4-H
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Local 4-H’ers finish in top 10
VERGENNES | Throughout the year, Vermont 4-H horse members hit the books to study equine science topics to prepare for the annual state 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl. Read more
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Aloha, Addison County!
MIDDLEBURY | Although it was cold and blustery outside last week, inside it was positively tropical as 29 local 4-H club members took part in the annual Addison County 4-H Foods Day, which featured a Hawaiian luau theme this year. Read more
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Vergennes teen in poultry workshop
MIDDLEBURY | 4-H Club members from throughout the state flocked to South Burlington Jan. 12 to participate in the annual Chittenden County 4-H Poultry Workshop. Read more
University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H
Ag Career Day for students
BURLINGTON | University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H and the UVM Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences will sponsor a free Agriculture Career Day, Feb. 8... Read more
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Grants to bolster farm-to-school programs in Essex, Warren counties
WARRENSBURG | New York state has announced $1.5 million in grants to support farm-to-school programs across the state. Read more
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Local 4-Her wins national contest
WARRENSBURG | Warren and Saratoga 4-H member Adrianna Drindak has been chosen as one of three grand prize photo contest winners in the “Inspired by Science Contest” presented by Bayer and the National 4-H Council. Read more
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4-H Club awards held in Middlebury
MIDDLEBURY | Area 4-H Club members gathered at the Mary Hogan School in Middlebury for the annual Addison County 4-H Achievement Night ceremony recently. Read more
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4-H quiz kids show their stuff in Dairy Bowl
MIDDLEBURY | For the four 4-H’ers representing Vermont at the recent North American 4-H Invitational Dairy Quiz Bowl, their third-place win was a sweet victory. Read more
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Local students attend 4-H dairy event
NEW HAVEN - Ten outstanding Vermont 4-H dairy members were selected to attend the National Dairy Conference in Madison, Wis., recently. Read more
Nutrition program moves to new home
ELIZABETHTOWN | Two county offices are in the process of moving: one into new facilities at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport and one out of historic headquarters there. Read more
4-H teens encouraged to attend program
MIDDLEBURY | Teens in grades 7-12 in Addison and Rutland counties interested in teaching elementary school students about environmental topics relevant to Vermont are encouraged to apply to become a TRY for the Environment teen leader. Read more
Photo by Stan Biasini
Swiss Miss
Congratulations to Vermont 4-H Club member Adele Biasini who was named Senior Dairy Class Champion... Read more
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Middlebury’s Orvis gets noticed in Big E’s 4-H dairy contest
MIDDLEBURY - Vermont sent two four-member teams to Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., to participate in the 4-H dairy judging competition on Sept. 15. Read more
Photo by Allison Smith/UVM Extension 4-H
4-H students attending Big E for steer show
BRADFORD | Three Vermont 4-H teamsters have qualified to compete in the youth working steer show at Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Mass., this month. Read more
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Local students win at 4-H Dairy Show
Enthusiasm ran high at the State 4-H Dairy Show, Aug. 13, as the 4-Hers vied for championships in conformation and showing classes along with a chance to represent Vermont in regional competition. Read more
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Rutland County's aces
PAWLET | Rutland-area 4-H Club member Colby Butler, 13, and adult 4-H leader Chris Pritchard were honored with the fifth annual Sean Tillotson Sportsmanship Award at the 4-H Shooting Sports Jamboree in Pawlet last month. Read more
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Field Days hosts statewide 4-H horse show
NEW HAVEN | From July 12 to July15, Addison County Fair and Field Days hosted the popular, annual Vermont 4-H State Horse Show. Read more
Locals to head to state dairy show
MIDDLEBURY | Like athletes in training, Vermont 4-H dairy club members in Addison County and Rutland County, just like their friends elsewhere in the state, have put in long hours over many months to get their livestock in top condition... Read more
Photo by Lisa Muzzey
A hunting we will go
Representing Vermont in the hunting skills contests at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, held June 24-29 in Nebraska, were Kodi Dyke, Jonathan Churchill, Coach Tom Decker, Zachary Willson, and Nigel Waring. Read more
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Clinton County Fair returns for 70th year
PLATTSBURGH | In 1948, the Clinton County Agricultural Fair — then the Clinton County Agricultural and Industrial Fair — was hailed as a grand revival of a long-defunct community event. Read more
