Warren County 4-H

Fair Superintendent Program

Are you interested in working at the Youth Fair this year?

Check out the following information:

« Contact Roxanne to schedule your interviews. They can either be in-person or via ZOOM and MUST be completed by July 26^th.

Please note the following:

« The Superintendent Program is open to any Warren County 4-H'er between the ages of 11-19 years old.

« ALL participants MUST have completed a 4-H Public Presentation, no exceptions.

« All participants must be a registered 4-H member by June 15, 2022, no exceptions.

Please contact the office for more information or for your registration form.

Got Artwork???

Did you know that you don't have to be a 4-H member to enter your artwork in the Warren County Youth Fair? The Youth Fair is open to ALL youth, ages 5-19.

You can enter any artwork that you have made during the past year (if you made it in school, or in scouts, on your own, or whatever!) 

Contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office for more information by e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu or calling 518-668-4881.

We are looking for youth to participate in the Annual Talent Competition at the Warren County Youth Fair. If you know someone who would like to showcase their talent, please e-mail mlb222@cornell.edu or call 518-668-4881 today!

Congratulations Seniors!!!

Food Preservation Workshop Series

The summer growing season is almost here, a perfect time to learn the basics of food preservation! Join us for three hands-on food preservation workshops, where we will learn how to use different food preservation methods to make several food items and gain valuable food preservation skills. Each participant will learn how to make jam and jelly (Tuesday), pickles and dilly beans (Wednesday), and canned tomatoes and salsa (Thursday). Additionally, food safety techniques and the processes of dehydrating, freezing, hot water bath canning, and pressure canning will be covered.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Each workshop will be open to youth registrants if accompanied by a parent or grandparent.

The workshops will be held on June 28, 29, and 30, from 12:30 – 4 PM, at Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg, NY. There will be a fee of $10 for each workshop.

To sign up for any of the workshops, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County at 518-623-3291 or e-mail warren@cornell.edu

4-H Wild Edibles Program

When: Saturday, May 14th

Time: 2pm—5pm

Where: CCE Education Center

Cost: $10/person or $20/Family

Open to all ages, youth 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Limited to 8 participants.

What wild plants are able to be safely eaten? Are certain parts of plants safer than others? What about the timing of harvesting?

This interactive class, open to the general public, will cover identification, harvest, and preparation techniques of a number of safely edible wild plants.

Please note that this class will be held, rain or shine, so make sure to dress accordingly!

Pre-registration is required by May 6th and can be done by e-mailing
mlb222@cornell.edu or calling the office at 518-668-4881/518-623-3291.

Map & Compass / Beginner Guide Training

Date: Saturday, May 14th

Time: 9am—2pm

Location: CCE Training Center

Cost: $5/person

The 4-H Adirondack Guides will be holding their annual Map and Compass/Beginner Guide training. These programs are mandatory for all new Guides, but are optional for experienced Guides. During this program, Guides will learn how to read topographic maps, and how to use them in conjunction with a compass.

All participants will be able to put their learning to use in a practical, hands-on portion of the class, in which they will use their newfound skills to navigate. Open to ALL 4-H members ages 10 and up. Lunch will be provided—please contact the CCE office with any food allergies.

Pre-registration is required by May 6th and can be done by e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu or calling the office at 518-668-4881/518-623-3291.