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Union Springs Fire Department
August 3rd, 4th and 5th
The Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair will be held at a new location this year - The Union Springs Fire Department! The fair has also been moved weekends and will be held August 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2023.
For planning purposes, we are asking 4-H families to complete this quick survey by June 5th to give CCE staff an approximate ideas of the number of animal to expect.
Fair entries are due by June 30th. Navigate to this link and select Cayuga to find our registration page.
Animal Health Requirements
Did you know that each year the NYS Ag & Markets sends out requirements and regulations for animals to be shown at fairs around the state? Please visit the links below to find out more about these requirements.
Poultry shown at the 4-H Youth Fair (and NYS Fair) must have a negative pullorum test result or be from a pullorum negative certified flock or hatchery. Doves, pigeons, and waterfowl are exempt from this rule.
The Cayuga County Pullorum Testing Clinic will be held at the Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museumon Wednesday, June 21st beginning at 5 pm. Please register HERE.
Market Auction Birds do not have to be tested if they have proof of purchase from a certified negative flock.
Cayuga County 4-H Youth Fair
Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to participate in this powerful learning experience and make a donation to help our youth meet their goals, reward them for all of their hard work and their commitment to becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Champion Buyer's Sponsorship ($100 and above) During the spring, youth enrolled in the Livestock Market Program raise animals to be shown during the summer 4-H Livestock Show and the subsequent auction.
Sponsors of this program will receive a certificate of appreciation. Their name and logo will be recognized on banners throughout the Fairgrounds as well as featured in the Fair Program, CCE Facebook page and website.
The Banner Program ($75) Banner Program donations are allocated to prizes and awards earned by youth participating in the 4-H Youth Fair.
Sponsors of this program will receive a certificate of appreciation. Their name and logo will be recognized on banners throughout the Fairgrounds as well as featured in the Fair Program, CCE Facebook page and website.
4-H Youth Fair Show Sponsors ($25) Sponsors can choose to donate to individual species shows or exhibits. Show sponsors will be announced during the respective species show or recognized in the Youth Building Exhibit Hall. Businesses or individuals donating in this category will also be featured in the Fair Program, CCE Facebook page and website.
This one day conference is for new and beginning animal fiber producers who are looking for additional information to better make educated decisions regarding what species and breed of animal to raise and their efforts to produce, use or market their animal’s fiber. Producers and potential producers from New York State and throughout the Northeast US are welcome to attend. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what they can do with their animal fiber or its value-added products to increase its market value; whether marketed through direct-to-consumer channels, commodity markets or wholesale.
Conference sessions and panels will cover the following topics
Selecting an animal species/breed and understanding their fiber quality
Fiber types and uses
Fleece quality with examples of poor, good, and excellent fleeces
Fiber mills, supply chain, and finished products
Market channels for the small producer
Success stories from 4 small fiber producers/businesses
Registration opens April 1, 2023. Fee: $30 per person. Advance registration required by May 27, 2023. Conference is limited to the first 50 participants. NY&NJ veterans will have their registration fee reimbursed through the Farm Ops Program. Registration questions contact Tove Ford at tff24@cornell.edu. Conference will be held at the Butternut Hill Campgrounds, 6893 US Route 20, Bouckville NY 13310. To register please visit https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?id=170&reset=1
Beginner Dairy Leader Program*** – Application due June 30th
Applications are due June 30th also but there is some flexibility for applications for this program. This program runs from November 2023 until June 2024 with 4 to 5 programs that are 1 to 2 days long.
Junior Dairy Leader Program*** – Application due June 30th
This is a yearlong program for youth 16 to 19 who have an interest in learning about the dairy industry and career options along with personal and professional development. Program year runs from September of 2023 until August 2024 with 7 to 8 programs that are anywhere from 2 to 8 days long.
***If youth are age eligible they can apply for both programs for the same year but cannot participate in both in the same year.
SHOOTING SPORTS
Cayuga County 4-H is looking for adult volunteers to become youth shooting sports instructors. All 4-H volunteers must pass a background and motor vehicle check. Instructors must also complete NYS 4-H Shooting Sports training. See below for information on upcoming trainings. Contact Erin if interested.
June 3 & 4: Camp Wyomoco in Wyoming County. Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and possibly Hunting
June 10 & 11: Camp Shankitunk in Delhi, NY. Archery and Hunting, Wildlife and Outdoor Skills only. See the above flyer.
NYS 4-H Programs
The Youth, Nature, and Outdoor Environment Program Work Team is making initial plans for Outdoor Adventure Weekend to be held from September 22-24, 2023 at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills in Ontario County.
One of the first steps in coordination of this event is to identify a theme.
Youth ages 10 and up who may have an interest in attending this great event, please complete this survey https://forms.gle/tzxzAb5R7FFwQfmL8.
We are excited to announce that the Great 4-H Cook Off will return to the 4-H Youth Building at the NYS Fair for 2023. Focusing on reimaging fair foods, the event will be held on Saturday August 26th at 1pm. Registration will open on June 12th. Those interested should contact Erin for more information. Click on image for contest rules.
A new and exciting opportunity for youth has been added to the competitions and exhibitions as the NYS Fair. Any 4-H Youth age 10 and up is welcome to register for this exciting new food experience. Registration will open on June 12th and youth must be registered by their county educator to participate. Click on above image for contest rules.
Grow-NY Youth Competition Applications Open April 20
Calling all youth food system and technology entrepreneurs!
In partnership with Grow-NY, Cornell University, NYS 4-H, New York FFA, and New York Agriculture in the Classroom, we are pleased to share an exciting youth opportunity to build businesses in New York State.
Our youth are the next generation of business developers, agriculture, food, and technology leaders. With the hope of inspiring and investing in the future of food, select middle and high school youth will be chosen to attend the 2023 Grow-NY competition. Outstanding students will be selected to pitch their business idea during the competition to a panel of youth judges.
The Grow-NY competition will take place in November of 2023. Information about your current business plan or business idea will be required to be considered for this experience. One winner will be selected amongst the pitches by a panel of judges. The top pitches will be awarded a cash prize.
Before you submit your application, you can preview a PDF version to help you prepare.
New York State 4-H is proud to partner with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs to offer youth and their families a variety of opportunities to expand their 4-H involvement and experiences. We are excited to again be hosting 25 Japanese delegates and 2-3 chaperones this summer (2023).
Applications are now being accepted for Host families for this summers’ International Exchange. You can find additional information on the NYS 4-H website (https://www.nys4-hstaff.org/international-exchange).
National 4-H Opportunities
The mission of National 4-H Council is to empower youth in 4-H programs to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. To assess our success in this endeavor, we are conducting an annual study to measure the impact of 4-H on youth, and we invite your 4-H’er(s) age 13-18 to respond. This study is also being replicated by 4-H programs in other states nationwide and is described in greater detail below. You are voluntarily deciding whether or not to allow your child to participate in this study. By allowing your child to complete and submit their survey response, you have given your permission for your child to participate. Your child can withdraw from the study at any time. Please review the Youth Assent information below with your child before beginning the survey.
