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ONEIDA COUNTY
4-H ON THE MOVE
Volume 338
March 2013
April 8, 9, 10, 2013
Science Days 2013
The 4-H staff has been very busy planning for Science
Days 2013. They have packed the three day event
with fun and excitement. This is one event you do not
want to miss. We have a strict limit of 25 attendees!
As 4-H members you have first notice of this event; if
you want to attend, register now, don’t wait until it’s
too late!
9-3PM
disaster that is threatening the marsh. In the
afternoon, we will learn about carnivorous plants:
sundews, pitcher plants, and the famous Venus
Flytrap. Plus enter a free raffle for a chance to bring
home your own carnivorous plant pet!
April 10 - This class is “Top Secret”. Scientists from
the Department of Defense at Rome Labs will not
release any details about the activities. However, our
sources tell us that there will be; Bang, Zoom, Fizz,
Spark, Pop, Ooze, Smoke, Hiss, and Gurgle! Please
dress for the weather as some activities may be
outside.
Below is a brief overview of activities planned:
April 8 - Milk the goats and gather the eggs needed to
make your lunch of cheese stuffed shells. Susan Sady
from Susan’s Cooking School will show you how to
make the cheese and stuff the shells. In the afternoon
the animals arrive. Meet our local celebrity “Jack” the
top Italian Greyhound from the Westminster Dog
Show. Finally, with a visit from the Utica Zoo, we will
learn how astronomy influences some of our native
species and how we can use this knowledge to care for
domestic animals.
The cost to attend all three days is $55 for enrolled 4H members, $70 for general public. If you choose to
enter one or two days the cost is $20 per day for
enrolled 4-H members and $25 per day for general
public. Lunch will be included all three days as well as
milk, juice, water, and a healthy
snack. To register you will need
to go to https://
April 9 - Start the day with Laura Weiser Erlandson our
guest speaker from the Utica Marsh Conservancy.
Then build a robot to clean up a mock environmental
reg.cce.cornell.edu/Science
Days_230.
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Animal Crackers—May 4, 2013
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Cari Rincker, Attorney at Law, leads a workshop
focused on Agriculture Advocacy, marketing your
product, and using social media to your advantage.
The afternoon will be spent working on livestock
judging skills and learning more about the beef
industry.
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.
4-H project members (suggested age range 9-12) are
strongly encouraged to attend (with their parents or
chaperones). However, all youth 9 and up are welcome.
Participants will get to meet Cornell faculty and students,
learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and
exchange information with professional producers, industry
experts, and more! Hands-on workshops are planned for
each species group.
The cost of the program is $7.00 per participant. Contact
Kristi for information on how to register
2013 Topics: Horses &
Rabbits
Ms. Rincker is an accomplished attorney in New
York with a practice that focuses on food/
agriculture law as well as environmental law.
Raised on a Simmental cattle operation in Illinois,
Cari judged livestock at Lake Land Junior College
and Texas A & M University.
To register for the workshop, call or email Kristi at
736-3394, ext. 122 or [email protected].
Registration deadline is April 2nd and cost of the
program is $10.00 for 4-H youth and $20.00 for
youth not enrolled in 4-H.
The workshop will target youth ages 9-19 years but
parents and leaders are encouraged to attend.
Pork Quality Assurance for Youth
April 20, 2013
Agriculture Safety Certification Program
April 9-11, 2013
We will be offering a Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation
Program to youth and adults 14 and over on April 9-11. We
invite and encourage all farm and nonfarm youth and adults
who will be working on or around machinery to participate
in the program.
The program will be held at Clinton Tractor. The cost for 4-H
members is $20. For non-members the cost is $25. Preregistration is required by March 28 by calling Jenn Collins at
the Herkimer County 4-H Office at 866-7920 or by registering
online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Tractorsafety_221.
Agriculture Advocacy and Livestock Judging
Workshop
April 6, 2013—10:00—2:00 p.m.
Are you an advocate for Agriculture? Do you know what it
means to advocate? Join us at the Oneida County Extension
Office on Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as
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Join us April 20th at 9:00 a.m. for a Youth PQA Plus
program. This Pork Quality Assurance (PQA)
program was started by the National Pork
Producers Council in cooperation with the National
Pork Board as a voluntary educational program for
youth producers in 2003. Youth PQA Plus for Pork
is comprised of two main elements: food safety
and animal well-being. Following the Good
Production Practices (GPP) from Youth PQA Plus
may help to improve your swine care and
management practices. Topics such as preventing
drug residues, promoting consumer confidence in
pork, feeding procedures, animal identification,
recordkeeping, and much more will be addressed.
This program is for youth ages 9-19 years.
To register for the program go to https://
apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/
events_landing.cfm?event=YouthPQAPlus_230
or call Kristi at 736-3394, ext. 122. Cost for the
workshop is $5.00 for youth enrolled in 4-H and
$10 for youth not enrolled in 4-H.
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Saturday, April 6: Agriculture Advocacy and Livestock
Judging Workshop, CCE Office, Oriskany 10-2 p.m.
NYS 4-H Horse Program In-Service
“Holding the Course”
On Thursday, May 23rd , the NYS 4-H Horse Program InService will be held at Cornell University. The program will
take place from 9—5 p.m. Guest speakers scheduled to
participate in this year’s in-service include:
Dr. Pat Johnson – newly appointed Dept. of Animal Science
Chair, Cornell University (the first woman to ever hold this
position!)
Dr. Samantha Brooks – faculty and world known equine
geneticist/Dept. of Animal Science, Cornell University
Monday, April 8: Dairy Judging, 7:30 p.m. Location
TBD
April 9-11: 4-H Tractor Safety Training, Clinton Tractor
Monday, April 15: Dairy Judging, 7:30 p.m. Location
TBD
Saturday, April 20: Youth Pork Quality Assurance Plus
Program, CCE Office, Oriskany, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 20: State Horse Bowl, Cornell
Jean Bonhotal – Sr. Extension Associate and Director of the
Cornell Waste Management Institute, Cornell University
Monday, April 22: Dairy Judging, 7:30 p.m. Location
TBD
Thursday, April 25: 4-H Dog handling Classes Begin,
CCE Office, 6:30 p.m.
Julie Goodnight – “ONE OF THE GREAT MASTERS OF
HORSEMANSHIP” nationally and around the world, Julie
Goodnight Natural Horsemanship Training™, Poncha
Springs, CO
Saturday, April 27: State Dairy Bowl, Cornell
University
The cost of the In-Service is $25 for those enrolled as a 4-H
member or 4-H leader. Registration deadline is May 15th.
For registration information contact Kristi.
Upcoming Animal
Science Events
Saturday, April 27: County Public Presentations, CCE
Extension Office
Saturday, April 27: 2nd Annual Livestock Judging
Clinic, SUNY Cobleskill
Monday, April 29: Dairy Judging, 7:30 p.m., Location
TBD
Thursday, March 7: Dairy Bowl Practice, Extension Office,
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9: Regional Horse Bonanza (Horse Bowl/
Hippology), Morrisville H.S.
Saturday, May 4: Animal Crackers, Cornell University
(Horses & Rabbits)
Saturday, May 11: District Public Presentations
Saturday, March 16: Regional Dairy Bowl,
South Lewis High School
Saturday, May 18: State Horse Communications and
State Public Presentations, Cornell University
Saturday, March 16: March Dog Madness,
Cornell University
Thursday, May 23: NYS Horse Program In-Service,
Cornell
March 18-22: National Agriculture Week—Ag Literacy
Week—Read a book about Agriculture to a 2nd grade
classroom
Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23: 4-H Dairy Discovery,
Cornell University
Saturday, March 23: 4-H Club Chick Sale, Extension Office
Thursday, March 28: Regional Horse Communications,
Extension Office, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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at 6:30 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension
Office in Oriskany. The first class (4/25) will be a
meeting of parents and youth (NO dogs). There will
be eight classes offered once/week on Thursday
nights from 6:30—7:30 p.m. The last class will be
June 20th. These classes are offered for beginner and
advanced beginner levels. The classes are taught by 4
-H volunteers. Participants in the class must be
between the ages of 9-19 years and all dogs must be
at least 6 months of age. Owners must provide a
copy of their dog’s current rabies and vaccinations.
The cost for the class is $10 for youth enrolled in 4-H
and $20 for youth not currently enrolled in 4-H.
Contact Kristi to register or register online at https://
apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/
events_landing.cfm.
4-H Dairy Judging Schedule Announced
Mark your calendars for these dates: (all sessions
7:30—8:30)
Monday, April 8, 15, 22, & 29 will be the 4-H Dairy
Judging Twilights. This year we will not be having an
orientation session at the Extension Office. All four
dates listed will be at a producer’s farm. Locations will
be announced in the next 4-H newsletter and sent via
email. Contact Kristi if you are interested in
participating.
4-H Regional Horse Communications
Thursday, March 28th
Dairy Discovery 2013
The Oneida County Extension Office will host the
annual 4-H Regional Horse Communications Contest
on Thursday, March 28th from 5:30—8:30 p.m. All
youth participating in this contest have qualified
through their county competitions and have
advanced to compete against youth from Onondaga,
Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties.
Congratulations to the following youth who will be
representing Oneida County at this event:
Dairy Discovery is a hands-on workshop held annually
at Cornell. This year’s program will be March 22 & 23.
It is a statewide program for youth ages 15-19 years
old. Each year the youth will spend the 1½ days (Friday
afternoon until Saturday late afternoon) on campus
learning about dairy careers and rotating through a
series of hands-on stations which focus on a specific
aspect of the dairy field. This year’s Dairy Discovery
focus will be “Maximizing the Feed Management
Program”.
Juniors: Hailey Smith—Horse Breeds
Paige Schweinsberg—Saddles
Due to the hands on approach of the sessions,
participation is limited to the first 60 individuals to
enroll by deadline. The registration deadline is
Tuesday, March 12. The cost of the workshop is
$45.00 per youth. The cost for adults accompanying
youth is $10.00. For more information about the
program go to http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/
dairycattle/DairyDiscovery/index.html or call Kristi at
the 4-H Office.
Annie Born—Varenne: The Secretariat of
Trotters
Seniors: Mary Kallfetz—History of the Appaloosa
Debra Born—Zipster: A Racehorse’s Rise to
Fame
Hailey Smith gives her
presentation on Horse
Breeds.
Spring 4-H Dog Handling Classes
The Oneida County 4-H Dog Program is offering Spring
Dog Obedience classes beginning Thursday, April 25th
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practice of maple syrup production began!
SEE HOW MAPLE SYRUP IS MADE
Producers drill holes into the trees a few days before the sap
was expected to start running. Producers then collected the
sap in buckets hung from wooden spouts called spiles.
Originally, spiles were made from hollowed out sumac
branches, but later were fashioned out of metal. Spiles were
removed after the sap stopped flowing to allow the tree to
heal.
OPEN HOUSE
March 23 & 24
Turning sap into syrup involves evaporation – water must be
removed to produce a more concentrated sugar solution. Early
methods included using hot rocks in hollowed out logs to speed
evaporation. Later, metal containers were used over open fires.
But producers discovered that boiling sap in a single kettle
often resulted in a darker, lower quality syrup. Using a series of
kettles produced a higher grade of syrup. Modern evaporators
evolved from that open kettle system.
Link Maple Farm is a small family owned and operated
maple syrup business located at the foothills of the Tug
Hill Plateau in Central New York. Our focus is to produce
the finest maple products for quality minded health
conscious consumers. The approach we take to create our
naturally pure maple syrup is to blend the traditional sugar
making process with modern and efficient techniques.
It still takes approximately 43 gallons of sap to make just one
gallon of maple syrup. Sap becomes syrup when the sugar
concentration reaches about 67%.
Spring Chick Sale!
Link Maple Farm 4045 Macfarland Road Taberg, New York
13471 (315) 336-3030 e-mail: [email protected]
March 23rd 11:30 to 2:30 at Oneida County Cornell
Cooperative Extension, Room C, 121 Second Street,
Oriskany.
About Maple Syrup
Some of the breeds available will be:
Who would think of sticking something in a maple tree and
boiling the sap to make syrup? The Iroquois have an
answer in this old legend. The story begins on a day in
early March. Chief Woksis had thrown his tomahawk into
a nearby maple tree. The next day, he needed the weapon
for hunting and yanked it from the tree. The weather
turned warm and the gash in the maple tree dripped sap
into a container that was near the trunk. That evening, the
chief’s wife was heading to the stream for water and
found the container with sap and thought it was just like
water. She tasted the liquid, found it to be sweet, and
used it for cooking water. When Woksis came home from
hunting, he smelled a wonderful scent – a maple aroma.
The water had boiled down to syrup and had sweetened
their meal with maple. So, the legend says, the happy
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Lavender Orpington
Barnevelder
Frizzled Cochin
Black Copper Maran
Rhode Island Red
Barred Rock
Easter Eggers
Some Mixed Breeds
Most chicks are from non-hatchery stock. Many are from
Show Quality stock. Quantities limited. First come first
served. Proceeds will help us purchase supplies for
activities and fees during the year. If you have any
questions please email:
[email protected].
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How To Remove An Egg’s Shell Without 
Breaking the Egg
The shell surrounding a chicken egg is composed of a
chemical called calcium carbonate, which will react with
acids. Vinegar is an acid called acetic acid. The chemical
reaction that occurs when calcium carbonate and vinegar
combine is called a chemical decomposition reaction.
The word equation for this chemical decomposition
reaction is:
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Use the measuring tape to measure the largest part
of the egg as before.
Record your observation of the naked egg, including
how it feels, looks, etc………..
Caution: If you decide to test how bouncy the egg is, be
sure to have a tray under it. The membrane surrounding
the egg can break and the inside of the egg is fluid (able
to flow–liquids and gases are fluids).
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
calcium carbonate + acetic acid yields calcium carbonate
+ water + carbon dioxide.
RAW EGG: The shell is made of calcium carbonate, which
it limestone. The calcium carbonate reacts with the
vinegar, which is acetic acid and one of the products is
1. Fill a 1-quart (1-liter) jar about three-fourths full with
carbon dioxide gas. The bubbles on the surface of the egg
white vinegar. Note: The jar must be large enough for the
shell are filled with carbon dioxide gas. These bubbles
egg to be placed inside.
cause the egg to be buoyant (the ability to float).
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Place the egg in the jar of vinegar.
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Record your observation of the egg after placing it in
the jar of vinegar.
The word equation for this chemical reaction is: calcium
carbonate + acetic acid yields calcium carbonate + water
+ carbon dioxide.
2. Make observations at least once daily until it is obvious NAKED EGG: The naked egg (egg without the shell) is
that the shell is gone. This usually takes two to three
surrounded by a membrane which is rubbery as a result
days. Diagrams can be used as observations.
of the vinegar. The “naked” egg is larger than when it was
“clothed” with its limestone shell. This is because vinegar
is a mixture of water and acetic acid. The water moves
Date
Observation
through the egg’s membrane by a process called osmosis.
4/15/09
1. Physical Properties of a Raw Egg:
Circumference measurement:5.5 cm What happens when you soak an egg in different
shell- white, hard2. Raw Egg in
acids…..orange juice, Coke? Send me your observations
Vinegar: Egg sinks to bottom of jar.
via email to: [email protected]
Bubbles form on the surface of the
shell.
4/16/09
4/17/09
Naked Egg: measurement: physical
properties:
Remove the naked egg from the vinegar and wash it with
tap water.
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Science and Beauty Converge on new
Birds-of-Paradise Website
Come along with us in the next phase of the Birds-ofParadise Project: a new website that uses highdefinition video to explore the science of these exquisite birds. The site features 35 videos, expert narration by the project scientists, plus sounds,
slideshows, and downloadable lessons for educators.
We’ll show you how the males create their jawdropping colors, shapes, and dances. And we’ll show
you why it’s the subdued females that end up in the
most powerful roles. Explore the site. http://
www.cornell.edu/video/?videoID=2398
4-H is all about volunteers. Your club leaders volunteer their
time to take you places and show you new things. Event
evaluators and judges volunteer their time to share their
knowledge and expertise with you. As 4-H members, we
hope that you are stepping up to volunteer whenever and
wherever you can.
The 4-H office is looking for some volunteers to help with
some upcoming projects. If you are interested please contact
Lynette at 736-3394 x105.
Every summer, thousands of young people participate in
Citizenship Washington Focus, a summer educational
conference held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center
just minutes from downtown Washington, DC.
Sewing Evaluation
CWF provides 4-H youth with opportunities to explore,
develop, and refine their community and civic engagement
skills to be outstanding leaders in their communities.
Through hands-on educational workshops and sightseeing
tours in the “living classroom “of Washington, D.C., youth
learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have
shaped it, and how they can apply the leadership and
citizenship skills they learn during CWF when they return
home. http://goo.gl/j8xKy
and Revue
May 4th
Maveret Umstead has agreed to coordinate this
years event. If you would like to help, please
contact me and I will forward your name on to her.
[email protected]
Mare Watch
Go to the following link: http://www.marewatchers.com/
cam/blackberryridge.html to watch the Smith Family’s mare
foal via live camera. She is due March 13th. You may be the
lucky person to see the live birth. The mare, Hot Rodders
Breeze, is 9 years old and this is her first foal. Tyler Smith is
an Oneida County 4-Her and his mother Sarah has made the
link available to all. Thank you Smith Family!
2nd Annual Livestock Judging Clinic
SUNY Cobleskill—April 27th
More information will be in the next 4-H newsletter.
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4-H Capital Days
Sun
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~ March 2013 ~
Good Friday - Office
Closed
Sat
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North Central Regional
Dairy Bowl
March Dog Madness
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4-H Horse Bonanza @
Morrisville High School
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2
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Chick Sale 11:30-2:30PM
Dairy Discovery
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Fri
Regional Horse
Communications
5:30 - 8:30PM
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Dairy Bowl 7:15pm
Teen Council 7pm
Gardening Class 6:30pm
7Time For Herbs
Thu
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Sun
4-H Dairy Judging
7:30PM
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4-H Dairy Judging
7:30PM
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4-H Dairy Judging
7:30PM
15
4-H Dairy Judging
7:30PM
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Science Day - Eco-Bots
9-3PM
Tue
9
2
Science Day– Animals
9-3PM
Mon
8
1
Wed
Thu
Dog Handling Classes
Begin 6:30PM
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4-H Teen Council Meeting
6:30PM
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Fri
Sat
2nd Annual Livestock Judging Clinic @ SUNY
Cobleskill
State Dairy Bowl @
Cornell
County Public
Presentations
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Pork Quality Assurance
9AM
State Horse Bowl @
Cornell
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Agriculture Advocacy and
Livestock Judging
Workshop 10-2PM
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Notes: May 4th Animal Crackers @ Cornell Ithaca
May 4th Sewing Evaluation and Revue location TBA
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Science Day - Top Secret
9-3PM
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Gardeners’ Educational Series
LEARN & SHARE OPPORTUNITIES
Presented by the
Master Gardeners Volunteers (MGV)
NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend
Cornell Cooperative Extension
4-H Camp Owahta,
of Oneida County
Cortland County
May 31, June 1 & 2
DATE: APRIL 10, 2013
ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS® VEGETABLE VARIETIES
Presented by: Margaret Murphy, MGV
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry
activities, games, and competition. This three-day event is
for youth aged 10 and up (and staff and volunteers)
interested in learning more about forests, and to select the
NYS team that will go to the 2013 National 4-H Forestry
Invitational (must be 14-19 for the national event).
Class Fee: $5.00
Register for this event at http://goo.gl/QrD9e
DATE: MAY 22, 2013
BERRIES IN THE HOME GARDEN
Presented by: Cathy Heidenreich, Berry Extension Support
Specialist
Cost TBA per person: includes food, materials, and cabin
lodging. (A $95 value!). Space is limited, so register now
http://goo.gl/nSCdO
Cornell University, Department of Agriculture
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Class Fee: $10.00
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Tree identification
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Tree measurements
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Compass usage
DAYLILIES: IN THE GARDEN AND THE KITCHEN
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Map reading
Presented by: Deborah Ouderkirk and Mary Ann Lorenz, MGV
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Insects and diseases
Register for this class at http://goo.gl/F40Li
DATE: JULY 22, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Class Fee: $5.00
Register at http://goo.gl/x5QPI
DATE: AUGUST 7, 2013
CARNIVOROUS PLANTS
State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR) is a threeday, fun-filled event where 4-H teens participate in a variety of
workshop events planned by teens and adults serving on the
youth/adult STARR planning committee. STARR is open to all
NYS 4-H Teens.
Presented by: Lucas Russell, MGV
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Class Fee: $5.00
(free for children)
Location: New York State Fairgrounds- Syracuse, NY. Cost: TBA
(Last year it was $75.00 per person). Registration fee covers
lodging, meals, and workshop supplies. April 12-14, 2013.
Register at http://goo.gl/WxDhD
DATE: AUGUST 21, 2013
GRILL THOSE VEGGIES
Presented by: Susan Sady from Susan’s Cooking School
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Spring 2013
Wildlife Survival
Personal
Responsibility in
Pollution Prevention
From Seed to
Fruit
Honey Bees &
Beekeeping
Instructors are available to
make 45-60 minute classroom
presentation on these and
many other topics.
A modest fee of $60 for the
first class (30 students
maximum) and $55 for each
additional class held on the
same day at the same location.
Call to schedule your class.
736-3394 x105
What’s A Tree To Me? Audience: Grades PreK-5th Available: April - June
The program is designed to develop tree appreciation. We look at the evolution of forests,
the importance to the environment, and the many products produced from trees.
Excellent class preparation for Arbor Day!
Wildlife Survival Audience: Grades 2nd-5th Available: January - February
Learn about the physical and behavioral changes our native wildlife undergo as they prepare
for winter.
Honeybees & Beekeeping Audience: Grades Pre K - 4th Available: May - June
Our instructor will need: a
Smart Board or projection
screen
Visit our website to learn
about the other classes we
offer.
www.cceoneida.com
Cornell University
Using actual beekeeping equipment, students will learn to appreciate the natural history life
cycle and importance of the honeybee.
Cooperative Extension of
Oneida County
Personal Responsibility in Pollution Prevention Audience: Grades 4 –6 Available: Year
Round
This program talks to youth about the impact of pollution on the environment and our Earth.
They will also learn what they can do to reduce their individual environmental impact.
Growing A Green Thumb Audience: Grades PreK-5th Available: Year Round
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121 Second St. Oriskany, NY
13424
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HELPING KIDS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
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Both the BYOB and the BSDS programs meet the Elementary Health Education Standards 1–
Personal Health and Fitness. Participating students will understand human growth and
development. Recognize the relationship between behaviors and healthy development.
Understand ways to promote health, prevent disease, and will demonstrate and practice positive
health behaviors.
Call our Program Coordinator, Lynette S. Kay, 736-3394 EXT. 105 or email lsk23@cornell .edu to
schedule your class for February thru June, 2013
Be Smart Don’t Start (BSDS)
Tobacco Prevention Education K-6
The Be Smart Don’t Start (BSDS) program is a 45 minute program
aimed at youth ages K-5
Utilizing videos and anti smoking props, the Discussion Leader will
discuss:
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How easily a person can become addicted to
cigarettes
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How smoking harms the body
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The toxic chemicals found in cigarettes
Better Your Own Body (BYOB)
Alcohol Prevention Education K-6
The Better your Own Body (BYOB) program provides age appropriate
information for youth ages K-5.
Our Discussion Leader will visit your classroom and provide a 45 minute
program that will engage youth in a conversation about peer pressure, how
to say no, and how alcohol can hinder your performance in day to day
activities.
Brought to you by:
Cornell University
Cooperative Extension
of Oneida County
Oneida County Executive,
Anthony J Picente, Jr.
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WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING NOW TO
PREPARE FOR THE BOONVILLE FAIR!!!!!
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NEW 2013– All
projects, including
horticulture and baked
goods, should be
dropped off at CCE
between 10 & 12PM on
Saturday 7/20/13.
Youth will not need to complete a 3x5 card if they meet
directly with an evaluator on 7/20/13. Please register
to speak with a judge at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4HprojectsforBF2013_230. Youth not wishing to speak
with an evaluator may drop off projects at CCE 84:30PM, 7/15-7/19. Projects not dropped off on time
will not be judged.
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Build a Bug Contest– In conjunction with the 2013
Cornell Gardening theme of Beneficial Insects. Youth
are encouraged to do Entomology projects for the 2013
Fair. The Build a Bug contest allows youth to create an
imaginary insect and explain how it has adapted to fit
the eco-system. Information can be found on our
webpage regarding this project. http://goo.gl/nbUiR.
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Faces of 4-H, Giving back to the Community- For 2013,
we would like to show the community how our 4-H
members give back to the community. So we are
asking for a picture of the 4-H Member along with a list
of the community service projects they have done
(during 2012), as well as the hours they have
volunteered for each activity. Pictures and community
service hours should be turned in with their enrollment
information. This information will be posted on the
back wall of the youth building.
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Giant Zucchini Contest– Once again we will be holding
a contest to see who can grow the largest zucchini.
Awards will be given to those who grow the heaviest
zucchini. Age groups are Cloverbuds 5-8, Juniors 9-13
and Seniors 14-19. Giant zucchini should be dropped
off at CCE on 7/20/13 between 10am and Noon.
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Yarn Bomb– as our special visual exhibit this year we
are going to try to Yarn Bomb a truck, tractor or
whatever else we can find. Would like a volunteer or 4H youth to step forward to lead/coordinate this activity
at the fair. We can seek donations for old handmade
afghans. If you are not sure what Yarn Bombing is do
an internet search. Start saving
those afghans!
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Get a box and start putting your projects in it!
4-H Veterinary Science Program
Eighteen youth in grades 3-5 spent two days of their
winter break learning about the veterinary profession.
Youth spent one day in Oneida County where they
were visited by Steven Swan employee John and Humane Society resident Madison. The group also travelled to New Hartford Animal Hospital where they
received a tour, observed a dog and cat getting their
teeth cleaned, and watched a tortoise being x-rayed.
The following day they traveled to Herkimer County
where they spent the day at Herkimer Veterinary Associates where they were able to watch a surgery and
view x-rays and an ultrasound. Be watching for next
year’s Veterinary Science Exploration course for youth
ages 6th—8th grade.
Above: VASE students with Steven Swan Human Society .
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6. Presenters with special needs have the option of
informing the evaluators.
7. Smile, Evaluators are really nice people and they know
exactly how you feel. Evaluator comments are to help you,
not criticize you.
8. Be sure you speak loud enough for the judges to hear
you.
Public Presentation TIMELINE:
March– Club Level Public Presentations– Several clubs will
get together and hold a judged event. Youth receiving blue
ribbons at the Club Level may advance to the County Level.
Leaders should be calling to register their event.
9. When you are asked a question by a judge, be sure that
when you respond you repeat the question, so that other
members of the audience know what you are commenting
on.
Food Demonstrations
April 27th– County Public Presentations-Youth wishing to
participate at this level should call Lynette 736-3394 x105 to
schedule your speaking time. The top 3 seniors and the top
3 juniors will advance to the District Public Presentation
Event. If you were unable to do your club level Public
Presentation, it is possible to present at the April event. But
be aware that you will not be eligible to advance to the
District Level. All youth who participate at the County Level
in Horse Communications or Public Presentations will have
an opportunity to earn a discount trip to Water Safari.
Watch future issues of ON THE MOVE for more information.
1. Long hair must be secured or in a net.
May 11th District Public Presentations. Tractor supply in
Rome.
as well as “how to”. Have recipe copies available for the
audience.
MAY 18th State Public Presentations Event will be held at
Cornell. Each County will be able to send 3 seniors to
represent their county. These 3 must have participated in
the currents year’s county and district event.
6. Gloves must be worn for all food preparation/
Check out our website to take a peek at the judging sheets
http://goo.gl/ENQxV
2. Actually measure at least two ingredients (1 dry, 1
liquid). The others may be pre-measured (presenter must
state that the ingredients have been pre-measured).
3. Use transparent containers.
4. If you are using a mixer, a towel under your bowl will
deaden the sound.
5. Include nutritional, storage, buying, or other information
demonstrations (this means all food whether for animal or
human consumption). HINT those big plastic gloves can be
very difficult to work with. Try putting some rubber bands
around your wrists to help hold them in place.
7. Wear clothes appropriate for the kitchen. Aprons are
optional.
Laser Workshop a Huge Success!
Public Presentation Guidelines
When you are putting your Presentations together, please
keep these things in mind:
1. Presentations should be a minimum of 5 minutes and a
maximum of 15 minutes.
2. Note cards may be used at the discretion of the
presenter (if you are planning on competing at the county
event you should NOT need your note cards).
Over 56 people attended the Laser Workshop held at
the Extension on February 21, 2013. All found the
workshop fun, entertaining, and educational. If you
were unable to attend, don’t miss Science days. On
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, scientist from Rome Lab
will once again be at Cornell Cooperative Extension and
they will WOW you!
3. A poster may be used as an outline. Please remember
that if you have a poster you must use it during your
presentation.
Left: Keegan and
Jessalyn Birt enjoy
one of the many
experiments with
Scientist Nathan
McDonald.
4. Do not use containers showing brand names. Use a
separate container to cover the product name.
5. Source of information must be given.
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Look at What our 4-H’ers are Doing!
4-H Teen Council members work at the NYS
Farm Show Feb. 21-23, 2013.
Keegan Birt assists at the New Hartford Animal Hospital
with a dog dental cleaning for the 4-H Vet Science Program.
Paige Schweinsberg gives her Horse Communication on Saddles
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I Am
I am a silly girl who loves the country
I wonder, when my life really starts, if I will be in the Mid-West
I hear my JD 4440 tractor pulling a grain buggy in the distance
I see my big rigs parked on a cement slab unloading my harvested corn into the dryer
I want my own farm in the Mid-West
I am a silly girl who loves the country
I see me walking through a field in my white cotton dress watching the sunset
I feel the grass between my toes
I feel the hand of my companion
I worry this dream will never come true
I cry because I will be so happy when my dream does come true
I am a silly girl who loves the country
I know that I have the ability to make my dreams come true
I will work hard to achieve my goals
I have my family to support me
I tell myself I can do it!
By Stephanie Szewczyk
4-H Independent Member
“Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities”
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