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4-H Clover Report

SKAMANIA COUNTY

4-H CloverReportSKAMANIA COUNTY

February 2023

Check out important updates for 4-H families and volunteers in Skamania County. If you have any questions or would like additional information about topics featured in the newsletter, please reach out to the 4-H Office. You can click on any of the images for a larger view with more details.
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Leader's Council

The next meeting of the Skamania County Leader's Council will take place on Monday, March 13th at 6:30pm in the Craft Room at the Hegewald Center in Stevenson. This room is not equipped for zoom- if you're unable to make it and would like an update after please let us know!
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Volunteers Needed

Our program is growing and we are in need of more certified 4-H volunteers, especially in the Stevenson-Carson area. If you or someone you knows enjoys working with youth, have them reach out to begin the process of becoming a volunteer for the best program ever! Apply online today!
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Are you enrolled?

If you haven't enrolled in 4honline yet, there's no time like the present! While the deadline to enroll and participate in fair is May 1st, 4-H is a year round program and enrollment is required before you attend club activities or 4-H events. Don't wait until May- enroll today!

2023 Skamania County Fair

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2023 Fair Theme

The Fair Theme this year is "Blast from the Past". 4-H'ers had the opportunity to submit their ideas for the theme over winter break. The winning theme was submitted by Sunni Lambert from Silverstar Stockmen. Nice job Sunni!
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Fair Volunteers Sought

The Fair Board is looking for more help from our community and have released a new volunteer application for those interested. Help spread the word, and if you're interested, fill out this quick & easy application!
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New Poster Rules

The Fair Board has updated the poster requirements for all participants. Each exhibitor must submit one new educational poster at the mandatory work day for judging. Your poster should be 22x28 and on a thin board (not the thick foam board) for easier displays. The 4-H office will have poster supplies available to exhibitors this year. Download the PDF below!

Livestock Updates

Market entry forms will be due by March 1st by 5:00pm. Click the button below to complete your market entry form. Please note- all market entries will require an animal certificate to be turned in by the designated deadlines.


The market animal rates of gain will be used again this year and strictly enforced. This is to ensure a safe and healthy feeding plan is used to raise these market projects.

  • Beef (Steer only) – 1000 pound minimum with a 2 lb daily rate of gain
  • Sheep - 100-150 pound range with a 0.4 lb daily rate of gain
  • Swine – 220 to 300 pound range with a 1.5 lb daily rate of gain
  • Goats – 70 pound minimum with a 0.2 lb daily rate of gain
  • Chickens – Pen of 3 (same Breed) 4 lb each
  • Turkeys – Hen 15 lb minimum, Tom 20 lb minimum
  • Ducks – Pen of 3 (same breed) 5 lb each
  • Rabbits – Pen of 3 (same breed, same variety) 4-6 pound range each

(All market Chickens, Turkeys and Ducks must be ordered and purchased through the Fairboard process. The deadline to order those was Jan. 23rd.)


The board is working to mirror our classes with classes in the state fair premium book. With this in mind we have added a class a few years back that is not in the state fair. This year Nigerian Dwarf Does will be shown in the dairy goat class. We will allow Nigerian Dwarf Weathers to show as a Novelty project this year but after this year it will not fit into a class so it will not be permitted at the fair.


All species an exhibitor enters and brings to fair will be shown by the exhibitor. This does not mean every animal but at least one of every species. (This includes Turkeys- be sure to work with yours)


Poster requirements have been updated. See the attached PDF. Note: The 4-H Office will be providing kits for poster making & record books this year. More on that soon!


Animals that do not fall into a class will NOT be allowed in our barns. We are moving to mirror our classes with the state fair classes to help streamline things.


If you have a market entry, the record book must be completed in its entirety or you will not be permitted to market the animal at the fair. This means you must complete each piece of the check off form including but not limited to the quality assurance form, essay, etc…

More 4-H Opportunities!

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Prairie Hatcher's Annual Poultry Show

Save the Date, March 25, 2023, for the Prairie Hatchers 4-H Club’s 23rd Annual YOUTH SHOW, taking place at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Washington. Things to look forward to include Showmanship, confirmation/type, BIG Raffle, and Show quality poultry/chick auction! Registration opens in January.
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ARBA Rabbit Show

This rabbit show is a great opportunity for 4-H'ers to learn more about rabbits and showing them, and it just so happens to be local! Learn more about this fun opportunity, scheduled for Feb. 24th & 25th at the Skamania County Fairgrounds. Learn more: https://wanderlustrcshows.weebly.com/upcoming-shows.html
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FYS Club

Teens don't have to wait until summer to get involved with FYS! Join our monthly club and help plan an outdoor survival skills workshop in the Spring. We learn about the outdoors, play games, have fun, and prepare for the summer season! Our next meeting is 2/22/23 from 2:00-3:00pm at Stevenson High School. Join our team on the Heja app for updates: TM-109058
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Shooting Sports Level 1 Training

Attention 4-H volunteers interested in becoming certified as shooting sports instructors! We have a Level 1 training coming up in March! This training is for certified 4-H volunteers who are 21 and older only who are interested in becoming certified in one of the following disciplines: Pistol, Rifle, Archery, Hunting Skills, Shotgun, or Muzzleloading.
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Livestock Field Days

Save the dates for Youth Livestock Field Days, presented jointly by Washington State University Extension and University of Idaho Extension, scheduled in March 2023.Registration opened in January, and the 4-H office has funding to help with the cost for any youth who want to attend!
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4-H Rabbit Show

The Royal Rabbits 4-H Club in Clark County, Washington is hosting their annual rabbit show on March 12th and invite all bunny clubs in the state to participate! The focus of our show is FUN, growth, and community. The direct link to register is HERE!

Calling all 4-H Teens!

Apply by March 15th!

The application for 4-H Scholarships are now available in 4-H Online. The application is open to all active 4-H youth in the 12th grade who have been in 4-H for at least two years. Youth must be attending an accredited two or four-year college or university in the fall of 2023.


Applications must be submitted by March 15th, no later than 9:59 PM, via 4-H Online. Emailed applications will not be accepted. No exceptions are made to this policy. Applications MUST BE COMPLETE, with submission of all five pieces included, in order be considered. Each applicant will be considered for all Washington State 4-H Scholarships. These scholarships may be used at any accredited two or four-year college or university.


For more information on the application process, including requirements, tips and individual scholarship information, go to https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/youth/scholarship-opportunities/.

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Contact Info

Somer Meade

WSU Extension Skamania County

Youth & Family Program Coordinator

Email: somer.meade@wsu.edu
Website: https://extension.wsu.edu/skamania/
Location: 710 Southwest Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, WA, USA
Phone: 5094273932
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skamco4H/

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination (See WSU Executive Policy #15). Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office of Civil Right Compliance & Investigation (CRCI), web: crci.wsu.edu, email: crci@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact Somer Meade at somer.meade@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.