Upcoming Events & Deadlines July August
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Saratoga County Fair– What You Need To Know! July/August 2015
Fair Passes: Members exhibiting or volunteering with 4-H during fair be sure to pick up your pass in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18th. Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078
Leader's Chicken BBQ: Thursday, July 23rd 4:00 – 7:00pm at the fairgrounds. Baked pies are needed along with leaders to help with food prep, barbequing and serving. Call the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping!
1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230 www.ccesaratoga.org [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
Teens needed on Judging Day: We need your help...Judging day is July 18th and teens are needed to assist judges for the day. Call Mona at the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping. Adult Volunteers needed: Adults are needed to supervise the 4-H Building for 2 hour shifts during the fair. Call Mona at the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping. Please see inside for more fair information!
4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Acting Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, 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 Lindaman Kim Racaza Pam Hall Eileen Gerdes
Burnt Hills Ballston Spa Clifton Park Clifton Park Stillwater Saratoga Springs
Upcoming Events & Deadlines July
21st—26th - Saratoga County Fair
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
23rd - 4-H Leaders’ Association Chicken BBQ at the Fair
Students Molly Alger Noah Amann
18th - County Fair 4-H Judging Day
Middle Grove Mechanicville
27th - Exhibit Release
August
13th - State Fair Orientation 13th - State Fair Animal Entries DUE 26 - 30th - Saratoga County at the New York State Fair
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Find NY State Fair Info on page 5
Look for Scholarship info on page 9
Learn about Horticulture Training on page 9
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NY State Fair
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Is this your first year participating at the Saratoga County Fair? Here is what is needed to have an exhibit displayed in the 4-H Building at the county fair, step by step.
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Step 5: Attach the entry tags to the exhibits. Use pins for garments, tape on flat objects such as photos or drawings, or punch a hole in one corner of the entry tag and use string to tie it on.
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Step 4: Fill out an exhibitor’s tag for each exhibit; Name, Town and Club. Use the entry form to fill in Dept., Section, and Class. Under Exhibit, write the name or a brief description of the item. Add the Variety for vegetables and flowers and photographs
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Step 3: Using the fair book, fill out the entry form. List all the items to be exhibited.
Career Ex.
Step 2: Read the rules in the fair book on pages 2-3. Find the department the exhibit fits - for example, Pet Care is Dept. 12. Read the bulleted general rules for the department found directly under the title. Select the section and class, follow the rules there as well. For example, Pet Care is Dept. 12, Section A, Class 1
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Step1: Stop by the 4-H office at 50 W High St. and pick up these 3 items; a 4-H Exhibitors Handbook (it has Head Heart Hands Health on cover), entry forms, and a handful of exhibit tags. Also Advance entry forms.
Step 6: Saturday, July 18th, 9:30am-4pm is County Fair Exhibit Judging Day. Bring the exhibits and the paperwork to the 4-H Building at the county fairgrounds. At the end of the judging process, turn the entry form in at the table in the center of the building and get a fair pass. Keep your copy of the entry form. The exhibits will be left at the 4-H building and be displayed during the fair, July 21-26. Step7: After fair, stop by the 4-H Building Monday, July 27, 9am-6pm, and pick up the items. Helpful hint… bring the original entry form with the list of fair items. If you are confused or have any questions, please call us at the office at 885-8995.
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Mannequin Modeling at the fair: Any cloverbud or member that exhibits clothing at the fair is eligible to mannequin model. Each participant receives 5 premium points and a ribbon. There will be a sign up sheet for both activities at the fair on judging day.
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County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 25th at 6:00pm in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Participant line up will be at 5:30pm. All members and cloverbuds that modeled in the May Fashion Revue, regardless of award, are eligible to model. To participate, list Fashion Revue as an exhibit on your white registration form and put your name on the sign up sheet in the fair building on judging day. Statements from the May Fashion Revue will be available for the revue.
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County Fair Fashion Revue
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County Fair Horse Exhibitors Take Note There will be a mandatory meeting for all 4-H’ers showing horses at the fair on Monday, July 20th at 7pm. Everyone should meet under the pole building adjacent to the 4-H Snack Bar. Ice Cream will be provided by the Horse Advisory Committee.
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Each 4-H member will pay a $10.00 stall deposit per horse, payable when you turn in your entries to the Saratoga County Fair Grounds Office. This deposit will be refunded after inspection of your assigned stall. Your stall should be completely cleaned out before inspection.
Rabbit and Cavy News If you are bringing rabbits or cavies to the County Fair, here are some reminders. Cage set-up
is on Saturday, July 18th at 9:00am. Help would be appreciated. Your rabbits can be brought to the fair on Monday, July 20th between 10:00am and 12:00 noon or 4:00 and 6:00pm. You must check in with Carter and have the animals health checked before caging them. Don’t forget that the show has moved to the Saturday of fair, July 25 th at 9am. Call the 4-H Office at 885-8995 if you have any questions.
Club participation will be key to the success of the 2015 Saratoga County Fair.
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The office will offer clubs up to a $30.00 stipend for supplies, and day passes for up to 3 adult leaders and/or parents for EACH 3 hour block.
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This year on Judging Day, clubs can sign up to administer an activity/project for fairgoers during two-three hour blocks. The blocks of time will be 11-2 and 2:30-5:30 daily. These activities will be the focus of the building for those time frames.
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It will be necessary to provide your own bedding for your stall(s) at the County Fair. This year, we are asking horse exhibitors to stay and enjoy the new barns through Sunday night.
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If you have any questions about this new and exciting opportunity, please call Greg at the 4-H office at 885-8995.
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Melvin D. Wrisley Memorial Scholarship
County Fair Animal Health Considerations Showing animals at the County Fair presents a risk for disease transmission. Proper precautions taken before, during and after the fair can help to decrease an animal’s exposure to infectious disease, and help to protect your animals at home as well. Before the fair, make sure that animals have all required vaccinations, complete any tests required for your particular species, and be sure that you have all of the necessary documentation. Try to minimize stress on the animals and offer the same feeds that you will be taking to the fair. Transport your animals to the fair in clean trailers and avoid the use of commercial trailers. During the fair, be sure that your animals always have fresh water available and continue the same feeds that were being used at home. Provide plenty of clean bedding as required for each species. As much as possible, do not allow nose to nose contact with animals from other farms, do not share equipment, and use only buckets and tubs from your own farm. For milking animals it is best to use your own milker claw in common milking parlors. If you bring your own milking unit, do not allow others to use it. After the fair isolate show animals from the main herd for 3-4 weeks upon return. Use separate tools and feed equipment while caring for returning animals, and modify the work routine so that they are taken care of last, potentially stopping the spread of contaminants to other animals. Monitor the animals for signs of disease such as fever, diarrhea, skin abnormalities, heel warts, mastitis, or abortions, while minimizing stress as much as possible. If the home herd or flock is up to date on all vaccinations, it will lessen the chance of a disease outbreak due to infection carried home by show animals.
Do not make the mistake of exposing your entire herd or flock to the threat of disease brought home from the County Fair. The fair lasts for six days, but the ramifications of a disease outbreak could last much longer and perhaps cost many dollars to rectify.
Applications will be received from now until September 9th for the Melvin D. Wrisley Scholarship award. Selection will be made by a committee appointed by the president of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Criteria will include a demonstrated interest in agriculture, satisfactory completion of at least one year of an accredited New York State College, character, leadership, and service. Preference may be given to applicants from Saratoga County and those with special interest in farming and pursuing an agricultural degree. To receive an application, call Wendy McConkey at 885-8995.
Horticulture Training Just when you thought it was safe to avoid more meetings - here we go again. The Horticulture Training group will have class once again before County Fair on Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm and again before competition at the NYS Fair on Monday, August 17th at 6:30 pm at the Cooperative Extension Office. Don't forget, when filling out your county fair entry form to include the 4-H Horticulture Contest. This year's contest will take place on Friday, July 24th, 2015 at the 4-H Building at 10:30 am. If you have participated in the county Horticulture Training classes during the year, you are eligible to participate in the Judging Contest at County Fair and perhaps even represent Saratoga County at the N.Y. State Fair (with possibly an opportunity to go on to national competition if 15 yrs old). If you aren't sure what this group does and would like a first hand look before joining us in the fall, please set aside this time to come and join in the fun and education. Training Dates to remember include:
Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm and Monday, August 17th at 6:30 pm So mark your calendar today and plan to join us. Hope to see you there!
Summer Opportunity—Empire Farm Days August 11 - 13, 2015
Congratulations 2015 Graduates You Did It!
Sponsored by: Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. Hosted By: Rodman Lott & Son Farms. Show Location: 2973 Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Empire Farms Days has something for everyone in the family. This could be a family day vacation. There are educational events, panel discussions, and equipment demonstrations for the entire family.
You have completed high school. IT is an achievement you have tr uly ear ned IT is a success you tr uly deser ved! Thank you for partnering that time with 4-H We are so proud of your accomplishments Both at school and in 4-H.
Melanie Wickham [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995.
4-H – “Thoroughbred Day at the Track” Monday, August 17th from 8am-3pm Join us as we get a behind the scenes tour of the Oklahoma training track, see the racehorses in the barns, and visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame! Afterwards we will enjoy lunch followed by a day at the races.
Or 877-697-7837
Limited to first 30 sign-ups, please pre-register by calling 885-8995. There is no cost for this adventure. Youth must be 12 years of age and older. Sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. (be prepared for walking) 4
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Teen Update
NY State Fair
2015 Scholarship Golf Classic, A Huge Success! On May 30, 2015 we had a beautiful SUNNY day at the Scholarship Golf Classic! 79 golfers participated in this year’s event! The 4-H office would like to send a special thanks to our golf committee: Dick and Elaine Lane, Joan Rowland, and Carol Bayer. Your commitment to 4-H in Saratoga County, is second to none! We’d also like to thank the many sponsors, donors, players, and 4-H volunteers. Without your help this event would not have succeeded. Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our committee. Please look for upcoming planning meetings in future additions of highlights.
The 4-H Leaders’ Association thanks our 2015 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic Patron Sponsors
The NY State Fair will be held Thursday, August 27th through Monday, September 7th this year. Saratoga County will travel to Syracuse on Wednesday, August 26th and will participate from Thursday, August 27th until Sunday August 30th. During the fair, there are many opportunities for 4-H members to participate. From showing an animal, to participating in a contest, to helping with a hands-on activity, to assisting judges, each experience will be a chance to apply leadership skills, show the public what 4-H is all about, and have fun
Teen Council News
Teens selected to participate in the State Fair will need to attend a very important orientation in the Cooperative Extension Office. All 4-H members planning to participate at the State Fair and staying in the dorm must attend the orientation meeting on Thursday August 13, at 6:30pm. Each 4-H member and at least one parent must attend.
Teen Council Officer’s Meeting: July 8 7-8PM
Who: All 4-H'ers 13 and up What: The Saratoga County Fair 4-H Snack Bar Where: The Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa When: July 21-26 Time: Shifts from 7am-11am, 10:30am2pm, 2pm- 6pm, 6pm- 10pm
County Fair will be here soon. Teen Council needs workers for the 4-H Snack Bar! 4-H members, 13 and up, are needed to make the Snack Bar run smoothly. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with food while working in a fun environment. If you are interested in volunteering for the snack bar, call Paul Ruger at 885-0463. Teens may also receive a call from a Teen Council officer inquiring if they would like to join the effort. July 17th is Snack Bar set up for all officers.
At the meeting, we will complete the necessary paperwork, including dorm cards, health permission slips and code of conducts. The forms need to be signed by both the member and a parent. Also to be covered are finances, responsibilities, behavior and other items specific to the State Fair.
Exhibiting Animals for 2015 at the State Fair
Dr. Stephen Strader Family Practice Rowland Street Ballston Spa
4-H Leaders
To be eligible for State Fair STATE FAIR OR exhibition, you must receive BUST! a blue award with your animal in the class at the County Fair. If you are interested in going on to State Fair, please contact the 4-H Office for a premium book and entry forms immediately following County Fair.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
County Fair Fund Raiser Volunteers are needed for the Annual Chicken BBQ which will be held on Thursday, July 23rd with 400 chicken halves being sold. Cooks and servers are needed. Volunteers are needed to make fruit pies for dessert. (Prep work is on Wednesday if you cannot help on Thursday). Please call the 4-H Office at 885-8995 to sign up for a job or to make or order a homemade pie for only $8.50. The pies are to be delivered to the fairgrounds the day of the barbeque.
The completed entry forms must be returned to the 4-H Office on or before Thursday, August 13th. If you are exhibiting a large animal or a dog, the same animal that was shown at the County Fair must go to State. If you are exhibiting rabbits, cavies, or poultry, substitution of actual animal is allowed, but you must have blue awards to support each entry. If you have any questions, please contact Carter at 885-8995. 5
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Congratulations to the 4-H Horse Project Members
The Butterfly Encounter is not only an interactive, walk -through exhibit, but it also provides educational demonstrations. Visitors will get to see the life cycle of a butterfly from the egg to the adult butterfly. They will also get to learn how to fix a broken wing.
Congratulations and a job well-done to all of our 4-H Horse Members who participated in the Open Youth Horse Show on June 7th. The high point placings were as follows: Senior English Champion: Amber LaBrake Senior English Reserve Champion: Makenzie Wood Junior English Champion: Summer Shave Junior English Reserve Champion: Serra Pizano Walk/Trot English Champion: Gabrielle Massaroni Walk/Trot English Reserve Champion: Kaelin Pitman Senior Western Champion: Lyndsey Wanits Junior Western Champion: Sophia LeGere Driving Champion: Kyra Gerdes Driving Reserve Champion: Nicole Gerdes
Natural Resources Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Offered There will be a 4-H Shooting Sports Class offered this fall. It is a good opportunity to explore the shooting sports program and get a firm foundation of basics and safety. Hunter Education courses are offered in conjunction with the program. Participants must be at least twelve years old in order to participate in the program. The course will start on Tuesday, September 8th and continue through Tuesday, November 3rd. Look to Highlights for more information.
Agriculture 4-H Horse Show Rulebooks The 2015 N.Y. State 4-H Horse Show Rule book is on line at: www.ansci.cornell.edu. If you have a question or need to know a specific rule, check it out at your convenience. The web site is http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/animal-programs/ horses/equine-show-rule-book/
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NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Permit #19
Address Service Requested
Saratoga County Fair– What You Need To Know! July/August 2015
Fair Passes: Members exhibiting or volunteering with 4-H during fair be sure to pick up your pass in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18th. Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078
Leader's Chicken BBQ: Thursday, July 23rd 4:00 – 7:00pm at the fairgrounds. Baked pies are needed along with leaders to help with food prep, barbequing and serving. Call the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping!
1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230 www.ccesaratoga.org [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
Teens needed on Judging Day: We need your help...Judging day is July 18th and teens are needed to assist judges for the day. Call Mona at the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping. Adult Volunteers needed: Adults are needed to supervise the 4-H Building for 2 hour shifts during the fair. Call Mona at the 4-H Office if you are interested in helping. Please see inside for more fair information!
4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Acting Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, 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 Lindaman Kim Racaza Pam Hall Eileen Gerdes
Burnt Hills Ballston Spa Clifton Park Clifton Park Stillwater Saratoga Springs
Upcoming Events & Deadlines July
21st—26th - Saratoga County Fair
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
23rd - 4-H Leaders’ Association Chicken BBQ at the Fair
Students Molly Alger Noah Amann
18th - County Fair 4-H Judging Day
Middle Grove Mechanicville
27th - Exhibit Release
August
13th - State Fair Orientation 13th - State Fair Animal Entries DUE 26 - 30th - Saratoga County at the New York State Fair
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Find NY State Fair Info on page 5
Look for Scholarship info on page 9
Learn about Horticulture Training on page 9
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NY State Fair
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Teen Update
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4-H Leaders
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Natural Resources
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Agriculture
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Is this your first year participating at the Saratoga County Fair? Here is what is needed to have an exhibit displayed in the 4-H Building at the county fair, step by step.
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Step 5: Attach the entry tags to the exhibits. Use pins for garments, tape on flat objects such as photos or drawings, or punch a hole in one corner of the entry tag and use string to tie it on.
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Step 4: Fill out an exhibitor’s tag for each exhibit; Name, Town and Club. Use the entry form to fill in Dept., Section, and Class. Under Exhibit, write the name or a brief description of the item. Add the Variety for vegetables and flowers and photographs
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Step 3: Using the fair book, fill out the entry form. List all the items to be exhibited.
Career Ex.
Step 2: Read the rules in the fair book on pages 2-3. Find the department the exhibit fits - for example, Pet Care is Dept. 12. Read the bulleted general rules for the department found directly under the title. Select the section and class, follow the rules there as well. For example, Pet Care is Dept. 12, Section A, Class 1
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Step1: Stop by the 4-H office at 50 W High St. and pick up these 3 items; a 4-H Exhibitors Handbook (it has Head Heart Hands Health on cover), entry forms, and a handful of exhibit tags. Also Advance entry forms.
Step 6: Saturday, July 18th, 9:30am-4pm is County Fair Exhibit Judging Day. Bring the exhibits and the paperwork to the 4-H Building at the county fairgrounds. At the end of the judging process, turn the entry form in at the table in the center of the building and get a fair pass. Keep your copy of the entry form. The exhibits will be left at the 4-H building and be displayed during the fair, July 21-26. Step7: After fair, stop by the 4-H Building Monday, July 27, 9am-6pm, and pick up the items. Helpful hint… bring the original entry form with the list of fair items. If you are confused or have any questions, please call us at the office at 885-8995.
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Mannequin Modeling at the fair: Any cloverbud or member that exhibits clothing at the fair is eligible to mannequin model. Each participant receives 5 premium points and a ribbon. There will be a sign up sheet for both activities at the fair on judging day.
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County Fair Fashion Revue will be held Saturday, July 25th at 6:00pm in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Participant line up will be at 5:30pm. All members and cloverbuds that modeled in the May Fashion Revue, regardless of award, are eligible to model. To participate, list Fashion Revue as an exhibit on your white registration form and put your name on the sign up sheet in the fair building on judging day. Statements from the May Fashion Revue will be available for the revue.
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County Fair Fashion Revue
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County Fair Horse Exhibitors Take Note There will be a mandatory meeting for all 4-H’ers showing horses at the fair on Monday, July 20th at 7pm. Everyone should meet under the pole building adjacent to the 4-H Snack Bar. Ice Cream will be provided by the Horse Advisory Committee.
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Each 4-H member will pay a $10.00 stall deposit per horse, payable when you turn in your entries to the Saratoga County Fair Grounds Office. This deposit will be refunded after inspection of your assigned stall. Your stall should be completely cleaned out before inspection.
Rabbit and Cavy News If you are bringing rabbits or cavies to the County Fair, here are some reminders. Cage set-up
is on Saturday, July 18th at 9:00am. Help would be appreciated. Your rabbits can be brought to the fair on Monday, July 20th between 10:00am and 12:00 noon or 4:00 and 6:00pm. You must check in with Carter and have the animals health checked before caging them. Don’t forget that the show has moved to the Saturday of fair, July 25 th at 9am. Call the 4-H Office at 885-8995 if you have any questions.
Club participation will be key to the success of the 2015 Saratoga County Fair.
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The office will offer clubs up to a $30.00 stipend for supplies, and day passes for up to 3 adult leaders and/or parents for EACH 3 hour block.
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This year on Judging Day, clubs can sign up to administer an activity/project for fairgoers during two-three hour blocks. The blocks of time will be 11-2 and 2:30-5:30 daily. These activities will be the focus of the building for those time frames.
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It will be necessary to provide your own bedding for your stall(s) at the County Fair. This year, we are asking horse exhibitors to stay and enjoy the new barns through Sunday night.
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If you have any questions about this new and exciting opportunity, please call Greg at the 4-H office at 885-8995.
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Highlights
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Melvin D. Wrisley Memorial Scholarship
County Fair Animal Health Considerations Showing animals at the County Fair presents a risk for disease transmission. Proper precautions taken before, during and after the fair can help to decrease an animal’s exposure to infectious disease, and help to protect your animals at home as well. Before the fair, make sure that animals have all required vaccinations, complete any tests required for your particular species, and be sure that you have all of the necessary documentation. Try to minimize stress on the animals and offer the same feeds that you will be taking to the fair. Transport your animals to the fair in clean trailers and avoid the use of commercial trailers. During the fair, be sure that your animals always have fresh water available and continue the same feeds that were being used at home. Provide plenty of clean bedding as required for each species. As much as possible, do not allow nose to nose contact with animals from other farms, do not share equipment, and use only buckets and tubs from your own farm. For milking animals it is best to use your own milker claw in common milking parlors. If you bring your own milking unit, do not allow others to use it. After the fair isolate show animals from the main herd for 3-4 weeks upon return. Use separate tools and feed equipment while caring for returning animals, and modify the work routine so that they are taken care of last, potentially stopping the spread of contaminants to other animals. Monitor the animals for signs of disease such as fever, diarrhea, skin abnormalities, heel warts, mastitis, or abortions, while minimizing stress as much as possible. If the home herd or flock is up to date on all vaccinations, it will lessen the chance of a disease outbreak due to infection carried home by show animals.
Do not make the mistake of exposing your entire herd or flock to the threat of disease brought home from the County Fair. The fair lasts for six days, but the ramifications of a disease outbreak could last much longer and perhaps cost many dollars to rectify.
Applications will be received from now until September 9th for the Melvin D. Wrisley Scholarship award. Selection will be made by a committee appointed by the president of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Criteria will include a demonstrated interest in agriculture, satisfactory completion of at least one year of an accredited New York State College, character, leadership, and service. Preference may be given to applicants from Saratoga County and those with special interest in farming and pursuing an agricultural degree. To receive an application, call Wendy McConkey at 885-8995.
Horticulture Training Just when you thought it was safe to avoid more meetings - here we go again. The Horticulture Training group will have class once again before County Fair on Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm and again before competition at the NYS Fair on Monday, August 17th at 6:30 pm at the Cooperative Extension Office. Don't forget, when filling out your county fair entry form to include the 4-H Horticulture Contest. This year's contest will take place on Friday, July 24th, 2015 at the 4-H Building at 10:30 am. If you have participated in the county Horticulture Training classes during the year, you are eligible to participate in the Judging Contest at County Fair and perhaps even represent Saratoga County at the N.Y. State Fair (with possibly an opportunity to go on to national competition if 15 yrs old). If you aren't sure what this group does and would like a first hand look before joining us in the fall, please set aside this time to come and join in the fun and education. Training Dates to remember include:
Monday, July 13th at 6:30 pm and Monday, August 17th at 6:30 pm So mark your calendar today and plan to join us. Hope to see you there!
Summer Opportunity—Empire Farm Days August 11 - 13, 2015
Congratulations 2015 Graduates You Did It!
Sponsored by: Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. Hosted By: Rodman Lott & Son Farms. Show Location: 2973 Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Empire Farms Days has something for everyone in the family. This could be a family day vacation. There are educational events, panel discussions, and equipment demonstrations for the entire family.
You have completed high school. IT is an achievement you have tr uly ear ned IT is a success you tr uly deser ved! Thank you for partnering that time with 4-H We are so proud of your accomplishments Both at school and in 4-H.
Melanie Wickham [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Beebe at 885-8995.
4-H – “Thoroughbred Day at the Track” Monday, August 17th from 8am-3pm Join us as we get a behind the scenes tour of the Oklahoma training track, see the racehorses in the barns, and visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame! Afterwards we will enjoy lunch followed by a day at the races.
Or 877-697-7837
Limited to first 30 sign-ups, please pre-register by calling 885-8995. There is no cost for this adventure. Youth must be 12 years of age and older. Sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund. (be prepared for walking) 4
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Teen Update
NY State Fair
2015 Scholarship Golf Classic, A Huge Success! On May 30, 2015 we had a beautiful SUNNY day at the Scholarship Golf Classic! 79 golfers participated in this year’s event! The 4-H office would like to send a special thanks to our golf committee: Dick and Elaine Lane, Joan Rowland, and Carol Bayer. Your commitment to 4-H in Saratoga County, is second to none! We’d also like to thank the many sponsors, donors, players, and 4-H volunteers. Without your help this event would not have succeeded. Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our committee. Please look for upcoming planning meetings in future additions of highlights.
The 4-H Leaders’ Association thanks our 2015 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic Patron Sponsors
The NY State Fair will be held Thursday, August 27th through Monday, September 7th this year. Saratoga County will travel to Syracuse on Wednesday, August 26th and will participate from Thursday, August 27th until Sunday August 30th. During the fair, there are many opportunities for 4-H members to participate. From showing an animal, to participating in a contest, to helping with a hands-on activity, to assisting judges, each experience will be a chance to apply leadership skills, show the public what 4-H is all about, and have fun
Teen Council News
Teens selected to participate in the State Fair will need to attend a very important orientation in the Cooperative Extension Office. All 4-H members planning to participate at the State Fair and staying in the dorm must attend the orientation meeting on Thursday August 13, at 6:30pm. Each 4-H member and at least one parent must attend.
Teen Council Officer’s Meeting: July 8 7-8PM
Who: All 4-H'ers 13 and up What: The Saratoga County Fair 4-H Snack Bar Where: The Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa When: July 21-26 Time: Shifts from 7am-11am, 10:30am2pm, 2pm- 6pm, 6pm- 10pm
County Fair will be here soon. Teen Council needs workers for the 4-H Snack Bar! 4-H members, 13 and up, are needed to make the Snack Bar run smoothly. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with food while working in a fun environment. If you are interested in volunteering for the snack bar, call Paul Ruger at 885-0463. Teens may also receive a call from a Teen Council officer inquiring if they would like to join the effort. July 17th is Snack Bar set up for all officers.
At the meeting, we will complete the necessary paperwork, including dorm cards, health permission slips and code of conducts. The forms need to be signed by both the member and a parent. Also to be covered are finances, responsibilities, behavior and other items specific to the State Fair.
Exhibiting Animals for 2015 at the State Fair
Dr. Stephen Strader Family Practice Rowland Street Ballston Spa
4-H Leaders
To be eligible for State Fair STATE FAIR OR exhibition, you must receive BUST! a blue award with your animal in the class at the County Fair. If you are interested in going on to State Fair, please contact the 4-H Office for a premium book and entry forms immediately following County Fair.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
County Fair Fund Raiser Volunteers are needed for the Annual Chicken BBQ which will be held on Thursday, July 23rd with 400 chicken halves being sold. Cooks and servers are needed. Volunteers are needed to make fruit pies for dessert. (Prep work is on Wednesday if you cannot help on Thursday). Please call the 4-H Office at 885-8995 to sign up for a job or to make or order a homemade pie for only $8.50. The pies are to be delivered to the fairgrounds the day of the barbeque.
The completed entry forms must be returned to the 4-H Office on or before Thursday, August 13th. If you are exhibiting a large animal or a dog, the same animal that was shown at the County Fair must go to State. If you are exhibiting rabbits, cavies, or poultry, substitution of actual animal is allowed, but you must have blue awards to support each entry. If you have any questions, please contact Carter at 885-8995. 5
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Congratulations to the 4-H Horse Project Members
The Butterfly Encounter is not only an interactive, walk -through exhibit, but it also provides educational demonstrations. Visitors will get to see the life cycle of a butterfly from the egg to the adult butterfly. They will also get to learn how to fix a broken wing.
Congratulations and a job well-done to all of our 4-H Horse Members who participated in the Open Youth Horse Show on June 7th. The high point placings were as follows: Senior English Champion: Amber LaBrake Senior English Reserve Champion: Makenzie Wood Junior English Champion: Summer Shave Junior English Reserve Champion: Serra Pizano Walk/Trot English Champion: Gabrielle Massaroni Walk/Trot English Reserve Champion: Kaelin Pitman Senior Western Champion: Lyndsey Wanits Junior Western Champion: Sophia LeGere Driving Champion: Kyra Gerdes Driving Reserve Champion: Nicole Gerdes
Natural Resources Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Offered There will be a 4-H Shooting Sports Class offered this fall. It is a good opportunity to explore the shooting sports program and get a firm foundation of basics and safety. Hunter Education courses are offered in conjunction with the program. Participants must be at least twelve years old in order to participate in the program. The course will start on Tuesday, September 8th and continue through Tuesday, November 3rd. Look to Highlights for more information.
Agriculture 4-H Horse Show Rulebooks The 2015 N.Y. State 4-H Horse Show Rule book is on line at: www.ansci.cornell.edu. If you have a question or need to know a specific rule, check it out at your convenience. The web site is http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/animal-programs/ horses/equine-show-rule-book/
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