CCE Tioga County 4-H
H Youth Development
What’s Happening Wednesday 44-H News
April 6, 2016
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Fair Item Checkup!
4-H Club Reports
4-H
H Rabbit & Cavy Showmanship Clinic
4-H
H Turkey Project Still Open
4-H Capital Days Registration Now Open
Time to Register for 4-H
H Career Explorations
4-H
H Animal Science Project Certificate Due Dates
4-H Forestry Weekend
H Horse Program Tack Auction
4-H
Awesome Equine and Dairy 101
Animal Science Advisory Committee Meetings
Horse
se Program Advisory Committee Meetings
NYS 4-H STEM Camp
CCE Homesteading Series – New Classes Added
2016 Statewide Events
Calendar of Events
STARTING NEXT WEDNESDAY THE WHW WILL BE SENT A DIFFERENT WAY.
WATCH FOR IT IN YOUR IN BOX.
FAIR ITEM CHECKUP!
• Reminder! Always have the original vet health papers, rabies papers, Coggins papers, etc. with
you at all times when transporting your animals
• Are your 4-H
H Record Books up to date? Don’t forget – you must show six (6) educational
experiences in order to be eligible to show in the county fair.
• Your 4-H
H Record Books must be in a binder for fair submission.
4-H CLUB REPORTS
Flora & Fauna Friends 4-H Club . . . . The members of the Flora and Fauna Friends 4-H
4 Club got
together on Sunday, March 19, 2016, at the Candor Free Library to learn about painting with acrylics
on canvas. We asked Mrs. Carling to help us. Mrs. Carling is an Art Teacher at the Candor Central
High School. We each picked a painting project ba
based on our other 4-H
H projects. Everyone had a great
time!
Respectfully submitted, Emily Henry
Henry, News Reporter
Farm Fanatics 4-H Club . . . . The On Saturday April 2nd the Farm Fanatics 4-H
H club took a field trip
to USDA inspected Reed Brook Meat Processing where Donnie Van
VanDusen
usen was so kind to give us a
demonstration of a slaughter of a pig and a steer. We were able to see everything from the humane kill
through the process of the animal hanging in the coolers. Donnie also went through internal
intern parts and
different cuts of meat. Only one small hiccup sent Donnie up a really tall ladder to fix the machine that
lifts the carcass up. Ian (the owner) also stopped in and went through the cuts of meat of beef animals.
Donnie also went through the various
rious machines in the shop and explained what they are used for. This
was very educational and a great field trip. Wee were very happy they were willing to let us come in
and visit. A great big Thank you to Donnie and Reed Brook
Brook.
4-H RABBIT & CAVY SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC
There will be a rabbit and cavy showmanship clinic on Saturday, April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. at the home of the Hoof & Claw 4-H club leader. Topics will include: Hands-on review of
showmanship and handling skills, grooming, fitting for show, trimming nails, giving an injection,
tattooing a rabbit and ear tagging a cavy.
Participants must bring their 4-H record book, pen or pencil, a snack to share, a banana to practice
tattooing, and an orange to practice giving injections. Equipment will be provided. For biosecurity
reasons, do not bring live rabbits or cavy to the clinic.
The clinic is open to interested 4-H members. To participate, RSVP D’Amone Popp at
[email protected] by Tuesday, April 19. When registering, please list the breed of your
showmanship rabbit or cavy.
4-H TURKEY PROJECT STILL OPEN
The Tioga Co. 4-H Program has again partnered with the Owego Kiwanis, to offer the 4-H Fall Turkey
Project for 4-H members 9 to 19 years of age. A Kiwanis sponsor will purchase six birds for the
4-H’er. The 4-H member is responsible for all feed and butchering costs. At the end of the project, the
sponsor will get a bird free of charge. The 4-H member will then be responsible for finding buyers for
the remaining five birds. The program begins in June and runs through late October at which time the
birds will go to the butcher.
Contact Autumn in the 4-H Office to sign up for this project.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR 4-H CAREER EXPLORATIONS
4-H Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The
purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to
develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to
Cornell University.
Quick Details
• Dates:
June 28 - 30, 2016
• Location:
Cornell University
• Arrival:
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on June 30
• Departure:
2:30 p.m. on June 30
• Cost:
$250 per person
• Registration: Opens March 18, closes June 1
• Program Tracks:
o University U: teens entering 8th – 9th grades
o Focus for Teens: teens entering 10th – 12th grades
4-H members interested in this program should complete the application that can be found on the
Career Explorations website at: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/events/Pages/CareerEx.aspx . The
application should be emailed or sent to Autumn in the 4-H Office.
4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECT ANIMAL CERTIFICATE DUE DATES
Following are the 4-H Animal Science Project Certificates and their due dates. All animal science
project certificates can be found on the CCE website. FAXED COPIES WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 (actual due date is Sunday, May 1)
• Small Animal (rabbit, cavy, etc.)
• Market: Hog, Sheep, Goat
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
• Dairy
• Breeding Beef, Hog, Sheep, Goat
• Market Poultry
• Market Rabbit
• Poultry
4-H FORESTRY WEEKEND
Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry activities, games, and competition at the 4-H
Forestry Weekend Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8 at 4-H Camp Shankitunk, Delaware Co.
This three day event is for youth aged 10 and up (and staff and volunteers) interested in learning more
about forests, and to select the NYS team that will go to the 2016 National 4-H Forestry Invitational
(must be 14-19 for the national event).
The Forestry weekend activities include:
• Tree identification
• Tree measurements
• Compass usage
• Map reading
• Insects and diseases
• Geocaching
• Nature games
• Night hikes and more
The cost is $43 per person which includes food, materials, and cabin lodging. Space is limited, so
register now! Contact Jody in the 4-H Office for a registration form. The deadline to register is Friday,
April 29.
4-H HORSE PROGRAM TACK AUCTION & BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE
The 4-H Horse Program is hosting its annual JP North’s Equine Tack Auction on Friday, April 29 in
the 4-H Youth Building. The preview begins at 5:00 p.m. and the auction begins at 6:00 p.m. There
will also be a can and bottle drive.
AWESOME EQUINE & DAIRY 101
The AWESOME Equine & Dairy 101 program will be held Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 at
Morrisville State College. This camp/college experience is open to 4-H youth ages 13 to 19 years of
age.
Equine Program: Participants will select from two tracts in which they have the opportunity to learn
more about English, Western, racing, and draft & driving areas.
Dairy Program: Participants will learn about calf, heifer, and cow management, and reproduction.
All participants will participate in sessions on breeding and nutrition, and take a field trip to Oneida
County's annual Farm Fest event at DiNitto Farms in Marcy. All sessions will be taught by Morrisville
State College faculty and other professionals in the field of equine & dairy.
The cost is $100 for youth and $75 for chaperones. Online registrations can be made at
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2016EquineAndDairy101_221 Let Jody or Autumn in the 4-H Office know
that you intend to go to this program.
ANIMAL SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The dates for the 2016 Animal Science Advisory Committee Meetings are as follows:
• Monday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., CCE conference room
• Monday, May 9, 7:00 p.m., CCE conference room
• Monday, June 13, 7:00 p.m., CCE conference room
4-H HORSE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The dates for the 2016 4-H Horse Program Advisory Committee Meetings are as follows:
• Monday, April 18, 6:00 p.m., CCE conference room
• Monday, May 16, 6:00 p.m., CCE conference room
• Monday, June 20, 6:00 p.m., CCE conference room
2016 NYS 4-H STEM CAMP
The 2016 NYS 4-H STEM Camp will be held Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, at 4-H Camp
Shankitunk in Delhi. Registration and payment are due by June 3. Those registering early with
payment by May 1 will receive a free T-shirt. Contact Jody in the 4-H Office for a
brochure/registration form.
Courses include:
ROBOTICS - - Have you ever wanted to make your own robot that responds to your every whim and
wish? If so, then this track is for you! Spend the weekend learning how to build and program a robot.
GEOCACHING - - Do you like to hunt for treasure? Do you like to go on Scavenger Hunts? Then
GPS Geocaching is for you! Learn the fundamentals of geocaching along with some other fun and
amazing aspects of geospatial science.
ROCKETRY I & II - - Want to build and launch a rocket that will fly over 400' up in the air as well
as two water and air powered rockets? Then this track is for you! Rocketry I = beginners. Rocketry II
= past participants/built at least one rocket before. The remarkable principles of how rockets work and
the science of aerospace will be shown thru fun activities.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY - - Would you like to learn how to cook food with little to no energy use?
Have you ever made a smoothie utilizing the sun? Find out about this and other energy efficient ways
to prepare food in our sustainable energy course! Trust us, you want to take this course!!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - - Do you like the outdoors? Come and learn the science and enjoy the
adventure of the outdoors in this course. This course will cover a variety of topics related to
environmental science. It will get you outdoors and exploring! Come join us for this science adventure!
CCE HOMESTEADING SERIES - NEW CLASSES ADDED
The CCE Homesteading series has been very successful, with dozens of folks who have learned how to
keep a laying chicken flock, and how to raise meat birds, pigs sheep and goats. New workshops have
recently been added for more opportunities to learn how to be more self sufficient.
There is something for everyone, and all presentations are given by experts. Register for one or more
classes by calling (607) 687-4020 or email Barb Neal at [email protected]. Here are more classes:
• Ways to Store Your Food CCE Conference Room, TCOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
Wednesday, April 13
6 – 7:30 p.m.
2016 STATEWIDE EVENTS
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Open House –
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/opnhouse/
• April 16
Cornell Student Block & Bridle Club Livestock Show and Barnyard Fun
Day http://events.cornell.edu/event/102nd_barnyar_fun_day_and_student_livestock_show
• May 7
Animal Crackers - - Dairy Cattle & Goats: The annual Animal Crackers
program provides New York youth with fun hands
hands-on
on science-oriented
science
learning experiences on Animal Science topics which feature the unique
facilities and staff of Cornell university.
http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events
http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/
• June 3 – 4
Equine and Dairy 101: SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
http://putknowledgetowork.org/events/2016/06/03/
http://putknowledgetowork.org/events/2016/06/03/-awesome
awesome-equine-dairy-101
• Sept. 29 – 30
NY 4-H
H Agribusiness Career Conference: Cobleskill, NY
http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2016/09/29/4
http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2016/09/29/4-h-agribusiness-career-conference
conference-abc-trip
• April 9
4-H
H MEETING AND DEADLINE DATES . . .
The CCE Conference Room is on the basement level of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office
Building formerly the Tioga Co. Office Building (TCOB).
• Ranch Riders 4-H Club . . . Saturday, April 99, 12 p.m., Fargnoli Farms, showmanship clinic
• Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., CCE
conference room, TCOB
• 4-H Horse Program Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, April 18, 6:00 p.m.,
location TBD
• Ranch Riders 4-H Club . . . Thursday, April 21
21, regular meeting, quiz on gymkhana patterns
• Hoof & Claw 4-H Club . . . Saturday, April 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m., club business meeting at
leader’s home
• Winter 4-H STEM Camp . . . Monday, April 25 – Friday, April 29
• 4-H Market Goat, Sheep & Swine Project Certificates Due . . . Friday, April 29
• 4-H Small Animal (rabbit, cavy
avy, etc.) Project Certificates Due . . . Friday, April 29
• 4-H Horse Program Tack Auction . . . Friday, April 29, 5:00 p.m. preview, 4-H
4 Youth
Building
• STARR . . . . . Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1. NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
• Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, May 9, 7 p.m., location CCE
Conference Room, TCOB
• 4-H
H Horse Program Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, May 16, 6:00 p.m., location
TBD
• 4-H Poultry (market & non--market) Project Certificates Due . . . Wednesday, June 1
• 4-H Dairy and Breeding Beef
Beef, Hog, Sheep and Goat Project Certificates Due . . .
Wednesday, June 1
• 4-H
H Market Rabbit Project Certificates Due . . . Wednesday, June 1
• Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, June 13, 7 p.m., CCE conference
room, TCOB
• 4-H
H Horse Program Advisory Committee Meeting . . . Monday, June 20, 6:00 p.m., location
TBD
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Save the Date . . . September
eptember 29 – 30, 2016 4-H
H Agribusiness Career Conference, Cobleskill
Mission Statement
4-H connects youth to hands-on
on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring,
contributing members of society.
Vision Statement
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Please Plan Ahead: If you plan to stop into the 44-H
H Office please call ahead to see if either Jody or Autumn
will be in at the time of your visit. We have very busy schedules and cannot be here every day but will try our
best to make arrangements with you for your visit. IIff you need to pick up something, let us know ahead of time
so that we can get what you need ready and
and/or can leave it at the front desk for you to pick up.
Club Leaders: If you would like to publish your club meeting dates, times and locations, please email the
information to Jody by noon the Tuesday before.
Club News Reporters: 4-H
H news reporters - - please send Jody monthly write-ups
ups and pictures of your club
activities.
Autumn Lavine
4-H
H Youth Development Resource Educator
Cornell University Cooperative Extension Tioga County
56 Main Street
Owego, New York 13827
Phone 607-687-4020
Fax 607-687-3619
Visit us on our website at: tioga.cce.cornell.edu
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