April 29, 2022 - 4-H Friday News

Wyoming County 4-H Friday News

April 29, 2022

The entire Wyoming county 4-H staff is here for anything you and your families may need, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us with your question(s)!

Wyoming County 4-H Centennial Celebration!

Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Pike, Sunday, June 12th 12pm-4pm

12-4pm Exhibit & memorabilia display…Youth Building
1-3pm Kelly’s Old Timers…Ag Expo Center
1:30-3pm Old Fashion Yard Games…Ag Expo Center
3:30pm Formal Ceremony…Ag Expo Center
12-3pm Pike Fire Department Food Stand
12-2pm Catered Creations Beef on Weck Dinner Pickup (Please call the 4-H office to order your dinner by May 20th!)
1-3pm Yummies Ice Cream Truck

THE 4-H OFFICE IS SEEKING PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT! Please call/email the 4-H office by May 20th for all of the following opportunities: 585-786-2251 or Wyomingcounty4h@cornell.edu

• Memorabilia (i.e. trophies, photographs, projects) to display in the youth building from previous 4-H members and volunteers

• Barn quilts – clubs can sign up for 1x1’ wooden barn quilts to decorate for display in the youth building for this event, and fair (quantities limited)

• Booths – Clubs can decorate their booths for the county fair ahead of time for this special centennial celebration. The youth building will be open June 10th & 11th for setup

• Fruit Pie Contest – adults and/or youth can register for this event taking place in the youth building. Pies must be in place by 2pm. Call the 4-H office for more details.

• Centennial Cookbook – community members are welcome to email, mail, or drop off recipes for a commemorative centennial cookbook to be put together and sold later this year. Recipes from club meetings, 4-H events and family recipes are highly encouraged!

• VOLUNTEERS – if individuals are interested in volunteering for this event, please call the 4-H office! Specifically for games, youth building setup, & organizing and setting up exhibits ahead of time!

BLUEBIRD HOUSE WORKSHOP

There are still a few spots open for the May 24th workshop. Registration is $10 and you can call the 4-H office to RSVP.

HORSE PROGRAM

Horseless Horse Meeting – Scheduled for Monday, May 9th! Any enrolled youth may participate in this county wide club.
Equine First Aid – Rescheduled for Wednesday, May 11th 6:30pm at the Ag & Business Center
Tour of Wolcott Farms – Thursday May 19th 6:30pm

MEAT ANIMAL SWINE WEIGH-IN

Friday, May 6th from 4pm-8pm.Saturday, May 7th from 9am-11:30am.Wyoming County Fairgrounds. Participants must register for time slot beforehand: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WYCOSWINETAGGING-2_256

MEAT ANIMAL LAMB & GOAT WEIGH-IN

Thursday, May 12th from 5pm-8pm.Wyoming County Fairgrounds. Participants must register for a time slot beforehand: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/WYCOLAMBTAGGING-2_256

BEGINNER BEEF SERIES

Saturday, April 30th @ 10:00AM.Broughton’s Sunrise Farm in Attica. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for hands on participation. Email hmh62@cornell.edu with any questions.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOOL WORKSHOP

The date for this event has been changed to Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00pm.We will look at a variety of wool samples and do a wet felting project. Please RSVP before the event by calling the 4-H office at 585-786-2251.

4-H DAIRY JUDGING

Saturday, April 30th at 10 AM; The contest will begin at Flint Farms- Route 20A, Warsaw
Call the 4-H office or email Stephanie at sal294@cornell.edu to RSVP

DAIRY KAHOOT!

Saturday, May 14^th: The game will be open from 8:00am – 8:00pm on the scheduled day. The virtual game platform will feature questions on a wide range of topics. This will be a chance for youth to dial in skill for their dairy project in a fun format from the convenience of a smart phone, tablet, or home computer.
Pre-registration is required so participants can receive the game link via email. Must register by May 13th! Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/DairyKahoot_256
WHEEL SHOW CLINIC, INSTRUCTED BY KATIE COYNE: HOSTED BY THE GENESEE COUNTY 4-H DAIRY CLUB
This will NOT count as an educational event to show dairy at the Wyoming County Fair.*
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022Where: Genesee County Fairgrounds
Details: Cattle arrive between 8 & 8:45, Youth registration 8:30-9.
- 9:00 - intro
- 9:15 - clipping
- 11:00 - Fitting discussion
- 11:15 - Washing demo
- 11:45 - Feeds - sponsored by Cargill
- 12 - Lunch
- 12:30 - Showmanship coaching
- 2:30 - Showmanship contest - youth should wear whites
- 3:15 - Weaver and Cargill giveaway
Other notes for the day:
- Youth do not need to bring own animal to be able to participate in demo.
- Youth can share animal (Example: 4 zuber kids, want to bring just 2 animals to work with, they can share and still show)
- No milk cows, only heifers. Cattle can have heads and legs clipped. Wash animals the night before
- Youth should bring all of their clipping equipment. We usually don't wash all the animals at the clinic, just one for a demo
- Youth should bring hay, water buckets and a shovel. Must stay until the end of the day to receive Giveaways.
- RSVP NEEDED BY FRIDAY APRIL 29.RSVP to Lauren Zuber, 585.750.9613 or MLZ819@yahoo.com

CORNELL JUNIOR DAIRY LEADERS

The online applications for both the Beginning Dairy Leader for students in 10th grade to seniors not graduated from high school, and the Junior DAIRY LEADER program for youth age 16 to 19 are now open. More information about the programs can be found at https://cals.cornell.edu/pro-dairy/our-expertise/youth/junior-dairy-leader-program.
Applications are due June 30th.
Beginning Dairy Leader link:https://cals.cornell.edu/beginning-dairy-leader-application
Junior DAIRY LEADER Link:https://cals.cornell.edu/junior-dairy-leader-application
If you have any questions, please reach out to Debbie Grusenmeyer at djc27@cornell.edu

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