Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County tioga.cce.cornell.edu CCE Tioga County 4-H Youth Development What s Happening Wednesday 4-H News January 23, 2019 HERE S WHAT S HAPPENING!! In this issue: 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl Practices 4-H Tractor Safety Program to Begin ISO Teens for Career Explorations Conference Planning Team 4-H Public Presentation Day and Registration 4-H County Fair Schedule 2019 Dairy Discovery NYS Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available 4-H Animal Project Certificate Due Dates 4-H Calendar of Events HIPPOLOGY & HORSE BOWL PRACTICES 4-H Hippology/Horse Bowl practices will begin Friday, Jan. 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the CCE conference room. There will be a practice every Friday night at this time up to the contest date (March 9). Any 4-H horse project member that would like to try out for the Hippology or Horse Bowl teams should plan to attend these practices. 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM TO BEGIN The 4-H Tractor and Machinery Operations Training and Certification program will begin Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 in the auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 7:00 p.m. The cost of the program is $35.00 for non 4-H members and $25.00 for 4-H members. Registration forms and brochures can be picked up in advance from the CCE Office. Current 4-H members should send an email to Jody to register. Parents/guardians must attend the first meeting and are encouraged to attend the remaining classes. Participants (with a parent) can register at the orientation meeting but should plan to arrive early to complete the required forms before the class starts. Students must complete all classes before receiving a certificate. The training program will enable youth 14 and 15 years of age, who wish to work as a hired employee for someone other than a parent or legal guardian, and operate a farm tractor that is 20hp or greater, to obtain the U.S. Department of Labor s hazardous Occupations Order in Agriculture (HOOA) certification. The program will provide participants with the required 24 hours of instruction, and it will include group discussions, demonstrations, field trips, hands-on activities, independent study, and field assignments.
During the educational phase of the program, youth will receive instruction in the safe operation of agricultural tractors and related machinery. Certification upon completion of the educational phase of the program will include a written examination, a tractor and machinery skills demonstration, and a tractor and machinery driving course. Participants must receive a minimum passing score of 70% in each test area to be issued a certificate of completion. The program is available to anyone 12 years of age and older, however only individuals 14 and older will be able to operate equipment and receive a certificate of completion. Individuals over age 15 are encouraged to attend as well. The top six participants will be eligible to participate in the New York State 4-H Tractor Operator s Contest at the annual Empire Farm Days event. Dates for the remaining classes which will be held at various farm and equipment dealers in Tioga County are: Tuesdays: February 12, 26, March 5, 12 and 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. each night. Three classes will be held on Saturdays, February 23, and March 2 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. LOOKING FOR TEENS FOR CAREER EXPLORATIONS CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM We re looking for creative and dedicated youth leaders who are excited about helping their peers explore careers and Cornell to join the 2019 Career Explorations Conference planning team. Teens should be at least 16 years old and have participated in Career Explorations in the past. Focus Assistant teen leaders will help plan, implement, and evaluate the success of the 4-H Career Explorations Conference. The Conference Planning Team anticipates selecting 30 Focus Assistants. Please visit the 4-H Career Explorations website (https://nys4-h.org/career-explorations/ #planningteam) for the job description and application (https://cceconferences.wufoo.com/ forms/2019-career-exploration-fa-application/) information. Applications are due February 10, 2019. Please contact Melissa if you are interested in applying! 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATION DAY AND REGISTRATION The Tioga Co. 4-H Public Presentation Day event will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 in the Tioga Co. Office Building beginning at 9:00 a.m. Event day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The 4-H Public Presentation registration link is: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/_249. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 6. 4-H COUNTY FAIR SHOW SCHEDULE (Schedule is subject to change) Monday, Aug. 5 4-H Animals Arrive 1:00-5:00 p.m. Market animal weigh-in 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 4-H Dairy show 9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit show 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 4-H NYS Fair Qualifying Horse show 9:00 a.m. 4-H Goat show 5:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep show 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 4-H Gymkhana Horse show 9:00 a.m. 4-H Beef show 5:00 p.m. 4-H Hog show 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9 4-H Fun Horse show 9:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry show 10:00 a.m. 4-H Small Animal Costume show 3:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Exhibition 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 4-H Raiser of the Year tests 9:00 a.m. 4-H Livestock Sale 7:00 p.m. 2019 DAIRY DISCOVERY 2019 Dairy Discovery at Cornell University will be held Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. This year s topic is Dairy Herd Health and Management. This workshop is open to 4-H members 14 to 19 years old. The cost is $50 per youth and the registration deadline is Tuesday, March 18. There is a maximum of 65 openings. The fee includes activities, materials, dinner Friday night and lunch on Saturday. Registration forms must be signed by a 4-H staff person. The cost for chaperones is $15 who must also complete an online registration form. More information is available at: https:// cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/ /dairy-discovery-2019-rowb0i Dairy herd health and management are critical in determining the production potential of dairy enterprises. Having a good herd health program and managing risk effectively leads directly to a healthier herd, both physically and financially. Dairy Discovery will help youth to understand, observe and participate in technical skill training related to such topics as: Biosecurity in your herd and diseases; Linear Type Evaluation; Managing Risk in Fresh Cows; Reproduction; Do my cows wear Good Sneakers ; Animal Welfare; and DHI records 2019 NY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE Information and applications for the NY Farm Bureau Scholarship are now available online at: www.nyfb.org or by calling 1-800-342-4143. Applicants must be: 2019 graduating high school seniors who will continue their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the diverse agricultural industry. Live or work on a farm or be involved with agriculture via any avenue. Family Farm Bureau membership or Student Farm Bureau membership is required and may accompany application. Complete application packets must be returned to NY Farm Bureau in Albany no later than March 1, 2019. More information can be found on the website. Three scholarships valued at $1500, $1200 and $1000 will be awarded. 4-H ANIMAL PROJECT CERTIFICATE DUE DATES February 1: market beef, dairy feeder & dairy steer April 1: horse May 1: dog May 31 (June 1 is a Saturday): market goat, sheep & swine; and, breeding beef, dairy, goat, sheep & swine July 1: poultry, rabbit & cavy
4-H CALENDAR OF EVENTS The CCE Conference Room is on the basement level of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building formerly the Tioga Co. Office Building (TCOB). 4-H Rifle Team Match # 7... Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association Berkshire Broncos 4-H Club Meeting... Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Agenda: club elections, horse safety, role play and exercises. 4-H Rifle Team Match # 8... Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 1... Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m., auditorium T.C. Office Bldg. 4-H Public Presentation Registration Deadline... Wednesday, Feb. 6 Berkshire Broncos 4-H Club Meeting... Sunday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. at leader s home. Agenda: Presentation practice and Equine safety DVD. 4-H Rifle Team Match # 9... Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association Cornell Equine Series... Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m., Cornell Equine Vets and Staff. Cornell Univ. Equine Hospital, 930 Campus Rd., Ithaca. Equine hospital tour featuring intensive care unit, dentistry, endoscopy, neonatal ICU, and more! 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 2... Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m., Power & Paddle 4-H Public Presentation Day... Saturday, Feb. 16, Registration at 8:30 a.m. Berkshire Broncos 4-H Club Meeting... Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. Agenda: Fun With Jumping rules and equipment. Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference Room, Tioga 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 3... Saturday, Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m., Lindsey Lawn & Garden 4-H Rifle Team Match # 10... Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 4... Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7-9 p.m., Joe Signs Equipment 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 5... Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Klett Farm 4-H Rifle Team Match # 11... Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 6... Tuesday, March 5, 7-9 p.m., Coleman s Sales & Srvc. 4-H Rifle Team Match # 12... Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association Cornell Equine Series... Tuesday, March. 12, 7-9 p.m., Dr. Sabine Mann Cornell Ambulatory and Production Medicine Veterinarian. It s that time of year again: 3-way, 4-way, which way to go with vaccines for my horse? 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 7... Tuesday, March 12, 7-9 p.m., Goodrich Auction Srvc. 4-H Rifle Team Match # 13... Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 8... Tuesday, March 19, 7-9 p.m., Frisbie s Equipment Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference Room, Tioga
4-H Tractor Safety Class # 9... Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - noon, Iron Kettle 4-H Rifle Team Match # 14... Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association 4-H Rifle Team Match # 15... Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m. TC Sportsman s Association Cornell Equine Series... Tuesday, April 9, 7-9 p.m., Dr. Linda Mittel Cornell Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences Equine parasites the myths and the facts. Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference Room, Tioga Cornell Equine Series... Tuesday, May 14, 7-9 p.m., Drs. Katherine Houpt and Kate Anderson Cornell Animal Behavior Specialists. Equine Behavior 101: What do our horses whisper to us? Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference Room, Tioga Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference Room, Tioga Find Tioga County 4-H on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/nytiogaco4h/ Don t forget, you can find all of the 4-H event dates, deadlines and other pertinent information on the annual 4-H calendar at: http://tioga.cce.cornell.edu/youth/4-h-youth-development/whats-happeningwednesday-4-h-news Mission Statement 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. Vision Statement A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change. Please Plan Ahead: If you plan to stop into the 4-H Office please call ahead to see if Melissa or Jody will be in at the time of your visit. Our hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead before coming in. If you need to pick up something, let us know ahead of time so that we can get what you need ready and/or can leave it at the front desk for you to pick up. Club Leaders and News Reporters: If you would like to publish your club meeting dates, times and locations, and club activities, please email the information to Jody by noon Tuesday.
Melissa Watkins Jody Tatich 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator 4-H Program Coordinator mew235@cornell.edu jdt22@cornell.edu 607-687-4020 ext. 315 607-687-4020 ext. 313 Helping You Put Knowledge To Work Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and that provides equal program and employment opportunities.