Join DAC New York for an informational session with Rusty Bingham of Lean Value Sires and Jen Snell Bruno. This clinis is a great opportunity to learn about the proper nutrients required for a healthy specimen in each species of livestork, and horses. DAC representave, Amanda Zemken, will also be speaking on the awards being offered for 4-H Champions and Reserve Champions for the 2017 fair season.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the 4-H office by Thursday, June 8th @ 853-2135.

BATAVIA, N.Y. — Genesee County 4-H Fur and Feather Club along with Wyoming County 4-H Rabbit Ears Club are hosting a double rabbit and cavy youth show on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St., Rd., Batavia.

The show is open to all local youth ages 19 and younger (you do not need to be a 4-H member). Showroom opens at 8:00 am, health checked by 9:00am, judging promptly begins at 10:00am.  Entry Fee is $3.00 per animal if postmarked by April 21, 2017 or $4.00 day of show.

Participants may enter in both shows.  For complete show rules and entry forms please visit: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events or contact the Genesee County 4-H Office at 585-343-3040 ext. 101

Sunday, April 23, 2017 - Rifle, Intro & Advanced

Youth 12 years & older may participate in this session.

Cost is $5 for enrolled 4-H youth & $20 for non 4-H youth.

Contact Kyle for more information, 853-2135

Presented by the SUNY Cobleskill's American Animal Producers Club

When: Saturday, April 22, 2017 8am-4:30pm

Where: Schoharie County Sunshine Fairgrounds

What: Judging Clinics for beef/sheep, Sheep showmanship, Cattle Clipping & fitting, Practice evaluation classes, Reason Practice w/individual feedback, Helpful talk sessions for parents, Livestock Id/skillathon

Registration Fee Includes: Participation in all clinic & competition activities, Breakfast, Lunch, Drawsting bag, notebook, pen & t-shirt.

Find entry forms online or request one at burnetc085@cobleskill.edu

All animal entries for the 4-H show at the Fonda Fair must be postmarked by August 1st or brought into the 4-H office in Fonda by the end of the day on Monday, August 3rd.  Call the office with any questions.  

'Tis the season to check out the Discover Christmas Trees curriculum. It includes dynamic lesson plans and activities that span all subject areas, and are aligned to NYS and Common Core Learning Standards. Find more information and the free curriculum on our website. Courtesy of the New York State Christmas Tree Farmers Association. This would be a great resource to use in the classroom or in your local 4-H club!

The September - October 4-H Clover Newsletter is now available! Lots of important info about enrollment, programs, and fair results. Check it out here:

The 2014 Premium Book is now available!  There are many  new updates, including the new non-animal pre-entry form.  This year both animal and non-animal classes are located in the same book.  All additional forms, (Snack Bar sign-up, teen leaders, teen superintendents, etc.), are included at the end of the book as well.  Contact the CCE FM office at 673-5525 if you have any questions!