The Cottonwood Extension District hosted a Great Bend Chamber Coffee and Open House last week to share our new space!
Despite the frigid temperatures, we had a great group in attendance and appreciate the support of the community.
We are still unpacking and sorting things. If you have every moved your home, imagine if four different families had lived there and all left things behind – some important, some not!
In the midst of moving and sorting, this is a busy time of year for 4-H. We have 4-H Club Day coming up in February and this provides an opportunity for youth to practice their communication skills in a variety of formats and, those that receive top ratings, are eligible to compete at the seven-county Regional Club Day that will be held in early March.
It doesn’t seem possible but we are making plans and working through schedules for the county fair in July! Additionally, we have 4-H youth who have opportunities to participate in 4-H Ambassador Training and Citizenship In Action in the next two months.
For our livestock producers, K-State puts on two Junior Producer Days each year with this year’s focus on beef and sheep. I am offering a Saturday Session each month for 4-H families to dive into different areas of their projects such as record keeping and communication skills.
Our 4-H members are selecting or working with their animal projects, practicing recipes and kitchen skills, planning their gardens, sorting through woodworking plans and materials, and beginning to work on textile and fiber arts patterns and materials. In addition, 4-H members are attending meetings and working together to learn parliamentary procedure, practice communication skills, and work on community service projects.
Stop by our new office at 3007 10th St. and check out the opportunities that 4-H has for youth in our area!
Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness.
Michelle Beran is the 4-H and Youth Development Agent for the Cottonwood District, Barton County office. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth and Development related questions email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.
