Overview: Total Award Pool: $20,000 with individual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. Grants support projects that align with YQCA’s commitment to food safety, animal well-being, and character development in the livestock industry. Examples include: Hands-on youth workshops with YQCA certification Livestock judging clinics Youth agricultural education events Curriculum development, biosecurity training, and more Who’s Eligible? Junior breed associations State species orga

Dairy Youth Gain Hands-On Experience in Milk Quality and Milk Production Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Hosts Annual Dairy Discovery Workshop for Youth ITHACA, New York (March 27-28, 2026) - Another year, an ‘udder’ Dairy Discovery Workshop hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, where each year’s unique theme allows participants to focus on a different area of the dairy industry. Held March 27-28 at Morrison Hall on the Cornell University campus, this year’s program was themed “Qual

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First-Ever New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl Held at Cornell University Ithaca, NY — The inaugural New York State 4-H Livestock Bowl took place on Saturday, April 25, at Cornell University, marking an exciting new opportunity for youth across the state to showcase their knowledge and skills in livestock science. To qualify for this year’s event, participants were required to complete an online written examination administered by their county 4-H Educator

ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State 4-H Horse Program recently hosted the Equine Ambassadors (EA) at Cornell University, providing selected high school youth with an advanced, hands-on introduction to equine veterinary medicine, behavior, and career pathways in the agricultural and equine industries . A competitive, merit-based leadership initiative, the Equine Ambassadors Program brings together teens from across New York State and New England. Thanks to the generous support o

The NYS 4-H Dog Advisory, in collaboration with the State 4-H Animal Science staff, is excited to announce the 2026 March Dog Madness! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $25, which includes lunch and materials. March Dog Madness is aimed at 4-H Teens, Volunteers, and Educators interested in the 4-H Dog Program. Please note that participants are not allowed to bring their own dogs; only presenters w