Cornell Cooperative Extension

Schoharie and Otsego Counties
New York State Dairy Bowl Champions
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New York State Dairy Bowl Champions

4-H Dog Program - Evelyn & Toby
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Otsego County Dog Program Participant and Dog

2017 Career Explorations
2017 Junior Livestock Show

The Farmers' Museum Junior Livestock Show

Leaders' Lunch 2017

Otsego County Leaders' Lunch

Jr Livestock Show 2016

Junior Livestock Show

Otsego County 4-H

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Welcome to 4-H in Otsego County! 

Youth and their families in Otsego County can take advantage of various 4-H opportunities at the county and state level.  Whether theyare offered after school, in the summer, or as a workshop, club, camp, or special event, 4-H programs are designed to fit the interests and needs of the diverse young people who live in our rural and urban communities. There are 26 active 4-H clubs in Otsego County and approximately 275 young people aged 5 to 19 take part in 4-H activities in Otsego County. We'd like to welcome you to that number!

Visit other pages in this section to read more about 4-H, its history and philosophy, and to find ways that you and your family can become involved. Once you see what 4-H has to offer, please call us with any questions you may have!  We look forward to speaking with you, and we hope to welcome you soon to a  4-H program in your community. You can sign up for our monthly e-newsletter "The Power of Youth" by sending an email to otsego@cornell.edu.

animals

CANCELLED: Animal Crackers

The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun hands-on science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics which feature the unique facilities and staff of Cornell University.

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Engelbert dairy cows

CANCELLED: Otsego County 4-H Calf Sale

Come support our local youth for all of their hard work!

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Albany

CANCELLED: 4-H Capital Days

4-H Capital Days gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story, create an awareness of career opportunities in New York State government.

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Horse Camp

4-H Horse Camp

Clinics and Fun Show

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4-H STEM CAMP

4-H aims to grow the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers by giving youth plenty of opportunities to try their hands at real world science.

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paper clover promotion

POSTPONED: Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion

Support your 4-H program by purchasing a paper clover at your local Tractor Supply Store.

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Contact

Teresa Adell
4-H Subject Educator
tla47@cornell.edu
607-547-2536 x225

Last updated June 3, 2020

Otsego County 4-H

Contact Us!

OTSEGO COUNTY 4-H OFFICES

Education Center
123 Lake Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Tel: (607) 547-2536
Fax:(607) 547-5180

Outreach Office
31 Maple Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Tel: (607) 433-2521
Fax: (607) 436-9682

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2019 - 2020 Programs

Download our 25-page 4-H Program Offerings booklet  which includes information about all the 4-H Programs we offer in Otsego County!

4-H Robotics

Learn about the 4-H Robotics curriculum here.

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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. We offer a variety of programs for youth and their families in Schoharie and Otsego Counties. Please check out our pages here, find a program that interests you, and get in touch! We'd be happy to have you join us!