NYS 4-H Quartely Bulletin of Events and Resources Access the Bulleting HERE

Dear 4-H Educators, Staff, and Executive Directors, We warmly invite you to join the Expanded NYS 4-H Team for an upcoming meeting designed to connect, update, and meet in-person with our statewide 4-H community. During this session, we will share important updates about the NYS 4-H program, along with timely information from Administration. This is also an opportunity for open conversation—participants will be encouraged to visit with state 4-H staff, share their needs, wish

The Collective: An Opportunity for 4-H professionals to strengthen and streamline marketing efforts. Hosted by National 4-H Council, the Collective is: A network of 30+ 4-H professionals passionate about deepening and strengthening 4-H marketing and communications efforts A quarterly meeting to dive into campaign updates, social media, storytelling, and emerging trends A direct line to key updates from National 4-H Council's subject matter experts A contributor to shaping and

ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State 4-H Horse Program proudly presented its highest honor, the Head, Heart, Hands & Hooves Award, to Barb Jones during the recent Horse Education Advisory Committee (HEAC) meeting. This newly established award recognizes individuals whose steadfast leadership, service, and commitment have guided the program with resilience, integrity, and heart through times of change. The Head, Heart, Hands & Hooves Award was created to honor those who exemplify

Dear Friends,   We’re excited to announce that the 2026 World Food Prize Foundation New York Youth Institute (NYYI)  will be held on  Friday, March 20, 2026 , at Cornell University  in Ithaca, New York! Please save the date and join us for this inspiring, day-long program.   Registration is now open on our website HERE , and the student Global Challenge Research Paper guide is available HERE . Teachers and other mentors are encouraged to share expected student numbers early t

"Competing for a grand prize of $1,000, eight finalists took the stage to pitch food-system innovations at the Grow-NY Youth Competition November 13 in Canandaigua, New York. The event, held on the final day of Empire State Development’s Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Startup Competition, showcased middle and high school students from across New York state developing solutions that link agriculture, technology and entrepreneurship."

If you haven't already, save the date for the 2025 TSC Fall Paper Clover Campaign! Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to prepare youth to be ready for work and life. The success of the Paper Clover campaign has raised more than $24 million to impact local youth with the technical skills and life skills that prepare them for whatever comes their way. 100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent o

2025 Theme: “Be Farm Smart – Stay Away from Moving Parts” Prompt: Create a one-page art design promoting safety around mechanical hazards on farms (such as moving parts, sharp objects, pinch points, crush points, wrap points, etc.). Designs can be print or digital. Classroom Add-on: A NYCAMH Safety Educator will visit your classroom (in-person or virtually) to provide an engaging lesson related to the Art Contest topic! Schedule a lesson for your class by emailing Sarah Welsh

A special thanks to Kristina Gabalski, CCE-Orleans, and Dr. Denise Green, we’d like to share this save the date. 4-H members and their families will have a workshop, mini-tour, dinner, and show (starts at 7 PM) included this year. If interested, please email: Dr. JW, NYS 4-H Civic Engagement Specialist, jws62@cornell.edu

The NYS 4-H Merch Store is open until 10/19 at 11pm. Please remember that all orders are final and will ship after the store closes. Tax exemptions can be applied by contacting brayland@scholasticsportssales.com If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney at clivecchi@cornell.edu

Recently, NY participated in the 5 th  Annual NorthEast States 4-H SpeakUp Fest. The Northeast States 4-H Speak Up Fest is an annual virtual event designed to empower youth ages 13 - 19 from across the Northeastern United States to enhance and showcase their communication skills. Organized through a collaborative effort among 4-H programs in the region, the event provides a supportive platform for young people to engage in public speaking.  Participants are selected based on

All across our state, you all are creating opportunities for youth to grow and thrive - and for communities to do so, too.   With the...

Hotel rooms are also available for $99/night. Please reach out to Heidi Feltz at hmk3@cornell.edu with any questions!

The Western District is thrilled to invite you to the  2025 NYSACCE4-HE Annual Conference , happening  September 30th – October 2nd  at...

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I’m excited to share important updates from Council’s Cause Marketing team. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cause Marketing...

A New Year of 4‑H Begins with Strong Foundations in Positive Youth Development   As the new 4‑H year kicks off, now is the time to equip...

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