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Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County tioga.cce.cornell.edu CCE Tioga County 4-H Youth Development What s Happening Wednesday 4-H News February 27, 2019 HERE S WHAT S HAPPENING!! In this issue: 2019 NYS Ag & Markets Animal Health Rules 2019 Equine Extravaganza 2019 STARR Registration 2019 Animal Crackers Save the Date! 4-H Forestry Weekend Save the Date! 4-H Capital Days March Dog Madness 4-H Equine / Dairy 101 Camp Cornell Livestock Show and Barnyard Fun Day 2019 4-H STEM Camp 2019 Dairy Discovery 4-H Animal Project Certificate Due Dates 2019 NYS AG & MARKETS ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS The 2019 NYS Department of Ag & Markets Animal Heath Requirements are now posted online at: https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/ai/aihome.html Please read through this document carefully. There is a NEW RFID ear tag requirement for cattle and swine at all Fairs this year. 2019 EQUINE EXTRAVAGANZA! SUNY Cobleskill and the 4-H Youth Development program of CCE Schoharie-Otsego & CCE Fulton -Montgomery invite 4-H youth, 5 to 19 years old, from across New York state to attend 4-H Equine Extravaganza! The cost is $20 per youth and $10 per adult chaperone, which includes a t-shirt. All 4-H youth must be accompanied by an approved adult chaperone or their parent. Lunch is not provided, however, dining options are available on and off campus. Participants should plan accordingly. All registrations and payments are to be sent to CCE of Schoharie & Otsego Counties. See registration form for address and additional details. We are accepting a maximum of 70 youth registrations for this

event. The registration deadline is Friday, April 5. Contact Jody in the 4-H Office for a registration form and flyer. The event will be held at the SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center on Sunday April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SUNY Cobleskill equine science staff and students have developed and planned the sessions and will be instructing them. The sessions include: Equine Anatomy Show Etiquette Equine Careers Riding Demonstrations Horse Judging and more! This event also includes a track for Cloverbuds! 2019 STARR REGISTRATION The State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR) is a three-day, fun-filled event where 4-H members participate in a variety of workshops and activities meant to challenge, excite and further develop life skills. STARR will be held Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7. The event is planned by teens and adults serving on the youth/adult STARR planning committee and is held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. STARR is open to all NYS 4-H Teens. Contact Melissa for registration information. 2019 ANIMAL CRACKERS The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. The program will be held at Cornell University on Saturday, May 4. Check in begins at 9:00 a.m. This year s focus will be on Horses and Poultry. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. The cost is $15 per youth participant. There is no fee for chaperones. All youth must have a chaperone. All participants must being a lunch and drinks. If you are interested in attending this event you must contact Jody or Melissa in the 4-H Office to register no later than Friday, April 19. SAVE THE DATE! 4-H FORESTRY WEEKEND The NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend is Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. More info to come. SAVE THE DATE! 4-H CAPITAL DAYS IS MAY 19-21 The 84th Annual 4-H Capital Days Trip to Albany is Sunday, May 19 through Tuesday, May 21. 4-H Capital Days is an annual New York State 4-H teen (14 to 19 years of age) government awareness trip to Albany. Two teens from Tioga Co. will be selected to participate. 4-H Capital Days gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story, create an awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties. During the trip, 4-H teens will meet 4-H ers from around the state and their state representatives, learn more about NYS government, meet with their elected officials, tour the Capitol Building and the Corning Tower, and observe the Assembly and Senate in session. They will achieve a better under-

standing of the NY Public Policy Process from a state government perspective and gain a better understanding of state and local government relations. Registration, cost information and final details will be coming soon. MARCH DOG MADNESS Orange County CCE has taken the leash and lead and will be hosting this year s March Dog Madness educational conference for teens and adults, interested CCE staff, and 4-H leaders. All dog project leaders engaged in community training programs are invited to attend. Join 4-H educators, Lisa Marie Hintze and Eric Fortune-Reader as they help participants understand and practice principles they can take back and share with 4-H members at the local level. Adults and teens will gain networking skills, exchange ideas and have an opportunity to work together while having fun. March Dog Madness will be held Sunday, March 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Middletown, NY. The cost is $25 per person which includes lunch. RSVPs must be received by Friday, March 22. There is a minimum of eight participants per class. The following guests are featured with additional guests still to be added: Keynote Speaker Dr. Paul Johnson, DVM; K-9 Officers from Middletown and Saugerties Police Department; Robin Markowitz, CCDT Pets Alive; Ken Porter and Nina Sorochynskyj, Northeast Search and Rescue; Katherine Pepe, Therapy Dogs International; Dr. Sabrina Timperman, DVM Mercy College; Janet Skala, Barking Bubbles on the Go, Mobile Grooming Spa; Dan Bacaloglu, District Manager, Royal Canin; and Lorelei Case, Trainer, High Point, K-9 Center. 4-H EQUINE / DAIRY CAMP The 4-H Equine / Dairy 101 Camp will be held at Morrisville State College from Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18. This two day, one night camp is open to 4-H youth ages 13 to 19 years of age and who are eligible to participate in this camp/college experience. Equine interested youth will be able to select from two tracts in which they have the opportunity to learn more about different disciplines. Dairy participants will learn about crops, soils, harvesting and dairy cattle nutrition. All sessions will be taught by Morrisville State College faculty and other professionals in industry. The cost is $125 per 4-H participant and $100 per chaperone. More details will follow soon. CORNELL BLOCK & BRIDLE CLUB BARNYARD FUN DAY The Cornell Livestock Show and Barnyard Fun Day is an annual showcase of student animal handling combined with a family friendly outreach event to educate the public about animal agriculture. This year s event is Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Livestock Pavilion on Judd Falls Rd., Cornell University. The event is free to attend but donations are welcome to support the future of this event. You can meet the animals, learn at education stations, make crafts, run a stick pony rodeo and get your face painted before watching the hardworking students compete for a blue ribbon! Also watch some Cornell faculty try their best at the pig obstacle course! We hope to see members of campus and greater community there!

For more information go to: https://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate/clubs-organizations/blockbridle-club 2019 4-H STEM CAMP NYS 4-H STEM Camp aims to grow the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and problemsolvers by giving youth plenty of opportunities to try their hands at real world science. 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects give families science enrichment opportunities and connects kids to Cornell s science outreach programs. The 2019 NYS 4-H STEM Camp is Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 15 at 4-H Camp Shankitunk, Delhi. The camp is open to youth ages 10 and older. The fee is $75.00 per attendee (youth and parent/guardian). Registrations and payment are due by Friday, May 31. To register go to: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=212 4-H STEM Camp has seven tracks to choose from. Each camper will choose one track to learn about for the weekend. Youth may choose from: Archery Dynamics, Backyard Engineering, Code Explorers, Micro-Organisms, Outdoor Survival, and Rocketry I or II. Class sizes are limited and will be filled based upon first-come, first-serve basis, based upon order of registration and payments received. 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-use1.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. 4-H ANIMAL PROJECT CERTIFICATE DUE DATES 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).

Farm Fanatics 4-H Club meeting... Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., CCE Conference Room 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 Hippology / Horse & Dairy Bowls... Saturday, March 9, Chenango Forks school 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 Co. Office Building. 4-H Tractor Safety Class # 9... Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - noon, Iron Kettle Cornell Block & Bridle... Saturday, March 23 4-H District Public Presentations... Saturday, March 23, Chenango Forks school 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 Vet School Open House... Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m., Cornell University 4-H STARR... Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7 Syracuse 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 Co. Office Building. 4-H Forestry Weekend... Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5. Delaware Co. Animal Crackers... Saturday, May 4. Cornell 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 Co. Office Building. 4-H Capital Days... Sunday, May 19 - Tuesday, May 21. Albany Ranch Riders 4-H Club... Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. CCE conference room

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.