Grant/Adams/Lincoln 4-H Youth Development

05/01/2026

📣 4-H Fair Registration Reminder 📣

When registering for the Fair, please remember:

👉 **Use your 4‑H member’s age as of **🗓️ October 1, 2025 — not their current age or age during Fair week.

Using the correct age is important to ensure members are placed in the appropriate age division for their 4‑H fair entries.

Thank you for double-checking during registration, and feel free to reach out if you have questions! 😊🌟

04/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE
2026 GRANT COUNTY 4-H MEMBER DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATIONS DAYS

• Presentations are part of each member’s annual 4-H commitment
• Area Presentation Day is required if you plan to present at the Fair
• Intermediate & Senior members presenting at County Fair may qualify to advance to State Fair!
• Grant County 4-H Leaders Council is covering enrollment fees for any 4-H youth who presents a public demonstration at the Grant County Fair. To be eligible, youth must present their demonstration at one of the following events and during the fair.

Quincy - May 1, The Cambridge
Link to view times and sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849AEAB28ABF49-63687040-4harea #/

Quincy - May 2, Quincy Public Market
Link to view times and sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849AEAB28ABF49-63687040-4harea #/

Ephrata—June 20, Garden Oasis
Moses Lake—State Junior Horse Show (late June, date TBA)
Moses Lake—July 15, Extension Office

Friday May 1, 2:30-4p AND Saturday May 2, 9:30a -2p All Grant County 4-H members are welcome to participate! This event is open to ALL Grant County 4-H members—whether or not you are part of a Quincy/George area club. We would love to have you join us! An Educational Demonstration/Presentation is ...

04/16/2026

⏰ Reminder: Beef Tag Information Due This Saturday (April 18)

For Grant County 4‑H youth enrolled in MARKET BEEF PROJECTS:

✅ Grant County Fair market beef ear tags are available at the WSU Extension Office

📍 1525 E. Wheeler Road, Moses Lake

📸 As in past years, youth must submit a photo of the animal with both ear tags visible

NEW this year: Tag information and photos are submitted through the survey link and questionnaire

📲 Use the same survey link/QR code that is used for all market species: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1CgVlNmOcE2Thc2

🗓 Beef tag information is due by Saturday, April 18.

📧 A confirmation email will be sent within 2–3 business days after submission.

Questions? Call the WSU Extension Office at 509‑754‑2011 ext. 4301

04/02/2026

01/23/2026

📣 Attention Grant County 4‑H & FFA Seniors and Alumni!

The Ken Ardell Scholarship deadline is coming up soon!

All applications are due to the Grant County Extension Office by February 1.

This long‑standing scholarship supports local youth in pursuing higher education, awarding $1,500 scholarships to eligible applicants from Grant and Adams Counties.

📄 Download the application here:
https://extension.wsu.edu/grant/documents/2023/01/ardellscholarshipapplication.pdf

👩‍🌾 Who can apply?
Youth who have been enrolled in 4‑H or FFA for at least two years and plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational program.

📬 Where to submit:
Grant County WSU Extension Office
1525 E. Wheeler Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837

Don’t wait—get your materials together and apply today! 🌱✨

12/19/2025

Please take a look at the notice below - the Extension Office will be closed next week.

12/18/2025

🌟 4‑H Families — Winter Break is a Great Time for YQCA! 🌟

Keeping this certification current is an important step for members participating in livestock projects. Thank you for helping our youth stay on track and prepared for the upcoming year! 💚🐄🐖🐑🐐🐓

👉 Access the YQCA site here: https://yqcaprogram.org/