4-H Shooting Sports - Southern Program Saturday, March 2, 2024 8:30 am - 6:30 pm 4-H Shooting Sports is open to all youth ages 12-18 who are interested in firearm safety and environmental conservation. The program features demonstrations, hands-on activities, and range time over 6—8 weeks. Disciplines include Air Rifle/Pistol, Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle-loader plus Hunter Education & Bowhunter Certifications.Southern program meets at Salem Rifle & Pistol and Owlkill Rod & Gun on Saturdays beginning at 8:00 am.  A more detailed schedule is available upon request.Participants select which program they wish to attend. The fee is $30 for 4-H members; $35 for non members. For more information or to register, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at: 518-746-2560 or 1-800-548-0881 or washington@cornell.edu $30 for current 4-H members; $35 for non-members Chrys Nestle, cpn2@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H_Shooting_Sports_2024_253 ========================================= 2024 Spring Turn-Out Tuesday, April 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2024 Spring Turn-OutTuesday, April 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pmGolden Acres Charolais Farm, 756 St. Rte. 143, Westerlo, NYTopics Balancing Pasture Nutrition in a Variable Weather EnvironmentKaren Hoffman, Animal Science & Grazing Specialist with NRCSLivestock Fly ManagementKen Wise, Senior Extension Associate, NYS Integrated Pest Management$10 per personLight refreshments will be provided.Please register by 5:00 pm, April 27, 2024 at: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=194.If you need assistance with registration, please call (518)765-3518 or email cce-caahp@cornell.edu.For program questions or special accommodations, contact: Rachel Moody, (518)649-0267/ram72@cornell.edu $10 per person Registration: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=194. ========================================= New 4-H Member Enrollment Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:00 am - 11:45 pm For any youth wishing to join the 4-H Youth Development program, the deadline for membership in the current 4-H year is May 1.Membership forms can be found on our 4-H & Youth Programs web page or call 518-746-2560 or 1-800-548-0881 or email washington@cornell.edu $5/youth; $10/family Chrys Nestle, cpn2@cornell.edu, (518) 746-2560 Registration: https://washington.cce.cornell.edu/youth-4-h/4-h-forms ========================================= 4-H Food Booth Events Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:00 am - 4:00 pm The 4-H Food Booth is a source of funding for many of 4-H activities, trips, awards, & teaching supplies.  Please consider signing up for a shift to help us out.  Every club that signs up with at least 3 members & 1 adult for a shift receive a $30 stipend for that club.  Contact us if you would like to help out!  Below are the events & times.  Dates Event Hours of Operation April 27 - 28 Homesteading Festival Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm May 4 - 5 Antique & Flea Market Show Saturday: 7 am – 5 pm Sunday: 8 am - 4:00 pm June 15 Showmanship Clinic 8:30 am - 3:00 pm August 4 Dairy Goat Classic 8:30 am – 1:30 pm August 19 - 25 Washington County Fair 7:00 am - 10:30 pm September 21 - 22 Wool & Arts Festival Saturday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm October 19 - 20 Antique & Flea Market Show Saturday: 7 am – 5 pm Sunday: 8 am - 4:00 pm =========================================