{"id":21366,"date":"2024-09-01T10:51:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T17:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=21366"},"modified":"2025-01-28T13:43:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T21:43:59","slug":"4-h-focus-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/news-events\/4-h-focus-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Focus &#8211; September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\"\n\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here logo in green with 4-H clover at right on a black background\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">4-H Focus &#8211; September 2024<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">Yakima County&#8217;s Monthly 4-H News and Updates<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"menu\">Newsletter Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#club\">Club, Volunteer, &amp; Program Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#teen\">Teen Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#fair\">Fair News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#livestock\">Livestock News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#equine\">Equine News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#use\">News You Can Use<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#links\">4-H Links and Important Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card__wrapper wsu-per-row--3\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-card wsu-events-card \"\n\t\tdata-component-id=\"ff990332914f4309b22cbb8af79ebf92\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"10\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/events\/category\/4h\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore Yakima 4-H Events\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/news-events\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to 4-H Monthly Newsletter and Calendar\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-centered wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard\" id=\"club\">Club, Volunteer, &amp; Program News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Opportunities for 4-H clubs, activity highlights, program updates, and volunteer needs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Club Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"a6231e6f61134bf49d78f6babe5e2040\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"Check back soon for event updates!\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"75\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"2873548c6fbf49ea9ff63611cb9ae6ec\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"There are no immediate deadlines coming up.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"67\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Leader\u2019s Council 4-H Contest <br>\u201cMost Prolific Participants\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention 4-H\u2019ers!! The Yakima County Leaders Council is giving all 4-H participants an opportunity to win a $25 Visa gift card! The winners for this contest will be the Top four 4-H participants with the most exhibit entries in the Modern Living Building at the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima. This contest is for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions. Cloverbuds will get a ribbon and a prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4-H Recognition Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Show your gratitude to a specific 4-H member or volunteer by nominating them for one of the following awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/outstanding-4-h-leader-of-the-year-nomination-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20812\">Leader of the Year Award (Sept 16th)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding Youth of the Year (Sept 16th)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/outstanding-first-year-club-award-nomination-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20297\">Outstanding First Year Club Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/honorary-leader-nomination-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20281\">New Honorary Leader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/lew-evans-memorial-trophy-nomination-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20299\">Lew Evans Memorial Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/inez-walter-perpetual-traveling-trophy-nomination-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20289\">Inez Walter Award<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/toppenish-rotary-club-trophy-application-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20292\">Toppenish Rotary Awards &#8211; Agriculture &amp; Home Economics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/certificate-of-appreciation-recommendation-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20273\">Certificate of Appreciation Nomination<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to nominate a deserving individual, you can find the applications at the links above or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3547\">4-H Policies and Forms page<\/a>. Please be sure to submit your nominations by October 16th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Certificates Of Appreciation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to say \u201cThank you\u201d to all the individuals and businesses who\u2019ve helped, donated time, or sponsored your club and\/or event. Please send your list to <a href=\"mailto:Yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">Yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>, so these individuals may be invited to the Leader Luncheon and receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-h-forms\/certificate-of-appreciation-recommendation-form\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20273\">Certificate of Appreciation<\/a> for their support of 4-H. Due in Extension office October 16th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4-H Club News Wanted!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Send in pictures and highlights from a recent meeting or event your club attended for a chance to &#8220;Get stuck on 4-H!&#8221; Focus Newsletter or even our social media! We would love to share your club news! Please send in a small blurb about what your club has been doing by the<strong> 25th of the month<\/strong> to <a href=\"mailto:yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>, or drop them off at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/03\/Annelise-poster-2023-cropped-e1680197016284.jpg\" alt=\"A 4-H youth holds up a poster featuring four cacti in colorful pots with the phrase &quot;gest stuck on 4-H&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-13240\" width=\"286\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/03\/Annelise-poster-2023-cropped-e1680197016284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/03\/Annelise-poster-2023-cropped-e1680197016284-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/03\/Annelise-poster-2023-cropped-e1680197016284-198x198.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Annual 4-H Club Packets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Club packets have officially been sent out. Please be sure to keep a look out for these within your mail. If you have any<br>questions, concerns, with any of the forms within this packet please call Autumn or Katlyn at the Extension office at<br><a href=\"tel:5095741600\">509-574-1600<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima County 4-H Volunteers Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakima county is always needing extra hands on deck! Afterall, 4-H wouldn\u2019t be what it is today, without all our leaders &amp; volunteers. If you have an interest in starting up a club, encouraging the youth through skill development, or would just like to get more involved with the community &#8211; then this may be the perfect fit for you! Feel free to reach out to the Yakima County Extension office at <a href=\"tel:5095741600\">509-574-1600<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:Yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">Yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a> for more information on how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4-H Clubs Facebook Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-87c1b80b-f90f-4ea5-a503-4eb639037643\">Facebook has proven to be a useful tool for reaching volunteers and parents. If your club or group has a Facebook page, please ensure the page is private, not public, to support youth safety. A private but searchable page will allow new member families and volunteers to \ufb01nd your page but stop unaf\ufb01liated public members from seeing youth photos or any identifying information you post when sharing contest results, meeting reminders, and more. All 4-H pages should have at least three admins: two enrolled volunteers and the 4-H of\ufb01ce. Invite the 4-H of\ufb01ce as an admin member of the group, by copying the link to your group and emailing it to <a href=\"mailto:yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>. The 4-H of\ufb01ce&#8217;s role is not to run your club&#8217;s page but to help manage a page transition if required during leadership changes and support with set-up as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/286027304749263?helpref=uf_permalink&amp;parent_cms_id=408334464841405\">How to change a Facebook group from public to private<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/408334464841405\">How to add an admin and other Facebook group information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f1edcfb2-f065-4514-ba46-9d9af930b173\">Does your club want to start a Facebook group? Let us know! The 4-H of\ufb01ce can create a group for your club under our main page, saving you the trouble of clicking all the right privacy boxes and setting up admins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima County Leaders&#8217; Council Documents available on Google Drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In efforts to keep our 4-H community actively involved with decision making process, the Yakima County Leaders\u2019 Council Board members and Extension Of\ufb01ce have teamed up in making our documents transparent to all through Google Drive. All meeting agenda, minutes &amp; budgets can be found accessed by the public at all times through <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1qdyLtx5kPEvrMYNxkqXrNOgqT1a79ehc\">Google Drive<\/a>. If you have anything that you would like to add to the next meeting agenda you may contact the 4-H Program Manager, Autumn at <a href=\"mailto:Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu\">Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:5095741578\">509-574-1578<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard wsu-heading--mark-centered\" id=\"teen\">Teen Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Events, conferences, and scholarships just for teens<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teen Event Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"e233661461e54f70a8a10280906d4944\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"Check back soon for event updates.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"77\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">More Teen Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many wonderful ways for teens, leaders, and clubs \u2013 to get engaged in state-wide 4-H events. Teens who are already advanced in their leadership skills, from club and county experiences, find opportunities to grow in leadership with their statewide friends. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/teen-leadership-opportunities\/state-opportunities\/\">state 4-H website<\/a> for more teen opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard wsu-heading--mark-centered\" id=\"fair\">Fair News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Important updates for families participating in our fairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"dee571521fc0406684bdd1c67c6ca45f\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"Check back soon for fair updates.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"68\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Central Washington State Fair in Yakima<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2024 Central Washington State Fair 4-H<br>Department Exhibitor Book<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on all the activities, events and contests the please reference the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.saffire.com\/files.ashx?t=fg&amp;rid=StateFairPark&amp;f=2024_4-H_Department_revd_Apr_30_2024.pdf\">4-H Department Exhibitor Book (PDF)<\/a> on the Central Washington State Fair website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Denim Upcycle Contest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The denim that we know and love today originated in 1860 when Levi Strauss and Co. debuted a new kind of work pant. Now we can use denim for so many applications other than protective leg wear. Just when you think you have worn out your favorite pair of jeans you can bring new life to them by upcycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules: Create a project from used denim jeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories to enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wearables &#8211; Convert used denim into a wearable piece of clothing that was not it\u2019s original purpose (ie. Skirts, shorts, jackets, apron, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessories &#8211; An item that can be used with an outfit. Made from used denim (ie. Purse, hat, belt, backpack, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft &#8211; Made from used denim. (Examples: coasters, garland, pillow, craft tote, ornaments)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cookoff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s in person cookoff challenge will be a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cookoff. A grilled cheese sandwich is defined as a toasted hot cheese sandwich that is prepared by heating slices of cheese between slices of bread and using a cooking fat to make it toasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules: Create a grilled cheese masterpiece. Any type of bread, cheese, cooking fats, or alternatives and inclusions can be used. Exhibitors will create their entry in the prep kitchen. Their sandwich will then be judged by the panel of judges and then present their entry for judging. Contest will take place Sunday, September 29th at time TBD.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Table Setting Contest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This contest is open to all 4-H Youth Members and serves as a fun way to learn how to properly set a table, plan a nutritional meal, and express originality and creativity. The contestant will be required to fully set 1 table for an occasion selected by the contestant. Card tables will be used for the contest. <br>table will need to be provided by the contestant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table should consist of a table cloth or covering, plates, utensils, glasses or cups, a centerpiece, and a menu for your occasion. Your menu should be include 3 items that are grown here in the Yakima Valley. Highlight those items in <strong>bold<\/strong> font on your menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be two (2) categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Casual-themed place settings could be planned for indoors or outdoors using any type of table cover (tablecloth, blanket or paper) and any type of table service. Theme\/Occasion examples: birthday party, family dinner, friends get together, harvest party, picnic, football watch party, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal-themed place settings would include more than three (3) Theme\/Occasion examples: Tea Party, New Years Eve, Christmas Dinner, Formal Birthday, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging: During judging you will present your table setting to the judge by telling them about your them\/occasion and why you chose it. You should view yourself as the host of the judge as your guest. Remember to extend a welcome to your judge and present your ideas behind your theme\/occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please do not prepare food as this is a presentation only.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Helpers &amp; Volunteers are Needed!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year the Yakima County 4-H provides activity stations within the Agriculture Building for the kids on school field trips. This years school field trips are scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 26th. Some activity stations we have planned are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hay Bale Catapult STEM Table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildflower Seed Bombs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendship Bracelets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a 4-H volunteer or youth member who is interested in helping with these activities, we would appreciate the extra support. Please contact the Yakima 4-H Program Manager, Autumn Britt for at <a href=\"mailto:Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu\">Autumn.Britt@wsu.edu<\/a> or by calling <a href=\"tel:5095741578\">509-574-1578<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard wsu-heading--mark-centered\" id=\"livestock\">Livestock News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Deadlines, news, rules, and opportunities for members in animal agriculture projects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Events<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"66bd91df33b3491fa5625f87857caefa\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"Check back soon for livestock news updates.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"76\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo in Grandview Contest Results:  <em>Livestock Judging Contest<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seniors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Caiden Beaman: 352<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elise Golladay: 342<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annemiek Prins: 334<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madison Welter: 334<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zachary Wagner: 333<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rylee O\u2019Neal: 331<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elena Fay: 296<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Katie Welter: 357<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Oliver: 353<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob VanderMeulen: 343<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Welter: 340<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah Golladay: 333<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emelia Winn: 325<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason Jones: 319<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryder Haak: 308<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raygan O\u2019Neal: 297<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eli Logozzo: 288<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juniors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annelise Sheehan: 349<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Karson Jones: 346<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Oliver 336<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cassie Sims: 329<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lyle Logozzo: 323<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addy Wagner: 321<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parker Brown: 319<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hope Fay: 308<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preston Haak: 292<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-vineyard\"  >\r\n        \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thank you to all who participated this 4-H year at the Grandview Yakima Valley Fair &amp; Rodeo Livestock Judging Contests and the Dairy Judging Contest!<\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo in Grandview Contest Results:  <em>Livestock Judging Contest<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seniors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew Sheehan: 192<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claire Sheehan: 186<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zachary Wagner: 187<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hailey Van Wieringen: 170<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caiden Beaman: 139<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wilem Leatherman: 193<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weston Smeenk: 185<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Oliver: 175<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olivia Clawson: 170<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Welter: 160<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Katie Welter: 159<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kase Leatherman: 149<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheyenne Boogerd: 147<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Vandermeulen: 129<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heni Van Slageren:108<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ace Wolf: 99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juniors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Devon Smeenk: 177<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacob Oliver: 176<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annelise Sheehan: 162<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taylor Boogerd: 113<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preston Haak: 107<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard wsu-heading--mark-centered\" id=\"equine\">Equine News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Updates and opportunities for horse project members<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equine Events<\/h3>\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"93474dd4ac384629aaa576ccbb49bae9\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"Check back soon for equine news updates.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"73\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"74\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">State Fair Park Stall Front Staple Removal Service Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to all who assisted with our State Fair Park stall front staple removal service project! I estimate that we contributed 20 hours worth of work toward cleaning the fronts of 20 stalls\/tack rooms. Good job! &#8211; Netta H.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Equine Participants at Puyallup State Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seniors returned home from Puyallup Fair. Faith is State Champion in Western Dressage Seat Equitation. Jake is State Champion in  both Level 1 Western Dressage &amp; English Disciplined Rail. Great job to you all! Be sure check out some of these awesome photos from fair.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-carousel\" data-desktop-columns=\"3\">\r\n    <button class=\"wsu-carousel__button-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-carousel__wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\r\n            \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Washington-State-Fair-1.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Washington-State-Fair-1.png 1201w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Washington-State-Fair-1-396x275.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Washington-State-Fair-1-792x549.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/11\/Washington-State-Fair-1-768x533.png 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Now it&#8217;s in the hands of the next generation \u2014 The Power Protectors \u2014 to save it! This kit is ideal for youth ages 8-14 years to spark an interest in STEM and inspire real-world actions. Each kit contains enough supplies for 6 youth and most supplies are reusable. Power Protectors consists of three activities that are highly adaptable for afterschool programs, 4-H clubs, classrooms, home use and more. Please review the below sections for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Included Activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Superhero Hideout \u2013 Kids will learn about renewable energy and apply this knowledge to analyze and assess their own energy use. They\u2019ll design an electrifying Power Protector hideout using their imagination and critical thinking skills to protect Energy Island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amped Up Engineering \u2013 Using the Engineering Design Process, kids will design and build a model of a  sustainable energy source to help Energy Island survive and thrive. They will use their Super Skills of creativity, problem solving, and innovative thinking to save the day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy Island Adventure \u2013 Playing this collaborative board game, kids work as a SUPER team to achieve a common goal: Help the endangered Energy Island move from its unsustainable carbon-based energy use to renewable solar, wind and hydro power. They use decision making, communication and collaborative skills to play\u2014and WIN\u2014together as The Power Protectors of Energy Island. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information regarding the kits contents, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/power-protectors-stem-challenge-kit?_pos=1\n&amp;_sid=bbfb355fc&amp;_ss=r\">visit Shop 4-H<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Yakima County 4-H Benefactor Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re invited to join our community of benefactors! We seek individuals, families, and businesses that believe in the benefits of 4-H\u2019s high quality youth development opportunities and want to show their support by making an annual donation to ensure this program\u2019s success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A local challenge is, not every youth who wants to join 4-H has the means to do so. Directly because of donors like you, youth in our community have access to 4-H club membership, educational workshops, programs, and leadership development events. Youth are able to engage with their peers at the local and state level to learn how make positive change in their clubs, communities, countries, and their world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generous donations are used in funding 4-H enrollment fee sponsorship, attendance at national summits, 4-H conference registration fees, livestock judging, basic programming supplies, postage, and other necessary materials to support the large  network of dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents  to mentor, lead, and support 4-H youth. Your donation ensures  that all youth may be provided quality programming opportunities,  that encourage the lasting development of self-esteem, self- reliance, personal responsibility, civic responsibility, and leadership  ability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more information on how to become a Benefactor for Yakima County 4-H and support the development of leadership,  citizenship, and responsibility among Yakima County\u2019s youth by <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/yakima-county-4-h-benefactor-program\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17170\">visiting our webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-792x158.png\" alt=\"Phrase &quot;join the revolution of responsibility&quot; next to the 4-H clover\" class=\"wp-image-17175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-792x158.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-396x79.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/revolution-of-responsibility-2048x410.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Master Gardeners Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Yakima County Extension has a privilege of having Master Gardener volunteers within our office. They are an incredible informational resource with a passion for horticulture. If you have questions regarding a specific species of flowers, our Master gardener volunteers are happy to help! Please note that they are volunteers and offer their time to the community when they are available. From now until the end of October, they tend to have office hours throughout the week on Mondays, Wednesdays, &amp; Fridays from 9 am-12 pm &amp; 1 pm-4 pm.If you would prefer to reach them by phone, please call the Yakima County Extension office at  <a href=\"tel:5095471600\">509-547-1600<\/a> &amp; we would be happy to transfer you to them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/09\/10-2-MG_Flower__180SQ-02.png\" alt=\"Master gardener logo of a red flower inside a gray circle\" class=\"wp-image-13031\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/09\/10-2-MG_Flower__180SQ-02.png 751w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/09\/10-2-MG_Flower__180SQ-02-396x395.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/09\/10-2-MG_Flower__180SQ-02-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4-H Curriculum and Publications Available for Purchase at the Extension Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a library of 4-H curriculum available to our 4-H members and volunteers to help you on your projects! Everything from poultry to sheep &amp; sport fishing to woodworking, to\u2026 Well, you get the idea! We are happy to find you the publication you need to take your projects to the next level! We have record books and record book cover in stock. Peruse our samples of 4-H curriculum before ordering! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come by Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:30pm at the Yakima WSU Extension office.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-vineyard wsu-heading--mark-centered\" id=\"links\">4-H Resources &amp; Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Quick links, references, and other useful information for 4-H clubs and families<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/4-hfromhome\/\">Yakima County 4-H From Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/\">Yakima County 4-H Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YakimaCounty4H\">Yakima County Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\">State 4-H Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.givepulse.com\/group\/453176\">Volunteer Reporting Hours &#8211; Give Pulse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.sterlingvolunteers.com\/en\">Volunteer Sterlings Background Screening<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\">4-H Online Enrollment Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2022\/02\/2021-WA-4-H-Enrollment-Guide_09.27.21.pdf\">4HOnline Enrollment Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-792x277.jpg\" alt=\"WSY stylized cougar logo with the county name to the right\" class=\"wp-image-17232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-792x277.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-396x138.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-1536x536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/05\/wsu_2021_ext_yakima_co_full_color_12in-scaled-1-2048x715.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201cWSU Yakima County Extension empowers our families, communities, and local partners through a network of educators and volunteers to provide research-based outreach and creative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity,&nbsp; environmental stewardship, and quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Alison White &#8211; Regional Specialist<\/strong><br>4-H Youth Development<br><a href=\"mailto:alison.white@wsu.edu\">alison.white@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Autumn Britt &#8211; 4-H Program Manager<br><\/strong>4-H Youth Development<br><a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Katlyn Shockey &#8211; 4-H Program Specialist<\/strong><br>4-H Youth Development<br><a href=\"mailto:yakima.4h@wsu.edu\">yakima.4h@wsu.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:katlyn.shockey@co.yakima.wa.us\">katlyn.shockey@co.yakima.wa.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--right\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#menu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tReturn to Menu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Club, Volunteer, &amp; 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