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Clover Clips
A newsletter for 4-H families
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State Scholarship Recipients
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Congratulations to Kyndal R., the recipient of the Douglas F. and Linda Beech Educational Scholarship &
M. H Coe Memorial Scholarship.
Kyndal reflects on the way 4-H has impacted her life and prepared her for the future by sharing this -
"One of the greatest impacts has been the confidence I gained in public speaking and presentation skills. Participating in events and competitions pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to express my ideas more effectively. Additionally, the hands-on learning experiences have ignited my passion for agriculture and environmental stewardship, influencing my future career aspirations. The friendships and networks I’ve built through 4-H provide a support system that I can rely on as I navigate new challenges in my career/college journey. Overall, my 4-H experience has laid a solid foundation for personal and professional growth, positioning me for success in my future endeavors."
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Congratulations to Allyson R., the recipient of the John L. Wilson Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Ally shares what her 4-H experiences have meant to her and how they have prepared her for the future by saying this -
"My 4-H journey has been a stepping stone of shaping me into the person I am today. I have grown so many skills like responsibility, curiosity, taking initiative, and mentoring others. Additionally, I have formed numerous friendships and connections. I have already seen how my 4-H experiences have impacted my future from my declared major of feed and pet food science through the management of my livestock. Furthermore, a few of the skills I have developed are goal setting, making the initiative to introduce myself to others, organization, problem solving and critical thinking. I have learned so many valuable skills through 4-H that I will take with me through the rest of my life inside and outside of my career."
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Reporter's Corner
Club reporters submit their 4-H related articles, and you get to read about the latest Johnson County 4-H Club happenings! Click the button below for some fun news and updates!
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Clover Clips: Fair Edition
The 2025 Fair Edition of Clover Clips has been published. Click the button below to read and get all the fair news like fair book updates, entry deadlines, specific project requirements, project check-in & judging and MUCH MORE.
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July 1st Entry Deadline
Don't forget - if you plan to enter projects into the Dog or Sewing & Textile Design departments or participate in Fashion Revue, those project entries are due by July 1st.
The online entry system is now open on the Johnson County Fair website.
Take note: All other project entries are due July 14th.
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Food Stand Advertising Poster Contest
Calling all artists! We are looking for creative, informational, and original ideas in the form of a poster to be placed around the fairgrounds during fair week. 4-H members are encouraged to submit their artwork promoting the 4-H food stand by 5:00 PM on July 1st. View the Food Stand Poster Contest flyer.
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Livestock Auction
You’re Invited to sell one of your ELIGIBLE MARKET ANIMALS in the 2025 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction at the Johnson County Fair. Now is the time to make final preparations for the 2025 Johnson County Fair 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction, which includes reaching out to previous supporters and recruiting new ones. If you’re enrolled in a livestock project area, you will be receiving more details by email. Be on the lookout for this information. Refer to the Livestock Auction Update section of the Fair News for all the details.
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Ronald McDonald House County Fundraiser
The Johnson County 4-H Council Officers have decided to hold a drive for hygiene items. These will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. The Ronald McDonald House provides families a place to stay when a child needs treatment in a hospital that is far away from where they live. It helps families to stay close to their kids and relieves some of the stress that comes with not knowing where they will stay or what they will eat. One important thing that they provide is basic hygiene items. Because when families leave, it probably isn't their first thought to pack a toothbrush, but might still want to be able to brush their teeth. The Ronald McDonald House provides things like shampoo, toothpaste and a toothbrush, shaving cream, or deodorant for families, but they are mainly a donation-based organization, which means our donations are all the more important.
The specific items that we are looking for are travel size shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant. Please share about this collection drive with your clubs. Once you have collected items at your May and/or June meetings, you can either bring your collection to the County Council meeting on July 7th or to the Extension office.
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4-H Night @ Stilwell Farmer's Market
The Blue River Wranglers are proud to present the Stilwell Farmers Market Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm at 199th & Metcalf in Stilwell, KS. We have scheduled a special night, July 22nd, for 4-H. We are inviting all 4-H'ers in Johnson and Miami County to come out and Paint the Market Green!
The Johnson County 4-H team will be at the market to help answer questions and promote 4-H to the community!
Clubs & members can participate in several ways:
- Wear a 4-H T-shirt and visit the market
- Set up a booth and sell homemade baked goods or homegrown produce as a fundraiser for your club (no crafts, please) - sign up required via online application
- Display a static project at our project table - sign up by email so we can make sure everyone has space
- Schedule a talk or demonstration to give during the market (presentations begin at 6:00 PM) - sign up by email
- Musicians are also welcome to busk - sign up by email
To sign up for a club booth (or individual/family booth), submit an application and add a note to "Other" to indicate you're with a 4-H Club.
To sign up to participate in the static project display or talk/demonstration (or busking), please email stilwellmarket@gmail.com
Please make all sign-up and application requests by July 15th.
Stilwell has been very supportive of our 4-H club and would love to see more smiling faces willing to chat about their projects. Any questions can be emailed to stilwellmarket@gmail.com
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In effort to keep the Foods & Nutrition project displays at the fair as engaging as possible, we are opting for a new display this year. The past two years, clubs have made posters with pictures of all their food entries. This letter from Chelsea King, our Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Agent, explains all the details.
Here are a few highlights from the letter:
- Pictures of food entries will be displayed on two TV monitors (rotating display).
- As in the past, the kids’ tag with name and ribbon will be removed from their food sample and placed on a poster for their club. This will help showcase the ribbon placing for all the entries.
What do we need you to do (if you are entering the foods project):
- Take a photo of your youth with their food items, posters, or baskets that they make to be judged.
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Email the photo(s) to Chelsea and be sure to include your full name, the name of the food item as it will be presented at judging, and your club.
- Please email the photos before judging day.
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Read the letter for all the details.
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Kansas 4-H + HirePaths
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at video production? Kansas 4-H and HirePaths are introducing a Cool Careers 4-H Video Production Contest, so here’s your chance to become director, cinematographer, editor and/or producer of your own video!
This competition allows members to learn about a career and then produce a video to create their own episode of the series Cool Careers!
For more information, check out the flyer and read through the guidelines. Get started by deciding if you want to compete as an individual or team, then decide what project and profession you would like to highlight. The most important aspect of this contest is to learn new skills and have fun while doing it!
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Ambassador Leadership Day Camp
Join the Johnson County 4-H Ambassadors for Leadership Day Camp! The camp is for youth ages 7-12, including non-4-H members.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 8, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at the Extension Office. Participants will spend the afternoon with the Ambassadors, participating in activities and games that will be a fun way to help develop leadership and teamwork skills. The cost of registration is $15 to cover materials and a snack. Register now, as spaces are limited! The Ambassadors are looking forward to a day full of leadership fun!
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Silver Clovers at the Fair
Silver Clovers is a connection group for older adults in Johnson County, and they are coming to the fair! This group will tour the 4-H building on Friday, August 1st, 9:00 - 10:00 AM and they want to see all the projects AND interact with 4-H youth. Many of them were involved in 4-H when they were young. Please consider joining us in welcoming this group to the 4-H building. This is a great opportunity for youth to share about their specific project work alongside their county fair exhibit. This is casual and informal. Be in the building by 9:00 AM, stand by a project and be ready to share and talk with the adults! There will be a sign-in sheet at the 4-H table so we can track who participated and each name will be entered into a drawing for some 4-H swag!
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Eudora Quilt Guild
The Eudora Quilting Bees Quilt Guild is presenting a FREE program on July 8th at 6:00 PM for youth who are in a sewing program, fiber arts, or interested in clothing design. The guild hopes to help inspire youth to be creative through fiber arts so that the next generation will understand and appreciate the work that goes into making items. They are hosting a youth special guest speaker in July and want to invite you. View the flyer for all the details!
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Johnson County Dog Club Invitational Show
The Johnson County Dog Club will be hosting an Invitational Dog Show on Saturday, July 12th at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Pre-entries are due July 9th, walk-ins are also welcome. All 4-H'ers enrolled in the Dog Project are invited to participate in Showmanship, Obedience, Rally Obedience and Agility events. View the flyer for show details.
Visit this webpage to check out all the other dog events in the state.
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Fruit & Vegetable Workshop
4-H Fruit & Vegetable Workshop
Wednesday, July 9th 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Calling all 4-H'ers! Want to showcase your garden’s best at the fair? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn tips and techniques for selecting, preparing, and presenting fruits, vegetables, and herbs to wow the judges. We’ll cover what makes an entry stand out, common mistakes to avoid, and how to ensure your produce is at its peak for judging.
Whether you’re new to fairs or a seasoned participant, this workshop will help you put your best harvest forward! Registration
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Allen County Entomology Meeting
It is almost fair time! The Allen County entomology July project meeting will be Saturday, July 12th at 1:00 PM at the Allen County Extension Office. We will be concentrating on getting ready for the fair. Bring any insects you need identified. If you need help deciding how to arrange insects in your box, bring the insects and your box. Bring your educational exhibit or photo notebook if you need tips or suggestions. If you need help getting labels on insects, bring the insects and labels. Contact Vicky with any questions.
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4-H Calendar Events
Check out all the available 4-H Projects and Events coming up in the next few weeks.
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Tuesday, July 1st & 15th 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, July 9th 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Thursdays, July 10th & 17th 6:30 - 8:30 PM
County-Wide Sewing Meetings
All levels welcome. Bring your sewing machines!
Contact: Martha Powell
Location: Johnson County Extension Office
Monday, July 7th 7:00 PM
County Council Meeting
County Council meets on the odd-numbered months of the year. Each club must have two youth representatives and two adult representatives at each meeting.
Contact: Cyla or Lexi
Location: Johnson County Extension Office
Tuesday, July 8th 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Ambassador Leadership Day Camp
The camp is for youth ages 7-12, including non-4-H members. Participants will spend the afternoon with the Ambassadors, participating in activities and games that will be a fun way to help develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Registration: Required
Contact: Cyla or Lexi
Location: Johnson County Extension Office
Wednesday, July 9th
4-H Fruit & Vegetable Workshop
A hands-on workshop where you’ll learn tips and techniques for selecting, preparing, and presenting fruits, vegetables, and herbs to wow the judges.
Registration: Required
Contact: Cyla or Lexi
Location: Johnson County Extension Office
Tuesday, July 22nd 6:00 PM
Johnson County Entomology Project Meeting
Join us each month as we dive into the art of pinning insects! Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this hands-on meeting is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills and take their insect collection to new heights. All skill levels welcome!
At the July meeting, we will discuss getting ready for the County Fair. Bring your collections to get feedback, as well as any more specimens you need help identifying. If you need any more help getting ready for the fair or have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.
Registration: None required
Contact: Patrick Delancy
Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (Room #115) 13145 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062
July 26th - August 2nd
Johnson County Fair
Read the Fair News for all the fair events and details
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July 1st - Dog, Sewing Textile & Design and Fashion Revue Fair Project Entries Due
July 1st - Food Stand Poster Contest Entries Due
July 14th - 4-H and Open Class Fair Project Entries Due
July 15th - Sign Up and Application Requests for Stilwell Farmer's Market Due
July 15th - Wheat Variety Plot Program Enrollment Due
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Grilling Academy
Kansas State Meat Science is hosting a single day grilling academy on Saturday, July 19th in Manhattan, KS. This academy offers a chance to learn about the science behind meat cookery, grilling techniques, cooking methods, and seasonings while having a chance to showcase your skills in a steak cooking contest. View the webpage for the academy schedule, registration and more details. Pre-registration is due July 7th.
| | The Kansas 4-H State Wheat Expo is a fun day showcasing all things wheat and will be held Thursday, August 7th in Hutchinson, Kansas. This is a fun, educational and hands-on program for all Kansas 4-H members, siblings, parents, grandparents, and KSRE Extension staff. You do not have to be enrolled in crops/plant science projects to participate. 4-H members enrolled in Food and Nutrition, Photography and Field Crops are encouraged to participate. Lunch and refreshments are sponsored, and tours will be available. View the website for more information and the registration link. | |
2025-26 Wheat Variety Plot Program
The 2025-26 4-H Wheat Variety Plot program begins in the fall of 2025 with planting and wraps up in the fall of 2026 with the State 4-H Wheat Variety Plot displays at the Kansas State Fair. The 4-H Wheat Variety Plot program is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the 4-H Agronomy project who have an interest in studying how different wheat varieties perform in their part of the state. 4-H members are encouraged to work closely with their local agriculture agent and/or an adult mentor. The 4-H Wheat Varieties are meant to be a hands-on experience for youth and are set in a similar way as local Extension Wheat Variety plots.
New participants will receive a free large plot sign and five individual variety signs. There will be no cost for the program in 2025-26 since the five varieties are again being sponsored by commercial companies.
If you are interested in this program, please contact the Johnson County Extension Office by July 15th to enroll.
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Jo. Co. Extension Education Signature Event
Please join us for the 2025 JCEEF Signature event on August 16th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. JCEEF is able to provide about $20,000 in grants to Extension programs each year because of the annual Signature Fundraising Events (along with membership dues). The Signature Event includes a live and silent auction, wine pull, balloon pop, appetizers, dinner catered by Joe's KC, dessert, drinks, live music and more! You do not need to be a JCEEF Member to attend the event. Check out the website for additional details and to register for the event.
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4-H Afterschool Cooking Program in Gardner
Join us for July's 4-H Afterschool Cooking Class on Thursday, July 10th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Students will participate in hands on cooking activities and will be engaged in other fun educational sessions on various topics. July's topic focus will be on preparing a canned item that you can enter at the fair! This month's program will be held at the Johnson County Extension office. Register for this class now!
Take note: There will be no Afterschool Cooking Program held in June or August.
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Clover Clips Submission
The deadline for submissions for Clover Clips will be on the 15th of each month. If you have a submission that you would like to have considered for an edition of Clover Clips please send it to Erin at Erin.Yeung@jocogov.org
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Lexi Ray - 4-H Agent
Cyla Gardner - 4-H Agent
Christin Bartels - 4-H Office Professional
Erin Yeung - 4-H Event and Communications Coordinator
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Cooperative Extension Service Johnson County
K- State Research and Extension
11811 S. Sunset Dr. Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061-7057
(913) 715-7000
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