Saratoga County Fair â We Need Your Help!
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CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
OF
SARATOGA COUNTY
June 2016
Saratoga County Fair – We Need Your Help! 4-H can be seen everywhere at the Saratoga County Fair. Whether in a building or in the show ring, it is a unique opportunity for you to share 4-H with the fair going public and also be recognized for all of your accomplishments. These locations are very special to 4-H and should be a great backdrop for members, leaders, projects, animals and more. The 4-H Building at the Fair is a hub for all 4-H activities, events and displays. It houses all of the static exhibits, is the location for hands on activities, presentations, club action booths and displays and is where all show logistics are. The 4-H Building, both inside and out, must be a perfect first impression of 4-H. 4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, Extension Program Educator Amanda Benson, Extension Program Educator Carter Older, Extension Community Educator Kirk Shoen, Extension Resource Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Richard Johnson, Printer
Dave Felano Paul Lasky Eileen Lindemann Eileen Gerdes Kim Racaza Jim Holbrook
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
Students
Noah Amann Alex Singer
Ballston Spa Ballston Spa Clifton Park Saratoga Springs Clifton Park Amsterdam
To make the perfect first impression YOU are needed. It takes many hands to ready the building. Members, leaders, parents, and entire clubs are needed to help garden, paint, clean, arrange, and just make the building look good. There is a work bee scheduled for July 6th from 4-6pm. Please volunteer to do the job of your choice. It is only a phone call or email away, 885-8995 or [email protected].
Mechanicville Saratoga Springs
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 5th - Open Horse Show 11th - 4-H Golf Classic 12th - Sundae on the Farm
Check us out on Facebook!!! www.facebook.com/SaratogaCounty4-H
6th - Fair Work Bee – 4-6pm 9th - 4-H Advanced Entry Forms Due 16th - County Fair Judging 19th - 24th - Saratoga County Fair “Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities” 12
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Calling All 4-H’ers
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4-H Training Center
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Agriculture
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County Fair
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Teen Update
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4-H Leaders
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
June 2016
SUNDAY
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31 Teen Council Officers 7pm
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7 Teen Council 4-8pm
Golf Classic
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Countywide Cloverbuds
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4-H Program Committee 6:30pm
Dog Obedience
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4-H Trail Ride
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30
Dairy Club
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Pullorum Testing 1 -4pm
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Hor. Training for Leaders 6:30pm
Dog Obedience
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Dog Obedience
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Career Ex.
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Career Ex.
Walkathon t-shirts were given to all walkers with $50 or more in pledges. Businesses or groups sponsoring the shirts were Crawford Electric of Charlton; The Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellow’s Inn and Restaurant of Saratoga Springs; Doheny Oil, McDonald’s, Ballston Chiropractor and T-Shirt Graphics of Ballston Spa; the Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council, and The Town of Greenfield Lions Club. Many area businesses contributed food items, gift cards or water for the event. Volunteers included 4-H leaders and parents, Walkathon Committee members, and 4-H staff. Thanks goes out to all who made this year’s Walkathon a huge success!
Career Ex.
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary, represented by Silas, Leigh and Harper Schrader had pledges totaling over $400, and the Greenfield Lions were equally as generous!
Dog Obedience
On May 7th, over 100 attended the Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon held once again at the Orenda pavilion at the Spa State Park. Together, over $10,500.00 was raised to support the 4-H Training Center. Though the Walkathon began normally enough, when walkers returned, a party ensued, complete with hot dogs and accoutrements, to everyone’s satisfaction. Special thanks to Paul Tonko for being our Distinguished Guest!
Open Horse Show
2016 4-H Walkathon, A HUGE Success!
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Sundae on the Farm
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Calling All 4-H’ers
Junior Dairy Leaders
ATTENTION!!
The Junior DAIRY LEADER program is for youth who are interested in exploring dairy careers and interested in leadership development along with career and college planning. It is a yearlong program for young people, 16 to 19 years, who have an interest in learning more about careers in the dairy field, leadership development, and career and college planning. We are now excepting applications for the 2016-2017 class. Applications are due June 30th, 2016. The fee for youth selected into the program will be $250. We have 9 programs throughout the year and the first one is a week-long trip to Wisconsin to attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo and touring the dairy industry in Wisconsin. Please contact the 4-H Office at 885-8995 if you have any questions about the program. More information can be found on the following website along with the a printable brochure and application. http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/extension-outreach/youth-extension/jr-dairy-leader-program
Scholarships Offered by 4-H All 4-H seniors and 4-H members in their first year of college should be on the look out for the 2016 4-H Scholarships. Scholarship applications are due in the 4-H Office by OR postmarked by Friday, June 24th, 2016.
The following scholarships are available: Teen Council offers two $1000 scholarships - the Jimmer White Memorial and the Sean Reilly Memorial; the 4-H Leader’s Association offers three $1,000 scholarships - the Mary Ramsdill Scholarship, the Ruth Bull Scholarship, and a third for 2016 to be named later; 4-H Shooting Sports offers a $500 scholarship; Ponies and Horses 4-H Club sponsors the Edith Smith Memorial Scholarship of $500 and Turning Point Dairy, LLC offers the 4-H Dairy Scholarship for $250. Complete details will be listed in the application. Again this year scholarship recipients will be announced and presented at Fair.
4-H Leaders Association Annual Chicken BBQ WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 4:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Saratoga County Fairgrounds (at the NEW 4-H Snack Bar) NEEDED: 4-H members & leaders to bake pies 1/2 Chicken -$10.00
Come One, Come All!!!
4-H Training Center 2016 Dog Program Classes at the Training Center Stop by the Training Center on Monday Evenings to see our 4-H Dog Program classes in session through June 27th. This year there are 73 participants in 9 different classes! Beginner Obedience classes are being taught by Amanda Fortman, Lori Eldridge and Marilyn Almy. The Graduate Beginner and Novice class instructor is Jennifer Wiesen. The Grooming and Handling class is under the tutelage of Mary Lou Cuddy. Sally Snowden is teaching Agility classes along with Amanda Fortman, and Colleen Kimble is teaching Rally. All of our instructors are volunteers and we would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication to this fantastic program. Please acknowledge them next time you see them out and about. Some participating 4-H members will continue on to exhibit their dogs at the Saratoga County Fair in various classes on Sunday, July 24th at 1pm. Please stop by to see them compete and show off what they have learned. We wish them the best of luck!
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4-H Horticulture Training
Agriculture There are only a couple more training sessions before county fair! Don’t miss these if at all possible. We will be continuing our identification, using as many live specimens as possible, and of course still practicing our judging. Participants should use the opportunity when at the grocery store or garden center to look over plant material and judge them as practice for our training.
This year's contest at the fair will be held on Friday, July 22nd at 10:30 a.m. and will determine the individuals to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair. Mark your calendars now so you will not miss this opportunity! Up-Coming Dates Monday, June 13
4-H Leaders
Teen Update
Monday, July 11
Mark your calendar today and plan to join us from 6:30pm to 8pm on June 13th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995.
Teen Council News
Leaders’ Association BBQ at Fair
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers meeting When: Wednesday, June 1st, 7 pm Where: CCE Office
The 4-H Leaders’ Association holds an annual chicken BBQ at the Saratoga County Fair. The event is a long standing fundraiser conducted by the Association that fairgoers look forward to every year. Held the same day, time, and location each year, the 2016 BBQ will be Thursday, July 21st at 4:00 pm.
Who: Teen Council What: Teen Council meeting When: Saturday, June 11th, 4 - 8 pm Where: 4-H Training Center Having a BBQ so everyone should bring a dish to pass
It takes many people before, during and after the event to make it a success. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st. Jobs include preparing the salad and dressing, barbequing the chicken, baking the potatoes, making the drinks, transporting food between the 4-H Training Center and Fair, and setting up and serving the food. Leaders are also asked to make fruit pies for dessert. If you are not a baker you can order a homemade pie for only $8.50 by calling the 4-H Office.
(Special Note: State Fair contest date will be Friday, August 26th at 10 a.m.).
Members will be needed to volunteer to work in the Snack Bar at the County Fair. Teen Council uses the proceeds from the Snack Bar to support trips like STARR, Wonders of Washington, and Career Exploration. Plan to join the effort! For more information contact Teen Council Advisor Cathy White at 893-7713.
Please call the 4-H Office (885-8995) to volunteer to help and indicate if you will be making a pie or ordering a pie.
Saturday, August 13th, 2016 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, food at 1:00 pm 4-H Training Center Cost $10.00/person Children under 12 FREE Please pre-register by calling the 4-H office at 885-8995 4
Mark your calendars now for these 2016 fall programs and deadlines so no one misses out.
Leaders’ Banquet - Thursday, September 15th Record Books due to the 4-H Office—October 3rd Achievement Night is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th
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SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR 2016 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 4-H MEMBERS June 1
June 1
All animals exhibited at the county fair must have been owned or leased (only 1 leased animal permitted and may not own an animal of the species) and cared for by the exhibitor since June 1st, 2016. A statement of ownership from exhibitors of horses must be on file with the 4-H office by June 1st. Registration forms must be completed annually. Forms available at the 4-H Office.
June is National Dairy Month June is Dairy Month when traditionally we give thanks to the many farm families engaged in the production of milk. Milk plays a vital role in the nutritional needs of our nation; from the milk we drink to the ice cream we eat and enjoy. As Americans, we enjoy the benefits of our food supply of a bountiful dairy industry effort. Today we have fewer families engaged in the production of dairy farming, but they continue to provide America with these essential products. Continue to celebrate the accomplishments of our nation’s dairy industry. This can be done by having three servings a day servings of dairy products. If you know a dairy farmer or their family, thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Saratoga County 4-H fair books will be available at the 4-H Office. Stop by the 4-H Office or have your leader pick up a book, 1 fair book per family, plus exhibit entry sheets and tags.
2016 Fashion Revue– Under The Sea Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2016 4-H Fashion Revue. Special thanks to the leaders who helped with our “Sewing Sensations” project. Also many thanks to Jenn Veitch and the Spa City Trekkers, for taking our meeting room “under the sea”. Great job everyone!
July 9
Deadline for advance entries - this includes all animal entries; horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, and llama. Also, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth and Young Farmer Olympics. Send these directly to the fairgrounds.
July 16
Judging of exhibits at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds, 9:30am-4pm. This is the face to face evaluation of all 4-H projects/ exhibits; food, horticulture, clothing, photography, arts and crafts, Cloverbuds, etc. All exhibits remain on display July 19-24. Also, cage set up in the small animal building for chickens, rabbits, and pigs.
County Fair
All animals in place on fairgrounds (rabbits and chickens must come 10-12pm or 4-6)
County Fair Exhibitors Handbook
July 18
July 18
4-H Horse Exhibitors, mandatory meeting @ 6pm at the 4-H Snack Bar at the fairgrounds
July 19-24 Saratoga County Fair 4-H Building, 10am-10pm July 21
Chicken BBQ at the fair sponsored by the 4-H Leader’s Association
July 24
Animal Exhibits Released 9:15 pm
July 25
Pick up exhibits at the 4-H Building, 9am-6pm
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County Fair Fashion Revue & Mannequin Modeling County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 23rd at 6pm. The Revue will be held in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. All members that participated in the May Fashion Revue, regardless of the award given, are eligible to model. All members that enter clothing exhibits in County Fair are also eligible to model. To participate, list Fashion Revue as an exhibit on your white registration form AND sign up on the Fashion Revue sign up sheet in the 4-H Building the day of county fair judging. A commentary card for will be needed for any member that is modeling but was not in the May Fashion Revue.
Saratoga County 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook, entry tags and entry forms will be available at the 4-H office on June 1st. It will also be posted on the CCE website under 4-H Forms The Handbook is the exhibitor’s guide to all aspects of 4-H participation at County Fair. It includes exhibiting, junior superintendents, club opportunities, schedules, rules/regulations and explains the evaluation process. Due to the size of the book and the costs of postage they will not be mailed. Therefore, the organizational leader or one representative from each club should plan to take responsibility for picking up and distributing the handbook, entry forms and tags for their entire club.
All Fashion Revue participants and clothing exhibitors are eligible to mannequin model. A sign up sheet will be available in the 4-H Building on the day of judging. Don’t forget to list it on your white registration form. 5
Small Animals at the Fair—Rabbits, Cavies, Pigs, and Poultry Affected! Anyone exhibiting rabbits, cavies, pigs and/or poultry MUST help set up cages in the Small Animal Building on July 16th starting at 9:00 am. Note: We are in a new building this year to the right of the sheep/goat barn. Exhibitors will be responsible for all cage cleaning, feeding, watering, and building clean-up during the week. A sign up sheet will be in the building during animal drop off on Monday July 18th. When you sign up for a shift it means that you will be doing ALL cages—not just your own (with the exception of pigs). Note that exhibitors who bring water bottles are responsible for maintaining the water in them. Exhibitors wishing to feed their own animals must put a sign on the cage indicating this. Daily Tent Crew shifts are: 8:00 am to completion, for cleaning, feeding and watering Water and Tent Check at 1:00 pm Water and Tent Check at 5:00 pm Water and Tent Check at 9:00 pm Water and tent checks include making sure that all animals and birds have water, keeping the tent attractive and clean, and sweeping the aisles. All small animal exhibitors MUST work at least 2 shifts during the week and take at least one first shift slot. Failure to participate will result in loss of fair premiums. Note: Actual Animals are not brought to the fair until Monday July 18th!
Poultry Requirements
All Poultry Exhibitors must have pullorum testing done on the birds they will exhibit prior to the County Fair— no exceptions! A walk-in clinic will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Tuesday June 21st from 1-4pm. This testing requirement is done free of charge. Those wishing to have their entire flock tested at home instead can call 518-321-5002 before July 1st to schedule an appointment.
Friendly Reminder: Who: Career Explorations participants What: Trip orientation; complete paper work, review trip details When: Thursday, June 15, 2016, 6:30p.m. Where: 4-H Office, 50 W. High St. Ballston Spa Details: Call the office with questions or conflicts, 885-8995
Horse News
4-H Horse members attended a classroom discussion on May 11th titled “Through the Judges Eyes” to help them gain insight into what the judge expects of them during a horse show and prepare for the upcoming show season. Thank you to those who attended! Saratoga County 4-H Horse Youth were evaluated to ride their horses on May 15th and May 21st. There was also a showmanship clinic taught by Kristie Beals on May 15th and a Beginner Show on May 21st. Great job to all who participated. A huge thanks to all of the youth helpers during the beginner show! There will be a 4-H Trail Ride at the Saratoga Battlefields on Saturday, June 18th at 10am. This is open to youth and their parents. Contact Carter to sign up! The mandatory horse exhibitor orientation for County Fair this year will be on Monday July 18th at 6pm at the 4-H snack bar. Anyone showing in the 2016 County Fair 4-H horse show must attend! No exceptions. Ice cream will be provided and passes/hang tags will be given out then.
Advanced Entries Due July 9th! Mark the date in your calendar! All animal entries, Young Farmer Olympics, group action booths and club exhibits must be pre-entered on an advance entry form and submitted directly to the fairgrounds by July 9th. Late entry forms will not be accepted.
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Please contact Carter for a complete registration form as well as with any questions at [email protected] or 885-8995. 7
NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Permit #19
Address Service Requested
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
OF
SARATOGA COUNTY
June 2016
Saratoga County Fair – We Need Your Help! 4-H can be seen everywhere at the Saratoga County Fair. Whether in a building or in the show ring, it is a unique opportunity for you to share 4-H with the fair going public and also be recognized for all of your accomplishments. These locations are very special to 4-H and should be a great backdrop for members, leaders, projects, animals and more. The 4-H Building at the Fair is a hub for all 4-H activities, events and displays. It houses all of the static exhibits, is the location for hands on activities, presentations, club action booths and displays and is where all show logistics are. The 4-H Building, both inside and out, must be a perfect first impression of 4-H. 4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, Extension Program Educator Amanda Benson, Extension Program Educator Carter Older, Extension Community Educator Kirk Shoen, Extension Resource Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Richard Johnson, Printer
Dave Felano Paul Lasky Eileen Lindemann Eileen Gerdes Kim Racaza Jim Holbrook
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
Students
Noah Amann Alex Singer
Ballston Spa Ballston Spa Clifton Park Saratoga Springs Clifton Park Amsterdam
To make the perfect first impression YOU are needed. It takes many hands to ready the building. Members, leaders, parents, and entire clubs are needed to help garden, paint, clean, arrange, and just make the building look good. There is a work bee scheduled for July 6th from 4-6pm. Please volunteer to do the job of your choice. It is only a phone call or email away, 885-8995 or [email protected].
Mechanicville Saratoga Springs
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 5th - Open Horse Show 11th - 4-H Golf Classic 12th - Sundae on the Farm
Check us out on Facebook!!! www.facebook.com/SaratogaCounty4-H
6th - Fair Work Bee – 4-6pm 9th - 4-H Advanced Entry Forms Due 16th - County Fair Judging 19th - 24th - Saratoga County Fair “Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities” 12
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Calling All 4-H’ers
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4-H Training Center
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Agriculture
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County Fair
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Teen Update
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4-H Leaders
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
June 2016
SUNDAY
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11
2
10
1
9
31 Teen Council Officers 7pm
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30
7 Teen Council 4-8pm
Golf Classic
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29
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Countywide Cloverbuds
17 11
5
4-H Program Committee 6:30pm
Dog Obedience
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25
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24
14
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13
22
1
4-H Trail Ride
21
30
Dairy Club
20
Pullorum Testing 1 -4pm
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Hor. Training for Leaders 6:30pm
Dog Obedience
28
Dog Obedience
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Career Ex.
2
Career Ex.
Walkathon t-shirts were given to all walkers with $50 or more in pledges. Businesses or groups sponsoring the shirts were Crawford Electric of Charlton; The Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellow’s Inn and Restaurant of Saratoga Springs; Doheny Oil, McDonald’s, Ballston Chiropractor and T-Shirt Graphics of Ballston Spa; the Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council, and The Town of Greenfield Lions Club. Many area businesses contributed food items, gift cards or water for the event. Volunteers included 4-H leaders and parents, Walkathon Committee members, and 4-H staff. Thanks goes out to all who made this year’s Walkathon a huge success!
Career Ex.
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary, represented by Silas, Leigh and Harper Schrader had pledges totaling over $400, and the Greenfield Lions were equally as generous!
Dog Obedience
On May 7th, over 100 attended the Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon held once again at the Orenda pavilion at the Spa State Park. Together, over $10,500.00 was raised to support the 4-H Training Center. Though the Walkathon began normally enough, when walkers returned, a party ensued, complete with hot dogs and accoutrements, to everyone’s satisfaction. Special thanks to Paul Tonko for being our Distinguished Guest!
Open Horse Show
2016 4-H Walkathon, A HUGE Success!
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Sundae on the Farm
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Calling All 4-H’ers
Junior Dairy Leaders
ATTENTION!!
The Junior DAIRY LEADER program is for youth who are interested in exploring dairy careers and interested in leadership development along with career and college planning. It is a yearlong program for young people, 16 to 19 years, who have an interest in learning more about careers in the dairy field, leadership development, and career and college planning. We are now excepting applications for the 2016-2017 class. Applications are due June 30th, 2016. The fee for youth selected into the program will be $250. We have 9 programs throughout the year and the first one is a week-long trip to Wisconsin to attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo and touring the dairy industry in Wisconsin. Please contact the 4-H Office at 885-8995 if you have any questions about the program. More information can be found on the following website along with the a printable brochure and application. http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/extension-outreach/youth-extension/jr-dairy-leader-program
Scholarships Offered by 4-H All 4-H seniors and 4-H members in their first year of college should be on the look out for the 2016 4-H Scholarships. Scholarship applications are due in the 4-H Office by OR postmarked by Friday, June 24th, 2016.
The following scholarships are available: Teen Council offers two $1000 scholarships - the Jimmer White Memorial and the Sean Reilly Memorial; the 4-H Leader’s Association offers three $1,000 scholarships - the Mary Ramsdill Scholarship, the Ruth Bull Scholarship, and a third for 2016 to be named later; 4-H Shooting Sports offers a $500 scholarship; Ponies and Horses 4-H Club sponsors the Edith Smith Memorial Scholarship of $500 and Turning Point Dairy, LLC offers the 4-H Dairy Scholarship for $250. Complete details will be listed in the application. Again this year scholarship recipients will be announced and presented at Fair.
4-H Leaders Association Annual Chicken BBQ WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 4:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Saratoga County Fairgrounds (at the NEW 4-H Snack Bar) NEEDED: 4-H members & leaders to bake pies 1/2 Chicken -$10.00
Come One, Come All!!!
4-H Training Center 2016 Dog Program Classes at the Training Center Stop by the Training Center on Monday Evenings to see our 4-H Dog Program classes in session through June 27th. This year there are 73 participants in 9 different classes! Beginner Obedience classes are being taught by Amanda Fortman, Lori Eldridge and Marilyn Almy. The Graduate Beginner and Novice class instructor is Jennifer Wiesen. The Grooming and Handling class is under the tutelage of Mary Lou Cuddy. Sally Snowden is teaching Agility classes along with Amanda Fortman, and Colleen Kimble is teaching Rally. All of our instructors are volunteers and we would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication to this fantastic program. Please acknowledge them next time you see them out and about. Some participating 4-H members will continue on to exhibit their dogs at the Saratoga County Fair in various classes on Sunday, July 24th at 1pm. Please stop by to see them compete and show off what they have learned. We wish them the best of luck!
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4-H Horticulture Training
Agriculture There are only a couple more training sessions before county fair! Don’t miss these if at all possible. We will be continuing our identification, using as many live specimens as possible, and of course still practicing our judging. Participants should use the opportunity when at the grocery store or garden center to look over plant material and judge them as practice for our training.
This year's contest at the fair will be held on Friday, July 22nd at 10:30 a.m. and will determine the individuals to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair. Mark your calendars now so you will not miss this opportunity! Up-Coming Dates Monday, June 13
4-H Leaders
Teen Update
Monday, July 11
Mark your calendar today and plan to join us from 6:30pm to 8pm on June 13th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995.
Teen Council News
Leaders’ Association BBQ at Fair
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers meeting When: Wednesday, June 1st, 7 pm Where: CCE Office
The 4-H Leaders’ Association holds an annual chicken BBQ at the Saratoga County Fair. The event is a long standing fundraiser conducted by the Association that fairgoers look forward to every year. Held the same day, time, and location each year, the 2016 BBQ will be Thursday, July 21st at 4:00 pm.
Who: Teen Council What: Teen Council meeting When: Saturday, June 11th, 4 - 8 pm Where: 4-H Training Center Having a BBQ so everyone should bring a dish to pass
It takes many people before, during and after the event to make it a success. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, July 20th and Thursday, July 21st. Jobs include preparing the salad and dressing, barbequing the chicken, baking the potatoes, making the drinks, transporting food between the 4-H Training Center and Fair, and setting up and serving the food. Leaders are also asked to make fruit pies for dessert. If you are not a baker you can order a homemade pie for only $8.50 by calling the 4-H Office.
(Special Note: State Fair contest date will be Friday, August 26th at 10 a.m.).
Members will be needed to volunteer to work in the Snack Bar at the County Fair. Teen Council uses the proceeds from the Snack Bar to support trips like STARR, Wonders of Washington, and Career Exploration. Plan to join the effort! For more information contact Teen Council Advisor Cathy White at 893-7713.
Please call the 4-H Office (885-8995) to volunteer to help and indicate if you will be making a pie or ordering a pie.
Saturday, August 13th, 2016 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, food at 1:00 pm 4-H Training Center Cost $10.00/person Children under 12 FREE Please pre-register by calling the 4-H office at 885-8995 4
Mark your calendars now for these 2016 fall programs and deadlines so no one misses out.
Leaders’ Banquet - Thursday, September 15th Record Books due to the 4-H Office—October 3rd Achievement Night is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th
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SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR 2016 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 4-H MEMBERS June 1
June 1
All animals exhibited at the county fair must have been owned or leased (only 1 leased animal permitted and may not own an animal of the species) and cared for by the exhibitor since June 1st, 2016. A statement of ownership from exhibitors of horses must be on file with the 4-H office by June 1st. Registration forms must be completed annually. Forms available at the 4-H Office.
June is National Dairy Month June is Dairy Month when traditionally we give thanks to the many farm families engaged in the production of milk. Milk plays a vital role in the nutritional needs of our nation; from the milk we drink to the ice cream we eat and enjoy. As Americans, we enjoy the benefits of our food supply of a bountiful dairy industry effort. Today we have fewer families engaged in the production of dairy farming, but they continue to provide America with these essential products. Continue to celebrate the accomplishments of our nation’s dairy industry. This can be done by having three servings a day servings of dairy products. If you know a dairy farmer or their family, thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Saratoga County 4-H fair books will be available at the 4-H Office. Stop by the 4-H Office or have your leader pick up a book, 1 fair book per family, plus exhibit entry sheets and tags.
2016 Fashion Revue– Under The Sea Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2016 4-H Fashion Revue. Special thanks to the leaders who helped with our “Sewing Sensations” project. Also many thanks to Jenn Veitch and the Spa City Trekkers, for taking our meeting room “under the sea”. Great job everyone!
July 9
Deadline for advance entries - this includes all animal entries; horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, and llama. Also, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth and Young Farmer Olympics. Send these directly to the fairgrounds.
July 16
Judging of exhibits at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds, 9:30am-4pm. This is the face to face evaluation of all 4-H projects/ exhibits; food, horticulture, clothing, photography, arts and crafts, Cloverbuds, etc. All exhibits remain on display July 19-24. Also, cage set up in the small animal building for chickens, rabbits, and pigs.
County Fair
All animals in place on fairgrounds (rabbits and chickens must come 10-12pm or 4-6)
County Fair Exhibitors Handbook
July 18
July 18
4-H Horse Exhibitors, mandatory meeting @ 6pm at the 4-H Snack Bar at the fairgrounds
July 19-24 Saratoga County Fair 4-H Building, 10am-10pm July 21
Chicken BBQ at the fair sponsored by the 4-H Leader’s Association
July 24
Animal Exhibits Released 9:15 pm
July 25
Pick up exhibits at the 4-H Building, 9am-6pm
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County Fair Fashion Revue & Mannequin Modeling County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 23rd at 6pm. The Revue will be held in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. All members that participated in the May Fashion Revue, regardless of the award given, are eligible to model. All members that enter clothing exhibits in County Fair are also eligible to model. To participate, list Fashion Revue as an exhibit on your white registration form AND sign up on the Fashion Revue sign up sheet in the 4-H Building the day of county fair judging. A commentary card for will be needed for any member that is modeling but was not in the May Fashion Revue.
Saratoga County 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook, entry tags and entry forms will be available at the 4-H office on June 1st. It will also be posted on the CCE website under 4-H Forms The Handbook is the exhibitor’s guide to all aspects of 4-H participation at County Fair. It includes exhibiting, junior superintendents, club opportunities, schedules, rules/regulations and explains the evaluation process. Due to the size of the book and the costs of postage they will not be mailed. Therefore, the organizational leader or one representative from each club should plan to take responsibility for picking up and distributing the handbook, entry forms and tags for their entire club.
All Fashion Revue participants and clothing exhibitors are eligible to mannequin model. A sign up sheet will be available in the 4-H Building on the day of judging. Don’t forget to list it on your white registration form. 5
Small Animals at the Fair—Rabbits, Cavies, Pigs, and Poultry Affected! Anyone exhibiting rabbits, cavies, pigs and/or poultry MUST help set up cages in the Small Animal Building on July 16th starting at 9:00 am. Note: We are in a new building this year to the right of the sheep/goat barn. Exhibitors will be responsible for all cage cleaning, feeding, watering, and building clean-up during the week. A sign up sheet will be in the building during animal drop off on Monday July 18th. When you sign up for a shift it means that you will be doing ALL cages—not just your own (with the exception of pigs). Note that exhibitors who bring water bottles are responsible for maintaining the water in them. Exhibitors wishing to feed their own animals must put a sign on the cage indicating this. Daily Tent Crew shifts are: 8:00 am to completion, for cleaning, feeding and watering Water and Tent Check at 1:00 pm Water and Tent Check at 5:00 pm Water and Tent Check at 9:00 pm Water and tent checks include making sure that all animals and birds have water, keeping the tent attractive and clean, and sweeping the aisles. All small animal exhibitors MUST work at least 2 shifts during the week and take at least one first shift slot. Failure to participate will result in loss of fair premiums. Note: Actual Animals are not brought to the fair until Monday July 18th!
Poultry Requirements
All Poultry Exhibitors must have pullorum testing done on the birds they will exhibit prior to the County Fair— no exceptions! A walk-in clinic will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Tuesday June 21st from 1-4pm. This testing requirement is done free of charge. Those wishing to have their entire flock tested at home instead can call 518-321-5002 before July 1st to schedule an appointment.
Friendly Reminder: Who: Career Explorations participants What: Trip orientation; complete paper work, review trip details When: Thursday, June 15, 2016, 6:30p.m. Where: 4-H Office, 50 W. High St. Ballston Spa Details: Call the office with questions or conflicts, 885-8995
Horse News
4-H Horse members attended a classroom discussion on May 11th titled “Through the Judges Eyes” to help them gain insight into what the judge expects of them during a horse show and prepare for the upcoming show season. Thank you to those who attended! Saratoga County 4-H Horse Youth were evaluated to ride their horses on May 15th and May 21st. There was also a showmanship clinic taught by Kristie Beals on May 15th and a Beginner Show on May 21st. Great job to all who participated. A huge thanks to all of the youth helpers during the beginner show! There will be a 4-H Trail Ride at the Saratoga Battlefields on Saturday, June 18th at 10am. This is open to youth and their parents. Contact Carter to sign up! The mandatory horse exhibitor orientation for County Fair this year will be on Monday July 18th at 6pm at the 4-H snack bar. Anyone showing in the 2016 County Fair 4-H horse show must attend! No exceptions. Ice cream will be provided and passes/hang tags will be given out then.
Advanced Entries Due July 9th! Mark the date in your calendar! All animal entries, Young Farmer Olympics, group action booths and club exhibits must be pre-entered on an advance entry form and submitted directly to the fairgrounds by July 9th. Late entry forms will not be accepted.
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Please contact Carter for a complete registration form as well as with any questions at [email protected] or 885-8995. 7
