Cornell Cooperative Extension - Chautauqua County 2008-01-09T20:25:31Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2008:/chautauqua//1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2092, kjw26 About 4-H 2008-01-09T20:25:31Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2092:/chautauqua//1.56 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z If you are between the ages 5 and 19, or if you are an adult interested in working with youth, 4-H may be for you. 4-H is the youth development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Through hands-on learning, the 4-H... kjw26 kjw26@cornell.edu 020_About 4-H If you are between the ages 5 and 19, or if you are an adult interested in working with youth, 4-H may be for you. 4-H is the youth development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Through hands-on learning, the 4-H Program creates supportive, fun learning environments that help youth and adult volunteers reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, and caring citizens. The 4-H Club is the learning environment that is most widely recognized, whether it is an organized group of youth and adult volunteers in a neighborhood or a group working with a special interest topic such as Animal Science or Community Service.

Cornell Cooperative Extension appreciates diversity, values volunteerism, and partners with community organizations and schools to make a difference for youth, families, and communities.

For more information see Join 4-H.

The 4-H Pledge
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
My Health to better living,
For my Club, my Community,
My Country, and my World.

]]> 4-H Projects 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2090:/chautauqua//1.60 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Beef Cattle Bird Study Child Care Clothing Construction Community Service Creative Arts Dairy Cattle Dog Obedience Electricity Entomology Food & Nutrition Goats Gardening and Horticulture Horse (Equine) Science Photography Poultry Public Speaking Rabbits Rocketry Sheep Swine Woodworking And So Much... kjw26 kjw26@cornell.edu 030_4-H Projects Beef Cattle
Bird Study
Child Care
Clothing Construction
Community Service
Creative Arts
Dairy Cattle
Dog Obedience
Electricity
Entomology
Food & Nutrition
Goats
Gardening and Horticulture
Horse (Equine) Science
Photography
Poultry
Public Speaking
Rabbits
Rocketry
Sheep
Swine
Woodworking
And So Much More!!!!

]]> Starting a 4-H Club 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2080:/chautauqua//1.59 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z How do you get a 4-H group started? You need at least five young people 5 to 19 years old and adult leaders who are willing to help. A 4-H Educator is available to assist you with everything you need... kjw26 kjw26@cornell.edu 040_Starting a 4-H Club How do you get a 4-H group started?
You need at least five young people 5 to 19 years old and adult leaders who are willing to help. A 4-H Educator is available to assist you with everything you need to get started.

How big should a club be?
This depends on the age of the members, where they meet and the leadership available. The average club in Chautauqua County usually has five to ten members and two or three leaders. All new clubs are encouraged to start small and increase in size when the club leaders feel comfortable.

What about officers?
4-H clubs may have officers. The 4-H Office provides helpful materials and a county-wide training for presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, treasurers, news reporters, recreation leaders, and historians. The club format is an excellent vehicle for leadership development!

How much does it cost?
$10.00 per member. The fee covers insurance, newsletter and other notices. If a club wants money for activities, it participates in and county-wide cookie sale fundraiser and/or charges dues. Dues may not be used to keep someone from joining 4-H.

Is there more to the club experience?
Yes! Opportunities abound for 4-Hâ??ers to expand their experiences through countywide programs. These programs provide higher levels of learning and achievement. The programs also offer opportunities to meet youth throughout the county, the region, the state and the nation!

What types of clubs are there?
Community Clubs: Caring adult leaders make use of 4-H curricula, resources and training to provide informal hands on experiential learning opportunities for youth.

Cloverbud Clubs: Are special groups for members 5-8 years. Specific curricula and projects have been designed to meet the developmental needs of our youngest members.

How do I get started?
Contact the 4-H Office at 664-9502 x214 or cmh21@cornell.edu to get a volunteer application.

]]> Ag Industry News 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/chautauqua//1.38 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z List news for Agruculture Industry... jab265 jab265@cornell.edu 100_Agriculture Industry List news for Agruculture Industry

]]> Ag Tourism News 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/chautauqua//1.37 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Here is the lastest news on Agriculture Tourism... jab265 jab265@cornell.edu 110_Ag Tourism/Development Here is the lastest news on Agriculture Tourism

]]> index_page_content 2008-09-26T16:37:07Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/chautauqua//1.1 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Second Quarter 2008 AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM April 2008 •CCE Discussion Group Meeting on “How farms portray the image they want to the public/media.” April 16 & 17 •Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meetings •Ag News •Dairy Watch, Monthly Publication... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Second Quarter 2008

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM

April 2008
•CCE Discussion Group Meeting on “How farms portray the image they want to the public/media.”
April 16 & 17
•Pesticide Core Credit Recertification Meetings
•Ag News
•Dairy Watch, Monthly Publication
•Agriculture Program Committee Meeting (April 23)
•Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (April 28-30)
•Ag Literacy Day
•Dairy of Distinction

May 2008
•CCE Small Farms Program
•Dutch Village Restaurant
•Falcon’s Nest Banquet Hall
•LERGP Coffee Pot Meetings (7, 14, 21 and 28)
•Disease Management Seminar (JCC, May 1)
•Spring IPM Field Day (May 21)
•Field Crop Memo distribution
•Dairy Watch, Monthly Publication
•Lake Erie Vineyard Notes, Monthly Publication
•Envirothon (Chaut.)
•FFA Meeting
•Ag Day Planning Meeting

June 2008
•Early Field Evaluation Day (June 10 & 11)
•Sugar Bush Thinning & Woodlot Management (June 17)
•Organic & Holistic Pasture Walk (June 26)
•Field Crop Memo distribution
•Dairy Watch, Monthly Publication
•Dairy of Distinction
•Maple Producers Meeting
•Farm Appointments - 27

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
10 youth participated in leadership positions and opportunities in various projects. Examples of such projects include but are not limited to: officers positions in 4-H clubs, membership on various 4-H Advisory Committees; 4-H Teen Ambassadors; 4-H interview process, and teaching roles of older 4-H youth working with younger or less experienced members on club projects.

81 adult volunteers took roles as committee members, organizational leaders, and activity leaders. In addition, a number of training programs will be provided for these adult volunteers to increase their knowledge and leadership skills in working with youth development.

24 youth participated in the following 4-H Award trips: Albany Capital Days, Dinner and Movie, and the Science and Museum Venture. Other future trips include career exploration opportunities such as Dairy Youth Explorers Career Program, New York City Career Trip, Career Explorations at Cornell University, and Agri-Business Career Trip at SUNY Cobleskill.

899 youth representing 16 schools participated in this year’s "Conservation Field Days.” Students were offered at least six (6) of the twenty-five (25) "learning stations" on a variety of topics. Typical learning stations can be Chautauqua Lake Ecology; Solid Waste Recycling; Environmental Law Enforcement; Water Safety; Apiary Management, and Forestry.

51 youth participated in regional, state, and national 4-H competitions to improve knowledge, skills, and experience in their perspective project areas. Competitions may range from Animal Quiz Bowls to Public Speaking Competitions. This quarter reflects Regional Horse Bowl, Regional Dairy Bowl, and Regional Horse Communications.

20 youth researched, developed and delivered a public presentation at a county-wide event.

11 youth participated in community service activities as a part of their 4-H club involvement. Community Service projects may include but not be limited to: recycling projects, road-side clean-ups, and visits to local nursing homes.

RECYCLING/ENVIRONMENTAL
•Compost Giveaway Day on May 17 (more than 200 residents participated) and over one million pounds of compost given away to residents.
•Coordinated and participated in Chautauqua County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
•Coordinated the first-ever Electronics Recycling Collection Event in Gowanda.
•Earth Week “Fredonia Electronic Recycling” at SUNY Fredonia.
•Worked with Paul Zittel on agricultural plastic recycling
•Recycled bottles and cardboard at this year’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament.
•Working with Village of Randolph and East Randolph to improve recycling.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE PROGRAM (in its Third Quarter based on contract)
•Number of Families – 646
•Number of Children – 1,015
•Number Completed – 397
•Number in Groups – 342
•Number of Individuals – 216
•Both Group & Individual – 88

Number of New Families this quarter – 69
Total number of people in Program Families – 2,309


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]]> Useful Links for Home Gardening 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2075:/chautauqua//1.6 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Cornell University Gardening Resources is here Cattaraugus County Horticulture Site... rs234 rs234@cornell.edu 100_Gardening Cornell University Gardening Resources is here
Cattaraugus County Horticulture Site

]]> 4-H Links 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2060:/chautauqua//1.54 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z New York State 4-H Youth Development (www.cce.cornell.edu/4h) National 4-H Council (www.fourhcouncil.edu) 4-H in the USA (www.4h-usa.org) Cornell University: Department of Animal Science (www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/youth.html) New York State 4-H Foundation (www.cce.cornell.edu/4H/Foundation)... kjw26 kjw26@cornell.edu 060_4-H Links New York State 4-H Youth Development (www.cce.cornell.edu/4h)

National 4-H Council (www.fourhcouncil.edu)

4-H in the USA (www.4h-usa.org)

Cornell University: Department of Animal Science (www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/youth.html)

New York State 4-H Foundation (www.cce.cornell.edu/4H/Foundation)

]]> Join 4-H 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2040:/chautauqua//1.58 1900-01-00T00:00:00Z Getting Involved in 4-H: The Four H's (head, heart, hands, and health) represent four basic human needs: independence, belonging, generosity, and mastery. Research indicates that youth whose basic needs are met in positive ways are likely to grow into active... kjw26 kjw26@cornell.edu 080_Join 4-H Getting Involved in 4-H:
The Four H's (head, heart, hands, and health) represent four basic human needs: independence, belonging, generosity, and mastery. Research indicates that youth whose basic needs are met in positive ways are likely to grow into active citizens and contributing members of their families and communities. 4-H can help you to help your child meet these needs.

By combining project activities with opportunities to go to camp, publicly show their work, travel, and meet new people, 4-H provides a framework on which young people can build self-confidence, responsibility, and generosity.

Becoming a member:
Becoming a member in 4-H can take you places you have never been before! 4-H members make new friends, learn new things and gain new skills that will last a lifetime. If you are between 5 and 19 years of age you can become a 4-H member. Email our office cmh21@cornell.edu for more information or call us at (716)664-9502 x 214 M-F 8:00-4:30 pm. We'd love to hear from you.

What will I do in 4-H?
4-H members choose projects that interest them. There are more than 150 4-H projects to choose from. Members attend regular meetings, be involved in public speaking and community service activities, or serve as a club officer. They may also want to participate in county events such as 4-H Presentation Day, 4-H Fashion Revue or the Chautauqua County Fair.

How much does it cost to join 4-H?
Joining 4-H clubs costs very little â?? only $10/year for each member. Individual clubs may charge dues to cover expenses, and some project areas, such as photography and livestock, may require a small investment for supplies and equipment. Clubs can raise funds through the annual 4-H Cookie Sale.

When I join 4-H, do my parents have to become leaders?
Parents don't have to become 4-H leaders when you join 4-H, but most leaders appreciate the assistance of parents or other adults. This help can range from being a project leader, to driving members to activities, to supplying refreshments for a meeting.

]]> Maple Syrup and Related Links: 2005-12-09T23:18:03Z 2010-09-01T13:49:09Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2010:/chautauqua//1.48 2010-09-01T13:49:09Z Cornell Sugar Maple Reasearch & Extension Program is Located Here. New York State Maple Producers Association is Located Here. Cornell University Department of Natural Resources is Located here. The University of Vermont Maple Extension Program is Here. The North American... dm276 http://www.cce.cornell.edu/~chautauqua_mt/ dm276@cornell.edu 070_Maple Syrup / Natural Resources Cornell Sugar Maple Reasearch & Extension Program is Located Here.
New York State Maple Producers Association is Located Here.
Cornell University Department of Natural Resources is Located here.
The University of Vermont Maple Extension Program is Here.
The North American Maple Syrup Council is Here.

]]> David's Suggested Links: 2007-06-11T16:19:10Z 2010-08-26T20:01:07Z tag:counties.cce.cornell.edu,2010:/chautauqua//1.42 2010-08-26T20:01:07Z Department of Applied Economics and Managment Here. Agricultural Marketing here. CCE Agriculture, Food and Communities Here. Farmers Tax Guide 2006 Here. Pennslyvania Custom Rate Guide http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Pennsylvania/Publications/Machinery_Custom_Rates/custom07.pdf">Here... dm276 http://www.cce.cornell.edu/~chautauqua_mt/ dm276@cornell.edu 030_Farm Business Department of Applied Economics and Managment Here.
Agricultural Marketing here.
CCE Agriculture, Food and Communities Here.
Farmers Tax Guide 2006 Here.
Pennslyvania Custom Rate Guide http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Pennsylvania/Publications/Machinery_Custom_Rates/custom07.pdf">Here

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