Join the DuMOR Champions Club!

The DuMOR Champions Club welcomes 4-H and FFA members who show their livestock in county fairs.  Sign up online at TractorSupply.com/DuMORChampions and you will receive:

• The choice of a belt buckle or hat
• Coupon for a free bag of DuMOR Show Feed
• Coupon for show supplies from Weaver Leather

And, when Champion Club members win at certain levels using DuMOR show feed, they can win apparel from Tractor Supply.

Check out the article in the latest edition of OUT HERE by Tractor Supply- Summer 2013.

No endorsement by 4-H is implied or intended. Use of the 4-H and emblem is authorized by USDA. FFA emblem is used with permission from the National FFA Organization.

Summer Robotic & Science Challenge

Penn State Extension in Potter County will be conducting a 4 week program on robotics and science in the Coudersport, Genesee and Galeton Libraries.  Youth will get the chance to build and program an eco-bot and try their hand at a variety of hands-on science experiments.  The program is open to all youth ages 8-14 and is free.

The program will be held at the Coudersport Library on Wednesday Mornings from 9:30-11:00AM beginning on July 10.  In Genesee the program will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30PM beginning on July 9 and in Galeton on Wednesday Afternoons from 1:00-2:30PM beginning July 10.  To register, call the Extension Office at 274-8540 or stop in to the Coudersport, Genesee or Galeton Libraries.

Hope to see you this summer! 

Poster Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the following 4-H and cloverbud members for their placings in the county 4-H poster contest.

Poster by Cloverbud- Eli Hyde

Seniors 13- 18

First Place- Sabrina Williams
Second Place- Noell Nichols
Third Place- Makenna Ransom

Juniors 8-12
First Place- Noah Jones
Second Place- Autumn Harig
Third Place- Ethan Jones
Fourth Place- Shayla Wilhelm

Cloverbuds 5-7
First Place- Eli Hyde
Second Place- Ethan Harig
Third Place- Kimberley Andruchowsky

If anyone is looking to provide a loving, long-term home to a horse, the 4-H office has been contacted by a woman in Genesee who has two Appaloosas available.  Information on the gelding and mare can be found below – along with contact details.  A photo of both horses is attached above. 

Please share this information in an attempt to find this pair a wonderful home.  Thanks!

Amy,

I spoke to you this morning about our two Appaloosa horses, Shy Ann and Nacho.  Shy Ann is the darker colored one and Nacho is the other one.  They were both checked over by the vet late last fall and are in good health.  Nacho, a gelding, is approximately 7 years old and a wonderful horse who likes people. Shy Ann, a mare, is approximately 20 years old.  Neither horse has been ridden for some time.  He needs an experienced rider because he is spirited and she would be good for a less experienced child.  She does have some joint stiffness due to her age and he is at least partially blind in his left eye.

We are both in our 70's and would like to find a home to give them to that will love them and treat them well.  They are a bit spoiled.

Maybe you know of someone who would like one or both of them for a 4H or FFA project.  Could you post something on you bulletin board?  We live in Genesee and Sally works for Potter County Human Services in Roulette so she could stop by one day and talk to you about them on her way to or from work.

Thanks

Will or Sally

@ 585 749-6042 (Sally's cell),  814 228-3794 (home phone) or loghomey@yahoo.com

Webinar Title “Learn about International Youth Exchange: U.S. Department of State Hosting and Scholarship Opportunities”

Webinar’s Intent:

Did you know the U.S. Department of State provides full scholarships to international and American high school students to study abroad?

Each year, the State Department awards competitive, merit-based scholarships to approximately 2,000 of the most promising international students from over 50 countries study in U.S. high schools, live with volunteer host families, and engage in extracurricular, leadership and community service activities., At the same time, approximately 1,000 American high school students receive full scholarships to study overseas each year.

Discover how 4-H families and clubs in your state can support U.S. Public Diplomacy efforts and foreign policy goals by welcoming an international student into their homes and educating American youth about study abroad scholarship opportunities.

This is an opportunity to learn how 4-H clubs and families can internationalize their communities, bring current events to life, and develop future leaders with global competencies who will foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

This webinar will primarily focus on opportunities for hosting international exchange students.

Please join me in an Adobe Connect Meeting.

Meeting Name:  International Youth Exchange
Summary: This is an opportunity to learn how 4-H clubs and families can internationalize their communities, bring current events to life, and develop future leaders with global competencies who will foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

This webinar will primarily focus on opportunities for hosting international exchange students. 
When:  Wednesday 1 May, 03:00 PM ET for appx. an hour
Time Zone:  (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

To join the meeting: http://nifa-connect.nifa.usda.gov/r8vdlu4uc0b/

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Imagine a place where kids can gather without the distractions of today’s hectic world.  A place where they feel connected and accepted by others, have the confidence to take on new challenges and try new things and where they have the opportunity to interact and make friends with people who are different from them.  This place is called camp!  4-H Campers have the opportunity to participate in daily workshops, nightly events including talent shows, campfires, scavenger hunts and the usual camp activities such as games, swimming, and canoeing. The mission of camp is to help each individual camper gain skills that help them achieve a strong self-concept, self-responsibility, and an ability to get along with peers.  

Northwinds 4-H Camp registration is now open and enrolling campers for the 2013 summer session June 11-14.  4-H Camp is held at Camp Penuel in Eldred, PA.  4-H camp is open to all youth ages 8 to 13.  You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate in camp.  For more information or a registration packet, please call 814-274-8540.  Cost is $90 for four full days.  Registration deadline is May 8.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Super Saturday Canceled

Due to low registrations the program is canceled.  We will be offering the GPP sessions at other times so members may be able to complete this requirement in order to show and sell their project animals.  Leaders needing the Mandated Reporter training may be able to access this on-line, information will be sent to you.

We will be offering a webinar in late March on Selecting Your Swine Project.  Once we have confirmed a date and time, it will be emailed to you.  You can participate in the live webinar or view the recorded version at a later time.

4-H Super Saturday

March 2

9:30-3:00

Coudersport Alliance Church

 

9:30- 9:50             Registration

10-10:55               Good Production Practices- Horse, Livestock, Dairy Stations- **  or

                                Cake Decorating with Annette Miles

11-11:55               Good Production Practices- Horse, Livestock, Dairy Stations- continued  or

                                Candy Making- Annette Miles  or

 

                                Mandated Reporter Training- Adult volunteers- Amy Murphy ##

 

12-12:40               Lunch- please bring a lunch with you

 

12:45-1:40           Club Officer Training- Ann Dunkerton   or

                              Getting Started in the 4-H Rabbit Program- Ashley Larson

1:45-2:40              Selecting & Feeding Your 4-H Swine Project- TBA

2:45                        Evaluations, Wrap-Up & Good-bye

Please call 274-8540 to register by Thursday, February 28.  The programs are open to all 4-H members, leaders and family members.

**All 4-H members with an animal science project (horse, livestock, dairy, or small animal) must attend the Good Production Practices training each year to be eligible to show and/or sell for this coming year. 

## All 4-H adult volunteers must complete the Mandated Reporter Training per Penn State requirements.  Any leader who did not attend the Leader Update in November must complete the training before April 1.  This will be the last live training offered in the county.

 

 

Improve the Value of your Beef through Quality Assurance

The Pennsylvania Beef Council will conduct a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Classroom Level 1 training session Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The training will be held at the Potter County Extension Office located at 24 Maple View Lane Coudersport, PA  16915. The Classroom training class will run from 6 -8pm. The training will be for producers new to the BQA program that are interested in becoming certified. Light refreshments will be served.

The BQA program is designed to improve the value and quality of beef throughout the industry by training producers in the best management practices. The classroom training session is the first level of a two-part program.  The classroom training session will help train beef producers in best management practices as a way to help them improve their beef’s value. The second part of the training is a chute-side training session.  Producers will see the effects and outcomes of shots given in the meat and/or muscle depending on the route of administration and type of product given.  

Recertification is required every two years. Producers who complete the two-level program will receive a certification manual which includes helpful reference material and record-keeping forms. Certified producers will also receive a Free Certified Producer farm sign, opportunity to purchase BQA Allflex ear tags, Free PA Preferred/BQA Beef stickers to label beef you sell, access to calf pool sales, access to sell beef to BQA retail programs, Free BVD PI Test Kits, a monthly newsletter, and much more.

 For questions or to register for the event, please contact Nichole Hockenberry at the Pennsylvania Beef Council, 1-888-423-3372 or nhockenberry@pabeef.org .

Lady Lions- Pink Zone Game Feb. 24

All 4-H members, leaders, family and friends are invited to attend the Lady Lions Pink Zone Basketball Game on Sunday, February 24.  Tickets are $2.00 each and must be reserved no later than Friday, February 8th in the Potter County Extension Office. 

Call and get your tickets today. 274-8540!

First Citizens National Bank Agricultural Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 15^th

 

First Citizens will award a $1,000 scholarship to a student who will, after high school graduation, continue their education in an agricultural related field.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS –

1. Available to a senior high school student.

2. Scholarship will be paid out to the recipient for their second year in college or trade school, upon receipt of the recipient’s prior year transcript.

3. Requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

4. Must reside in the First Citizens market area.

5. Preference will be given to students who are customers or have family members as customers.

 

If interested call the Extension Office for a copy of the application.

2013 Pennsylvania Farm Bureau - Safety Coloring Page Contest

Theme: DON’T CUT CORNERS: SAFETY FIRST

1. The Safety Poster Coloring Page Contest is open to any youth ages 4 to 6 years old.

2. Counties will select one (1) winner.

3. The contest is not limited to children or grandchildren of Farm Bureau members.

4. Only the provided coloring page will be accepted. Download available at:

5. Entries will be judged on the following:

o Neatness

o Appropriateness of coloring

o Appearance

o Coloring within the lines

 

6. ALL entries MUST include the following information on back of coloring page:

o Childs Name

o Address

o Phone Number

o County

o Age Category

o Parent’s Name(s)

 

7. Drawings must be submitted to the County Women’s Committee. (Counties set deadline prior to June 1st.)

8. Winners will be announced in the Country Focus.

9. Winning coloring pages will be displayed at Ag Progress Days and PFB Annual Meeting.

10. Each county should submit one winner.

11. NOTE: Multiple entries will not be accepted.

12. Submit winners to PFB Office, Member Relations Division, 510 S 31st Street, P.O. Box 8736, Camp Hill, Pa. 17001 by June 1, 2013 to be eligible. (Only those entries submitted with complete information and received by June 1, 2013 will be considered eligible for awards.)

13. Of the entries received in the PFB Office – Two (2) winners will be selected. A First and Second Prize will be selected.

14. First Prize winners will receive a $25 Visa Gift Card. Second Prize winners will receive $15 Cash Award. First Prize winner