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4-H FACTS Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County April/May 2012

4 Independence Day observed, CCE closed

5 4-H Club Secretary reports due

8-10

Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show

1 Applications for Bruce Field Award due

1 Alicia Kennedy Memorial Scholarship due


5 4-H Animal Crackers, Cornell University


6 Junior Beef Quality registration due

9-13 School Closed - Spring Recess

9 Applications for 4-H Career Exploration at Cornell University due to 4-H Office

10-12 Tractor Safety Certification Training

13 NYS Association of Agricultural Fairs and NYS Showpeople’s Association Scholarship applications due

13-15 STARR - Teen Trip

14 Vet School Open House

15 Applications for Animal Crackers at Cornell University due to 4-H Office

21 NYS Horse Quiz Bowl, Cornell

21 Public Presentations - Old Forge

28 NYS Dairy Quiz Bowl, Cornell

14 Junior Beef Quality Assurance Program at CCE Oneida County

1 4-H animal non-ownership certificates due to 4-H Office

1 Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show entries due to 4-H Office


12 Farm/Home Safety Day, Frankfort Fairgrounds

26-28

Career Explorations, Cornell University

30 Junior Dairy Leader Applications due

11-13

NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend

12 District Public Presentation

19 NYS Horse Communications Event

23 4-H Conservation Day

28 Memorial Day observed, CCE Closed

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CCE Herkimer County 4-H Facts

4-H Honor Secretaries 2

Reminders by June 1st 2

Attention 4-H Leaders and 4-H Members 2

Certification & Workshop Reminders 2

Alicia Kennedy Memorial Scholarship 3

NYS Association of Agricultural Fairs and NYS Showpeople’s Association Scholarship

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Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show Information

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Brue Field Agriculture Award 3

4-H Animal Crackers 4

Junior Beef Quality Assurance Program 4

New at the New York State Fair 4

4-H Opportunity 4

4-H is a Family Affair 5

Old Forge 4-H Public Presentation Event 5

Healthivores 5

NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend 6

Due Before the Horse Show 6

Pheasant Chicks 6

4-H Career Exploration 6-7

Vet School Open House 8

Summer is Parade Time 9

Ag in the Classroom 9

4-H Club News 9-11

4-H Horse Bowl and Hipology 11

4-H Dairy Bowl 11

4-H Dairy Judging Clinic at Salmstead Farm 11

4-H Vet Science 12-13

4-H Public Presentation 13-14

Spotlight on 4-H Projects 15

Farmers’ Museum 4-H Heirloom Seed Project

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Junior Dairy Leader 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 4-H HONOR SECRETARIES Congratulations to Haderondahs; Karen Thornton, Little Falls 4-H Friends; Jillian Palmer, Merry Moo’s; Hailey Phillips, and Occupational Hazards for turning in their January Secretary’s reports in by February 5th.

Congratulations to Schuyler Hillbillies; Brook Mucurio, for turning in their February Secretary’s reports in by March 5th

REMINDERS BY JUNE 1ST

Non-owned project animal lease agreements are due to the 4-H office.

Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show Entries are due to the 4-H Office.

ATTENTION 4-H LEADERS AND 4-H MEMBERS

If you know of anyone who has not yet enrolled or “re”-enrolled in 4-H please have them call the 4-H office ASAP. There are a lot of 4-H events happening this spring and summer and we don’t want anyone left out because they did not enroll. Youth MUST be enrolled by June 1 to participate in FMJLS, County and State Fair.

REMINDERS ● Tractor Safety Certification - April 10-12 at

Clinton Tractor. Registration and fee to take part in this program is due to the 4-H office by April 6.

● 4-H Animal Crackers - May 5, at Cornell University. Registration and $5 fee to take part in this trip is due to the 4-H office by April 15.

● 4-H Career Explorations - June 26-28 at Cornell University. Registration and fee to take part in this trip is due to the 4-H office by April 9.

April/May 2012

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

ALICIA KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A 4-H scholarship has been set up in memory of Alicia Kenney by the Merry Moos 4-H Club. Applications can be obtained by calling the 4-H Office or on our website. Scholarships will be in the amount of $100 (at least four will be awarded). Applications due to the 4-H Office by May 1st.

NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND

NEW YORK STATE SHOWPEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high school and college students active in their local fairs who intend to or are pursuing a degree. Application is open to all students regardless of their field of study. Additional consideration may be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management, or the outdoor amusement business. Applications can be found at www.nyfairs.org Up to ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications due by Friday, April 13, to Herkimer County Fair Association, PO Box 47, Frankfort, NY 13340.

FARMERS’ MUSEUM JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW INFO

Traditional members (8 years old and in 3rd grade by January 1, 2012) that are enrolled in beef, sheep, dairy, goat or swine should receive their Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show Book by May 14th.

BRUCE FIELD AGRICULTURE AWARD

PURPOSE - In recognition of his untiring efforts in the service of agriculture in Herkimer County, the Central New York Farm Progress Show, Inc. has set up this annual Bruce Field Agriculture Award. Bruce's years with the bank, consultant in farm management and active volunteer with many organizations will be remembered with this yearly grant to young people, who are residents of Herkimer County or who attend Herkimer County Schools. The purpose of this award is to recognize students from the farming community who have done outstanding work; and to encourage their careers in Agriculture. AMOUNT OF THE AWARD - One award of $300 is offered annually to a male student; and one award of $300 is offered annually to a female student. The fund is administered by the Central New York Farm Progress Show Committee. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County assists in advertising and judging. ELIGIBILITY - Eligible applicants need to be seniors in a high school in Herkimer County or Herkimer County residents who are high school seniors attending a school outside Herkimer County. They need to be graduating in the academic year of the award. APPLICATION FORM - The application form attempts to chronicle the school, community and farm activities of each applicant. You can find the application on our website www.cce.cornell.edu/herkimer; go to 4-H Youth Development. You can also call the 4-H office or contact your High School Guidance Counselor for a copy. Return the application to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County, 5657 State Route 5, Herkimer, NY 13350, by May 1, 2012.

November 2006 CUCE Herkimer County 4-H Facts CCE Herkimer County 4-H Facts

4-H Connects Kids to Cornell

4-H ANIMAL CRACKERS

DOGS AND DAIRY

JUNIOR BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

When/Where: This workshop will be held on May 5th at Cornell University (Morrison Hall) f o r 4 - H m e m b e r s interested in learning

more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects.

Who: 4-H project members (suggested age range 9-12) are strongly encouraged to attend (with their parents or chaperones). However, all youth 9 and up are welcome. Participants will get to meet Cornell faculty and students, learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with professional producers, industry experts, and more! Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group. Why: Animal Crackers participants have the unique opportunity to experience hands-on activities in a university setting, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.

How: Please contact Herkimer County 4-H office to register. Registration and money is due by April 9th. Sign up early to be sure to get your 1st choice.

Cost: The cost of $5.00 per person. Please make checks payable to CCE Herkimer County.

Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. The closest place to purchase food is a 5 minute drive from campus.

CCE of Oneida County will be hosting a Junior Beef Quality Assurance program on Saturday, April 14th from 10 am - 3 pm. Carol Gillis from the NY Beef Council will be leading this program. We welcome 4-H age youth (9-19 yrs). There will be interactive exercises and loads of information. Please register with Kristi at [email protected] or by calling 315-736-3394, Ext. 122 by April 6. There is no charge for the program. There may be a small fee for lunch.

NEW AT THE NY STATE FAIR New at the State Fair this year; three new classes, 4-H Robotics Challenge, Construction Projects With Manufactured Components and Renewable & Sustainable Energy and Climate Change. To prepare our county youth for expanding to some of these new categories, our staff at 4-H will be attending Robotics training in Oswego County. Also, there will be an opportunity for youth interested in learning about robotics and for those ready to go on to the next level – competition – to attend a Robotics camp this summer held in partnership with Herkimer County Community College and Herkimer County 4-H. Stay tuned to the next edition of Facts for details about this exciting new program.

4-H OPPORTUNITY T h e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l committee for Salisbury Covered Bridge days is looking for a 4-H group to come for a demonstration. The Celebration is the first weekend in June and located primarily at the fire house in Salisbury Center on Rte 29. Possibilities could include some small animals or craft displays and information on 4-H and your club. Please call Crystal Hicks at 315-429-9289 for more information.

November 2006 CUCE Herkimer County 4-H Facts April/May 2012


4-H IS A FAMILY AFFAIR! Or it should be. And this means that parents of your 4-H members should be an important part of your program. Parental involvement is one of the keys to a successful 4-H club. It provides an ongoing base for club support and expands the potential for interesting and exciting 4-H club programs. Active parents mean active members.

Parent participation in 4-H results in the following benefits:

4-H is a family affair offering many opportunities where both child and parent participate with common interest, strengthening family ties.

Active parent participation can strengthen and broaden the 4-H program in any local club or in any county.

When parental support is positive, the club is likely to become stronger, larger and more active.

In clubs where parental support is evident, individual members receive more personal attention and guidance from leaders and parents.

Club activities and events will develop and expand with the additional support of parents. 4-H can have a positive influence on the lives of thousands of boys and girls. This happens only when parents care enough to share their time, efforts and talents.

OLD FORGE 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATION EVENT

The Old Forge area will hold a 4-H public presentation event on April 21st. The event is being held for those 4-H members from Northern Herkimer County and those that were unable to attend our event on March 28th. Please contact Wendy Richardson at [email protected] to register for this event.

Healthivore™ Video Game Contest: "Kids getting smart about health"

Healthivore (hel thee vor): A person who eats healthy, exercises and makes good life choices. A Healthivore also teaches their friends, family and fellow students how to be healthy and strives to always make the world a healthier place. Healthivores reign supreme at the top of the health pyramid.

Students Learning Game Development: Nutrition/Fitness themes from fall 2011 pilot

Eat Your Plants – elementary students http://www.greenribbonschools.org/activity-detail.php?id=897

Eat Salad and Shoot Ice Cream Monsters – middle school students http://www.greenribbonschools.org/activity-detail.php?id=894

Learn about antioxidants - high school students http://www.greenribbonschools.org/activity-detail.php?id=873

JUNIOR DAIRY LEADERS

The “Junior DAIRY LEADER” program is intended to reach youth between the ages of 16-19 who have interest in exploring careers in the dairy industry and would like to gain hands-on experience. Go to http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/jdl/index.html for more information on this great program.



NYS 4-H FORESTRY WEEKEND May 11-13, 2012

4-H Camp Owahta, Cortland County

Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry activities, games, and competition. 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 2012 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 Cost $40 per person: includes food, materials, and cabin lodging. (A $95 value!). Space is limited, so register now! Go to http://ccechenango99.squarespace.com/4-h-forestry/ for more information and to register.

DUE BEFORE THE HORSE SHOW!!! Riding evaluations are due to the 4-H office on everyone who will be participating in any county offered horse shows or clinics. Please contact your leader to get these completed as soon as possible. The forms can be found at http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/horses.

PHEASANT CHICKS

The pheasant chicks are tentatively scheduled to arrive on May 8 at 9:00 am. Be sure to be available to pick them up at that time.

4-H CAREER EXPLORATIONS CONFERENCE Date: June 26-28

Where: Cornell University

Arrival: June 26 - 10am-12:30pm

Departure: June 28, 2:30pm

Applications due to the 4-H Office by April 9th Cost: $215

The 4-H Career Explorations Conference is made up of two programs - University U (for those entering 8th & 9th grade) and Focus for Teens (those entering 10th - 12th grade). Teens should choose the grade appropriate program(s) they are most interested in exploring.

University U: Participants will be introduced to campus admissions, tour campus and 6 different departments. University U tours and workshops include:

● Animal science: Animal Adventures ● Art: Exploring an Art Museum ● Cornell Plantation: Fooling with Fibers ● Environmental Engineering: Bioenergy &

Bioproducts ● Digital Mapping: Exploring the World Around

You ● Math: Hands-on Mathematics ● Museology: Constructing a Museum Exhibit ● Physics: Getting Started with Accelerator

Science ● Weather: Forecasting the Weather Focus for Teens: This is a more intense program where participants spend 3 days with a specific Department. Returning Focus for Teens participants should not apply to the same department program they attended in previous years (unless you are applying as a Focus Assistant. Focus for Teens - Designed for students entering tenth - twelfth grade, and veteran CareerX’ers.Animal Science: Professional Dairy Career Focus

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● Animal Science: Careers in the Horse Industry

● Astronomy: “Exploring the Solar System and the Universe”

● Animal Science: Professional Dairy Career Focus

● Biomedical Engineering: The Human Body Visualized as a Patchwork of Cells

● Biomedical Engineering: Where Life & Engineering Meet

● Crop & Soil Sciences: The Science Behind Good Soils

● Education: Touch a Life—Shape the Future—Teach

● Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Small Farm Dream

● Environmental Engineering—Turning Wastes to Energy

● Fiber Science and Apparel Design: All about Color

● Food Science: Good Science & DNA

● Geospacial Science: Finding your Favorite Places using GPS Technology

● Human Development: Thinking Like a Scientist

● Human Development: Gist-Enhanced Reducing the Risk

● Info Tech: Live from Career Ex! Documenting the Experience with Digital Media

● Mechanical Engineering: Discover the Fruit of the Creative Process

● Natures: Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries

● Sustainable Development—Planning your Dream Green Job

● Vet Science: Veterinary Science Discovery

Focus Assistants must be entering their junior year by the fall, demonstrate mature, responsible behavior, and be able to assume leadership responsibilities among teens. Applicants must complete a Focus Assistant Application. Focus

Assistants will be expected to arrive a day early for training. Focus Assistants must be on campus by 11am, Monday, June 25, for the Focus Assistant Orientation on campus Focus Assistants will stay on campus Monday night.

Focus Assistant Responsibilities: participate fully in Focus for Teens program, help to ensure that the 4-H Career Exploration program runs smoothly, meet and greet career ex-participants as they arrive on campus; walk participants to assigned program area; assist in the setup and running of assigned department programs; help with evening activities and provide assistance to participants throughout the duration of the program.

Cost: $215 per participant to cover room, board, and program fees. Scholarships are competitive but available. A scholarship application is due at the time that the student applies for Career Explorations.

Chaperones: Counties are expected to provide chaperones in a 1 to 5 ratio for teens attending.

Registration: Participants must register with their local Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Office. Applications must be submitted to Wendy at the 4-H office by April 9.

Scholarships: To apply for a full or partial scholarship for teens, please complete the scholarship form along with all requirements. Scholarships are limited and will be awarded to qualified applicants through a competitive review process.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. As 4-H representatives of your county, delegates are expected to respect the cultural diversity in our organization (i.e. race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and cultural background). Registrants will be expected to behave and dress in a 4-H appropriate manner (similar to school).



On Saturday, April 14th from 10:00am- 4:00pm the students, faculty, and staff of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine invite you, your family and friends to our open house for an opportunity to share the joys of our profession with the community. Veterinary students and members of the faculty and staff host this annual event that provides a chance for those interested to get a closer look at veterinary medicine. We invite you to tour our college and learn more about our facilities, our equipment, and what we do everyday.

Students, faculty members, and staff will be on hand to answer your questions about a career as a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or an animal care specialist. Careers in veterinary medicine have traditionally involved working with dogs, cats, cows, horses, sheep, and pigs. However, this rapidly growing field also provides opportunities to work in the animal health industry, government, armed forces and with many other species in zoos, wildlife refuges, and developing countries.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Events, Demos, and Tours Camelids (Alpacas and Chewy the Camel) Virtual Hospital Tours and Admissions Presentations: (James Law Auditorium) Ultrasound demos throughout the day Equine Treadmill Canine Agility Police Dog demonstration Animal Pathology "Show-and-Tell" (Learn

gross anatomy and what happens when organ systems fail)

Exhibits We will have a wide range of exhibits for you to enjoy, many back by popular demand!

Visit the petting zoo and play with baby farm animals.

Explore exhibits with exotic pets and wildlife. Learn how to milk a cow.

Discover more about the anatomy of your pets. Watch students perform an ultrasound on a dog's heart.

Dress up in surgical scrubs and have your photo taken as a veterinary surgeon.

Visit Teddy Bear ER, where we will surgically repair your wounded stuffed animals with TLC. See a demonstration of our state of the art performance treadmill used to study orthopedic and cardiovascular diseases of horses.

Watch as our expert farrier fabricate horse shoes throughout the day.

There is much, much more, so please stop by and join the fun!

2012 Lecture Schedule - Topics will include public health issues, zoonotic diseases, pet emergencies and first-aid. Stay tuned for lecture topics and times. 2012 Open House Demonstrations - Stay tuned for updates on Open House Demonstrations schedule Admissions Information and Veterinary Career Sessions - For those interested in applying to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as for those who just want to know more about veterinary education and careers in veterinary medicine, there will be admissions and veterinary career information sessions throughout the day at the following times:

Admission Presentations and Student Panels 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm

Virtual Hospital Tours 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm

Location: James Law Auditorium

For more information about the Vet School O p e n H o u s e p l e a s e v i s i t http://www.vet.cornell.edu/openhouse for more information.

46TH ANNUAL VET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

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Summer is the time for parades, carnivals, fairs, picnics, cookouts and warm weather fun of all kinds. Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff for summer activities, especially parades. Have you planned your summer parade activities? Many towns host their own local celebrations - Little Falls Canal Days, Newport Firemen's Field Days, Ilion Doo Dah Parade, Herkimer County Fair Parade - just to name a few. Fairs and parades go on all summer long. Why not take advantage of the opportunity each of these events presents to showcase 4-H in your community by participating? Be sure to take a photo and submit it for inclusion in our 4-H Facts newsletter. The 4-H office has an assortment of flags, clovers, banners, etc. to help you decorate your float or for your marchers to carry. Contact Wendy at the 4-H office to reserve your supplies. \

AG IN THE CLASSROOM

To celebrate New York State Ag Literacy Week, Town of Webb School invited 4-H Educator Jennifer Collins in to read Seed, Soil, Sun by Cris Peterson to their second grade class. Along with reading the book, the students planted soybean seeds on cotton balls in plastic bags so they will be able to watch the germination process. Thanks to several volunteer readers, Ag Literacy was presented in each school in the county. The books which were purchased by Herkimer County Farm Bureau were then donated to the school libraries.

On Saturday, January 28, 4 members of the Foxy Trotters 4-H club in West Winfield, NY volunteered their time at Hope House in Utica, NY. The girls were able to assist with many duties necessary to provide these essential meals for those in need.

Pictured in the kitchen are Isabella Raux, mom Michele Luke, Alexa Luke, Hope House Manager Braxton, mom Tara Raux, and in front, Maya Evans, and Amber Bryce. Special thanks to 4-H mom Cathy Evans for taking the picture!

Haderondahs 4-H club went caroling in December at the old forge retirement center. The elderly there really enjoyed and appreciated caroling and the members are planning to do it again next year. Plans were discussed about making birdhouses with hand tools at the next meeting. Reelections were also held, and the results were; President: Helen Thornton Vice president: Sean Hamlin Secretary: Karen Thornton Treasurer: Rachel Smith Reporter: Casey Hamlin Nutritionist: Helen Thornton Recreation leader: Mat Andre. The club also made decoupages on wood.

On February 11th, Little Falls Friends 4-H club met at Old Sal’s in the Antique Center to study art, visit the Mohawk Valley Art Center and preview local artist Robert Willman’s exhibits. Each member chose their favorite piece of art, then learned about different types of artwork.

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4-H CLUB NEWS SUMMER IS PARADE TIME

Mrs. Down’s 2nd grade class at Town of Webb School



Members Dylan Hapeman and Shelby Creater attended along with Riley and Chase Brewer, Keegan and Claire Connolly, Philip and Abbey Mosher, Matthew and David Treusdell, and Joseph Bacher. Our Health Leader Claire Connolly polled members about ways they have been staying healthy this winter, which ranged from eating right, walking, working and playing sports. Thank you to Mrs. Connolly for organizing the afternoon for us and Chris Connolly for donating hot chocolate.

The Merry Moos and Mini Merry Moo's 4-H club met at the Salm Farm on January 22nd, 2012. Members continue to bring in canned goods for the food pantry. The Merry Moo's Secretary, Hailey Phillips, will be participating in the Government Intern program that is taking place in Herkimer over the months of March and April. All of the elementary schooled members read to the 2nd grade classes at West Canada Valley as a part of Ag-Literacy Week in March.

The Occupational Hazards 4-H club discussed possibility of sewing to develop skills at the January meeting. They also went snowshoeing for some healthy exercise. The club went to the Country Manor on Valentine’s Day and pass out valentines and snacks for the residents. The members are looking forward to Public Presentations which could be judged and highly rated to continue on to the New York State Fair.

The Up Up And Away Club 4-H club had a meeting on March 26th. The members have been busy. They recycled and returned some cans for extra money and started their banner for the

Herkimer County Fair. They had a guest speaker, Jessica Westbrook who spoke to them about occupations in the hospital. Jessica is a phlebotomist at Little Falls Hospital. She explained that healthy eating and exercising promotes healthy blood cells. Pictured in photo: Front row L to R: Abbie Trevor, Maggie Doremus, Thomas Doremus. Back row L to R: Kyle Brewer, CarolAnn Eysaman and Cole Brewer.

The members will be learning about composting in April, starting some seeds and doing their community service project. The members will also be building a raised bed to plant their vegetable plants in. CarolAnn read to the students in Mrs. Pickets class at Mohawk Fisher Elementary School for Ag. Literature week.

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We would like to thank Mrs. Picket and Mohawk School for allowing her to do this, and the 4-H office for giving her the opportunity. The students had many questions and enjoyed the book.

In January, the Schuyler Hillbillies 4-H club discussed a bottle and can drive and a dance that the club is planning for fundraisers. New club members include Kerry Bray and Darryl Padula. The Wee Whistling Willow Cloverbud 4 H club met in January to discussing volunteering at the American Heart Run and Walk with the American Heart Association. At their first meeting, they learned about each other by cutting pictures of magazines and making posters. Members are planning to plant Heirloom seeds.

4-H HORSE BOWL AND HIPOLOGY

Congratulations to Anna Culver, Maya Evans, Alexa Luke & Isabella Raux, who for the first time competed in the Regional Hippology Event held on March 10 at Morrisville-Eaton High School. The girls won the novice division of the contest which includes a written test, id stations and horse judging. Anna Culver placed 2nd overall, Isabella Raux, placed 3rd overall and Alexa Luck placed 6th overall. The team also participated in the Horse Quiz Bowl event that day, placing 5th in the junior division with Alexa Luke placing 10th overall.

4-H DAIRY BOWL Ten Herkimer County youth ventured to South Lewis High School on March 17th for the Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl contest. In the novice division, the Herkimer County team made up of Seth Donahoe, Brook Mucurio, Eddie Smith and Autumn Zwierecki placed 4th with Eddie placing 5th individually overall. The junior team made up of Sam Donahoe, Joshua Douglas, Sam Griffiths and Bryce Windecker placed 7th with Bryce placing 6th overall. Allison Donahoe and Kayla Windecker were our two seniors who were placed on combined teams with Oneida County. Allison’s team won the contest and Kayla’s team finished 3rd, with Kayla placing 6th overall. Congratulations to all of our 4-H members on a great job!

4-H DAIRY JUDGING CLINIC AT SALMSTEAD FARM

Thank you to Lynn & Kim Salm for hosting a dairy judging session at their farm on March 3rd. Eighteen youth from throughout the county participated in the event. A big thank you to Sue Culbertson and Jeff & Audrey Donahoe for helping with this event.

Alexa Luke, Isabella Raux, Anna Culver and Maya Evans



4-H members from Herkimer, Oneida and Madison Counties participated in a 4-H Veterinary Science program over their winter break. The two day program was for youth 14-19 years of age with an interest in Veterinary Medicine.

On the first day we visited the veterinary clinic where Dr. Brenda Armstrong and LVT Amanda Pendra helped the youth experience what it is like to be a small animal veterinarian and also allowed them to view a procedure. The youth were able to see firsthand a typical day in the life of a veterinarian

John Clark of Clarkshire Farm went over proper care of sheep explaining vaccination, lambing and the differences in sheep. He also spoke about his mules and caring for them.

Dr. Erin Morgan with Leatherstocking Veterinary Service met us at Winding River Quarter Horses (the Pearsall Family) where she taught about lameness in horses. She did an ultra sound of tendons on a horse so the participants could see what it was like to use an ultra sound machine. She also showed them the scope they use to look inside a horse as well as some x-rays. The youth were also able to listen to the horses heart with a stethoscope.

Day two started out with a visit to Windex Farm (the Windecker Family) where Dr. Armstrong met us to do a herd health visit with dairy cattle. She explained and showed how to give a cow a check up and how to check for pregnancies. She also went over some calf care items with them.


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The last stop for the program was Dependa Bull bull stud owned by Crystal & Duane Brayman. Here the group was shown the process of collecting semen from a bull and making it available for artificial insemination. To wrap up the class, Dr. Clyde Cranwell went over the reproductive tracts of cattle.

4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATION

Herkimer County 4-H Public Presentations were a huge success. The event was held at Herkimer High School on March 28th. Learning to give effective public presentations is a unique advantage of belonging to 4-H. Special thanks goes out to our volunteer evaluators for taking the time to evaluate and work with our youth. The evaluators for the event were Judy Pasick, Sarah Pasick, Lisa Pasick, Pat Lesniak, Pat Pullis and Angela Hanson.

Cloverbuds (4-H members in kindergarten through second grade) participating in the event were: Keturah Luck (Kuyahoora Kaprines); Benjamin Conover, Joshua Conover (Mini Merry Moos); Abbie Ainslie, Laura Culver, Ruth Dibble, Brock Plungis (Valley Kid Cloverbuds).

Traditional 4-H members (youth in grades 3 and up) participating included: Abraham Dibble, Elijah Dibble and Joseph Dibble (Barnyard Buddies); McCaylia Plungis, McKenzie Plungis, Ben Plungis, Britney Tucker, Chad Tucker (Fields of Clover); Anna Culver and Isabella Raux (Foxy Trotters); Madelyn Conover, Jarrett Henzel, Mercedees Henzel, Edward Smith, Isabella Smith and Madesen Spellman (Merry Moos)

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Joshua Conover

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Abraham Dibble

Joseph Dibble

Ruth Dibble

Mercedese and Jarrett Henzel

Edward Smith

Elijah Dibble

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SPOTLIGHT ON 4-H PROJECTS Making Terrariums - A terrarium may be created any time plants are available. Spring is best if you plan to transplant plants from outside. This project is good for encouraging teamwork. Materials ● One glass or clear plastic container for

each group; goldfish bowls or aquariums work well.

● The container should have a removable lid. ● Potting mix ● Crushed charcoal ● Paper and pencil for working on design

Plants: Many species can be used, including peperomia, strawberry begonia, and gold dust. A small container could fit three to five plants. Procedure 1. Decide on the plant arrangement by

drawing on paper an outline the size of the container and moving the potted plants around on the outline until you find a pleasing arrangement.

2. Fill the container with two inches of soil consisting of three parts potting soil and one part crushed charcoal.

3. Plant plants in the soil, spreading out roots. 4. Add soil and firm it around each plant. 5. Water slowly and very lightly-only enough

to moisten the soil slightly. Plants in a terrarium lose little moisture to the air so they need little watering. Too much water leads to mold problems that can quickly destroy the plants. At the first sign of mold, the lid should be removed. It is often best to leave the lid partly off to ensure some air circulation.

6. Keep the terrarium by a window with bright indirect light. Cool temperatures in the fifties or sixties are best.

7. Do not add fertilizer.

Terrariums can also be made using desert plants, mosses, ferns, and common weeds.

FARMERS’ MUSEUM 4-H HEIRLOOM SEED PROJECT

Fifty-four Herkimer County 4-H members from eight 4-H clubs are participating in the Farmers’ Museum Heirloom Seed Project.

Participants include from the Cow Belles 4-H Club: Tess Hitchcock, Ellen Perkins, Alexandria Rogers and Kalyna Rogers; Foxy Trotters 4-H Club: Rowan Albin, Julie Cole, Sophi Coulson, Anna Culver, Laura Culver, Adrianna Draper, Maya Evans, Sidney Ingraham, Alexa Luke, Anna Madden, Rachel Madden, Caitlyn Murdock, Isabella Raux; Independent Members: Alyson Chapman, Mariah Lee, Danielle Stormes, Dominique Stormes; Little Falls 4-H Friends 4-H Club: David Treusdell and Matthew Treusdell; Merry Moos 4-H Club: Edward Smith, Isabella Smith, and Madesen Spellman; Mini Merry Moos 4-H Club: Denten Spellman; Schuyler Cow Patties 4-H Club: Adam Salamone, Chris Salamone, Grace Salamone, Jeffrey Salamone, Julia Salamone, Rose Simmons, Skye Simmons, Sophia Simmons, Willow Simmons, Billie Rivenburgh and Tiffany Rivenburgh; Up, Up and Away 4-H Club: Cole Brewer, Kyle Brewer, Connor Crossman, Maggie Doremus, Thomas Doremus, CarolAnn Eysaman and Abby Trevor; Wee Whistling Willows 4-H Club: Jennifer Blackford, Martin Blackford, Nathan Cornacchia, Errin Jeffers, Laci Rios, Morgan Rios and Macyn Thomas.

After a hopefully successful growing season, these 4-H’ers will then enter their various flowers, herbs and vegetable specimens at the Farmers’ Museum Autumn Harvest Festival where they will be judged and eligible for ribbons and awards.

"THE PURPOSE OF THE 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM IS TO ENABLE YOUTH TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS TO BE COMPETENT, CARING ADULTS"

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STAFF

Jennifer Collins, 4-H Extension Educator, [email protected]

Wendy Richardson, 4-H Program Educator, [email protected]

Rachel Shaver Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

Barbara Johnson Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

Web address: www.cce.cornell.edu/herkimer

State 4-H Web address: www.cce.cornell.edu/4h

National 4-H Web address: www.fourhcouncil.edu

4-H Resource Web address: www.cerp.cornell.edu/4-H

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