February 2014
Klamath Clover Co-Op
Online Edition
Klamath County 4-H Department
Your 4-H Newsletter has posted!
4-H Staff
Jed Smith
Sophia Carroll
[email protected]
[email protected]
Agents and Office Staff
Willie Riggs
Tracy Brunner
Patty Case
Keely Moxley
Karen Hottman
Diane Silberstein
Claudia Tosh
Stacey Todd
Janet Rojna
OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center
6923 Washburn Way., Klamath Falls, OR 97603
phone: 541.883.7131 efax: 541.883.4582
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.County.4H
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Family and Community Health, 4-H Youth, Forestry & Natural Resources,
and Extension Sea Grant programs. Oregon State University, United States Department of Agriculture, and Klamath
County cooperating. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call
(541) 883-7131 for information.
CRITICAL SWINE FLU VIRUS INFO!
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) is a relatively new swine virus (2013), and has, until recently, been seen mostly east of us. However, it’s rapidly coming our way – diagnosed most recently in California. The State Veterinarian, the OSU Swine Specialist and OSU Veterinarians are
working on the release of a fact sheet for our region; it should be out soon. However, in the immediate there are a few things you need to know.
The State Veterinarian, Dr. LeaMaster, has released the following statement and made the following requirement for pigs imported into Oregon from anywhere else:
I have taken precautionary steps in regards to the importation of swine into the state. Effective
Monday February 10, the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required for animals entering Oregon (other than for immediate slaughter) must contain the following statement from
the issuing out-of-state veterinarian,
"To the best of my knowledge, swine represented on this certificate have not originated from a premises known to be affected by Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus
(PEDv), and have not been exposed to PEDv within the last 30 days."
Here are some links to the California Pork Councils Fact Sheets to answer some basic questions about the virus. It is NOT contagious to humans.
* Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) - What Is It?
* Swine Health Recommendations: Exhibitors of All Pigs Going to Exhibits or Sales
* Swine Health Recommendations: Organizers of Exhibitions and Sales
If you have questions, feel free to contact OSU
Swine Specialist direct, his number is: 503-6238395 or Email: [email protected]
Klamath County Training Corner
Record Book Training
Tuesday, February 25th, at the KBREC Learning Center 5:30-7:30pm Youth,
Leaders and/or Parents RSVP to [email protected]
Permanent Records Training
Tuesday, March 25th, at the KBREC
Learning Center 5:30-7:30pm . Youth,
Leaders and/or Parents RSVP to
[email protected]
West-Watters-Buchanan
Scholarship needs help!
For many of the older youth with livestock in our local 4-H and FFA programs, the WestWatters-Buchanan Scholarship is known as one of the largest scholarships not only for the
initial amount typically granted to deserving recipients, but also because the scholarship has
historically included the option for an annual renewal opportunity. Typically the largest
fundraiser of the year occurs at the Klamath County Fair Rotary Junior Livestock Auction;
this year, the amount raised was markedly reduced which leaves the scholarship fund in the
position of potentially not being able to continue giving at the level they have in the past.
You can help! If you or a business you know of is in a position of being able to make a
contribution, tax-deductible donations in any amount can be made to the West-WattersBuchanan Scholarship fund and can be sent to our office at 6923 Washburn Way, Klamath
Falls, OR 97603.
If you would like further information about the history and eligibility for this important
scholarship, feel free to contact us.
Beef Spring Weigh
Weigh--In
There will be only one beef weigh-in location this
spring. The weigh-in will be held at Barrett Livestock in
Langell Valley on March 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is
$20.00 for one steer and $7.00 for back up steers. 8 way and
dewomer will be donated. Please have your steers halter
broke.
Directions: Go through Bonanza heading east. When you
come to the park head east on East Langell Valley
Road. Drive approximately 8 miles. Turn right on Gale
Road. Turn right at the second driveway on right hand side
of road. There will be signs at the Gale Road intersection
and at the driveway.
All steers must be weighed at this weigh-in. If you have any
concerns about the date or location please contact Kelli
Myrick @ 541-281-5752 or Greg Sherrill @ 541-891-3780.
State 44--H Scholarships
Information on 2014 State 4-H
scholarships and County/State 4-H
Fair scholarships has been updated
and is now available at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/oregon-4h-scholarships. We encourage
members who are heading to college in fall 2014 to apply! Applications
must be approved and signed by county 4-H agents; to meet this
requirement applications must be turned into our office no later than
February 20, 2014.
NEW OPEN 4-H COMPUTER LAB TIMES
4-H Computer Lab time will begin January 22, 2014.
The Learning Center at KBREC will be open to 4-H members from
4:30pm-6pm every 4th Wednesday of the month. Members will be able to
work with Microsoft Office programs and could also have support on
working on their 4-H record books.
If you are interested, please contact
Katie Feinauer at:
541-892-0958
Or
[email protected]
Rural Families Wanted!!
Once again the time of year for the annual Urban Rural Exchange 4-H program
is approaching and 4-H needs your help! For those who are not familiar with the program or for those that are and need a refresher here it is:
The program is designed as an immersion program to bring urban youth (SE
Portland to be exact) and immerse them into the culture and life of rural Oregon. To
do this 4-H employs host families to act as the host or guide for these Portland youth
to our rural world by welcoming them into the home and daily farm and ranch operations. To date the program participants are Multnomah, Malheur, Harney, Gilliam,
Union, Grant, Wallowa, Wheeler, and Klamath Counties.
For 2014 we are looking to immerse 50 youth and 20 adult chaperones around
the state to experience life East of the Cascades for a week. Results of the program
have been: creating an open dialog between rural Oregon and the urban centers;
strong bonds between host families and participants; a beef co-op between a rancher
in Grant County and 30 families in Portland. One of the most beneficial things to
come from this program is getting the conversation to start between the urban and
rural parts of the state in a positive and productive informal atmosphere so that we
may both begin to understand the other better. Understanding is the key to success!
What we need from Klamath County for the 2014 iteration of the program will
be 4 host families (3 hosting 2 youth each; and 1 hosting 2 adult chaperones). Hosts
need not be 4-H Leaders or parents though they are certainly welcomed, though we
are really seeking members of the production agriculture portion of the county.
If you or someone you know might be willing to give this a try please get in
touch with us for more detailed information on how to sign up. This is a really valuable program and opportunity so please spread the word of our call to action! We really need to have these folks on board by mid-March 2014 as the exchange is set to take
place April 3-8, 2014. Please get in touch with Jed or Sophia if interested in learning
more at 541-883-7131.
Click the photo for a
great essay on the 15
urban students’
experience with this
program.
Rotary Livestock
Loan Program
For all who are planning on raising a large livestock animal for the coming
2013-2014 4-H year be aware that there is indeed a loan program offered by
our Klamath County Rotary Club to aid in the purchase and/or feeding and
care of your animal. The club has a pool of money that they are willing to
assist in your project with and they love to see the funds utilized. For more
information regarding this program please call the extension office at 541883-7131 or obtain the application at http://www.kcrotary.org/
LivestockLoanApp.cfm
2014 Oregon Youth Photo Contest
As part of Oregon Public Health Week, Northwest Health Foundation and
the Oregon Public Health Division are pleased to sponsor the 2014 Oregon Youth
Photo Contest.
The contest opens on February 1, 2014 and closes on February 28, 2014.
2014 Theme: Health Belongs to Everyone
For too many of us, conditions where we live, learn, work and play can limit our
choices and our opportunity to be healthy. More than that, health depends on more
than just the care we get at the doctor's office - like having the opportunity to purchase healthy food and breathe clean air and drink clean water. We all want a community where everyone can be healthy--where health belongs to everyone.
So, pick up your camera and capture your own ideas of what health for everyone
looks like!
More information at nwhf.org/photocontest
SAVE THE DATE
FOR OREGON’S
4-H SUMMER CONFERENCE,
JUNE 25
25--28, 2014
Summer Conference is an opportunity for youth grades 7-12 to travel to Corvallis,
explore campus life, make new friends, learn, and have a lot of fun. While here, participants attend workshops on a wide variety of subjects. Over 80 classes are offered
including dog agility, a logging site tour, animal anatomy, fly fishing, origami, and etiquette.
In addition to attending workshops, participants will hear a nationally acclaimed
speaker, participate in a Community Service project, and enjoy many fun activities
such as a pool party and dance.
Members arrive on campus early Wednesday afternoon, either through their own
transportation or on the summer conference charter buses, then stay in a campus
dorm and eat at a dining hall. The conference is capped off with a closing program
Saturday morning where new state ambassadors and national congress delegates are
announced.
Registration begins May 1, 2014.
For more info: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summer-conference
SUMMER CONFERENCE
T-shirt Design Contest – entries due March 15
It’s time again for our annual OSU Summer Conference T-shirt design contest! For all you creative 4-H members out there, try your hand at graphic design. If your design is selected, you will
receive a $100 credit on your OSU Summer Conference Registration fee.
Guidelines for Contest

Design is to include the theme of “4-H: Changing Lives Since 1902”

There should be an official 4-H clover somewhere in the design
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The design is for the back of the t-shirt
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Must be created and submitted electronically to the email address below

The T-Shirt design should include no more than three colors
T-Shirts designs are due by March 15th and should be sent to
[email protected]
Include your first and last name as well as your phone number and county in your email.
East of the Cascades Show Sale
Livestock Sale & Educational Event
March 30, 2014
At the Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Classes at 11am
Auction to start at 1pm
Sponsored by Unified Tenders 4-H Club
Inquiries email [email protected] or call 541.647.7475
Oregon 4-H Center Camp Skills Instructors Needed for Summer
The 4-H Center will be again be hiring three persons, age 18 and above, to work as Camp Skills
Instructors for 2014. If you have youth who have graduated from you 4-H programs who love
camp, please share this opportunity with them. Camp Directors who use the 4-H Center are
reminded that if a youth is working as a CSI they CANNOT also work for your camp program.
Positions: One Senior 4-H
Camp Skills Instructor (CSI)
& CSI Supervisor, and two 4H Camp Skills Instructors
(CSI)
Employment Location: The
Oregon 4-H Center, Salem,
OR: http://
www.oregon4hcenter.org
Employment Duration: June
16 – August 22, 2014 @
Oregon 4-H Center Camp,
Salem
Application Deadline: April
18 or until filled
Remuneration: $9.50 - $10.00/hour. Room and board during resident camp sessions.
To apply, complete the application and respond to the written questions. Full job descriptions and
the application cover page are posted at the bottom of the web page at this link
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-camping
For more information contact:
Virginia Bourdeau, [email protected], (541)371-7920
Robin Galloway, [email protected] (541)740-6865
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Klamath Falls, OR 97603
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Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center
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