July 21, 2015
4-H Wheat Program News
1. It’s last call for members to enroll for the 2016 Kansas 4-H and FFA Wheat Variety Plot program. The program begins fall of 2015 and goes through September 2016. The enrollment form and program details are currently available at http://www.kansas4-h.org/p.aspx?tabid=297. Members are asked to contact their local Extension Office immediately with enrollments due to the Northwest Area Extension Office by July 24. Cost for 2015-16 will again be $30 to receive the five varieties of wheat. This fee is now needed to contribute to the cost of the wheat varieties. It is very important that we know the number of participants early, so we can have enough seed and metal signs available for Extension agents and leaders to pick up at the Kansas State Fair. New participants will receive a free large plot sign, and five free individual variety signs. These will be distributed on Friday, September 11, at the 2015 Kansas State Fair.
2. The Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo is a wheat fun day showcasing all things wheat. Join us for the annual event on Thursday, August 6, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the K-State Ag Research Center Auditorium, 1232 240 Avenue, Hays, KS 67601. It is open to all 4-H family members, 4-H leaders and Extension staff. There will be eight contests open to youth members with cash prizes and ribbons awarded. There will be tours. There is a $5 per person registration cost. Pre-registration will be required by Friday, July 31, to ensure an accurate meal count. For more information about the wheat expo and to register, visit http://www.kansas4-h.org/p.aspx?tabid=432. For more information, contact Deryl Waldren at 785-462-6281 or email to dwaldren@ksu.edu.