Announcements

4-H Fair Verification Forms

Equine/Cattle due May 1
All other animals due June 1

Late forms can be submitted up to 14 days after the deadline with $10 late fee per animal. 

Click on Flyer below to go to
Tolland County 4-H webpage 
Scroll to the Tolland County 4-H Fair tab for sponsorship forms

 Opportunities 

Premium Book Cover Contest Information

Registration

UCONN 4-H JR. STEM DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Expressive Arts Information Packet 2022

4-H Art Contest Evaluation Form

Textile Arts Information Sheet

Sewn Outfit judging form

Sewn Outfit judging Court of Honor

PDF version – SmartShopperWorkbook

Word version – SmartShopperWorkbook
Registration forms for all activities must be received no later than close of business on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Photography entries must be submitted by April 29.
Textile Arts and Art entries are submitted upon arrival May 14.

4-H Horse Activity Day is May 14.  It will include Model Horse Show, Poster Contest and Giddy Up Games.

CT Horse Poster Contest 2022

Giddy Up Games – info 2022

Model Horse 2022

Judging/Quizbowl CONTEST REGISTRATIONS 
Horse Judging is April 30, 2022 at 9;00 AM (registration at 8:30) at the Horsebarn Hill Arena at Storrs Campus. Quizbowl is June 4, at 2:00 pm at the Middlesex County Extension Center.
If you have questions email Emily.alger@uconn.edu

The 4-H BEE Pollinator Habitat Ambassador Program is looking for Teens ages 13-18
interested in pollinators, bees, gardening and sharing knowledge with others.
Previous 4-H enrollment is not required.
Apply today to be considered immediately.
Pollinator Ambassador

Please refer the CT DoAg rules and regulations if you participate in Barnyard Animal Days

CT Association of CT Fairs Scholarship due to Tolland County 4-H Office by May 15th
Application

 Connecticut Agricultural Education Foundation due June 1, 2022
CTAEF Application

 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 

 

UConn 4-H COVID-19 Guidelines
Updated 3.25.22

HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN BIRDS

Owners of birds should avoid visiting other farms, homes or facilities that also have birds. Please keeps this in mind when planning 4-H club activities. USDA has confirmed Avian Influenza in Connecticut. 
USDA APHIS has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the country. Anyone involved with poultry – commercial or backyard flocks alike – should review their biosecurity plan and enhance their biosecurity practices to assure the health of their birds.

Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and is carried by free flying waterfowl. As part of our efforts to prevent the introduction of Avian Influenza into Connecticut poultry, the department conducts surveillance testing of birds throughout the state. Commercial and non-commercial flock owners are participating in our surveillance program. We have partnered with the Connecticut Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Connecticut to do low or no cost testing of birds for the Avian Influenza virus. We also have strict importation restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus in our state.

Bird owners need to be aware and report anything out of the ordinary. Anyone who may suspect a poultry on their farm may have died from unknown causes should call the State Veterinarian at 860-713-2505 or email ctstate.vet@ct.gov. Signs of Avian Influenza include depression, decreased feed and water consumption, decreased egg production, soft or misshapen eggs, and respiratory signs (coughing and sneezing). You can also find out more by visiting the Connecticut Department of Public Health's pandemic flu webpage or visit the USDA’s Bird Flu website.

Additional resources:
CT Avian Influenza Information
CT Avian Influenza FAQ
Defend the Flock

New USDA APHIS Webpage Displays Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Information and Map

                                   
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the availability of a new webpage that displays the latest data and information about cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) confirmed in commercial and backyard flocks in the United States.  This is the same data APHIS has previously made available about HPAI in the United States, but in a new format that is more visual and easier to navigate.

The new page displays high-level information about the outbreak including the number of confirmed flocks, affected states, and total birds affected.  Visitors to the page may view a map of birds affected by state and can change the map to view total flocks affected by state, or commercial or backyard flocks by state.  A new feature in the data table on the page allows users to see when control areas and surveillance zones have been released for affected counties.

APHIS will continue to announce the first case of HPAI in commercial and backyard flocks detected in a State but will not announce subsequent detections in the State. All cases in commercial and backyard flocks will be listed on this new page, which will be updated by noon Eastern each weekday.

APHIS continues to urge all bird owners to practice good biosecurity, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds, and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to State/Federal officials, either through their state veterinarian or through APHIS’ toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. APHIS urges producers to consider bringing birds indoors when possible to further prevent exposures. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov.

UConn Extension
Assistant/Associate Extension Educator in Soil Health
Program Assistant Position (Public Service Technician)
Program Coordinator (Public Service Technician)
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm
Director of Education 

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

Get your @4-H Rewards Card today! Stop by a local @JOANN store now to sign up for free and receive 15% off your purchases. It’s a great way to shop with purpose & give back to 4-H! JOANN stores are supporting 4-H now through April 30th. Show your support by visiting a store and supporting the JOANN campaign. 
joann.com/4-H/ 

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 

• Verification forms due for Dairy Cattle, Beef Heifers for ESE consideration and Horse and Beef for 4-H Fair Showing
• Application for ESE New England 4-H Horse Show Due
• Application for ESE New England 4-H Dairy Program Due
• Deadline to register in ZSuite for participation in 2022 Tolland County 4-H Fair 

• Connecticut Agricultural Education Foundation Scholarship Applications Due
• Verification forms due for dog, rabbit, cavies, small animals, goat, swine, working steer, llama, alpaca, poultry and sheep for 4-H fair showing

June 8: Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Meeting at 6:45 pm (Tolland County Extension Center)

June 12: Fairfield County 4-H Dog Show (open to all registered 4-H members)

July 13: Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Meeting at 6:45 pm (Tolland County Extension Center)

July 27: Tolland County 4-H Fairboard Meeting at 6:45 pm (Tolland County Extension Center)

August 12-14: Tolland County 4-H Fair