4-H Dairy Workshop

We are working on a 4-H Dairy Workshop that will be taking place on November 11th (Veteran's Day) at the Dygert Farm from 10a.m.-12noon. Dr. Terri MacKenzie will be doing a session on Calf-Raising that will cover topics such as health care, feeding and nutrition, housing, and diseases that affect calves in particular. We will also have a short session on "What should be in that show box?". Finally, we are working on a session for older youth on Sire Selection and Reading Pedigrees. For Directions to the Dygert Farm and to register to attend, please contact Bonnie at the 4-H office (762-3909 extension 115) or e-mail bsp8@cornell.edu

Record Books Are Due Soon!

Just a reminder that in order to receive your 4-H Premium check from the Fonda Fair, you must complete and turn in your 4-H Record Book. If you are in a club, check with your leader as to when you need to have it in to him/her. If you are an independent member, it is due to the 4-H Office by October 13th. Animal Records are required for youth ages 14 and up. Blank copies are available on our website at http://www.ccefm.com/

Pet Show Champion

I will be posting more results tomorrow. The Champion of the Pet Show was Timothy Mazur with his hairless rat. The judge was Louise Brower

State Fair Animal Science Success!!!

Several 4-H Youth represented Fulton and Montgomery Counties at various 4-H Events in the areas of Dairy Cattle, Horses, and Dairy Goats at the 2009 New York State Fair. Here are the results that have been reported.
4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Teams: In the Junior Division, the Fulton/Montgomery Counties team placed FIRST!!!! In individual standings, Cyrus Conard placed third and Clyde Sammons placed fourth. Also on the team were Erika Gogis and Danielle Bartlett. In the Senior Division, the Fulton-Mongomery Counties team placed tenth. On day one of the contest, Jake Pamkowski was ranked third and Joe Pamkowski was ranked 14th. Jake Pamkowski went back for day two and placed 15th overall in the contest and will be representing our county program and New York State on the Dairy Judging team that will be going to Harrisburg, PA. Other members of the Senior Dairy Judging Team were Amanda Gogis, and Greg DeBlock. Becky Ferry coached the team with assistance from Martin Kelly.
4-H Hippology Team: The Fulton-Montgomery Counties Junior Hippology Team competed at State Fair as well. They placed second in team standings. In individual competition, Alex Briggs placed second, DeeDee DeRosa placed Third, Abigail Andrews placed 14th and Arhianna Fleres placed 19th.
4-H Dairy Goat Judging: Stephanie Peck placed First in the Novice Division of the Dairy Goat Judging Contest at State Fair. In the Dairy Goat Team Fitting Contest, Carolyn and Stephanie Peck were on the second place Senior Team.

4-H Dairy Cattle Show: Cyrus Conard placed third in the 11-13 year old Showmanship class and heis Senior 3 year old Holstein was fourth and his fall calf was tenth.

4-H Dairy Goat Show: Stephanie Peck had the Grand Champion LaMancha, the Reserve Junior Champion LaMancha, and Second place LaMancha in the milking contest. Carolyn Peck had the Reserve Grand Champion LaMancha, and first place LaMancha in the milking contest.

Good Luck to those going to State Fair!

We have several animal science youth going to state fair this year! In Dairy Cattle, Cyrus Conard, Jacob Pamkowski, and Joseph Pamkowski are taking cattle. The Dairy Judging Team will be competing (I am not sure who will be on the team yet). In Dairy Goats, Stephanie Peck and Carolyn Peck will be taking goats. The Hippology Team (Horse Knowledge) of Alex Briggs, Abigail Andrews, DeeDee DeRosa, and Arhianna Fleres will be representing us at the State Contest. Elise Smalley was invited to go and participate in a Horse Bowl Event at State Fair as well. Good Luck to All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fonda Fair Count-down!

Yesterday was the animal entry deadline, so I hope you got yours in! Just a reminder to the horse project members that you will be there all week and actually will not be released until Sunday at 7:00 p.m. this year. Also, this year there will be an "Equine Nutrition" Seminar at 9:00 a.m. on Friday during the fair with Heather Jaqueay, a Nutrena Equine Nutrition Specialist, at the Locust Hill Farm and Stove Tent. All 4-H Members are invited to attend.

We have a lot of exciting things going on this year for Dairy and Livestock as well! There will be a "calf raising" seminar on Wednesday, at 2:30p.m. during the fair at the Locust Hill Farm and Stove Tent as well. Please plan on attending!

Please don't forget the Barn Dance in the Ag 2000 Building on Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. following the 4-H Master Showman of Fair Contest. It is open to all!

The Master Showman of Fair Contest pits the champion Showman from the Dairy, Dairy Goat, Sheep, Beef, and Swine Shows against each other in all of those species to see who is the best showman overall!