April 28, 2023 - Friday News

April 28, 2023

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DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING

MEAT ANIMAL SWINE WEIGH IN

Hogs will be weighed in for the meat animal auction program either Friday, May 5th (4-8pm) or Saturday, May 6th (9-11am). Weigh-in packets were mailed to youth that participated last year or expressed interest on their current enrollment forms.
If you did not receive a packet, they can be found here: https://wyoming.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youthdevelopm... Please review the entire packet before committing to this program.
Participating families NEED to register online for a timeslot to bring project animals to the fairgrounds. If you have not done this yet, visit this website to register asap: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WYCOSWINETAGGING-2-2_2... Contact Holly in the 4-H office (hmh62@cornell.edu) with program questions.

MEAT ANIMAL LAMB & GOAT WEIGH IN

Lambs and Goats will be weighed in for the meat animal auction program Thursday, May 11th from 5-8pm.
Weigh-in packets were mailed to youth that participated last year or expressed interest on their current enrollment forms. If you did not receive a packet, they can be found here: https://wyoming.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-developm... Please review the entire packet before committing to this program.
Participating families NEED to register online for a timeslot to bring project animals to the fairgrounds. If you have not done this yet, visit this website to register asap: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WYCOLAMBTAGGING-2-2_25... Contact Holly in the 4-H office (hmh62@cornell.edu) with program questions.

FARRIER CLINIC

Sunday May 21st, 10AM at Wolcott Farms, Warsaw
Please call the 4-H office to register for this event. Participation will count as an educational event to show horses at the 2023 Wyoming County Fair.

NIGHT WITH THE MUCK DOGS

Tuesday, June 6th at @ 6:35PM, Dwyer Stadium; doors open at 5:30pm
Tickets are FREE for 4-H members & 4-H Clubs; you receive 1 free ticket, hot dog, popcorn, and drink!
Contact the 4-H office by May 24th if you or your club are interested or if you have any questions.

MINUTE TO WIN IN STEM CHALLENGE

Monday, June 19th at 9:30 AM at the Ag & Business Center, Warsaw
Open for 4-H youth ages 5-12
This STEM challenge day will have a variety of activities ranging from building a catapult, Minute to Win-It games, and creating coding with the robotic ozobots! Please contact the 4-H office by May 12th to register for this opportunity.

CLOTHING REVUE

Friday May 5th, 7:30pm at the Warsaw High School
The Wyoming County 4-H Clothing Revue is an opportunity for youth in Wyoming County to learn about sewing and participate in a fashion show! All 4-H community members and families are welcome to attend the revue and support our youth!

4-H GIANT VEGETABLE AND GLADIOLA MEETING

Wednesday, May 10th 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Ag & Business Center
A reminder for those who signed up for the gladiola project and/or giant vegetable project. If you’re unable to make the meeting date, plants bulbs and seeds will be available for pickup after May 10th.

VOLUNTEER CPR TRAINING CLASS

Saturday, May 13th, 9:00am at the Ag & Business Center
For enrolled 4-H volunteers! A great opportunity to learn first aid and CPR in case of emergency. Please call ahead to register for this opportunity.

4-H COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Ag & Business Center
Instructors: Kelly and Brandy of Milk and Honey Baking Company (follow on Facebook and/or Instagram!)
For enrolled 4-H’ers ages 12+
Cost: $10 per youth
Want to learn how to decorate cookies like a pro? This is the workshop for you! Youth will make a cookie “set” of an ice cream cone. Please note, families will have to pick up cookies the following day, as they need 24 hours to dry.

4-H Staff Email Contacts

Holly Harwood: hmh62@cornell.edu

Sarah Clark: sac347@cornell.edu

Stephanie Luders: sal294@cornell.edu

Alesia Ackerman: aea92@cornell.edu

General 4-H: wyomingcounty4h@cornell.edu

Last updated February 21, 2024

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