted by the Rising Star Bakers 4-H Club. Everyone had the chance to learn about and practice:
- Educational Posters
- Judging Contests
- Dog Showmanship, Obedience, and Agility
- Food Preservation
- Poultry & Rabbit Care
- Emergency Animal Care
- LEGO & Robotics
Everyone involved had a great time and we would consider the first attempt at a youth fair a success. We look forward to hosting again next year, likely in February or March 2026. If you would like to join the planning team, please contact Clinton via email.
A huge thank you to all of the leaders and volunteers who helped make the event a success. Also thanks to the San Juan County Fairgrounds for allowing us to use the Marie Boe Building, Cousin Vinnie’s Pizza for coming in early to make lunch, and the Honeywell Charitable Foundation for their financial support.
Next learning opportunities
The San Juan Livestock Club has scheduled a livestock showmanship clinic and early weigh-in day for June 14. There will also be Fair Entry support and education on that day if anyone needs assistance getting registered for fair. See the save the date below!
Clinton is going to start working with club leaders to visit club meetings in May to help answer questions about fair, fair registration, and what to expect through the summer! He will also host some online sessions to help answer questions as we approach July.
Save the Date!
June 14 from 9:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Join the San Juan Livestock 4-H Club for a fun day of interactive learning at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The day will start with a weigh-in and bio-security information from Dr. Besel. The Toth Family from Skagit County will host a variety of showmanship clinics focused on Beef, Swine, and Sheep. Siena Traynor will host a clinic on Goat showmanship. Clinton will be available for anyone to drop in and get registered in Fair Entry.
Tentative Schedule
9:00 a.m. – Vet check & Weigh-in
Bio-security info from Dr. Besel
10:30 a.m. – Showmanship Clinics Begin
Beef, Swine, Sheep with the Toth Family
Goat with SJC 4-H Alumni Siena Traynor
Lunch Provided
2:00 p.m. – Wrap up
All day – Fair entry registration support in the Marie Boe 4-H Building
