Announcements         

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4-H Fair Poultry Shows

On May 18, 2022 the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (poultry) in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

In light of this and other detections nationwide, UConn Extension has determined that there will be no poultry shows at 4-H Fairs this summer.  Best practices indicate co-mingling birds from small flocks around the state is not advised at this time due to the incidence of AI found in wild birds.
Our 4-H fairs will be working to create other poultry related experiences at their fairs instead of having regular competitions. 

Be sure to still get your poultry verification forms in by 6/1 for virtual poultry opportunities and submission of record books. 

If you wish to track 2022 confirmations of HPAI, please visit this site

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           Opportunities           

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UConn Dining Services Culinary Camps for Children Ages 11-13
June 20-21, 2022 & June 23-24, 2022

Participants will have an opportunity in both camps to work with award-winning UConn chefs and learn the basics related to cooking.

For more information visit: https://dining.uconn.edu/ucann-cook-camps/

UConn Extension
Educational Program Assistant 1, Hartford County Extension
Educational Program Assistant 1, Middlesex County Extension
4-H Youth Development Food and Agricultural Literacy- Assistant/Associate Cooperative Extension Educator
Assistant/Associate Extension Educator in Soil Health
Program Assistant Position (Public Service Technician)
Program Coordinator (Public Service Technician)
Educational Program Assistant 1 Fairfield County

 Accepting UConn 4-H Hall of Fame and Rising Star Award Nominations for 2022

UConn 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Wanted! 

UConn 4-H is establishing our very own 4-H Hall of Fame to recognize the accomplishments of volunteers and supporters of the UConn 4-H program.
Nominations are currently being sought of nominees for the inaugural UConn 4-H Hall of Fame class.
Nominations are due to your county 4-H Office by July 1, 2022.
Application available at: 

s.uconn.edu/4-Hhof

UConn 4-H Rising Star Nominations Wanted! 

UConn 4-H volunteers within their first 10 years who have demonstrated significant dedication and achievement as a UConn 4-H Volunteer will be recognized as UConn 4-H Rising Star award winners.
Nominations are due to your county 4-H office by July 1, 2022.
Application available at s.uconn.edu/4-hrisingstar 

 Questions regarding the nomination process can be directed to
Nancy Wilhelm, State 4-H Program Coordinator at nancy.wilhelm@uconn.edu.  

         Other Information       

2022 State of CT Fair & Show Requirements
Please review the requirements and use as reference in the upcoming show season

UConn 4-H COVID-19 Guidelines as of 5/10/22
 
With the updated UConn guidelines, masking is strongly encouraged on campus in instructional settings, workspaces, and indoor events, but no longer required. UConn 4-H activities that are hosted in spaces other than UConn property should follow the guidelines of the host facility.  Any 4-H activities occurring on UConn property or in a UConn office must adhere to current UConn guidelines. 

Please remember that masking is still recommended.  We also strongly encourage each member of the UConn community to continue to be flexible and courteous when it comes to masking.  Members of the community will be at varying stages of comfort with mask wearing and we want to be respectful of others.

Please note that the requirement for safety plans has been removed.  If this should change in the future, an announcement will be made in future newsletters.  

Complete your UConn 4-H record book in ZSuite


Now is a great time to start working on your record book!
A video on how to complete a UConn 4-H Record Book can be found at
s.uconn.edu/4-hrecord

4-H Websites
You can find forms, upcoming event information and other details at:
Tolland County 4-H: https://4-h.extension.uconn.edu/tolland-county/
UCONN 4-H Program: s.uconn.edu/4-H