Among the grand champions auctioning off their livestock last night at the Genesee County Fair's annual 4-H auction was Morgan Hofeins, of Attica (top photo), and Hudson Weber (second photo).
(Submitted photo: 2017 State Fair selections in the Kennedy Building at the Genesee County Fairgrounds.)
Press release:
The Genesee County 4-H Office would like to thank all of the local 4-H members who entered exhibits in the 2017 Genesee County Fair.
We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, judges, family and friends who came to support our youth; we could not do it without you!
There were so many great exhibits to choose from and they will be on display in the Kennedy Building on the Genesee County Fairgrounds now through Saturday, July 22.
Congratulations to the following Genesee County 4-H members whose exhibits have been selected to advance to the New York State Fair, which will take place in Syracuse Aug. 23- Sept. 4.
For more information about the New York State Fair visit: http://nysfair.org/
Section B – Educational Exhibits
Section C – Communications and Expressive Arts
Section DA – Food and Nutrition
Section DB – Fine Arts and Crafts
Section DC – Hobby Crafts and Home Environment
Section DE – Textiles & Clothing
Section E – Visual Arts and Photography
Section F – Horticulture
Section M – Veterinary Science
Cloverbuds – For Display Only
The 178th annual Genesee County Fairgrounds turn out to be a great showing on opening night for the grand parade that marched through the grounds.
For a complete schedule of daily events click here: http://gcfair.com/Home/FairInformation/DailySchedule.aspx
Press release:
The 47th Annual Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Auction will be held Thursday, July 20, at the Genesee County Fair.
The auction begins at 7 p.m. in the main show ring.
Market goats, lambs, steers and hogs raised and shown by local 4-H members will be auctioned by William Kent Inc. Registered buyers are invited to the buyers' dinner catered by the Red Osier Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Building on the fairgrounds.
Don’t miss your chance to bid on quality animals raised by 4-H youth.
Parking passes are available at the 4-H office, call 585-343-3040, ext. 101.
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Remember to visit 4-H at the fair! This year’s 4-H fair theme is “4-H Grows Here” and local 4-H’ers have been working hard all year to show the community what 4-H means to them.
Check out the 4-H exhibits, club displays and animal shows at the Genesee County Fair July 17-22, held at the Genesee County Fairgrounds 5056 E. Main Street Road in Batavia. For more information about the Genesee County Fair visit: http://gcfair.com/
2017 Genesee County Fair 4-H Schedule
(Dates and times are subject to change)
Monday, July 17
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – English Classes (Horse Ring)
9 a.m. 4-H Goat Show (Show Ring)
11 a.m. 4-H Beef Cattle Show (Show Ring)
12 p.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Fitting Clinic & Contest
6:30 p.m. Fair Parade – 4-H Theme “4-H Grows Here”
Tuesday, July 18
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – Western Classes (Horse Ring)
9 a.m. 4-H Market Hog Show (Show Ring)
12 p.m. 4-H Market Lamb Show (Show Ring)
6 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show (Merton Building)
6:30 p.m. 4-H Market Steer Show (Show Ring)
Wednesday, July 19
10 a.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
12 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show (Show Ring)
5 p.m. 4-H Hog Show (Show Ring)
6 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show (Merton Building)
Thursday, July 20
9 a.m. 4-H Horse Show – Gymkhana Classes
9 a.m. 4-H Dairy Cattle Show (Show Ring)
2 p.m. 4-H Goat & Sheep Quiz Bowl Contest (Merton Building)
5:30 p.m. 4-H Market Animal Auction Buyer’s Dinner (Kennedy Building)
7 p.m. 4-H Market Animal Auction (Show Ring)
Friday, July 21
10 a.m. 4-H Beef Cattle Judging Contest
12 p.m. 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Show Ring)
3 p.m. 4-H Beaded Bracelets Activity with the FCS Club (Kennedy Building)
5:30 p.m. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest
Saturday, July 22
1 p.m. 4-H Goat Obstacle Course Contest
2 p.m. 4-H Bandana Bracelets Activity with FCS Club (Kennedy Building)
2:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Knowledge Contest (Merton Building)
4 p.m. 4-H Market Animal Master Showmanship Contest
Full daily events schedule of the Genesee County Fair is available at: http://gcfair.com/Home/FairInformation/DailySchedule.aspx
The 4H Swine Club held its annual pulled pork lunch sale at the Genesee County Fairgrounds today.
Submitted photo and press release:
Congratulations to the Genesee County 4-H members who competed in the New York State 4-H Horse Judging Contest at Morrisville State College on April 15.
4-H youth from across New York State competed in the contest, which tests the youth’s knowledge of equine conformation and performance. Participating youth judged several equine classes and presented oral reasons to a panel of judges.
Participants were scored as part of a team of four members and individually. The top four high scoring individual senior members in the contest are invited to compete in the Eastern National 4-H Horse Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky this fall. The Genesee County 4-H Program would like to congratulate Emily Boldt and Alexandria Tarbell on qualifying for the national competition.
The results of Genesee County 4-H participants are as follows:
Novice Team – 1st place;
Individual Novice – Miranda Gallo, 4th place;
Junior Team – 1st place;
Individual Junior – Alianna Baris, 1st place; Eva Rhoads, 10th place;
Senior Team – 1st place;
Individual Senior – Emily Boldt, 1st place; Alexandria Tarbell, 4th place; Caroline Pelton, 10th place.
For more information about the Genesee County 4-H Horse Program, contact the Genesee County 4-H Office atgenesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040, ext. 101.
Congratulations to the Genesee County 4-H members who competed in the annual 4-H Horse Extravaganza Contest at Mid Lakes School last month in Phelps.
4-H youth from across the region competed in Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Contests. Both contests test the 4-H member’s knowledge of equine related topics. Horse Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition, while Horse Hippology is a hands-on test of identifying equipment, feeds and other equine facts.
A total of 14 Genesee County 4-H members participated in the Horse Extravaganza Contest. The results from participating Genesee County 4-H members are as follows:
4-H Horse Bowl Contest Results:
Senior Division:
Team placement: 2nd of 4 teams.
Individual rankings:
Gabriella Rindell – 3rd
Emily Boldt – 6th
Alexandria Tarbell – 10th
Junior Division:
Team placement: 3rd and 6th of 10 teams.
Individual rankings:
Karly Smith – 5th
Eva Rhoads – 10th
Elizabeth Rindell – 15th
Novice Division:
Team placement: 3rd of 7 teams.
Individual rankings:
Brea Smith – 14th
Corinne Rhoads – 17th
4-H Hippology Contest
Senior Division:
Team placement: 2nd of 4 teams.
Individual rankings:
Gabriella Rindell – 2nd
Alexandria Tarbell – 5th
Emily Boldt – 8th
Junior Division:
Team placement: 1st and 8th of 12 teams.
Individual rankings:
Elizabeth Rindell – 3rd
Eva Rhoads – 4th
Karly Smith – 8th
Katie Ewert – 15th
Novice Division:
Team placement: 6th of 6 teams.
Individual rankings:
Brea Smith – 12th
Sadee Dillon – 19th
For more information about the Genesee County 4-H Program, contact the Genesee County 4-H Office atgenesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040 ext. 101.
Genesee County 4-H Fur and Feather Club along with Wyoming County 4-H Rabbit Ears Club are hosting a double rabbit and cavy youth show on Saturday, April 29, at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 E. Main Street Road, Batavia.
The show is open to all local youth ages 19 and younger (you do not need to be a 4-H member). Showroom opens at 8 a.m., health checked by 9 a.m., judging promptly begins at 10 a.m.
Entry fee is $4 day of show. Participants may enter in both shows.
For complete show rules and entry forms please visit:http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events or contact the Genesee County 4-H Office at 585-343-3040, ext. 101
Press release:
Join the Genesee County 4-H Swine Club for their annual Pulled Pork BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It will be held at the Kennedy Building at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 E. Main St. Road, Batavia. Eat in or take out.
The meal includes pulled pork, potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and a beverage.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Genesee County 4-H Office, 420 E. Main St., Batavia. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proceeds will be used to support the Genesee County 4-H Swine Club, including purchasing educational resources, awards and club supplies.
For more information about the Genesee County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H Office at genesee4h@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040, ext. 101.
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On February 20, 2017 twenty 4-H Dairy Club members and their families were given a private tour of the new processing facility at Yancey’s Fancy.
The young dairy enthusiasts were given a behind the scenes look at the commercial dairy processing industry and left the tour with a visual understanding of how artisan cheese is produced.
To learn more about the Genesee County 4-H Youth Development Program visit our website: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development
From left, Eva Rhoads, Karly Smith and Bekki Allen.
From left: Teagan Mathes, Bella Verratti, Elizabeth Verratti and Clare Mathes.
In foreground, Eva Rhoads showing Riley Smith the riding pattern.
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On Saturday, Jan. 21st, the Genesee County 4-H Rustic Riders Club hosted a 4-H Pony Party for Genesee County 4-H members. The party was planned by 4-H Rustic Riders Club members Eva Rhoads, Karly Smith and Bekki Allen as a way to promote the 4-H Horse Program to other 4-H members.
The party had a great turnout and featured a series of horse themed educational activities and games, including horse bingo, face painting, horse breed cookie decorating and even the snacks and water bottles were labeled with fun horse facts. Experienced members also taught riding patterns to new members by playing a stick horse game. 4-H members from both Genesee County horse clubs came together and helped lead all of the stations and activities throughout the event.
Genesee County 4-H Horse Program members are now busy preparing for the upcoming Regional 4-H Horse Extravaganza, which features Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests. Both contests test the 4-H members’ knowledge of equine related topics. The Horse Bowl Contest is a Jeopardy-style quiz competition, while hippology is a hands-on test of identifying equipment, feeds and other equine facts.
For more information about the Genesee County 4-H Program, contact the 4-H Office at 585-343-3040, ext. 101.
Press release:
Tonight’s Genesee County 4-H Cloverbud meeting (Monday, Feb. 13) has been cancelled. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience.
Brandie L. Schultz
Administrative Assistant
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County
420 E. Main St.
Batavia NY 14020
Phone: (585) 343-304, ext. 101
Fax: (585) 343-1275
Press release:
Genesee County 4-H member Emily Boldt has been selected to represent the New York State 4-H Program as a youth delegate at the 2017 National 4-H Conference.
The National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Citizenship, providing an opportunity for young people to connect, engage, lead and learn how to impact their communities, their nation and their world.
The 2017 National 4-H Conference will be held March 25-30 in Chevy Chase, Md. Youth delegates from across the United States will explore current issues affecting youth, the role 4-H can play in addressing those issues, and tell federal decision makers if their current efforts are effective.
Emily is a junior at Pavilion High School. She has been actively involved in the Genesee County 4-H Program for the past seven years and has taken on leadership roles within several areas. Emily is the current president of the Genesee County 4-H Rustic Riders Horse Club and also attended the 2016 4-H Career Explorations Conference at Cornell University.
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The Genesee County 4-H Youth Development Program will be offering the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program to local youth ages 14 to 18. This course will qualify youth to be certified to operate farm equipment for hire. The course is scheduled to run Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, beginning in January and running through March.
The training program encompasses 32 hours of hands-on instruction. Upon the completion of the training, each student will be required to take a 50-question knowledge test with a minimum passing score of 70 percent. Students who successfully pass the knowledge test will be permitted to take the Skills and Driving tests. After passing both the written test and driving tests, students ages 14 and 15 will receive their formal certification from U.S. Department of Labor, all others will receive a certificate of completion.
The fee for the course is $25; youth are also required to be current enrolled 4-H members.
To request a registration packet or more information please call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County at 343-3040, ext. 101, or email: genesee4h@cornell.edu.
(Submitted photo and press release.)
On Sept. 20, Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School seventh-grader Madelynn Pimm presented a $1,000 donation to Byron-Bergen Music Boosters, in conjunction with the Byron-Bergen Music Department.
Madelynn had approached several influential business owners and members of the community with her idea to sponsor the growth of music in Byron-Bergen Schools. This summer, during the Genesee County Fair 4-H Auction, Madelynn sold two lambs for $1,000.
Madelynn credits her commitment to music to her music teachers Robert Lancia and Karen Tischer who have always encouraged her to reach for the high notes. This past spring, Madelynn, along with five other students, had the honor of playing "Taps" at the Challenger Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. Lancia was present at the presentation and shared a few words of thanks with Madelynn and her parents Norm and Colleen Pimm.
He said that when you hear about a donation of this magnitude from anyone, you are taken aback. However, to receive this gift from such a young member of our community is awe-inspiring.
Tara Van Skiver, president of Byron-Bergen Music Boosters, said, “An act like this exemplifies true character. Madelynn's donation will be put to right back into the hands of our students. We will use the donation to purchase a portable recording unit. The software and sound mixing equipment will allow students to record entire concerts or individual performances.
"Even more exciting, they will be able to mix, edit, and engineer post-production recordings. This practical application of sound editing software and mixing equipment will expose the students to the world of music production and sound engineering.”
The Byron-Bergen Music Boosters’ mission is to support music and arts education in and around our community.
“Our hope is that one student's generosity will serve to preserve and inspire future musicians in our community for years to come,” Van Skiver said.
Press release:
On Thursday, Sept. 29th more than 100 Genesee County 4-H members and their families gathered for the 2016 Achievement Night celebration. It is the last 4-H event of the year and officially marks the end of the 2016 4-H program year.
Achievement Night is a time to honor the work and accomplishments of 4-H members, highlighting their progress and growth in their given project areas. We would like to extend a thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s 4-H Achievement Night a success!
Five 4-H volunteers were nominated for outstanding 4-H volunteer awards:
The Genesee County 4-H Office awarded 22 county medals to youth who demonstrated exceptional work in a specific project area.
The 2016 Genesee County 4-H County Medal Recipients were:
Public Speaking:
- District Public Presentations -- Melissa Keller, Becky Kron, Clare Mathes, Colton Tarbell, Torrance Tillery
- Regional Horse Communications -- Alianna Baris, Alexandria Tarbell
Clothing & Textiles: Caroline Pelton
Horticulture: Melissa Keller
Poultry: Jillian Brewer, Celeste Brownell, Cheyanne Isaman, Clare Mathes, Teagan Mathes
Rabbit: Amelia Brewer, Christopher Swartzenberg, Maggie Winspear
Sheep: Becky Kron
Visual Arts: Bekki Allen
Outstanding Club Secretary: Elizabeth Rindell, Green Thumbs Club
State’s 4-H International Exchange Participant: Katie Ewert
Yuki and Katie at the Attica Rodeo.
Katie and Yuki ready to ride.
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A local Genesee County 4-H family is hosting a youth delegate from the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H).
The Summer Inbound program brings international youth to the United States each summer to stay with a host family for four weeks. The Ewert family, of Batavia, applied to be a host family in May and was then matched with a youth delegate from Japan.
Doug and Nancy Ewert’s daughter Katie, is an active member of the Genesee County 4-H Horse Program and was paired up as a “host sibling” to Yuki Ishigaki from Hanesawa, Japan. Yuki arrived in Batavia the last week of July; the girls have become fast friends and have enjoyed several fun experiences together.
They have gone horseback riding, attended the Attica Rodeo, participated in the summer park recreation program and are planning to visit the Pike Fair and Niagara Falls. They are learning a lot about each other’s cultures, along with new ways to communicate.
S4-H is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle. It works with 4-H Youth Development Programs in the United States and international partners around the world to conduct immersion and exchange programs. S4-H’s mission is “enhancing world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international and cultural immersion and exchange programs for 4-H aged youth.” Since 1972, their exchanges have impacted nearly 50,000 youth and their families in 24 countries on six continents.
To learn more about S4-H visit: http://www.states4hexchange.org/ To learn more about Genesee Co. 4-H visit: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development
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4-H Market Steer Show: Grand Champion Showman – Becky Kron, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Tyler Jirovec Grand Champion Market Steer – Becky Kron, Reserve Grand Champion Josie Reding.
4-H Dairy Show: Master Showman – Emily Mikel, Reserve Master Showman – Mary Sweeney. Supreme Champion – Emily Mikel, Reserve Supreme Champion – Mary Sweeney.
4-H Market Goat Show: Grand Champion Showman – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Samantha Weber. Grand Champion Market Goat – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion – Samantha Weber.
4-H Meat Goat Show: Best Meat Goat in Show – Samantha Weber, Best Breeding Doe – Samantha Weber.
4-H Sheep Show: Grand Champion Showman – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Becky Kron. Supreme Ram – Brendan Pimm, Supreme Ewe – Becky Kron.
4-H Market Lamb Show: Grand Champion Showman – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Ashley Ehrmentraut. Grand Champion Market Sheep – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion – Madelyn Pimm.
4-H Swine Show: Grand Champion Showman – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Cole Carlson. Overall Champion Non-Market Hog – Melissa Keller, Reserve Champion – Cole Carlson.
4-H Market Hog Show: Grand Champion Showman – Melissa Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Showman – Cole Carlson. Grand Champion Market Hog – Emily Mikel, Reserve Grand Champion – Caleb Carlson.
4-H Rabbit Show: Champion Senior Showman – Christopher Swartzenberg, Champion Junior Showman – Clare Mathes.
4-H Poultry Show: Champion Senior Showman – Teagan Mathes, Reserve – Mark Anauo. Champion Junior Showman – Clare Mathes, Reserve – Cheyanne Isaman. Champion Bird in Show – Mark Anauo, Reserve Bird in Show – Jillian Brewer.
4-H Western Horse Show: Showmanship Champion – Emily Boldt, Reserve – Paige Klotzbach. Versatility Trophy Winner – Emily Boldt, Reserve – Madeline Keem. Western Trail Champion – Emily Boldt, Reseve – Taylor Scholfield.
4-H English Horse Show: Showmanship Champion – Emily Boldt, Reserve – Paige Klotzbach.
4-H Gymkhana Horse Show: 3 Year Cloverleaf Barrel Challenge Trophy Winner – Bekki Allen, Reserve – Caroline Pelton.
Photo (by Howard Owens): Tyler Jirovec with his Champion Market Steer.
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Thank you to everyone who supported 4-H at the 46th Annual Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Auction! On Thursday, July 14, market goats, lambs, steers and hogs which were raised and shown by local 4-H members were auctioned by William Kent, Inc., at the Genesee County Fair.
The Champion Market Goat was exhibited by Michael Ehrmentraut and purchased by HLW Acres of Attica. The Reserve Champion Market Goat was exhibited by Cody Ehrmentraut and purchased by Crossen’s Christmas Tree Farm of Basom.
The Champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Maisy Ross and purchased by Dave Reisdorf, Inc., of Batavia. The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was also exhibited by Maisy Ross and purchased by Ed Roggen of Basom.
The Champion Market Steer was exhibited by Tyler Jirovec and was purchased by Turnbull Heating and Air Conditioning of Batavia. The Reserve Champion Market Steer was exhibited by Becky Kron and purchased by Clyde’s Feed & Animal Center of Hamburg.
The Champion Market Hog was exhibited by Cole Carlson and was purchased by The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant of Stafford. The Reserve Champion Market Hog was exhibited by Caleb Carlson and was purchased by Dave Reisdorf, Inc., of Batavia.
The objective of the Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Program is for engaged 4-H youth to gain valuable life skills such as responsibility, goal setting, decision making, communication, record keeping and community service through learning the basic principles of research-based animal science/husbandry practices, quality assurance and marketing of their project through hands-on learning opportunities in a positive youth development environment.
Thank you to all bidders and buyers! The Genesee County 4-H Livestock Committee and 4-H club leaders would also like to extend a special thank you to William Kent and Family for 46 years of continued services and outstanding support of the 4-H Market Animal Program.
Previously: 4-H'ers display their hard work at Genesee County livestock auction
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