Upcoming UVM Extension 4-H Programs
Sat Jun 29 2024
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2024 Sheep and Goat Day9:00am - 4:00pmAddison County Fair & Field Days Grounds
This event is for 4-H members, ages 8-18 as of Jan. 1, 2024. Participants will learn about showing, fitting, and parasites; take part in a quiz bowl competition and have a craft activity all about sheep and goats.
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Wear clothes and footwear appropriate for the weather. Bring a water bottle. Lunch will be provided.
Register online: https://go.uvm.edu/2024sheepandgoatday by Friday, June 14.
For program questions or to request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Wendy Sorrell at 802-656-7641 or 1800-651-0068 or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu<mailto:wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu> by Friday, April 26, 2024 so we may assist you.
Sat Jul 13 2024
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4-H at Do Good Fest1:30pm - 3:30pmNational Life, Montpelier
Stop by and check out the Washington County 4-H table in the Nonprofit Village at the Do Good Fest. We will be upcycling T-shirts into bags from 1:30pm until we run out of supplies (3:30pm or perhaps a bit longer).
The Nonprofit Village includes dozens of local organizations (with games, crafts, and raffles), where you can learn about what they do in our community and how you can get involved.
https://dogoodfest.com/vermont
Tue Jul 16 2024
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Youth Farm Safety Day9:30am - 3:00pmUVM Miller Research Farm, Burlington
Youth ages 10-16 will attend workshops on First Aid, Tractor and Hearing Safety, Livestock Handling, and Fire Safety. Pre-register by July 10 at the following link https://go.uvm.edu/farmsafety24
For more information, please contact Martha Manning at martha.manning@uvm.edu<mailto:martha.manning@uvm.edu>.
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Martha Manning at 802-656-7621 or 1-800-639-2130 or martha.manning@uvm.edu<mailto:martha.manning@uvm.edu> by Tuesday, June 25, 2024 so we may assist you.
Fri Jul 19 2024
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Multi-county Dairy Show12:25am - 12:25amAddison County Fair & Field Days, Field Days Road, Vergennes, VT
Friday, July 19, 2024
9:00-11:00 AM – checkin – must have all papers with animal/trucker. Health and Approval/Lease forms must be presented
12:50 PM – What the judge expects in showmanship
1:00 PM – Showmanship classes by age of youth
Evening: Potluck with hotdogs/hamburg’s furnished by Franklin County Dairy Program
Activity: Minute to Win It
Saturday, July 20, 2024
9:00 AM - Conformation classesEntry fee $2.50 per animal. BY July 1, 2024 - Make checks payable to: Addison County 4-H Foundation – mail to Martha Seifert, 23 Pond Lane, Suite 300 , Middlebury, VT 05753
Entry Fee NON-refundable
Once the show has concluded and your area is cleaned and checked, you can head home.
To request a disability related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Martha Seifert 802-656-7547 or toll free within VT 1-800-956-1125 by June 24, 2024 so we may assist you.
Sat Jul 20 2024
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Multi-county Dairy Show12:25am - 12:25amAddison County Fair & Field Days, Field Days Road, Vergennes, VT
Friday, July 19, 2024
9:00-11:00 AM – checkin – must have all papers with animal/trucker. Health and Approval/Lease forms must be presented
12:50 PM – What the judge expects in showmanship
1:00 PM – Showmanship classes by age of youth
Evening: Potluck with hotdogs/hamburg’s furnished by Franklin County Dairy Program
Activity: Minute to Win It
Saturday, July 20, 2024
9:00 AM - Conformation classesEntry fee $2.50 per animal. BY July 1, 2024 - Make checks payable to: Addison County 4-H Foundation – mail to Martha Seifert, 23 Pond Lane, Suite 300 , Middlebury, VT 05753
Entry Fee NON-refundable
Once the show has concluded and your area is cleaned and checked, you can head home.
To request a disability related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Martha Seifert 802-656-7547 or toll free within VT 1-800-956-1125 by June 24, 2024 so we may assist you.
Sun Jul 21 2024
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2024 State 4-H Working Steer Shows/Qualifiers10:00am - 4:00pmConnecticut Valley Fair, 66 Carson Lane, Bradford, VT 05033
- Participants should call the show contact to sign up.
- Show times are 10:00-4:00 p.m.
- Open to 4-H members ages 8 to 18 as of January 1, 2024
- Bring lunch, snacks and beverages. We will be having a potluck at this event.
- Details will be shared through email.Contacts Terri Chamberlin: 802-763-7820 or 802-356-6568 (cell)
Wendy Sorrell: 802-656-7641
For program questions or to request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Wendy Sorrell at 802-656-7641 or 1800-651-0068 or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu<mailto:wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu> by Friday, April 26, 2024 so we may assist you.
Thu Jul 25 2024
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Orleans & Essex County 4-H Dairy Show6:30am - 2:30pmOrleans County Fairgrounds
This show is open to enrolled 4-H youth from Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties (or by request). The fairgrounds will be open by 6:30 AM for cattle to be checked in and barn set up. The 4-H dairy show starts at 10:00 AM. Please contact Lindy Birch at melinda.birch@uvm.edu<mailto:melinda.birch@uvm.edu> to receive a packet for the show. Entries will be due by July 12. Youth will need to have their dairy record book interview prior to the show day.
Sat Aug 10 2024
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2024 State 4-H Working Steer Shows/Qualifiers10:00am - 4:00pmHighland Farm, 1444 Skyline Drive, Pomfret, VT 05053
- Participants should call the show contact to sign up.
- Show times are 10:00-4:00 p.m.
- Open to 4-H members ages 8 to 18 as of January 1, 2024
- Bring lunch, snacks and beverages. We will be having a potluck at this event.
- Details will be shared through email.Contacts Terri Chamberlin: 802-763-7820 or 802-356-6568 (cell)
Wendy Sorrell: 802-656-7641
For program questions or to request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Wendy Sorrell at 802-656-7641 or 1800-651-0068 or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu<mailto:wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu> by Friday, April 26, 2024 so we may assist you.
Tue Aug 13 2024
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Vermont State Fair12:25am - 12:25am
Wed Aug 14 2024
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4-H Open Horse Show9:00am - 3:00pmVermont State Fair (175 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701)
All 4-H youth are invited to participate! Registration information forthcoming.
Please email Tracey Stubbins, UVM Extension 4-H Educator, at tracey.stubbins@uvm.edu<mailto:tracey.stubbins@uvm.edu> for more information. -
Vermont State Fair12:25am - 12:25am
Thu Aug 15 2024
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Vermont State Fair12:25am - 12:25am
Fri Aug 16 2024
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4-H Gymkhana10:00am - 3:00pmVermont State Fair (175 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701)
All 4-H youth are invited to participate! Registration information forthcoming.
Please email Tracey Stubbins, UVM Extension 4-H Educator, at tracey.stubbins@uvm.edu<mailto:tracey.stubbins@uvm.edu> for more information. -
Vermont State Fair12:25am - 12:25am
Sat Aug 17 2024
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Vermont State Fair12:25am - 12:25am