Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share a new statewide leadership initiative developed through Cornell Cooperative Extension to support Executive Directors, Issue and Program Leaders, and Resource Educators in strengthening the resilience of the communities we serve. Drawing on her work as a Family and Community Resilience Educator and Team Leader in Family and Community Development at CCE Orange, her Ph.D. in Sustainability Education, and years of experience designing and fa

Hi y’all, I’m excited to share that Kandis Freer will be joining the NYS 4-H team as the STEM & Work Readiness Specialist! In this role, Kandis will lead statewide efforts to cultivate comprehensive statewide 4-H STEM and work readiness initiatives that serve 4-H youth, volunteers, and professionals across all the ways we learn and grow with youth in Cornell Cooperative Extension. ​​​​​Key responsibilities include leading state youth opportunities such as the 4-H Career E

Training Tuesday! Looking for creative ways to elevate your 4-H Volunteer training? Bringing you research-based, grab-and-go resources designed to strengthen volunteer skills and enhance youth experiences. Empowering volunteers to reach their goals and provide high-quality learning opportunities is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are crafted to spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and help you tell the 4-H story in meaningful

Training Tuesday! Ready to bring more confidence and clarity to your 4-H Volunteer training? We're sharing practical, research-based resources designed to strengthen volunteer skills and enhance program quality. Supporting volunteers in creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments is central to Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are built to inform, empower, and inspire—helping you ensure every 4-H experience is both impactful and protect

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

NYS 4-H is proud to partner with States 4-H International bringing an International Opportunties to the families of of New York. NYS 4-H has commited to hosting a delegation of 18 youth and 2 adult chaperones this summer and we NEED HOST FAMILIES. This program is one of the greatest opportunities for a family to experience American culture through the eyes of someone new. Host families can be located anywhere in NYS. They must be able to provide a bed for their delegate bu

NYS 4-H Needs YOUth! The New York State 4-H Office is seeking motivated 4-H Teens (age 16+) to join us in helping make the NY State Fair an exciting and memorable experience for fair visitors and 4-H families. Successful applicants will be invited to spend a part of the fair (August 24- September 7) working as a Junior Superintendent (aka Jr. Super) in the 4-H Youth Building or with one of the Animal Superintendents. Your responsibilities could include anything from leading i

Climate Solutions: Permaculture Fundamentals for Educators New online course designed for K–12 educators who wish to integrate sustainability and resilience into their teaching. Climate Solutions is one of 11 online courses we offer in our Horticulture Distance Learning Program. We also offer three additional how-to permaculture courses online. Next course: July 6 - August 14 (Or take our 2-week intensive option) Registration details and refund policy Cost: $350. Register

Training Tuesday! Looking to bring more heart, connection, and purpose to your 4-H Volunteer training? Each week, we’re sharing inspiring, research-based resources designed to strengthen your 4-H program and empower volunteers to shine. Supporting volunteers in reaching their goals and delivering high-quality youth experiences is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are crafted to encourage collaboration, spark engagement, and help

Training Tuesday! Ready to supercharge your 4-H Volunteer training with fresh energy and purpose? Another exciting, research-based resources you can seamlessly add to your 4-H program. Supporting volunteers in reaching their goals and delivering high-quality youth experiences is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement across our CCE System (VIPP). These lessons are designed to spark inspiration, fuel creativity, and empower you to share the 4-H spirit of service in ways that e

The National Academies will host a workshop on June 11-12, 2026 at the Keck Center focused on how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in the context of rapidly changing and complex media environments. The workshop will bring together educators, librarians, curriculum developers, researchers, program providers, associations, organizations, as well as funders and policymakers to explore promising practices and programs. Workshop participants will

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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

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