Market Beef Info!

Please watch your mail in the next week for information specific to market beef, such as the market animal agreements, registration and ear tag instructions. Please note, if you have not registered for 4-H, you will not receive this packet. The deadline to for possession, paperwork and photos is JANUARY 4.

NEW THIS YEAR!You can complete the market animals agreement, upload photos and bills of sale and pay in ZSuite!More information will come to you via mail and email with ear tags if you have enrolled in the market beef program.

Ambassador Application Deadline Extended

The deadline for ambassador applications has been extended to January 15, 2021.If you are 14 years of age or older and want to learn more about the ambassador opportunity, please contact Jane at 590-2492.

Re-enrollment Deadline Extended

It's the year!!! Between a pandemic and a new 4-H enrollment system, we thought you might need a few more days.We've extended the re-enrollment deadline to December 15.NEW members can enroll at any point, but re-enrolling members must meet the December 15 deadline.Please look on the enrollment page to see who has re-enrolled.If your name is not there, you need to make enrolling a priority.

The Next 31...and Beyond

December 15    Deadline to Enroll for 4-H in ZSuite

December 15    Deadline to sign up for committees

January 4            Deadline for Beef Possession, Paperwork and Photos

All scheduled activities subject to change due to COVID!

 

Join a Committee by December 15

Would you like to participate in 4-H Committees and/or find out more about them?

You can help shape 4-H in Teton County!Find out more about how you can volunteer in 4-H.

Check the lists below to see if you are on a committee.  The deadline to join committees is December 15.

Awards Committee

Bellamy Beadle 
Darren Beadle
Carson Crary 
Danelle Crary

Budget and Audit Committee

No committee members

Communications Committee

Annika Konen
Heidi Konen

Exchange Committee

No committee members

Fair Committee

Bellamy Beadle
Madeline Konen

Horse

Ayden DeBruycker
Kelly DeBruycker
Salina deVos

Livestock Committee

Carson Crary
Danelle Crary
Dusty Crary
Josh deVos
Clayton Forseth
Mark Major
Alexis Morris
Ashle Morris
Katy Morris

Record Book Committee

Danelle Crary

Textile Committee

Madeline Konen
Tammy Townsend

 

Are You Enrolled in Teton County 4-H?

Below is a list of youth and adults enrolled in each club.  If your name is not listed below, you are not enrolled.  Please enroll as ssoon as possible.  An order for project books will be placed soon!  If you need assistance enrolling, please use the Chat feature in ZSuite or contact the office.

Challenging Champs

Amara Bodkins

Deanna Burgmaier

Antonia Diekhans

Benjamin Diekhans

Calvin Diekhans

Kelsy Diekhans

Cameron Keel

Madison Keel

Kristen Martinez

Sammy Martinez

Zoe Martinez

Cathy Maurer

Tessa McFarlin

Claire Pfeifle

Ethan Pfeifle

Sydney Simons

Jersey Somerfeld

Leona Somerfeld

Jordyn Stengrimson

Terrance Stengrimson

Cannon Stewart

Christina Stewart

McKenzie Stewart

Paisley Stewart

Abigail Toeckes

Caleb Toeckes

Grace Toeckes

Isaac Toeckes

Jackson Toeckes

Jessica Toeckes

Laura Toeckes

Laura L.N. Toeckes

Maggie Toeckes

Mikayla Toeckes

Doug Ulsh

Dylan Ulsh

Jennifer Ulsh

Hendrika Willekes

Tanner Willekes

Colin Woodhouse

 

 

Eager Eagles

Logan Becker

Kyndal Becker

Kamber Bender

Kaylie Bender

Keira Bender

Kinsey Bender

Caden Brooks

Ayden DeBruycker

Kelly DeBruycker

Nolan DeBruycker

Kingston Egbert

Clayton Forseth

Justin Forseth

Nolan Forseth

Annika Konen

Heidi Konen

Madeline Konen

Michael Konen

Waverly Konen

Emilee Lear

Angus Lidstrom

Kameron Lidstrom

Elexis McCann

Ashle Morris

Cari Ostberg

Luke Ostberg

Shea Ostberg

Stephen Ostberg

Addie Pearson

Heidi Pearson

Korbin Pearson

Ronnie Pearson

Taylee Pearson

Caleb Rammell

Hunter Rammell

Jeremiah Rammell

Leisal Rammell

Tristan Rammell

Trever Severinsen

Pete Townsend

Tammy Townsend

Chelsee Yeager

Cyler Yeager

Justyce Yeager

Kande Yeager

Kyona Yeager

Rusch Yeager

 

Old Agency

Jason Asselstine

Jennifer Asselstine

Taylor Asselstine

Bellamy Beadle

Darren Beadle

Kayla Breen

Cathy Campbell

Addi Christensen

Rachel Christensen

Ainsley DeBruycker

Sadie Grove

Blake Gunderson

Kale Gunderson

Dillon Harrell

Blake Hodgskiss

Grant Hodgskiss

Hayden Hodgskiss

Leane Hodgskiss

Natalie Hodgskiss

Atha Johns

Charlie Long

Claire Long

Laudi Long

Lauren Long

Andrew Major

Carolyn Major

Mark Major

Abram Martin

Hannah Martin

Ledger Martin

Pax Martin

Seeley Neal

Becky Preston

Tevyn Schwenke

Trent Taylor

 

Prairie Stars

 

Lynda Allen

Myles Allen

Saber Allen

Ariana Banner

Avery Banner

Gage Banner

McCoy Banner

Debie Briscoe

Kwin Briscoe

Jeffery Burton

Abigail deVos

Cole deVos

Josh deVos

Salina deVos

Ashley Heagy

Kimber Heagy

Golden Holmquist

Presley Holmquist

Marla Holmquist

Hillary Killorn

Taela Knable

Trinity Knable

Haven Murphy

Walker Murphy

Weston Murphy

Wyatt Murphy

Brent Roeder

Tracie Roeder 

Rocky Mountain Top Shots

Bryce Bedord

Colter Dowdy

Dakota Gibson

Jason Gibson

Cord Gough

Ephriam Gough

Tana Gough

Riley Gough

Jonathan Harris

Alan Peace 

Spring Creek

Carson Crary

Danelle Crary

Dusty Crary

Kyle Haas

Lisa Haas

Matthew Haas

Bo Lytle

Jo Lynn Miller

Maili Miller

Nick Miller

Sareena Murnane

Anna Paulson

Leah Paulson

Susan Snyder

Hunter Watkins

Summer Watkins


Teton County Horse Club

Kate Banner

Todd Banner

Samantha Brooks

Elisabeth Brown

Ava Currey

Cora Dowdy

Cale Fryberger

Carter Fryberger

Clancy Fryberger

Connor Fryberger

Ella Fryberger

Jimmy Fryberger

Madelena Preston

Scotty Sivumaki

Dusty Weaver

Kody Weaver

Sara Weaver

Montana Winter Fair Ag Ambassador Competition 2021

When:Saturday, January 30, 2021

Where:Virtually

Who:Open to ANY student in grades 7-12.

There are no separate divisions and younger students may end up competing against high school students.

As part of the event, students are asked to tell the story of agriculture through a variety of methods. The topic this year is Diversity in Montana Agriculture. The topic is intentionally broad, because we want to encourage creativity, but students can focus on diversity as it relates to people in Montana agriculture, types of crops/livestock, new or innovative production/management ideas, or even diversity in end products from Montana agriculture.

There are minor changes to components, so please review the contest requirements below:

1)Newspaper Article – 500-800 words, will be sent to event organizers ahead oftime

2)Radio Spot – 50-60 seconds long, pre-recorded and sent to event organizers ahead of time

3)Social Media Posts & Marketing Plan –3 posts on any appropriate platform, including a picture or video (max.30 sec.), and posts written using 40 words or less; sent to organizers ahead of time

a.Marketing Plan: submitted with posts and defines target audience by location, age, gender, interests, etc.

4)Interview – mock TV interview happening day of competition

5)Prepared Speech – 7-12 minutes, delivered on day of competition

Cash Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 competitors. Students must participate in all 5 contest components to be eligible for awards.

 

4-H Council Meeting

 

The 4-H Council will meet Monday, November 23 at 6 p.m. at the Teton/Choteau Public Library.  

You may attend in person and follow pandemic precautions or you may attend via video conference.A link to the meeting will be sent the day of the meeting to all 4-H members, volunteers and families. Everyone is welcome to be part of the 4-H Council.Each club is allowed two voting delegates.

 

Topics that will be discussed include:

Budget review, yearly review,looking back and looking forward, public relations and advertising, shooting sports, officer election and more.

 

Please let us know if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for the positions of Vice President and Secretary.Elections will be held at the November 23 meeting.

4-H Seniors and Scholarships

Information on scholarship will be sent directly to 4-H seniors.In early December, you should watch for information on the Boe Brothers and Anne Wiprud Scholarships.

The Montana 4-H Scholarship application for statewide scholarships will be posted online in December. The deadline for these scholarships is April 1, 2021.  Find out more about the Montana 4-H Scholarships.

Helping 4-H Members Learn

We NEED YOU!!!Something we often hear from 4-H alum is how much they learned in 4-H and they specifically mention project meetings.Do you think that you could spare a few hours to either teach a skill you know or organize for someone to teach a skill?The main requirement is that a certified volunteer is present while the class is being taught.(And, of course, currently that pandemic precautions are being followed.)

Maybe you know someone who takes great pictures.Could you invite them to show photos they've taken and why they like them as well as ones they don't like and what they dislike?

Maybe you know someone who bakes great bread.Can you invite them to teach one bread lesson and help organize?

Maybe you know a little bit about leatherwork?Could you teach a class?You could do this in person (taking pandemic precautions) or you could teach through videoconferencing.

Maybe you have a special holiday tradition you'd like to share and have others learn?

Perhaps you know a teen that you could volunteer to teach a skill/idea/project/class with and give them support and guidance.

If you have an idea, please feel free to move forward with it.Call our office team if you need help.We can often help with advertising, registration, supplies, and videoconference technology (including practice).

Please, please, please our youth need us to stay connected and teach skills every year, but perhaps especially this year.

Thank you to all who are already leading project lessons and finding new and creative ways to reach our 4-H youth! 

Archery Project Postponed  Until Spring

The 4-H archery project workshop typically held in January and February will be postponed until spring. Stay tuned for more information in upcoming newsletters.

Greytak Calendars Available

The calendars make great gifts. They cost $15 with proceeds going to the Teton County 4-H Council and the Montana 4-H Foundation. In addition to the calendar, there are three raffle tickets included for a leather bound book of past calendars.Contact the Extension Office for acopy.

4-H Leadership and Community Service

Hi.My name is Hadley Barbie of the Clever Clovers 4-H club in Glacier County. My favorite 4-H project would definitely be the dog project. I showed my dog, Gus, at the Marias Fair in Shelby, Montana, for the past five years and in the fall of 2019, I lost him unexpectedly to stomach cancer. He was only 6 years old. I decided to find a way to pay tribute to Gus through 4-H so I submitted a request to the 4-H Foundation’s People Partner Grant to help me renovate the run-down dog arena and bleachers at my fairgrounds. I was successfully chosen and received $300. I found some amazing businesses and people to partner up with to help me with my project. I successfully completed the renovation amidst Covid-19 and I am very excited to see the arena and bleachers used for many years to come.This project tied in very nicely with my 4-H leadership project and community service goals. I have learned many valuable skills by completing my leadership/4-H People Partner Grant project. It truly was a positive and rewarding experience. I would like to share my experience and encourage other 4-Hers to find projects in their communities by offering a brief presentation for 4-Hers at club meetings or perhaps as a session on a project day. I look forward to hearing from you and visiting with your amazing 4-Hers!Contact Hadley at (406) 229-5505 or [email protected]

People Partner Grants

The People Partner Grants grants provide incentives and financial support to groups and individuals for programs that enhance the quality of living for people in their communities.

Each application is eligible for up to $500.

4-H Groups and individual members may apply. Grants are also open to non-4-H youth groups and individuals. Applications should meet the following criteria:

  • Youth should be involved in determining, planning, conducting, and evaluating the project.
  • Project will make it possible for people to accomplish something educational and worthwhile that helps them reach a higher quality of life.
  • There is community support and acceptance of the project, as evidenced by “partners” listed in the grant application, additional funding sources, and resource persons and agencies involved.
  • The project has lasting benefits.

See Grant Application for more details.

Submit a completed People Partner grant application available to download below postmarked by February 1st deadline. However, applications submitted by January 10th will be reviewed and returned with suggestions for improvement to the application in order to resubmit.

Proposed 4-H Council Budget

Please contact the MSU Extension Teton County Office for a copy of the proposed budget.

 

Old Agency Minutes

On November 10, 2020 we had our 4-H meeting at 6:30pm. The meeting was held at Choteau Elementary School. There were 19 members present. Roll call was taken with, “what is your favorite food for Thanksgiving”.The American pledge was led by Brody, and the 4-H pledge was led by Callie. The secretary's report was read. Andrew moved and Charlie seconded to accept the secretary’s report.

Old Business: Heather reported that she had posted on Facebook asking for donations for reflective gear for future highway cleanups and promoted 4-H week. There has been no reflective gear received yet. Rachel also reported that she posted on Facebook asking for reflective gear donations and there was also none received. Rachel reviewed bylaws for executive officer positions.

New Business: We discussed whether the club should pay dues for all members and adult volunteers or not. We voted the club would pay for both members and volunteers for this year. Natalie moved and Andrew seconded for the club to pay dues for adult volunteers. Charlie moved and Trent seconded for the club to pay for all club members.We discussed registering with Zsuite and were given some tips on how to make it easier to register.Zsuite is the only way to register for 4-H this year. We talked about ideas and options for a Christmas party.A committee was formed to come up with ideas and ways we could have a Christmas party in person or if a zoom party is the only option.People on the committee are Andrew, Seely, Natalia, Trent, and Addi.We voted to participate in the caring tree again this year. Wediscussed how much money we are willing to spend and how many gift tags to pull. Trent moved and Charlie seconded to spend $150 dollars on three caring tree gift tags. We talked about the Teton county 4-H food drive this year and the restrictions with COVID 19. We decided that at our next meeting it would be a good idea if each individual member would bring a food donation. Natalia moved and Callie seconded to have our own small club food drive.Jacob moved and Kale seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned

Submitted by Natalie Hodgskiss

Eager Eagles Club Minutes

On November 9th, 2020, at 6:30 pm, President Kyona Yeager called the meeting to order. Vice President Madeline Konen led the pledges, and filled in for Secretary Alexis Morris, in taking roll call and reading the minutes. Kyona gave a shoutout to all those in our club who won in the record book quality competition. No results have been received from the Make It With Wool Contest. Treasurer Nolan Forseth started reports off with the treasurer’s report. Nolan DeBruycker gave the cooking report, and Emily Lear gave the shooting sports report. Karen Forseth filled us in on the Livestock committee. Mrs. Pearson gave us information on upcoming sewing meetings. Ayden DeBruycker gave the horse report. There were no camp or fair reports. Teresa Forseth is in the process of becoming a certified volunteer to be our club’s new Cloverbud leader. The old business consisted of a shoutout for the great job the Eager Eagles did on highway clean-up day and shoveling snow in Fairfield before the meeting. The new business started with a round of applause for Teton County’s new ag agent: Karen Forseth. Kyona then reminded members of the re-enrollment process and the deadline of December 1. Next Mrs. Yeager told club members that the club has a Facebook page titled, Eager Eagles 4-H Club, and she introduced the Mentorship Program for high school members to help younger members with their projects. Next, Mrs. Pearson said that we would put recipes in the Sun Times that cooking members make. Members were encouraged to apply to become Teton County ambassadors, and Madeline talked about the role of ambassador. The next item was the reminder that local businesses give discounts for animal feed and show clothes. The businesses do require proof, and Mrs. DeBruycker has Green Cards for those who want them. Next the dates for the Livestock Committee and Council meetings were announced, and members were encouraged to participate in those meetings. High school seniors were told to watch their emails for scholarship info coming from the Extension office in December. Members in the Beef project were reminded that paperwork is due in January. The new amount of dues was discussed and the new way those can be paid online. The snack fund is $5 per family and paid to Mrs. DeBruycker. Concluding the new business was the date of the next meeting on January 11, 2021, at the Faith Bible Church Youth Hall at 6:30 pm. Cyler Yeager moved to adjourn the meeting and Waverly Konen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Submitted by Madeline Konen

4-H Livestock Committee

November 9, 2020, 6:30 pm New Life Church, Fairfield and via WebEx

Members present:MSU-Extension-Jane Wolery and Karen Forseth, Todd Banner, Danelle Crary-online,

Josh and Salina DeVos, Clayton Forseth, Ashley, Alexis and Katy Morris, Brent Roeder-online, Chelsee Yeager-online and Mike Morris-Guest.Meeting called to order at 6:40

Introductions and welcome by Jane and Karen.

Treasurer’s report: (unavailable due to books being audited) Estimated $6,000 in expenses and $5,200 in income.Most of the expenses were due to added advertising due to COVID and refunds of assessments.

Reports:Karen read reports:Fair evaluation, 1 market member will be in 10th year, County and state carcass awards were attached to agenda, ear tags ordered, and 2021 fair dates will be June 21-27, 2021.

Old Business:

1.Karen updated committee on status of adding signatures on account.

2.Constitution and Bylaws were discussed.They had been approved at a prior meeting.

3.Budget unavailable.Requested that Ashle get that to the committee ASAP.

4.Corporate Invites, Buyer Identification briefly discussed. No action taken.

New Business:

1.Reviewed Fair Rules and Market Animal Agreement for any changes:Ashle moved and Clayton seconded:Members with additional 4-H tagged (no-sale designated) animals have the option to ship and have their carcasses graded and be entered into county and state-wide contest.Members who opt into this carcass grading will pay the full assessment for that animal, commitment, and payment due with possession materials.Option dependent on availability of space for shipping and processing.Livestock committee will have final say.Sale animals will always have priority.

2.Changed verbiage about set-up and clean up to say, ‘as requested’.

3.Possession dates:Beef-January 4, 2021 (Late date of Jan.14), Lambs and Goats-April 19, 2021 (Late date of April 29), Swine-April 5, 2021 (Late date of April 15) Todd moves to approve possession dates for animals, Alexis seconded, motion carries.

4.Assessment fees:Extension has asked to request extra pictures at assessment.Committee approves.Assessment fees were left as is.

5.Processing:Will be the same as last year.Market Beef will be processed at Vandevanter’s in Columbia Falls, and swine, sheep and goats will be sent to Bear Paw Meats in Chinook.No actionneeded.

6.Large animal judges:Ashle moved to see if Committee’s top choice was available.Salina seconded.Clayt amended (Alexis seconded) with adding the committee’s second choice as next to contact should first be unavailable.Amendment passes.Main motion carried.Extension to contact.

7.Auction:Discussed hybrid potential. Karen will contact Ryan and Jerry hold those dates for information for sale

8.Karen will contact Emily to inspect for fair

Next meeting:January 26, 2021 6:30 At New Life in Fairfield

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Submitted by Karen Forseth, Extension Agent and Committee Secretary

4-H:  Keeping Snow at Bay

On Monday, November 9,the members of Eager Eagles shoveled snow off sidewalks in Fairfield after the big blizzard the previous weekend as one of their serviceprojects.Those not pictured, but who did participate are Luke Ostberg & Shea Ostberg and several parent volunteers.

For the Good of the Order

Our 4-H Year

As has been the case all year, items listed in each month may change depending upon the COVID situation.  this information is provided so families and members know what is upcoming.

October

  • Enrollment begins
  • National 4-H Week
  • Treasurer's books due 10/31
  • Ambassador/Teen Leader training
  • Choteau Food Drive

November

  • Make It With Wool District contest
  • National 4-H Congress
  • Enrollment continues (deadline 12/1)

December

  • Re-enrollment DEADLINE 12/1

January

  • Market beef paperwork DUE
  • KMON Livestock Judging Contest

February

  • Camp planning meetings for counselors

March

  • Boe Brothers/Anne Wiprud scholarship applications DUE
  • Rec Lab

April

  • Market swine/goat/sheep paperwork DUE
  • Project drop/add DEADLINE 4/15
  • 4-H Foundation scholarships DUE

May

  • State awards due 5/1
  • Congress Intent to Enter DUE
  • Fair registrations DUE

June

  • Camp registrations DUE
  • Leadership retreat for camp counselors
  • Fair June 21-27 

July

  • 4-H Camp
  • 4-H Congress

August

  • Record Books DUE 8/15
  • 4-H Congress

September 

  • Enrollment begins

 

Dues Increase

Our 4-H dues for members and leaders have remained the same for several years.In order to cover the fees associated with being able to pay dues via ZSuite with a credit/debit card, we have increased dues by $1 for each category.PLEASE NOTE: dues for members are now $6 and leader dues are $7.We have had some families pay the incorrect amount which makes our bookkeeping complicated. Thank you for remitting the correct dues amount!

2021 Club Rotations

Weatherbeater Concessions-Spring Creek

Fair Project Display-Pavilion-Old Agency

Buyers' Appreciation/Meat & Greet-Prairie Stars & Challenging Champs

Fair Clean Up-Pavilion-Eager Eagles

Camp Rotary Clean Up-Eager Eagles

 

Calendar

December

15:  Re-enrollment Deadline

15:  4-H Committee Sign Up Deadline

 

Extension Events

YAM:  Jane wolery will again be teaching YAM (Youth Aware of Mental Health) class this fall and winter in Chtoeau, Fairfield, Power and Dutton/Brady High Schools.

Strong People Randomized Control Trial
Teton County will soon be scheduling an informational meeting about the results of the Strong People Randomized Control Trial that area residents participated in last year.  Contact jane for more details.

Fair Dates

The Teton County Fair is scheduled for the last full weekend in June that includes a Sunday.

2021    June 20-25
2022    June 24-30
2023    June 19-25
2024    June 24-30
2025    June 24-29

MSU Extension Teton County
P.O. Box 130
Choteau, MT 59422
Agents:
Karen Forseth:  [email protected]
Jane Wolery:  [email protected]
Assistants:
Sharla Hinman & Jamie Smith  [email protected]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717