Clover Clips

A newsletter for 4-H families

Announcements

2026 Enrollment

4-H Online is open for re-enrollment for current 4-H members and enrollment for new 4-H members. We ask that all current 4-H members be re-enrolled by November 1, 2025. As a reminder, the $15 program fee will be paid at the time of enrollment within 4-H Online. (Adult volunteers and Cloverbuds will not be charged the fee.) Enrollment guides for families and volunteers are posted on our website.

A note to families re-enrolling 4-H’ers…You will need to select the club and all desired projects during re-enrollment as Projects and Clubs will not prepopulate from last year. If a project is selected that the 4-H’er was enrolled in last year, the years in project will increment correctly based on what number was entered the previous year. If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact your club leader or the Johnson County 4-H office.

Survey: Your Opinion Needed

Outreach Survey

Have you volunteered and served at a 4-H and/or Extension tabling event? If so, please take a moment to complete this survey so we may continuously improve the ways we share educational resources and engage with the community. The purpose of this survey is to bolster our volunteers' confidence in participating in outreach events. Our office continues to look for engaging ways to be known in the community and increase our public presence. Gathering feedback from volunteers who participated in past events will help us provide additional resources and experiences moving forward.

Event Survey

Did you recently attend Officer Training or Project Fair? We would love your opinion on these event(s). Please take a moment to share your feedback so we can continue to provide relevant and engaging programming and events!

Livestock Project Survey

Please fill out this survey to help us gather information regarding 4-H Livestock project interest, accessibility and education. In an effort to better support and provide resources for all project areas in 4-H, the 4-H team always appreciates feedback from families.

Welcome to a New 4-H Year!

Welcome to a New Year! Welcome new and returning families! With the excitement of the start of a new year, here is a great guide for new families to learn about all things 4-H.

If you have never read this guide, be sure to check it out! Find tidbits of information on project work, record books and achievements, along with county/state events. Start thinking now about how you want to be involved this year.

What projects do you want to enroll in? Use this helpful guide!
For older youth, what areas can you lead in?
What records can I start keeping now to help me achieve my goals and/or pins and awards?
How can I participate on a county level, by attending in events & trips or serving on committees?

County Events & Updates

County Council Officer Elections

By: George Delancy, 4-H County Council Reporter

The November meeting of the Johnson County Council was held on Monday, November 3rd. At this meeting, the officers for the 2025-2026 4-H year were elected. We would like to congratulate the following 4-H'ers for being elected to the officer team this year:

Emily K. - President

Victoria O. - Vice President

Gabbie S. - Secretary

Isla D. - Corresponding Secretary

Brandon H. - Treasurer

George D. - Reporter

Parker K., Amy B., and Elliana T. - Joint Historians

Matthew V. - Parliamentarian

County Council Representatives

Each club needs to have two youth and two adult mentors serve as their club’s representatives at 4-H County Council. The meetings occur on the first Monday of odd month. The next meeting will be January 5th at 7:00 PM at the Extension Office (Room 1070/1075).

Actively participating in two Council Committees is one of the requirements for Council Reps to receive their pin. Descriptions of each of the Council committees are posted on the 4-H Council Page on the Johnson County 4-H website. Please choose at least one Event Planning committee and at least one Review Committee to participate in this year. A link for the committee sign-ups is posted on the 4-H Council Page. If you have questions, please contact the Johnson County 4-H office.

County Committees

Would you like to help plan county events like Achievement Celebration, Food Fare or Club Days? Would you like to help review scholarships or voice your opinion on county award procedures? There are several county committees to get YOU involved at the county level. Come be a part of one and meet other 4-H'ers in the county. Get your voice heard and make decisions! Anyone can participate in county committees - you do not have to be a council representative to participate. Look over this list of committees and their responsibilities and find one that you want to be a member of and sign up today!

Project News

County Entomology Project Meetings

If you are looking for a new project where you can learn more about the world around us, entomology is an excellent choice! County entomology project meetings occur once a month, on the third Monday at 6:00PM, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olathe, KS. Join us at these meetings - they are the right place to start learning about the insects all around us! The next meeting will be Monday, November 17th.

County Knitting Project Meetings

Are you wanting to learn to knit? Do you have some knitting experience and want to craft alongside other knitters? Monthly county knitting project meetings will be held on Friday evenings this year. Each meeting will be from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the Open Class building on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

Upcoming dates:

December 19th
January 16th
February 20th

Contact Sarah Kallansrud with any questions!

4-H Calendar Events

Check out all the available 4-H Projects and Events coming up in the next few weeks.

Monday, November 17th 6:00 PM

Johnson County Entomology Project Meeting

Join us on the third Monday of 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!

The November meeting will focus on the pinning and preserving of insects. If you are looking for a new project where you can learn more about the world around us, entomology is an excellent choice and this meeting will give you the right place to start learning about the insects all around us!

Registration: None required

Contact: Patrick Delancy

Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (Room #115) 13145 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062

Wednesday, November 19th 6:00 - 8:00 PM

New Family Orientation

Come to an orientation session full of great information for first, second or even third year families. Registration has closed but please email the agents if you are interested in attending.

Contact: Cyla or Lexi

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

Thursday & Friday, November 27th & 28th

Office Closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Monday, December 1st 6:30 PM

County Council Officer Meeting

Council officers meet on the even-numbered months.

Contact: Cyla or Lexi

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

Tuesday, December 9th 7:00 PM

Johnson County Geology Project Meeting

Join us for a county-wide geology meeting!

Contact: Natasha Graham

Location: Johnson County Extension Office, Room 1015

Friday, December 19th 7:00 PM

Johnson County Knitting Project Meeting

Learn to knit or meet with others who love to knit.

Contact: Sarah Kallansrud

Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, Open Class Building

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Upcoming Deadlines

January 5 - Kansas 4-H State Scholarships DUE

State/National Events & Updates

Poultry Judging Basics Webinar

Are you interested in learning more about poultry or thinking about participating in poultry judging this year? You are invited to a 4-H Poultry Judging Basics Webinar, designed especially for youth who want to build their skills and confidence! The webinar will take place via ZOOM on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. During this interactive session, you’ll learn:

The fundamentals of poultry judging
How to assess live birds and carcasses
What judges look for in different classes
How to prepare for contests with confidence

Whether you're brand-new to poultry judging or want a quick refresher, this webinar is a great way to get started and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Make sure to register for the event. The zoom link will be provided after registration.

Allen County Entomology Meeting

Now is the time to get started on those insect collections, notebooks and educational displays for the new 4-H year. Our next project meeting will be Saturday, December 13th at 1:00 PM in the Meeting Room at the Allen County Extension Office. We will be learning about insect anatomy. We will be pinning insect specimens. Please bring your pinning boards, pins and 3 or more insect specimens to pin. Don't forget to put your insect specimens in your relaxing chambers for 12 to 24 hours before the meeting. There will be some extra insects available for pinning in case you do not have any in the freezer. 4-H'ers are welcome to bring a short project talk on another project you are enrolled in for the new 4-H year. Questions? Email Vicky or call her at (620)804-9170.

Save the Date: K-State Junior Producer Day

Junior Producer Days are hosted to provide educational material and hands-on experiences for youth, parents, leaders, extension agents, and ag teachers. Various speakers share information on topics such as selection, nutrition, showmanship, fitting, reproduction, feeding, and disease control. Talks, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and door prizes are present at all events. Beef and Sheep days are hosted in even years, and Swine and Meat Goat days are hosted in odd years.

The 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day will be held Saturday, March 7th and the 2026 Junior Sheep Producer Day will be held April 11th. Both events will be held at the Bilbrey Family Events Center in Manhattan, KS. More details on cost and registration will be coming soon.

Calling ALL Teen Artists

National 4-H is calling all artists, creators, and performers! We'd love to see what YOU do best. Submit your work for a chance to be featured at upcoming National 4‑H events. We're looking for singers, dancers, instrumentalists, as well as visual artists and creators of all kinds. Enter today to showcase your unique talent on this national stage! Applications from students ages 14–19 are accepted from October 1 through December 1, 2026.

2026-2027 Kansas 4-H Scholarships

The Kansas 4-H Scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors, current college students, and graduate students who have been part of the 4-H experience. Each scholarship has its own criteria, and you may qualify for several. You will only need to fill out one application to be considered for all available scholarships. The scholarship process combines the State 4-H Scholarships and the Vanier Family Scholarship Program (VFSP) applications together.

The scholarship application is now live on the Kansas 4-H website. along with many details on the scholarship offerings and application requirements. Don’t wait, start yours - the deadline for the Kansas 4-H Scholarships is Monday, January 5, 2026.

Partner Events

Paper Clover Fundraiser at Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply proudly began partnering with 4-H in 2010 and has helped raise over $20 million since through the Paper Clover fundraisers. Cool fact: 100% of funds raised through the Paper Clover fundraisers benefit 4-H and 4-H youth. 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state where it was raised and the remaining 10% supports national 4-H programming. The next Paper Clover fundraiser date is November 23 - December 14. Stop by your local Tractor Supply and shop a business that supports 4-H!

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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