Monday, June 16, 2025
The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families. The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering.
From the 4-H Program Leader
The Kansas 4-H Thriving Study - Wave Two
The week of June 16, Kansas 4-H will be conducting the second wave of the 4-H Thriving Model evaluation. We will be inviting 4-H youth to participate in a survey to tell us about their experience in 4-H.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | June 16, 2025
Partnership with the Department of Kinesiology Update
In March, I announced a new partnership with the Dept. of Kinesiology, working with Drs. Peter Stoepker & Denver Brown. Zaira Ruiz & I met with Dr. Brown a week ago and are working on the next steps. Be looking for more information in the months to come.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | June 16, 2025
Upcoming Events
Save the Date: 2025 New 4-H Year Kick-Off
Please save Tuesday, August 19, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. to join us as we share the items you will need to prepare your local extension unit for the new 4-H year.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | June 16, 2025
K-State Grandparents University
Learn more about Grandparents University, July 27-29 at K-State!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | June 16, 2025
State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
The State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, August 16 on the K-State Manhattan Campus!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | June 16, 2025
2025 Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo
The Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo will be held August 7th in South Hutchinson.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | June 16, 2025
4-H Online
4-H Online: End-of-Year Prep and Program Year Rollover Timeline
To prepare for the October 1 start of the new 4-H program year, counties should complete all rollover tasks by September 19 and plan any youth sponsorships in advance.
Read full announcement | Submitted by McKenzie Zimmermann | June 16, 2025
Project Information
2026 4-H Wheat Variety Plot Enrollment
Enrollment is open for the 2025-26 4-H Wheat Variety Plot program.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | June 16, 2025
Kansas State Fair
Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and KJLS Entry Information
Exhibitors must use appropriate ShoWorks link to submit entries and pay the fees online for each state show in which they would like to participate. A complete nomination does not constitute show entry; it only makes animals eligible.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | June 16, 2025
Professional Development
2025 NAE4-HYDP Conference
The 2025 NAE4-HYDP Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 28-30, 2025. Registration is now open.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Maass | June 16, 2025
Program Information
Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Date is August 23-24
The Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes will be hosted August 23-24 in Manhattan. This event includes the state 4-H livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon, and livestock quiz bowl. Entries are due August 1.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | June 16, 2025
Resources
4-H School Enrichment Program Resources
The School Enrichment channel on the 4-H Youth Development Team has resources useful to anyone starting or conducting school enrichment programming. A best practices document and additional curriculum have been recently added.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ginger Kopfer | June 16, 2025
Other News
Applying for National Conference and Youth 4-H Youth Leadership Council
Applications are open for the National 4-H Conference Delegate and the Kansas Youth Leadership Council Representative.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | June 16, 2025
Hana Nelsen joins Kansas 4-H Foundation team
Hana Nelsen has recently joined the Kansas 4-H Foundation team as the Senior Sales & Account Manager for conferences and retreats at Rock Springs Ranch.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mindy Weixelman | June 16, 2025
Tractor Supply Clover Campaign Dollars from 2024
We hope to have checks cut in the first part of July for the Spring and Fall of 2024 fundraisers. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | June 16, 2025
Fair Resources
4-H Cloverbuds and the County Fair
Incorporating Cloverbuds into the County Fair.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | June 16, 2025
NAE4-HYDP/KAE4-HA
NAE4-HYDP Communications & Expressive Arts Working Group Survey
The NAE4-HYDP Communications & Expressive Arts Working Group is requesting your help in our nationwide needs assessment into 4-H and the Arts.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | June 16, 2025