ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State 4-H Horse Program proudly celebrated an outstanding performance at the 2025 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Kentucky. This is one of the nation’s most prestigious stages for youth equine education. Representing months of study, teamwork, and dedication, New York’s delegation competed among the top 4-H youth   in the country across Horse Bowl, Communications, Judging, and Hippology. Each contest challenged participants to app

It's time to get fired up for our 4-H Volunteer Connections Series- this year, we are adding a November session, and YUP- it's RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!   Wednesday, November 19th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Here is the registration link PLEASE ENCOURAGE and INVITE your volunteers to attend!

Mark your calendar the upcoming PYD Academy events! Virtual Research to Practice Conference & Immersions   Registration Opens December 1!   February 3–5, 2026 | 12–3:30 PM ET   The conference will equip educators with research-based insights and hands-on strategies to ensure youth are Beyond Ready for work and life. Across three days, leading researchers will share practical applications on challenge and discovery, goal setting, and positive emotionality.   The conference is

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

Tips and tricks to help you develop a research-based training plan for your 4-H Volunteers (or a quick tip to share in your newsletter)!   Training to help volunteers reach their goals and provide high-quality experiences within their role is a foundational element of Volunteer Involvement  across our CCE System (VIPP). Throughout the coming year, we’ll continue to highlight bite-sized, grab-and-go resources for you to add to your 4-H Program toolbox! Each lesson highlights p

Save the date! 4-H Capital Days will be May 17-19, 2026!   4-H Capital Days is an NYSACCE4-HE-sponsored event that gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story. 4-H Capital Days creates awareness of career opportunities in the New York State government, a better understanding of state government, and networking with delegates from other counties. Delegates are chosen by their county 4-H program and chaperoned by their 4-H Educator

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

On October 1 we launched the National 4-H  fall AI challenge – the 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge as part of our Google AI grant.   This...

Tips and tricks to help you develop a research-based training plan for your 4-H Volunteers! Training to help volunteers reach their goals...

4-H Volunteer Connections- Northeast Region Training Initiative   The Northeast Region Volunteerism Team is excited to announce this...

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

Join us for our upcoming webinar!   Growing the Future: Youth Leadership in Urban Agriculture Thursday, October 16th, 1 pm - 2:30 am...