Benton County 4-H Oregon

09/25/2020

HORSE OWNERS - Please Read!
We all want to start riding and working our horses. But we need to be smart about reintroducing horses to work. Our equine partners might need more time than we think! Below is a great article with multiple timelines that show best practices following hazardous air.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/animals-livestock/horses/once-smoke-clears-guide-safely-start-working-riding-your-horse

09/19/2020

4-H is not just a club, it's a way of life! #oregonstrong

This is Connor, picking up supplies at Heartland to deliver to evacuees and their pets. He and his 4-H Club, Peak Livestock, have been volunteering their time to help wildfire victims.

09/19/2020

4-H Fashion Revue Video.mp4

Check out our slideshow showcasing the 2020 Benton County Virtual 4-H Fashion Revue! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZW3X2jhiO6tjwwK7gxNycw4u8Hd-nwDU/view?usp=sharing

09/18/2020

Have you lost livestock due to wildfire? Consider applying for the USDA Farm Service Agency Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
Benton, Linn & Lincoln counties call 541-967-5925 ext. 2
https://oregonstate.box.com/s/1umk0e8uxpz3wi2anfw0kwngjtp4y71h

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-indemnity/index

09/17/2020

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

Over the past week, our Benton County 4-H Volunteers and Members have been actively assisting the Benton County Fairgrounds with the caretaking of evacuated animals. Thank you to all the incredible 4-H families that have stepped in and supported those in need. We appreciate each and every one of you! We will continue to reach out if additional assistance is needed. #Oregonstrong #Oregon4h

09/13/2020

Benton County, Oregon

Linus Pauling Middle School is now the primary clean air option for overnight sheltering location for evacuees. The Benton County Fairgrounds will remain the car camping, RV camping, and supply and meal distribution site for evacuees.

09/11/2020

Make sure you are getting accurate information from a trusted source. https://wildfire.oregon.gov/

09/11/2020

Take a moment to pause. "Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — John Kerry #September11 #united #neverforget

09/10/2020

We hope that you and your families are safe and taking care in the midst of the extremely poor air quality that the wildfires have been producing. For current air quality conditions check out: airnow.gov

09/09/2020

City of Corvallis

Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon are NOT under any evacuation orders — please be careful sharing rumors on social media. You can rely on these verified pages for accurate information:

• Benton County, Oregon
• Benton County Sheriff's Office
• City of Corvallis Police Department

09/09/2020

Evacuated Livestock and RV campers are being accepted at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Enter off 53rd Street at the Benton Oaks RV entrance.

If you want to donate feed, food, items for evacuees, please do not drop off donations at the fairgrounds. Please visit the Benton County Wildfire Response website to submit your donation information. Emergency Operations Center staff will contact you.

INFORMATION PHONE FOR LIVESTOCK EVACUATIONS, RV CAMPING CALL
- 541-243-2491

https://bentoncountywildfireresponse.recovers.org/?fbclid=IwAR13JjR43Z0HQi1zbvVnhi5IVtnEGn5n5XSn6JL1CxtAzH1ClQ5brBBOLOA

09/09/2020

Albany Fire Department

Stay home and stay safe with continued unhealthy air quality.

09/09/2020

Benton County, Oregon

**Español a continuación**
Benton County does not currently have any areas under evacuation orders. Stay up-to-date on the latest information on fires, smoke and evacuations: https://co.benton.or.us/boc/page/heavy-smoke-benton-county.

The Benton County Fairgrounds has been opened as an overflow emergency shelter exclusively for evacuees from neighboring counties. Benton County residents are not under threat at this time.
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El Condado Benton actualmente no tiene áreas bajo órdenes de evacuación. Manténgase actualizado con la información más reciente sobre incendios, humo y evacuaciones: https://co.benton.or.us/boc/page/heavy-smoke-benton-county.

Los Terrenos de la Feria del Condado Benton se ha abierto como un refugio de emergencia exclusivamente para los evacuados de los condados vecinos, en caso de sobrecupo. Los habitantes del Condado Benton no están bajo amenaza en este momento.

09/08/2020

Check out the following links on how to protect your pets and livestock from wildfire smoke.https://www3.epa.gov/airnow/smoke_fires/protect-your-pets-from-wildfire-smoke.pdf

https://www3.epa.gov/airnow/smoke_fires/protect-your-large-animals-and-livestock-from-wildfire-smoke.pdf

http://cecentralsierra.ucanr.edu/files/220420.pdf

09/08/2020

Oregon Office of Emergency Management

IMPORTANT evacuation REMINDER!

Oregon uses the statewide “Ready, Set, Go” system to notify communities of need to evacuate due to a threat, or potential threat, to life and/or property:

Level 1: READY - Level 1 evacuations are an alert of an existing danger. Now is the time to “Get Ready”. Residents with special needs, or those with pets or livestock, should take note and prepare for relocating family members, pets and livestock. Refine your evacuation plans and gather the things you will need if you must evacuate.

Level 2: SET - Level 2 evacuations indicate there is a significant risk to your area. Now is the time to be set for immediate evacuation. Residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or designated area or with family/friends outside the area or be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Level 3: GO! - Level 3 means there is immediate danger. GO NOW! You are advised to evacuate immediately.

Once you have left the evacuated area, you will not be allowed to re-enter until the danger has passed. Preparing your family in advance of an emergency can mean the difference between being a disaster survivor or a victim. Make an action plan, prepare a “Go Kit", and communicate the plan with your family.

09/07/2020

Have a safe holiday. Normal hours resume tomorrow Tuesday, September 8th.

08/28/2020

4-H COSTUME CONTEST RESULTS! Votes were tallied for three top People’s Choice Awards. A guest judge also picked their top three costumes for the Judge’s Choice Awards.

Thank you to all of the participants for brightening everyone’s days with their fun costumes!

08/26/2020

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Check out these FREE ways to learn while your safe at home. Updated weekly in English & Spanish: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/newsletter/4-h-central-bi-weekly-booklet-folleto-semanal

08/25/2020

4-H

National 4-H is doing a partnership with Bogs Boots! If you buy a pair of Bogs 4-H boots, they will donate $5 back to 4-H programs supporting outdoor education in animal and agricultural sciences!

New #4H boots from Bogs Footwear are now available! Learn more about how BOGS is supporting the growth of 4-H outdoor education programs in animal and agricultural sciences across the country. https://bit.ly/3fnebtF #inspirekidstodo #4HstepFOURWARD

08/10/2020

Drumroll please….here are the full list of results for the 2020 Benton County 4-H Virtual Shows! Results can be found here: https://oregonstate.box.com/s/t376sv50rel66y4l9ucuzmdtsqraahqg

Congratulations to ALL of the exhibitors! We know this was a different kind of year for 4-H shows, and we applaud you for taking a chance and doing something entirely new!

08/02/2020

The Benton County 4-H Costume Contest is open for voting! Vote on your favorite costumes by liking the photos in this post. The contest will close on Friday, August 14th so get your votes in before then! The top three costumes based on votes will get People's Choice Awards. There will also be a guest judge that chooses their top three Judge's Choice Awards. Let's get voting! There is also one photo in the comments of the original post.

08/01/2020

Message from the auction committee:

All 4-H animals that were sold through the auction are required to be brought to their proper drop off location.

Sheep, Swine, Goats, Rabbits and Poultry need to be brought to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1st between 12pm – 4pm.

All Cattle need to be brought to Ryan Cheeke’s feed lot on Sunday, August 2 between 6am – 9am.

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Please be aware that, just as we did at weigh in and tagging, we are required to follow the same Benton County Fairgrounds, OSU, OHA, and local health authority’s safety protocols to minimize exposure and risk to COVID-19.

Stay in vehicle until you are directed to unload your animal.

Face coverings - Wear a face covering when exiting your vehicle – weigh in crews will be wearing face coverings too.

Physical distancing - Maintain 6 feet of distance between you and others that are not your immediate family.

Leave area once unloaded - Don’t stay and visit, please leave the area once you have unloaded.

Thank you!

07/31/2020

TUNE IN! As closing time approaches for the auction there will be a live Facebook feed. Auction will be talking with members, reading bios and most important, thanking the winning buyers. We really appreciate all of your support.

07/31/2020

Benton County Fair & Rodeo

Benton County Fair & Rodeo

Welcome to the 2020 Lee Allen Memorial Livestock Auction as we close out the 2020 Lot Bids!
www.BentonCountyLivestockAuction.com

07/31/2020

Auction lots will be closing soon! Get your last minute bids in! https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/

07/30/2020

Entries for the costume contest are due by the end of tomorrow!

07/30/2020

Results are currently being processed as we prepare to release them in the next couple weeks. In the meantime check out the auction website! Bidding is open with 24 hours remaining!! https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/

07/30/2020

Look for our Champion & Reserve Champion Market animal images on the digital marquee sign at the Benton County Fairgrounds on 53rd St! Congratulations to all who participated!

07/29/2020

Bidding opens at 6pm! Save time and register NOW! https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/

07/29/2020

Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds

Please promote, our partner, the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Market Livestock Auction – buyers can register online. There is also information for how to make “add-ons”, and donate money to the Moos Scholarship” or to add to the “pool money fund” to bump prices on member’s animal projects. https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/

The actual auction is from 6pm on Wednesday, July 29 – 12pm on Friday, July 31

Make sure to get pre-registered to be an auction buyer online now at www.BentonCountyLivestockAuction.com.

07/27/2020

Benton County 2020 4-H Livestock Shows

Hot off the press! Here are the MARKET results for this year’s Benton County 4-H Virtual Shows! https://oregonstate.box.com/s/o0yrqak8f7bzmvay8loy2znznaapemia

The other show results will be shared in the next couple of weeks, as judging is being finalized for some areas.

Here’s a key to reading the abbreviations:
CH = Champion
RCH = Reserve Champion
LW = Lightweight
MW = Midweight
HW = Heavyweight
O-CH = Overall Champion
O-RCH = Overall Reserve Champion

Here’s a link to a FUN video of the Overall Champions and Reserve Champions in Market Class: https://vimeo.com/442085295/6fad88b2ee

Please remember to spread the word about the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Market Livestock Auction: https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/ - folks can go to the website now to register as a buyer! 😊

With the 2020 Benton County 4-H Shows going virtual this year, the OSU Extension Service in Benton County and leaders have pivoted to make the 2020 shows possible.…

07/20/2020

Thank you for pivoting with us this year and registering and submitting your uploads! Your entries will be judged in the coming days!

07/20/2020

ONE HOUR LEFT! Please REGISTER and SUBMIT all of your UPLOADS to be eligible to participate in our 4-H Virtual Shows! Also, MARKET PROJECT members your AUCTION BIO needs to be submitted by midnight! https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/benton/announcements/benton-county-virtual-shows-registration-information

07/19/2020

JUST UNDER 8 HOURS LEFT! If you have already registered and submitted your photos and videos PLEASE LOGIN and make sure you added your images and videos to all of your entries INCLUDING showmanship. Showmanship is REQUIRED and needs photos and video submissions as well! If you have not registered or uploaded any images or videos NOW IS THE TIME! Registration closes at MIDNIGHT!

07/17/2020

4-H MARKET MEMBERS - If you are participating in the auction you will need to submit your auction bio. The link can be found on page two of the packet or call our office to obtain.