NYS 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 27, 2019 7:45 am - 4:00 pm Morrisville State College (80 Eaton St. Morrisville, New York 13408) The NYS 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl event will be held on Sat. April 27, 2019 at Morrisville State College. See the memo for further information. Registration deadline is April 12, 2019.For more information and details visit Website: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/animal‐programs/horses or Contact: Ann Janson, Horse Bowl Committee Chair, jcowgirls4@gmail.comMORE INFORMATION ABOUT MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE: www.morrisville.edu2019 Horse Quiz Bowl MemoPractice Questions from previous yearsJuniors – Registration at 7:45 amEvent begins at 8:00 amSeniors – Registration at 12:30 pmEvent begins at 12:45 pmPlease note: These times are estimates and are dependent upon many factors during the event – please come prepared to be flexible.Rules: Please be familiar with NY State rules that are published in the current Horse Educational Events Rulebook.Registration: Registration Online NowLunch: Be prepared to purchase lunch, or bring your own lunch, snacks, and drink.**CONTEST DAY HELPERS: On the entry form each team is to designate one contest day helper. We will need help scoring, room running, etc. and will recruit these people to help on the day of the event during the orientation. ========================================= New York State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Saturday, April 27, 2019 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cornell University (48 Judd Falls Rd Morrison Hall Ithaca, NY 14850) Sponsored by the Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, H.A. Willman Fund, and the New York State Fair.  Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. in the Lobby of Morrison Hall.  General Session will be held in Room 146 Morrison (Auditorium) at 9 a.m. General Session followed by rounds beginning in all four rooms.There will be 2 senior rooms and 2 junior rooms in play for the competition.For Your Information• Campus Store is open from 12:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M • You will need to bring or make your own lunch arrangements (Lunch will be provided to contest officials only) • Dairy Store is Open • Contest Procedures with be done in Round Robin format. • 10 Rooms have been blocked at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 1100 Danby Rd, Rte. 96B, Ithaca NY 14850 for this animal Science event for the evening of April 26, 2019. The rate is $139 per room and included breakfast. Ask for room block "Dairy Bowl "when you call the hotel (607-256-1100). For tax exempt status with these rooms, you must work through your county 4-H offices.  The block of rooms will be held until March 26,2019. ========================================= 4-H Equine Extravaganza Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm SUNY Cobleskill (Route 7 Cobleskill, New York 12043) SUNY Cobleskill faculty and students in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Schoharie-Otsego & Fulton-Montgomery welcome 4-H youth from across New York State to join the second annual 4-H Equine Extravaganza.  Come join us for a fun filled educational day that is intended to broaden the 4-H youths knowledge within the horse project and provide more insight into HippologyYouth will be participating in the following:Cloverbuds - These youth will be in a separate group for the short sessions portion of the day. They will cover topics including: Grooming, breeds, parts of the horse, basic nutrition, safety, behavior, and more. A craft will also be included in this tract. Supplies will be provided.Youth Ages 8-19 years old - These youth will be separated into groups based on the NYS 4-H Hippology contest rules. The complexity of the short sessions portion of the day will depend on the level. Topics to be covered are: Horse Judging, Show Etiquette, Equine Anatomy, Breed Identification and Genetics.Large Session (All ages combined) - This half of the day will be spent in mixed groups of all ages. The focus in these sessions will be riding demonstrations and equine careers. There will be leadership opportunities for the older youth given the mixed ages of the groups.**Exact schedule and topics subject to change. A detailed schedule for each youth will be provided the day of the event. Lunch is not provided, please plan accordingly. There are places to eat on campus or nearby.Youth must either have a parent attending with the youth or have a predetermined chaperone they are to report to. SUNY Cobleskill policy states that youth must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times during the event. Registration is $20 per youth and $10 per adult chaperone, which includes a T-shirt. Lunch is not provided, though there are places to eat on campus and other dining options close by. Please have participants plan accordingly. All registrations and payments are to be sent to CCE of Schoharie & Otsego Counties. See registration form for address and additional details. We are accepting a maximum of 70 youth registrations for this event. Registration is due Friday, April 5th.  $20 (includes a T-shirt) ========================================= Cornell Animal Crackers Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group.When/Where: This Saturday workshop is held every May on the Cornell campus (Morrison Hall – 507 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853).Who: The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is 9-12, however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.Why: This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands-on activities in a university setting, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.Registration: Participants must register with their local 4-H office, deadline is April 12.Cost: $15 per youth participant. No fee for chaperones. Please note: transportation to and from the event is at the participant’s own expense. Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. The closest place to purchase food is a 5-minute drive from campus.For more information visit their website: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/crackers/. The cost of $15 per youth to cover basic handout and occasional presenter expenses. There is no registration fee for chaperones. ========================================= 4-H Forestry Weekend Friday, May 3, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am Camp Shankitunk ( 34570 State Highway 10 Hamden , New York 13782) NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend is May 3 to 5.  Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry activities, games, and competitions at 4-H Camp Shankitunk in Delaware County. This three-day event is for youth ages 10 and up (and staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests, and to select the NYS team that will go to the 2019 National 4-H Forestry Invitational (Must be 14 to 19-years old for the national event). Forestry weekend activities include:  Tree identificationTree measurementsCompass usageMap readingInsects and diseasesGeocachingNature gamesNight hikes, and more!  Cost is $43 per participants which includes: food, materials, and cabin lodging (a $95 value). SSpace is limited so register today.  Contact your county's 4-H office for registration paperwork.  $43 per participant ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, May 8, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= Seed Starting Workshop for Children Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Master Gardener Volunteers of Otsego County will lead children ages 7 to 11 in making a gift for mom. This free workshop, Seed Starting Workshop for Children, will be conducted on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 123 Lake St., in Cooperstown. While making the gift, Kim L’Heureux and Pati Grady will demonstrate how to plant seeds like an expert, including sunflowers, pumpkins, nasturtiums, and morning glories. Which one is mom’s favorite?Get hands in the dirt and develop a green thumb. Participants will also make a mini-greenhouse out of gallon milk jugs. Please bring a clean gallon milk jug (or water jug) for the mini-greenhouse, and, if possible, bring a spare to share.A parent or responsible adult must stay with the child during the program. The program is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is noon on Friday, May 10.For more information or to pre-registering for the event, call CCE at 607.547.2536 Ext.0 or use our online registration. Otsego County Master Gardener Volunteer, mastergardener-otsego@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x228 ========================================= 4-H Dog Rally & Agility Workshop Saturday, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Rally & Agility WorkshopWhen: Saturday May 11, 9 a.m. - NoonWhere: Rocking S Ranch, 2434 State Highway 205, Mt Vision, NY Our Instructors: Christina Murphy is a veterinary technician and the owner/operator of PAWsitive Pet Training. She competes in obedience and rally with her two Golden Retrievers, Maizy and Wesley. Chrissy will be working with handlers on basic dog training and rally tips—what signs mean and how to execute them. Scott Reichenger teaches agility at Syracuse Obedience Training Club and competes with his Golden Retriever, Wesley. He and his dog Maizy earned their PACH (Preferred Agility Champion) title last year. Scott will be working with youth on agility handling and foundation training. There is no cost for this workshop! Pre-register by May 3rd to reserve your spot! Limited working spots available. To pre-register contact Sonja Galley at galley94@vt.edu or 607.267.2011.IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING…4-H Fun Run Show-N-Go Fundraiser Saturday May 11, 1 - 5 p.m.Rocking S Ranch, 2434 State Highway 205, Mt Vision NYCome run an agility course with your dog. $10/run or 3 runs for $25. Ninety seconds ring time per run. Staff reserves the right to refuse or excuse people/dogs based on behavior. All dogs must be trained on equipment to enter. All dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination. For more info contact Sonja Galley at galley94@vt.edu or 607.267.2011. The workshop is free. The fundraiser that follows is $10 per run or 3 runs for $25 ========================================= 4-H Fishing Workshop - Schoharie County Saturday, May 11, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Middleburgh Rod & Gun Club (Middlefort Rd Middleburgh, NY 12122) Learn about parts and types of fishing rods, how to cast, different baits, safety and care of  equipment, along with identifying types of fish.Sunday May 11 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Middleburgh Rod & Gun Club Register with the 4-H Office by Friday, May 3thTeresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu518-234-4303, 296-8310 $5.00 Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 ========================================= You Be The Dairy Judge Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Open to all youth, parents coaches and 4-H Junior Holstein Leaders interested in gaining exposure to dairy judging and reasons to be competitive at a county, state or national level.  8:30 a.m. - Noon - Get an overview of dairy judging principles and how to prepare oral reasons.  Noon - Lunch will then be provided and sponsored by Nutreco/Trouw Nutrition and STGenetics at Venture Dairy Conference Office, 6978 State Rte 80, Tully, NY 13159.1 - 4 p.m. - Practice dairy judging and oral reasons at Currie Holsteins, 7369 Rte. 11, Tully, NY.Instructors: Dr. Doug Waterman and Kevin ZiembaBio boots will be provided. Members of the 2018 Cornell Dairy Judging Team will be on hand to help.Please send registrations to djc27@cornell.edu by May 6 (include the number of attendees). No cost ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, May 15, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Gardening Workshop - Schoharie County Saturday, May 18, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) This workshop will explore the varieties of annual flowers, starting annuals from seed, planning and planting an annual garden, and care of the garden. Participants will plant a container garden to take home.Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. - NoonCCE Extension Center in Cobleskill NYPre-registration required by Friday, May 10th $8.00 Material Fee Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 ========================================= Schoharie Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 18, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) The 24th annual Extension Spring Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Extension Center in Cobleskill.  We will offer a wonderful variety of perennials, annuals, herbs, hanging baskets, seed potatoes, bareroot shrubs, vegetables, and much more.   David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x119 ========================================= 4-H Calf Sale - Otsego County Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) Otsego County 4-H Youth are actively involved in all phases of preparation and the sale itself. Come support our local youth for all of their hard work!Silent Auction prior to the saleFood will be availableOn Saturday, May 18th 4-H will host a Dairy Clinic at the fairgrounds at 9 a.m.  None Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Capital Days Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Capital Days is a NYSACCE4-HE sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties.Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program. Click here to register and for all forms.Youth participate in a two-day visit to the state capital to tour and learn about history and state government. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet with their state representative. $225 (Late fee after April 26 - $15) ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, May 22, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Otsego Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) The Master Gardener Volunteers will offer their annual Plant Sale again this year on Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Education Center in Cooperstown.  A wide variety of plants specifically chosen to do well in Otsego County will be available.Featuring:  perennialsannualsvegetablesherbsBring a garden soil sample for a free pH test! Otsego County Master Gardener Volunteer, mastergardener-otsego@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x228 ========================================= CLOSED for Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, May 29, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, June 4, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, June 5, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Food Preservation: Successful Steps for Freezing Foods Thursday, June 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Cornell Cooperative Extension  Food Preservation Speciailist Jan Ryder and Leslie Rigley will be presenting Successful Steps for Freezing Foods. This will be a hands on workshop.  Space is limited. Cost is $15 per person, including all materials and supplies. $35 per person, including all materials and supplies ========================================= 4-H Horse Camp Friday, June 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 4:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) Join Us for a Fun “Horse” Weekend! Enrolled 4-H Horse Project Members  Clinics and Fun Show.   Guidelines were mailed out to all registered 4-H horse project participants.   Horses must be registered as a project animal.   If you did not receive a packet, contact the 4-H office or click here to download a copy.  Friday 6 p.m. evaluations will be held for those moving up a level or have a new horse. Saturday clinics begin at 9 a.m. with equine massage, grooming, proper tack fitting, English, Western, and Gymkhana. Saturday evening “Mounted Games.” Sunday camp show. Fee covers all clinics. Additional fee for Friday night pizza if you wish to participate. Bring a dish to pass meal on Saturday night.  Pre-registration required by May 23. $30 covers all clinics - $5 for Pizza on Friday night - $10 tent/camper fee Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, June 11, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Poultry Clinic & Pullorum Testing Tuesday, June 11, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) A 4-H Poultry Clinic and Pullorum Testing will be held WITH our Poultry Superintendent, Stacey Grocott, assisted by Allie Grocott. Bring your bird for one on one tips! Testing will be conducted 5:30 - 7 p.m.The clinic (6 p.m.) will include:HOW TO:Properly complete your Fair entriesPrepare for FairShow your birdPullorum Testing Information:  Up to 10 birds per family will be tested.BIRDS MUST BE AT LEAST 4 MONTHS (16 WKS) OLDChickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, pheasants & quail eligible.Pigeons and waterfowl are exempt from testingBirds obtained from an NPIP certified hatchery/flock (or from a feed store), may exhibit with a copy of the NPIP certificate or receipt showing the NPIP Information. These expire in one year.Applications for a complete flock test for NPIPcertification, may be obtained from the website at; www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/poultry/AI_473_NPIP_Application_122009.pdf FOR A LIST OF OTHER AREA CLINICSOFFERED GO TO:www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/Pullorum_Clinic_Schedule.pdf Questions: contact Debra Toth, Animal HealthInspector (607)760-5989 orOtsego Co Cooperative Ext.Patti Zellmer(607)547-2536 ext 225 Free ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, June 12, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= New York State 4-H STEM CAMP Friday, June 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) What is the 4-H STEM Program?  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. 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) projects give families science enrichment opportunities and connects kids to Cornell’s science outreach programs.How Does NYS 4-H STEM Camp Work?Science camp has six tracks to choose from. Each camper chooses one track to learn about for the weekend. You may choose from Rocketry, Sustainable Energy, Robotics, Geocaching, or Outdoor Adventure. Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.FAQ'SQ: Who can attend camp?A: Any youth 10 years old and older.Q: Can my parents stay at the camp?A: Yes, parents may stay as chaperones/volunteers.Q: What does it cost to attend?A: $75 per attendee.Q: Where will I sleep?A: In the same bunks/cabins used during summer camp.Q: What will I eat?A: Delicious & nutritious meals prepared by thevolunteers and educators.Q: What will I need to bring?A: Sleeping bag, pillow, personal care items, flashlight,extra shoes, swimsuit, towels, etcFor further information and the brochure CLICK HERE.Early Registration/Payment by May 1st and receive a FREE T-shirt.ContactSchoharie County - Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, or 518-234-4303 x113 or 518-296-8310Otsego County - Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 $75 Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Wednesday, June 19, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! FREE! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, June 25, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Career Explorations Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell University (Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853) 4-H Career Explorations allow youth to have fun while learning about science, engineering, technology, humanities and themselves.  Registration will open April 1. Contact your 4-H office to receive information for your county.Career Explorations has two tracks.University U for teens entering grades 8 and 9. Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this program is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce you to Cornell University.  The cost to attend last year was $250. We do not anticipate any dramatic price increase this year.  Please call your local county for more information.Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10 to 12.  Participants spend 3 days with a specific department.  Choices include astronomy, horse and dairy careers, biomedical engineering, crop and soil science, waste to energy, teaching, food science and DNA, geospatial science, plus many others.    Registration: Opens April 1 and closes May 30, 2019 Program Tracks:  University U: teens entering 8th – 9th grades  Focus for Teens: teens entering 10th – 12th gradesTo register contact the person below representing your county:Otsego County - Patti Zellmer,  psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 ext 225Schoharie County - Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 ext 113 or 518-296-8310 ext 113 $TBD per person (approx $260) - contact your specific county for subsidizes for 4-H members) ========================================= CLOSED for the 4th of July Holiday Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday. ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, June 30, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Sunday, July 7, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Entries are due June 1. Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Monday, July 8, 2019 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Entries are due June 1. Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= The Junior Livestock Show Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Iroquois Farm Showgrounds (1659 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326) 72nd Annual Show  Since 1947, The Farmers’ Museum has collaborated with the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program to produce the Junior Livestock Show, which is the second largest youth competition in New York State.The Junior Livestock Show begins Sunday evening, July 7, at 5 p.m. with a chicken barbecue for the public and show exhibitors. The cost for the barbecue dinner is $10 per person.  At 7:30 p.m., an ice cream social is open to participants and the general public – free of charge.On Monday, July 8 at 9:30 a.m., judging begins for animals and showmanship classes, which test the handler’s ability to present their fit and well-groomed animals in the way that best shows off their conformation. At 5:00 p.m. the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health leads a discussion on safe spaces on the farm. Prizes are awarded at 6:00 p.m. for the best posters displayed in the visitor tent in the Farm Safety for Kidz Poster Contest.On Tuesday, July 9, judging begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:30 p.m., the Grand Champions in the dairy, beef, dairy goat, sheep, and swine divisions will join the winners of the F. Ambrose Clark Livestock Trophy,  The Farmers’ Museum Cup, and The Farmers’ Museum Dairy Goat Cup in a Parade of Champions.Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information about the Junior Livestock Show, contact Meg at 607.547.1452. Exhibitor booklets were sent to all youth enrolled in a livestock project.  If you have not received your booklet by now, contact the 4-H office.  Entries are due June 1. Admission to the show is free and the public is welcome to attend. Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 9, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 7, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 16, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Free Parent and Child Cooking Classes Tuesday, July 23, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12403) Interested in FREE Parent and Child cooking classes? Would you like to learn how to feed your family healthier meals and do it under budget? Prepare recipes you and your children will love? Plan nutritious meals that save time and money? Have a great learning experience with your child (children)? Find the answers to these questions and more! Join our hands-on cooking class at CCE Extension Center for six lessons (Children ages 4 and up please) If these dates don’t work for you, we offer several classes throughout the year. Please contact our office at 518-234-4303 Class size is limited, call today to register! Free! Michelle Leveski, mml39@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x115 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 21, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Grasstravaganza 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm SUNY Cobleskill (Route 7 Cobleskill, New York 12043) SUNY Cobleskill, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the New York Grazing Coalition, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Cornell University Cooperative Extension, is hosting the 2019 Grasstravaganza at SUNY Cobleskill, July 25-27.The 2019 theme “Health and Resiliency from Soil to Table” will cover the importance of grazing livestock with a Soil to Table perspective and includes both regional and national speakers to include, Dr. Elaine Ingham, microbiologist and soil biology researcher and founder of Soil Foodweb Inc. as well as workshops, hands-on learning at the college farm, and local farm tours.Look for registration dates and more information to come early in 2019 and visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grasstravaganza2019 ========================================= 4-H Camp Shankitunk Sunday, July 28, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Camp Shankitunk ( 2420 Arbor Hill Rd Delhi, NY 13753) To view the 4-H Camp brochure click here.  Open to all girls & boys ages 8 to 16.  REGISTER NOW FOR 2019 SUMMER CAMP  Available for Fifteen Otsego County 4-H members!    REGISTER FOR RICKY J. PARISIAN CAMPERSHIP Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Auction Saturday, August 3, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) COME to the 5th Otsego County 4-H Livestock Auction! The 4-H program is very happy to be working side by side with the Fair board on this event. Mark your calendar!  The 4-H Livestock Auction is Saturday, August 3, 2019, 3 p.m. at the Otsego County Fair.We are pleased with the 4-H participation and quality of animals for the 2019 Livestock Auction 4-H members are required to pre-register their bidders.We have an excellent group of animals for the 4-H Livestock Auction. The committee anticipates 4-H auction animals in the following species: beef, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits.  To view the Pre-Sale Catalog click here.Support of this 4-H program and 4-H youth is greatly appreciated.  None Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Otsego County Fair Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Otsego County Fairgrounds (469 Mill Street Morris, NY 13808) The Otsego County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H'ers.  It's a time to show off their prize animal, baked goods, crafts and more.  COME SEE US AT THE FAIR!     Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x225 ========================================= Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Tuesday, August 6, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Schoharie County Fairgrounds (South Grand St. Cobleskill, NY 12043) Come See us at the Schoharie County Sunshine fair where you can celebrate 142 years of Agriculture the Fair Way.While at the fair make sure to stop by Progressland where you can see: The 4-H Exhibits The Master Gardener Exhibit The Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Recipe Collection Exhibit  Check with Entry Clerk Office ========================================= Family Farm Day Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., provides a unique opportunity to discover so much of what our local agriculture has to offer. Fifty-five farms across Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties invite you to discover their brand of farming.  For everyone’s safety, please adhere to Family Farm Day etiquette Pets are not allowed on participating farms. Remain in designated visitor areas while on farms. Be sure to bring a cooler or insulated grocery bag to take home delicious, local, farm-fresh products purchased throughout the day. Family Farm Day is a collaborative event produced by Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties, Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County, Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Schoharie County Tourism, Otsego County Tourism, Delaware County Tourism, Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware County Farm Bureaus, and Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware County farms. David Cox, dgc23@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x119 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Labor Day.  ========================================= The Great New York State Fair Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:00 am - 10:00 pm The Great New York State Fairgrounds ( 581 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 13209) The Great New York State Fair is a 13-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology.   For questions on Otsego County 4-H exhibits please contact Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu 607-547-2536 x 225For Questions on Schoharie County 4-H Exhibits please contact Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu, 518-234-4303 x113 See schedule for pricing. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, October 9, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= Insectapalooza 2019 - Save the Date! Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell University (144 East Avenue Comstock Hall Ithaca, NY 14853) This year's event will be held at Cornell University's Comstock Hall.  Come see the bizarre, bad, and beneficial of the insect world! The annual, one-day insect fair is hosted by the Department of Entomology at Cornell University. Insectapalooza is an interactive, hands-on experience that features hundreds of live insects, spiders, and other fascinating arthropods. Popular favorites include the live Butterfly Room and Arthropod Zoo. Insectapalooza is fun and educational for children, teens, and adults of all ages. The annual Insect Fair reflects the countless wonderful ways that insects interact with people and impact our lives -- for better or for worse. If you wish to become a SPONSOR for Insectapalooza please contact Brian Danforth. Sponsors will be listed on this website, as well as in a brochure given to all attendees. Volunteers, please contact Stephanie Westmiller at st342@cornell.eduVisitor Information How to get to Cornell How to find Comstock Hall: Comstock Hall is opposite Barton Hall (the large gymnasium) on Garden Avenue and north of Teagle Hall. Need a map? Parking areas near Comstock Hall: Crescent Lot (uphill of Schoelkopf Stadium); along Campus Road (uphill of Lynah Rink); Parking Garage (Under Schoelkopf Stadium); along Tower Road. For more information use the contact information for your county below: OTSEGO COUNTY Patti Zellmer, psz2@cornell.edu 4-H Program Leader 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2536 ext. 225  SCHOHARIE COUNTY Teresa Adell, tla47@cornell.edu 4-H Subject Educator 173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, NY 12043 (518) 234-4303 ext. 113 $3 per person, children under 3-years old and under are free. ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Monday, November 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, 2019. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cooperative Extension Education Center-Otsego (123 Lake Street Cooperstown, New York 13326) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 29, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Tuesday, December 24, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and 25.   ========================================= CLOSED for the Holiday Season! Wednesday, December 25, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and 25.   ========================================= Offices closed for New Years Wednesday, January 1, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of New Years.   ========================================= CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cobleskill Office (173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 Cobleskill, New York 12043) The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday.  Don Smyers, drs269@cornell.edu, Cobleskill 518-234-4303 x116; Cooperstown 607-547-2536 x233 =========================================