4-H Volunteer Meeting will be Tuesday, May 30th @ 6pm in room 111 of the Montgomery County Annex building. All 4-H volunteers, leaders and interested parents are invited to attend. Highlights to include: program area updates, fair updates, community service/events, record books and more!
Favorite snacks are welcome!
If you have any questions, give us a call.

Who: Fulton-Montgomery 4-H Teens. All youth, 13 & older (as of January 1st) are encouraged to attend. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!

When: Wednesday, May 24th @ 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Montgomery County Annex, Room 111

What: A county level 4-H leadership group for teen 4-H members. Its prupose is to help teen 4-Her's develop leadership skills, while helping to build a strong bi-county 4-H program that benefits all members and volunteers in our counties.  Come join us for an evening of fun, including: icebreakers, team building games, pizza, brainstorming ideas and setting goals for the teen council.

Matt Gogis and Haleigh Dutcher are the Adult advisors.

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!