Saratoga County Fair
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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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 your accomplishments. These locations are very special to 4-H and should be a great backdrop for members, leaders, projects, animals and more.
Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078 1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230
The 4-H Building at the Fair is a hub for all 4-H activities, events and displays. It houses all 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.
www.ccesaratoga.org [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
To make the perfect first impression YOU are needed. It takes many hands to ready the building. Members, leaders, parents, entire clubs are needed to help garden, paint, clean, arrange, and just make us look good. There will be no scheduled work bees, rather jobs can be done at the convenience of those doing the work. 4-H Staff: Mary Fairley, Association Issue Leader Julie Curren, Association Program Educator Heather Begin, Association Community Educator Greg Stevens, Extension Community Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Rich Johnson, Printer
Program Committee Dave Felano Eileen Gerdes Pamela Hall Marsha O’Connor Andre O’Neil Kim Racaza
Burnt Hills Saratoga Springs Stillwater Ballston Spa Saratoga Springs Clifton Park
Students Molly Alger Maggie Zink
Middle Grove Rock City Falls
4-H Staff: “Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities”
Please volunteer to do the job of your choice. It is only a phone call or email away, 885-8995 or [email protected]
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 1st - 4-H Open Youth Horse Show 15th - Sundae on the Farm
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7th– 4-H Advanced Entry Forms Due 19th - County Fair Judging 22th - 27th - Saratoga County Fair
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Look for Scholarship info on page 3
Find County Fair Info on page 5
Learn about BBQ at Fair on pages 9 & 10
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Walkathon t-shirts were given to all walkers with $50 or more in pledges. Businesses or groups sponsoring the shirts were Crawford Electric, Charlton; The Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellow’s Inn and Restaurant, Saratoga Springs; T-Shirt Graphics, Ballston Spa; the Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council, the Greenfield Community and Business Association, and McDonald’s of Ballston Spa. Many area businesses contributed food items or water for the event. Volunteers included 4-H leaders and parents, Walkathon Committee members, Gold Wing Road Riders Association members, and 4-H staff. Thanks goes out to all who made this year’s walkathon a huge success!
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The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary, represented by Laura Linder, had pledges totaling over $300.
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Sundae on the Farm
2014 4-H Walkathon Success! On May 3rd well over 100 walkers raised over $7500 at the Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon held in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The Walkathon is held annually to raise money to support the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center. Honorary Chairman Subrina Dhammi, News Channel 13 Anchor, greeted the participants and walked the route
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Junior Dairy Leaders The “Junior DAIRY LEADER” program is intended to reach 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. The program consists of a series of workshops that focus on specific facets of the dairy industry – veterinary science, dairy nutrition, and production management. All designed to expose participants to progressive and profitable agricultural businesses and helps prepare them for employment as managers, technicians, and other agriservice professionals.
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Applications are available through the 4-H Office in Ballston Spa. The completed application is due June 30, 2014. The fee for youth selected into the program will be $200. 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. If you are interested don’t delay. Call the 4-H Office (885-8995) to request an application.
Scholarships Offered by 4-H All 4-H seniors and 4-H members in their first year of college will be receiving an application for 2014. Scholarship applications are due in the 4-H Office by OR postmarked by Friday, June 27, 2014.
4-H Leaders Association Annual Chicken BBQ WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 4:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Saratoga County Fairgrounds NEEDED: 4-H members & leaders to bake pies 1/2 Chicken -$10.00 Come One, Come All!!!
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 two $1,000 scholarships - the Mary Ramsdill Scholarship and the Ruth Bull Scholarship; 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.
Congratulations Graduates
Dog Program Classes at the Training Center For 2014 Stop by the Training Center to see our 4-H Dog Program classes in session Monday evenings through July 1st. Beginner Obedience classes are being taught by Rita Daly, Colleen Kimble, Vicki Grandin, and Marilyn Almy. Graduate Beginner class instructors are Jennifer Wiesen and Jeannette Donlon. Grooming and Handling class is under the tutelage of Mary Lou Cuddy. Sally Snowden, Marj Olden, and Kara Kingsbury are teaching Agility classes. All of our instructors are volunteers and we would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication. Some participating 4-H members may continue on to exhibit their dogs at the Saratoga County Fair in various classes on Sunday, July 27th.
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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 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 25th at 10:30am, and will determine the teams to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair. Mark your calendars now so you will not miss this opportunity! Up-Coming Dates
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Mark your calendar today and plan to join us from 6:30pm to 8pm on June 11th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995. (NOTE: County contest to be held on Friday, July 25th at 10:30am. State Fair contest date will be Friday, August 22rd at 10am).
Saratoga County 4-Hers excel at the New York State Dairy Quiz Contest Saratoga County 4-Her Gracie Hanehan placed 6th overall in the state competition and propelled the Capital District 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team to a 1st place finish overall in the Junior New York State 4-H Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest. Congratulations to Gracie who did an outstanding job and by all accounts will strengthen the county 4-H program for years to come.
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Teen Update Teen Council News
Leaders’ Association BBQ at Fair
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers meeting When: Monday, June 2nd, 7 pm Where: Cooperative Extension 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 2014 BBQ will be Thursday, July 24th at 4:00 pm.
Who: Teen Council What: Teen Council meeting When: Saturday, June 14th, 7-10 pm Where: 4-H Training Center
It takes many people before, during and after the event to make it a success. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 24th. 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.
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 Wonders of Washington, STARR, 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.
Friendly Reminder: Who: Career Explorations participants What: Trip orientation; complete paper work, review trip details
Mark your calendars now for these 2014 fall programs and deadlines so no one misses out.
When: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:00p.m. Where: 4-H Office, 50 W. High St. Ballston Spa
Leaders’ Banquet - Thursday, September 18 Record Books due to the 4-H Office—October 1 Achievement Night is scheduled for Saturday, November 8
Details: Call the office with questions or 4
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SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR 2014 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 4-H MEMBERS 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, 2014. 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 2 Saratoga County 4-H fair books will be available at the 4-H Office. Stop by the 4-H Office and pick one 1 fair book per family, plus exhibit entry sheets and tags. June 27 Pullorum testing of poultry/ birds. The testing takes places at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds, 1:30-4:30 pm. July 7 Deadline for advance entries - this includes all animal entries; horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, and llama. Also, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth and Young Farmer Olympics July 19 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 17-22. Also, cage set up in the rabbit and poultry tent July 21 All animals in place on fairgrounds July 21 4-H Horse Exhibitors, mandatory meeting @ 6:30pm at the fairgrounds, pavilion opposite the 4-H Snack Bar July 22-27 Saratoga County Fair, 10am-10pm July 24 Chicken BBQ at the fair sponsored by the 4-H Leader’s Association July 28 Pick up exhibits at the 4-H Building, 9am-6pm
“Fred Sander’s Memorial Award” Once again the Saratoga County 4-H program is happy to announce that Saratoga County Dairy Club members will be able to earn credit towards the award from participation in club events, 4-H Presentation Day, and various Saratoga County Fair 4-H events. 8
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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 the in 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 a day servings of dairy products. If you know a dairy farmer or their family, thank them for their hard work and dedication.
County Fair County Fair Exhibitors Handbook Saratoga County 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook, entry tags and entry forms will be available at the 4-H office on June 2nd. 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.
County Fair Fashion Revue & Mannequin Modeling County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 26th 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. 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.
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Your Rabbits, Cavies, and Poultry at the Fair
Code of Show Ring Ethics
Help from exhibitors would be appreciated to set up cages in the Rabbit/Cavy area of the tent on July 19th starting at 9:00 am. 4-H exhibitors are also needed for set up in the Poultry area of the tent, and we will do those cages starting at 11:00 am the same day.
Have you ever read the Saratoga County Agricultural Society Code of Show Ring Ethics? If you are right now asking yourself “ What is that?” perhaps this would be the time to review this important document. The Code of Show Ring Ethics is a list of 11 guidelines directing how exhibitors of animals will conduct themselves during fairs or livestock shows. Each is summarized and explained here. (Refer to the code in the fair book as you read each of the following items).
Exhibitors will be responsible for all cage cleaning, feeding, watering, and tent clean-up during the week. A sign up sheet will be in the tent for rabbit/cavy and for poultry. When you sign up for a shift it means that you will be doing all cages. Note that exhibitors who bring water bottles are responsible for maintaining the water in them. Exhibitors wishing to feed their own animals or birds 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 raking the aisles if necessary. All exhibitors must work at least 2 hours during the week and take at least one first shift slot. Failure to participate may result in loss of fair premiums.
Poultry Pullorum Testing and Rabbit Tattooing
Attention Animal Exhibitors
All poultry exhibited at the County Fair, with the exception of doves, pigeons, and waterfowl, must be accompanied by the results of a negative pullorum-typhoid test conducted within 90 days prior to exhibition. Alternatively, the owner may show proof that the birds originated directly from a US pullorum-typhoid clean flock. Flock testing must have been done within one year of the fair. Exhibitors who need to have birds individually tested may bring them to the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds from 1:30 to 4:30 pm on June 27th. A technician from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be on hand to conduct the tests. The department can be contacted directly by exhibitors who wish to have a flock test done. At the same time as the pullorium testing clinic, There will be rabbit tattooing. Call the office by June 23rd to let us know if you will be bringing a rabbit.
Just a reminder that cattle, goats, swine, sheep, horses, ferrets, dogs and cats are to be immunized in sufficient time prior to fair. A certificate of rabies vaccination signed by an accredited veterinarian must be attached to their entry, which is due July 7th.
1) You must be able to provide proof of ownership, length of ownership, and ages of animals entered. Note that special rules apply in 4-H for leased animals, and Identification Certificates for horse, goat, sheep, and cattle are available at the 4-H Office. 2) You must be able to provide the required health certificates for your animals. Your fair book outlines all of the requirements. 3) Exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at the fair or livestock show. This fits in perfectly with the 4-H principle of “learning by doing”. 4) This guideline deals with appropriate drug usage in livestock depending on the end use of the animal after the event. Consult with your veterinarian. 5) Surgical procedures or use of drugs which could effect the animal’s performance or natural contours or conformation, excepting surgical procedures performed by a licensed veterinarian to protect the health of the animal, are prohibited. A prime example of this would be injecting a horse with a drug to calm them down for a show or demonstration. This action would be in direct violation of this code. 6) The use of practices or devices, such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivances, or similar practices, is not acceptable. 7) Direct criticism or interference with a judge or show officials is prohibited. Parents take note: though you may disagree with the way that your child was placed in a class, you can’t go stomping into the ring and confront the judge! Judges are people, too, and we hire them to give their opinion. The process of judging will never please everyone. 8) No one shall conspire with another person to violate the Code of Show Ring Ethics. 9) Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainer, or participants assume responsibility for an animal’s condition regardless of whether they were instrumental in or had knowledge of treatment of the animal that contravenes the Code of Ethics.
10) The act of entering an animal gives consent to the fair or livestock show to have disciplinary action against the responsible individuals published in any publication of the IAFE including “Fairs and Expositions” and in any special notices to members.
Advanced Entries Due July 7! 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 by Friday, June 28th. Late entry forms will not be accepted.
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11) The act of entering an animal is verification by responsible individuals that they have read and understand the Code of Show Ring Ethics, including the consequences and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the Code. It is further consent that rule infractions that also violate federal, state, or local law may be referred to the proper authorities. As you can see this is an important item, and violations are a serious matter. All exhibitors and their parents are encouraged to read the entire document. It appears in both the 4-H and Open Class exhibitor’s handbooks. If you have questions or would like to discuss any portion of the Code of Show Ring Ethics, please contact the 4-H office. 7
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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 your accomplishments. These locations are very special to 4-H and should be a great backdrop for members, leaders, projects, animals and more.
Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078 1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230
The 4-H Building at the Fair is a hub for all 4-H activities, events and displays. It houses all 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.
www.ccesaratoga.org [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
To make the perfect first impression YOU are needed. It takes many hands to ready the building. Members, leaders, parents, entire clubs are needed to help garden, paint, clean, arrange, and just make us look good. There will be no scheduled work bees, rather jobs can be done at the convenience of those doing the work. 4-H Staff: Mary Fairley, Association Issue Leader Julie Curren, Association Program Educator Heather Begin, Association Community Educator Greg Stevens, Extension Community Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Rich Johnson, Printer
Program Committee Dave Felano Eileen Gerdes Pamela Hall Marsha O’Connor Andre O’Neil Kim Racaza
Burnt Hills Saratoga Springs Stillwater Ballston Spa Saratoga Springs Clifton Park
Students Molly Alger Maggie Zink
Middle Grove Rock City Falls
4-H Staff: “Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities”
Please volunteer to do the job of your choice. It is only a phone call or email away, 885-8995 or [email protected]
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 1st - 4-H Open Youth Horse Show 15th - Sundae on the Farm
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Walkathon t-shirts were given to all walkers with $50 or more in pledges. Businesses or groups sponsoring the shirts were Crawford Electric, Charlton; The Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellow’s Inn and Restaurant, Saratoga Springs; T-Shirt Graphics, Ballston Spa; the Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council, the Greenfield Community and Business Association, and McDonald’s of Ballston Spa. Many area businesses contributed food items or water for the event. Volunteers included 4-H leaders and parents, Walkathon Committee members, Gold Wing Road Riders Association members, and 4-H staff. Thanks goes out to all who made this year’s walkathon a huge success!
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The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary, represented by Laura Linder, had pledges totaling over $300.
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2014 4-H Walkathon Success! On May 3rd well over 100 walkers raised over $7500 at the Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon held in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The Walkathon is held annually to raise money to support the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center. Honorary Chairman Subrina Dhammi, News Channel 13 Anchor, greeted the participants and walked the route
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Junior Dairy Leaders The “Junior DAIRY LEADER” program is intended to reach 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. The program consists of a series of workshops that focus on specific facets of the dairy industry – veterinary science, dairy nutrition, and production management. All designed to expose participants to progressive and profitable agricultural businesses and helps prepare them for employment as managers, technicians, and other agriservice professionals.
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Applications are available through the 4-H Office in Ballston Spa. The completed application is due June 30, 2014. The fee for youth selected into the program will be $200. 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. If you are interested don’t delay. Call the 4-H Office (885-8995) to request an application.
Scholarships Offered by 4-H All 4-H seniors and 4-H members in their first year of college will be receiving an application for 2014. Scholarship applications are due in the 4-H Office by OR postmarked by Friday, June 27, 2014.
4-H Leaders Association Annual Chicken BBQ WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 4:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Saratoga County Fairgrounds NEEDED: 4-H members & leaders to bake pies 1/2 Chicken -$10.00 Come One, Come All!!!
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 two $1,000 scholarships - the Mary Ramsdill Scholarship and the Ruth Bull Scholarship; 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.
Congratulations Graduates
Dog Program Classes at the Training Center For 2014 Stop by the Training Center to see our 4-H Dog Program classes in session Monday evenings through July 1st. Beginner Obedience classes are being taught by Rita Daly, Colleen Kimble, Vicki Grandin, and Marilyn Almy. Graduate Beginner class instructors are Jennifer Wiesen and Jeannette Donlon. Grooming and Handling class is under the tutelage of Mary Lou Cuddy. Sally Snowden, Marj Olden, and Kara Kingsbury are teaching Agility classes. All of our instructors are volunteers and we would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication. Some participating 4-H members may continue on to exhibit their dogs at the Saratoga County Fair in various classes on Sunday, July 27th.
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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 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 25th at 10:30am, and will determine the teams to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair. Mark your calendars now so you will not miss this opportunity! Up-Coming Dates
Wed., June 11
Tue., July 8
Mark your calendar today and plan to join us from 6:30pm to 8pm on June 11th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995. (NOTE: County contest to be held on Friday, July 25th at 10:30am. State Fair contest date will be Friday, August 22rd at 10am).
Saratoga County 4-Hers excel at the New York State Dairy Quiz Contest Saratoga County 4-Her Gracie Hanehan placed 6th overall in the state competition and propelled the Capital District 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team to a 1st place finish overall in the Junior New York State 4-H Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest. Congratulations to Gracie who did an outstanding job and by all accounts will strengthen the county 4-H program for years to come.
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Leaders’ Association BBQ at Fair
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers meeting When: Monday, June 2nd, 7 pm Where: Cooperative Extension 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 2014 BBQ will be Thursday, July 24th at 4:00 pm.
Who: Teen Council What: Teen Council meeting When: Saturday, June 14th, 7-10 pm Where: 4-H Training Center
It takes many people before, during and after the event to make it a success. Volunteers are needed Wednesday, July 23rd and Thursday, July 24th. 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.
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 Wonders of Washington, STARR, 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.
Friendly Reminder: Who: Career Explorations participants What: Trip orientation; complete paper work, review trip details
Mark your calendars now for these 2014 fall programs and deadlines so no one misses out.
When: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:00p.m. Where: 4-H Office, 50 W. High St. Ballston Spa
Leaders’ Banquet - Thursday, September 18 Record Books due to the 4-H Office—October 1 Achievement Night is scheduled for Saturday, November 8
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SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR 2014 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 4-H MEMBERS 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, 2014. 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 2 Saratoga County 4-H fair books will be available at the 4-H Office. Stop by the 4-H Office and pick one 1 fair book per family, plus exhibit entry sheets and tags. June 27 Pullorum testing of poultry/ birds. The testing takes places at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds, 1:30-4:30 pm. July 7 Deadline for advance entries - this includes all animal entries; horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, and llama. Also, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth and Young Farmer Olympics July 19 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 17-22. Also, cage set up in the rabbit and poultry tent July 21 All animals in place on fairgrounds July 21 4-H Horse Exhibitors, mandatory meeting @ 6:30pm at the fairgrounds, pavilion opposite the 4-H Snack Bar July 22-27 Saratoga County Fair, 10am-10pm July 24 Chicken BBQ at the fair sponsored by the 4-H Leader’s Association July 28 Pick up exhibits at the 4-H Building, 9am-6pm
“Fred Sander’s Memorial Award” Once again the Saratoga County 4-H program is happy to announce that Saratoga County Dairy Club members will be able to earn credit towards the award from participation in club events, 4-H Presentation Day, and various Saratoga County Fair 4-H events. 8
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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 the in 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 a day servings of dairy products. If you know a dairy farmer or their family, thank them for their hard work and dedication.
County Fair County Fair Exhibitors Handbook Saratoga County 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook, entry tags and entry forms will be available at the 4-H office on June 2nd. 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.
County Fair Fashion Revue & Mannequin Modeling County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 26th 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. 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.
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Your Rabbits, Cavies, and Poultry at the Fair
Code of Show Ring Ethics
Help from exhibitors would be appreciated to set up cages in the Rabbit/Cavy area of the tent on July 19th starting at 9:00 am. 4-H exhibitors are also needed for set up in the Poultry area of the tent, and we will do those cages starting at 11:00 am the same day.
Have you ever read the Saratoga County Agricultural Society Code of Show Ring Ethics? If you are right now asking yourself “ What is that?” perhaps this would be the time to review this important document. The Code of Show Ring Ethics is a list of 11 guidelines directing how exhibitors of animals will conduct themselves during fairs or livestock shows. Each is summarized and explained here. (Refer to the code in the fair book as you read each of the following items).
Exhibitors will be responsible for all cage cleaning, feeding, watering, and tent clean-up during the week. A sign up sheet will be in the tent for rabbit/cavy and for poultry. When you sign up for a shift it means that you will be doing all cages. Note that exhibitors who bring water bottles are responsible for maintaining the water in them. Exhibitors wishing to feed their own animals or birds 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 raking the aisles if necessary. All exhibitors must work at least 2 hours during the week and take at least one first shift slot. Failure to participate may result in loss of fair premiums.
Poultry Pullorum Testing and Rabbit Tattooing
Attention Animal Exhibitors
All poultry exhibited at the County Fair, with the exception of doves, pigeons, and waterfowl, must be accompanied by the results of a negative pullorum-typhoid test conducted within 90 days prior to exhibition. Alternatively, the owner may show proof that the birds originated directly from a US pullorum-typhoid clean flock. Flock testing must have been done within one year of the fair. Exhibitors who need to have birds individually tested may bring them to the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds from 1:30 to 4:30 pm on June 27th. A technician from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be on hand to conduct the tests. The department can be contacted directly by exhibitors who wish to have a flock test done. At the same time as the pullorium testing clinic, There will be rabbit tattooing. Call the office by June 23rd to let us know if you will be bringing a rabbit.
Just a reminder that cattle, goats, swine, sheep, horses, ferrets, dogs and cats are to be immunized in sufficient time prior to fair. A certificate of rabies vaccination signed by an accredited veterinarian must be attached to their entry, which is due July 7th.
1) You must be able to provide proof of ownership, length of ownership, and ages of animals entered. Note that special rules apply in 4-H for leased animals, and Identification Certificates for horse, goat, sheep, and cattle are available at the 4-H Office. 2) You must be able to provide the required health certificates for your animals. Your fair book outlines all of the requirements. 3) Exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at the fair or livestock show. This fits in perfectly with the 4-H principle of “learning by doing”. 4) This guideline deals with appropriate drug usage in livestock depending on the end use of the animal after the event. Consult with your veterinarian. 5) Surgical procedures or use of drugs which could effect the animal’s performance or natural contours or conformation, excepting surgical procedures performed by a licensed veterinarian to protect the health of the animal, are prohibited. A prime example of this would be injecting a horse with a drug to calm them down for a show or demonstration. This action would be in direct violation of this code. 6) The use of practices or devices, such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivances, or similar practices, is not acceptable. 7) Direct criticism or interference with a judge or show officials is prohibited. Parents take note: though you may disagree with the way that your child was placed in a class, you can’t go stomping into the ring and confront the judge! Judges are people, too, and we hire them to give their opinion. The process of judging will never please everyone. 8) No one shall conspire with another person to violate the Code of Show Ring Ethics. 9) Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainer, or participants assume responsibility for an animal’s condition regardless of whether they were instrumental in or had knowledge of treatment of the animal that contravenes the Code of Ethics.
10) The act of entering an animal gives consent to the fair or livestock show to have disciplinary action against the responsible individuals published in any publication of the IAFE including “Fairs and Expositions” and in any special notices to members.
Advanced Entries Due July 7! 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 by Friday, June 28th. Late entry forms will not be accepted.
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11) The act of entering an animal is verification by responsible individuals that they have read and understand the Code of Show Ring Ethics, including the consequences and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the Code. It is further consent that rule infractions that also violate federal, state, or local law may be referred to the proper authorities. As you can see this is an important item, and violations are a serious matter. All exhibitors and their parents are encouraged to read the entire document. It appears in both the 4-H and Open Class exhibitor’s handbooks. If you have questions or would like to discuss any portion of the Code of Show Ring Ethics, please contact the 4-H office. 7
