4-H Animal Crackers
4-H Animal Crackers
- Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Creatures Great and Small featuring Horse, Sheep, Swine, and Dog!
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.
Each year an opening presentation kicks off the event with a welcoming statement or remarks related to the annual theme. Livestock production and companion animal themes are offered every year, Dairy topics in odd years, and Horse topics in even years. A noon-time demonstration and closing program is also typically featured.
Workshop presenters and topics are selected by a planning committee that looks at trends and current issues. Youth input on topics is also solicited through statewide advisory committees and educator feedback.
Examples of some of the fun things participants have experienced in the past: The holey cow, dog first aid basics, goat milk soap, wool felting, poop soup, chicken anatomy, farrier tools, and more!
Suggested age range is 8-12, however, all youth 8 and up are welcome.
To Register:
4-H Otsego County Youth please contact Teresa Adell at tla47@cornell.edu or 607-547-2536 x 225
4-H Schoharie County Youth please contact Catherine Roberts at cmr336@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 x 113
Fee
$30
Location
Cornell University
Frank Morrison Hall
507 Tower Road
Ithaca, NY 14853
Last updated March 12, 2026