Online registration is now available on the website http://www.allamerican.state.pa.us/. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the site as well for information on other activities such as the 2009 bus tour and Antique Auction. The premium list is available online, and books are being mailed out this week.
Entry Deadlines:
August 14
August 31
Thursday, July 16, 2009
4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor
The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week.
“The inclusion of the 4-H flag on this mission reflects the commitment 4-H has to building young leaders in science, engineering and technology,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As the global economy expands, these leaders will strengthen the United States' global competitiveness and leadership in these fields.”
4-H promotes positive youth development, facilitates learning and engages youth in the work of the land-grant universities and USDA to enhance their quality of life. Nearly 7 million youth, ages 5-19, participate in 4-H youth development experiences in all 50 states, territories and military installations worldwide.
Azeem Ahmed, 17, who is an avid space enthusiast and 4-H member from Alabama and President of the Alabama 4-H Council, made the original request to NASA to have the flag flown with a future space shuttle mission.
“4-H is more than green and white - it is a collage,” Ahmed said. “It is agriculture and it's also healthy living, leadership and citizenship and science, engineering and technology. Science, engineering and technology is one of the missions of 4-H, and by flying a 4-H flag into space, I hope we shine a new light on 4-H.”
Ahmed has been a 4-H member for seven years. He has participated in a variety of leadership and science, engineer and technology programs on the state and national level and wants people to see 4-H as he and thousands of other youth do.
The 4-H Youth Development Program began at the start of the 20th century to help rural youth gain technical and leadership skills. More than 100 years later, the organization continues to promote positive youth development in the areas of citizenship; healthy living and science; engineering; and technology. According to a two-year study in New York, young people who participate in 4-H clubs do better in school; are more motivated to help others; develop skills in leadership, public speaking, self-esteem, communication and planning; and make lasting friendships.
National 4-H Headquarters, along with its private partner National 4-H Council, has set the goal of preparing one million new young people to excel in science, engineering and technology (SET) by 2013. National 4-H Headquarters seeks to promote positive youth development, facilitate learning and engage youth in the work of the land-grant universities and USDA to enhance their quality of life.
More information is available at www.national4-hheadquarters.gov. Information on the SET initiative can be found at 4-h.org/programs_mission_mandates/set.html.
National 4-H Headquarters is a unit within USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, CSREES focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people's daily lives and the nation's future. For more information, visit www.csrees.usda.gov.
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This news release is a service of the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. To view other agency news, visit http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news.html.
“The inclusion of the 4-H flag on this mission reflects the commitment 4-H has to building young leaders in science, engineering and technology,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As the global economy expands, these leaders will strengthen the United States' global competitiveness and leadership in these fields.”
4-H promotes positive youth development, facilitates learning and engages youth in the work of the land-grant universities and USDA to enhance their quality of life. Nearly 7 million youth, ages 5-19, participate in 4-H youth development experiences in all 50 states, territories and military installations worldwide.
Azeem Ahmed, 17, who is an avid space enthusiast and 4-H member from Alabama and President of the Alabama 4-H Council, made the original request to NASA to have the flag flown with a future space shuttle mission.
“4-H is more than green and white - it is a collage,” Ahmed said. “It is agriculture and it's also healthy living, leadership and citizenship and science, engineering and technology. Science, engineering and technology is one of the missions of 4-H, and by flying a 4-H flag into space, I hope we shine a new light on 4-H.”
Ahmed has been a 4-H member for seven years. He has participated in a variety of leadership and science, engineer and technology programs on the state and national level and wants people to see 4-H as he and thousands of other youth do.
The 4-H Youth Development Program began at the start of the 20th century to help rural youth gain technical and leadership skills. More than 100 years later, the organization continues to promote positive youth development in the areas of citizenship; healthy living and science; engineering; and technology. According to a two-year study in New York, young people who participate in 4-H clubs do better in school; are more motivated to help others; develop skills in leadership, public speaking, self-esteem, communication and planning; and make lasting friendships.
National 4-H Headquarters, along with its private partner National 4-H Council, has set the goal of preparing one million new young people to excel in science, engineering and technology (SET) by 2013. National 4-H Headquarters seeks to promote positive youth development, facilitate learning and engage youth in the work of the land-grant universities and USDA to enhance their quality of life.
More information is available at www.national4-hheadquarters.gov. Information on the SET initiative can be found at 4-h.org/programs_mission_mandates/set.html.
National 4-H Headquarters is a unit within USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, CSREES focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people's daily lives and the nation's future. For more information, visit www.csrees.usda.gov.
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This news release is a service of the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. To view other agency news, visit http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news.html.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Shepherd's Quiz Bowl
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009
Place: Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Livestock Evaluation Center, PA Furnace, PA
Held in conjunction with the PA Performance Tested Ram &
Boer Billy Sale and Invitational Female Sale
The competition is open to shepherds of all ages. We will compete in teams, from two to four persons per team. Team members need not be all from the same county. Teams can pre-register with Laurie Hubbard by calling 814-355-4215 or register on the day of competition. Registration will be from 10-10:45AM on August 1st with Round One beginning at approximately 11AM. The number of teams competing will be limited to 20. Prizes will be awarded!
Place: Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Livestock Evaluation Center, PA Furnace, PA
Held in conjunction with the PA Performance Tested Ram &
Boer Billy Sale and Invitational Female Sale
The competition is open to shepherds of all ages. We will compete in teams, from two to four persons per team. Team members need not be all from the same county. Teams can pre-register with Laurie Hubbard by calling 814-355-4215 or register on the day of competition. Registration will be from 10-10:45AM on August 1st with Round One beginning at approximately 11AM. The number of teams competing will be limited to 20. Prizes will be awarded!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hookstown Fairs Passes Early Sale Date - 7/15
We will have tickets available for sale earlier than we planned! Tickets will be sold starting July 15 in the Beaver County Extension office. We were able to get the tickets earlier than we had anticipated. We will have tickets for sale August 1st, 2nd and 15th during 4-H horse programs at the Hookstown Fairgrounds. Get your tickets now or send in your order form and you can pick them up!
Monday, July 6, 2009
July is National Dairy Month
The average PA dairy cow produces enough milk to make 1,500 gallons of ice cream each year. July is National Ice Cream Month, so get the scoop or two of PA's largest ag industry.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Mon-Valley District Dairy Show
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Fayette County Fairgrounds, Uniontown, PA
Entry Fee: $5 per head
Entry Deadline: August 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Fayette County Fairgrounds, Uniontown, PA
Entry Fee: $5 per head
Entry Deadline: August 7, 2009
Northwest District Dairy Show
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville, PA
Entry Fee: $5 per head
Entry Deadline: August 7, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville, PA
Entry Fee: $5 per head
Entry Deadline: August 7, 2009
Junior Dairy Show Management Contest
Date: September 22, 2009
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member or $20 per team
Entry Deadline: September 8, 2009This competition involves individuals or a team of 3 or 4 members. One free training kit may be sent to each county for this program.
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member or $20 per team
Entry Deadline: September 8, 2009This competition involves individuals or a team of 3 or 4 members. One free training kit may be sent to each county for this program.
4-H & FFA Dairy Judging Forum
Date: September 22, 2009
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member or $20 per team
Entry Deadline: September 8, 2009This competition involves individuals or a team of 3 or 4 members. One free training kit may be sent to each county for this program. If you would like more information contact a 4-H dairy club leader or Cindie Searight.
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member or $20 per team
Entry Deadline: September 8, 2009This competition involves individuals or a team of 3 or 4 members. One free training kit may be sent to each county for this program. If you would like more information contact a 4-H dairy club leader or Cindie Searight.
Western PA Small Animal Show
Date: September 26, 2009
Place: Fayette County Fairgrounds, Uniontown, PA
More information about this event will be sent to 4-H goat, rabbit, and dog project members in late August.
Place: Fayette County Fairgrounds, Uniontown, PA
More information about this event will be sent to 4-H goat, rabbit, and dog project members in late August.
KILE Stockmen’s Contest
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member
This competition involves individuals or teams of 3 or 4 members. If you would like more information contact a 4-H livestock club leader or Cindie Searight via email at css11@psu.edu, phone at 724.774.3003 or visit our office website.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Entry fee: $5 per member
This competition involves individuals or teams of 3 or 4 members. If you would like more information contact a 4-H livestock club leader or Cindie Searight via email at css11@psu.edu, phone at 724.774.3003 or visit our office website.
Independent Study Project Members Take Note!
The project and/or record book deadline to Beaver County Extension office is July 30 for all Independent Study project members. Please be sure your project and/or record books are up-to-date prior to turning them in. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any further questions contact Cindie Searight via email at css11@psu.edu or phone at 724.774.3003.
Fair Theme & Club Exhibits
It’s time to be creative! The theme for the fairs this year is “Our Fairs are in Full Bloom.” 4-H Clubs may create an exhibit related to this theme for their fairs. If your 4-H club is planning a 4-H club exhibit for the Hookstown Fair, please contact Cindie Searight via email at css11@psu.edu or phone at 724.774.3003 to reserve your box. If you are interested in setting up an exhibit at the Big Knob Fair, we will let you know who to contact once the information is released.
Hookstown Fair Tickets for Sale
Discount admission tickets for the 2009 Hookstown Fair will be available to purchase at the Beaver County Extension Office from July 27 through August 21. A daily pass is available for $7.00 per person includes admission to the fair, mechanical rides, grandstand events, and midway entertainment. A no-frills weekly gate pass (excludes mechanical rides) is available for $20 per person and is good for admission all week. Regular daily admission will be $8 until 3 p.m. and $10 after 3 p.m. Senior citizens (age 60 and older) will be admitted free on Wednesday August 26. See order form sent in Summer newsletter to reserve your tickets. NOTE: No tickets will be available to purchase at the Extension Office after August 21.
Southwest Regional 4-H Production Show
Date: Monday, August 3, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Details about this registration process were sent out to 4-H members who registered for the project.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Details about this registration process were sent out to 4-H members who registered for the project.
Beaver County 4-H Horse & Pony Roundup
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
The Early Bird Entry fees are $5 per class until July 20, and $10.00 per class until August 3. More information was sent to 4-H members and is available on the county 4-H horse page.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
The Early Bird Entry fees are $5 per class until July 20, and $10.00 per class until August 3. More information was sent to 4-H members and is available on the county 4-H horse page.
Beaver County 4-H Horse Clinic
Dates: July 31-August 2, 2009
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Cost: Full-time registration is $45 for members and $20 for parents/leaders. Saturday-only participant fees are $30 for members and $10 for parents/leaders. For anyone coming on Sunday only, the cost is $15 for members and $10 for parents/leaders. A registration brochure will be sent out to 4-H members in early July and information will be available on the county 4-H horse page.
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Cost: Full-time registration is $45 for members and $20 for parents/leaders. Saturday-only participant fees are $30 for members and $10 for parents/leaders. For anyone coming on Sunday only, the cost is $15 for members and $10 for parents/leaders. A registration brochure will be sent out to 4-H members in early July and information will be available on the county 4-H horse page.
4-H Horse & Pony Warm-Up Show
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Registration Deadline is the day of the show. Entry fees are $6 per class.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Hookstown Fairgrounds
Registration Deadline is the day of the show. Entry fees are $6 per class.
Friday, April 3, 2009
4-H Market Lambs NEED Scrapie ID
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Beaver County Cooperative Extension office want to remind you that individual official USDA scrapie animal identification is required for all market lambs.
Official scrapie ID includes:
§ A scrapie ear tag; or
§ A scrapie tattoo with individual animal ID (tattoo); or
§ An ISO-compliant RFID ear tag.
When you purchase your lambs they should have an official scrapie ID in (eartag) or on (tattoo) their ear. In accordance with USDA policies lambs should identified with an official scrapie ID before leaving their point of origin.
If you are producing your own lambs and need to obtain scrapie tags contact PDA or our office to learn more.
Any market lambs that do not have a form of scrapie in their ear at the spring weigh-in will not be permitted to weigh-in.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Cindie.
Official scrapie ID includes:
§ A scrapie ear tag; or
§ A scrapie tattoo with individual animal ID (tattoo); or
§ An ISO-compliant RFID ear tag.
When you purchase your lambs they should have an official scrapie ID in (eartag) or on (tattoo) their ear. In accordance with USDA policies lambs should identified with an official scrapie ID before leaving their point of origin.
If you are producing your own lambs and need to obtain scrapie tags contact PDA or our office to learn more.
Any market lambs that do not have a form of scrapie in their ear at the spring weigh-in will not be permitted to weigh-in.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Cindie.
4-H Market Poultry Orders Due April 17th
We are in the process of ordering the market hens for the Market Poultry project. Enclosed is an order form for families to complete. A few reminders about this project:
The 2009 Beaver County 4-H Market Poultry Pen order form is available from the extension office and was mailed to 4-H livestock club members. Anticipated delivery is middle to late June. Once we have an accurate order and confirmation from the hatchery we will let you know the delivery date and pickup details. The order deadline is April 17, 2009.
*If you decide to order birds without registering for this project at the time of ordering you are ineligible to participate in this project at the fair. To register for the project if you have not done so please print a reminder to add this project to the 4-H member’s record in the extension office.
If you have any questions regarding this project feel free to contact Cindie.
The 2009 Beaver County 4-H Market Poultry Pen order form is available from the extension office and was mailed to 4-H livestock club members. Anticipated delivery is middle to late June. Once we have an accurate order and confirmation from the hatchery we will let you know the delivery date and pickup details. The order deadline is April 17, 2009.
*If you decide to order birds without registering for this project at the time of ordering you are ineligible to participate in this project at the fair. To register for the project if you have not done so please print a reminder to add this project to the 4-H member’s record in the extension office.
If you have any questions regarding this project feel free to contact Cindie.
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