{"id":6411,"date":"2025-05-06T19:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/?p=6411"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:20:04","slug":"may-2025-4h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/05\/06\/may-2025-4h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2025: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County 4-H Newsletter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#dates\">Dates to Remember<\/a> | <a href=\"#county\">County News<\/a> | <a href=\"#state\">State News<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/maine.edu\/jbj7k4d27r\">Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>May 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 10: <\/strong>4-H Dairy Judging Contest<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 23: <\/strong>4-H Summer Learning Series registration opens<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 23:<\/strong>\u00a0Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) camp application deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>June 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 1:<\/strong> Last day to register for 2025 UMass 4-H Cattle Academy<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 5:<\/strong> Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intent forms due<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 8:<\/strong> 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 30:<\/strong> Last day to submit the 4-H Annual Index Survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Information on these opportunities (and more) can be found below!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6433 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1.png\" alt=\"Newsletter header featuring spring themed window art.\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1.png 540w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/May-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The window painting featured in this month&#8217;s header was painted by Colette, a Master Gardener Volunteer, and her family. A big Thank You to them for beautifying our office!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Speak Up, Maine 4-H<\/h3>\n<div>Speak up, Maine 4-H, the 4-H public speaking program, is gathering ideas for a new speaking category. Youth and families, please share your ideas <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746188091870000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QdPXnJf1-nrgWb6PwUrzL\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6425\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-300x300.png\" alt=\"A graphic that reads: Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Showcase your Sparks. We need your ideas!\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/PS-We-need-your-ideas.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,350px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Summer Fun Loading&#8230;<\/h3>\n<div>Details on several 4-H events happening in And\/Sag counties in the summer months will be available soon. Keep an eye out for the\u00a0June\u00a0<span class=\"il\">newsletter<\/span>\u00a0and on our Facebook and Instagram pages!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6426\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING.png\" alt=\"Graphic that reads: Summer fun loading\" width=\"500\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING.png 851w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-105x39.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-317x117.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-423x157.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-634x235.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/SUMMER-FUN-LOADING-846x313.png 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>4-H Index Survey &#8211; Ages 12 to 18<\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">In April an email was sent with a link to an annual survey for youth to measure the impact of 4-H in Maine. Please review the email and help us reach 250 participants in the survey. \u00a0The county with the highest percentage of youth respondents will win a special prize!<\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Adulting 101 is Back!<\/h3>\n<p>Adulting 101 is back and we&#8217;re going to start packing our bags to hit the road to adulting. Part of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746188091873000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FfjaI_adiJqvn7G07RVhs\">Summer Learning Series<\/a>, registration opens May 23rd for enrolled 4-H members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00-5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Virtual over Zoom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 12 and up<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1.png\" alt=\"Flyer titled Adulting 101 2025, all information in text.\" width=\"600\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1-317x266.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Adulting-101-2025-1-1-423x355.png 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"#county\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"mm\"><\/a>Midcoast Mainers<\/h3>\n<p>In this month&#8217;s meeting we prepared for our annual plant sale. We planted almost 400 seeds, choosing what plants we wanted flowers, vegetables, and herbs.Our sale will be Sat, May 31st, 9am to 2pm at Farmer&#8217;s Gate Market in Leeds and Sun, June 1st, 9am to 2pm at The Earley Farm and Nursery in East Wales. We couldn&#8217;t do this without our sponsors, thank you to Steadfast Stables and Trails, Topsham Fair and Sabattus Recreation Garden Club.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Kami, Club Reporter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6411 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Children planting seeds.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-7-634x845.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Children planting seeds.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-8-634x845.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A child looking through a box of seed packets.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-4-634x845.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A child labeling plants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-3-634x845.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Children and parents planting seeds.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-6-634x476.jpg 634w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-1-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-1-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/MM-May-2025-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Save the Date \u2013 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">This year, the 4-H Summer Learning Series will take place from July 7 \u2013 August 8. Volunteers and staff work together to provide high-quality, hands-on, experiential learning experiences via Zoom. For most workshops, materials are mailed to participants ahead of time, making it even easier (and less expensive) to participate!\u00a0 Workshops and Registration will go live on May 23, 2025. For volunteers interested in presenting workshops, information will be updated in early March. Sign up for updates on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\">4-H Summer Learning website<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6430 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--791x1024.png\" alt=\"Summer Learning Series Flyer. All information in above text.\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--105x136.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--317x410.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--423x548.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--634x821.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--846x1095.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--951x1231.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--1268x1641.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning-.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,791px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Maine Delegates Represented at National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This April, three outstanding youth\u2014Sabrinnah, Kaylee, and Kai\u2014and a chaperone, traveled from Bangor to Washington, D.C., to represent Maine at the National 4-H Conference. Over six packed days, delegates from across the U.S. and its territories gathered for roundtable discussions, leadership development, cultural exchange, and connection with federal agencies. Highlights included the high-energy pin trade, a powerful multilingual recitation of the 4-H Pledge, and engaging presentations from collegiate facilitators. The Maine group quickly bonded with delegates from other states and territories, exchanging ideas, stories, and plenty of state-themed pins. Youth explored topics ranging from youth mental health to artificial intelligence and public land access.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation also toured Washington\u2019s historic monuments by night, danced with Coyaba Dance Theater performers, and visited both Maine senators\u2019 offices on Capitol Hill. A behind-the-scenes Capitol tour, a walk through the U.S. Botanic Garden, and a brush with American history at the Smithsonian made for unforgettable memories. The week culminated in youth-led presentations to agencies including NASA, the CDC, the USDA, and the Pentagon, showcasing real-world applications of 4-H leadership. Wrapping up the conference, delegates attended a career expo at the Smithsonian and a celebration dance where music, laughter, and new friendships filled the ballroom. From pin trading to policy discussions, Maine&#8217;s 4-H youth made a lasting impression and returned home inspired, empowered, and eager to share their experiences.<\/p>\n<p>National 4-H Conference is one of several different opportunities Maine 4-H Members have to travel around the country and represent Maine on the national stage.\u00a0 Learn about applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\">National 4-H Conference and Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI)<\/h3>\n<p>MSTI is a <strong>FREE<\/strong> residential camp offered at the University of Maine for current 6<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 8<sup>th<\/sup> graders from July 6 \u2013 11, 2025.\u00a0 The camp focuses on transportation-related activities and fields.\u00a0 MSTI is a week-long residential program to allow students from all over the state to participate.<\/p>\n<p>This includes space, roads and bridges, ports, air, and environmental impacts. Activities include building rockets, cars, and bridges; field trips to the Bangor International Airport, Cole Transportation Museum, and Maine Maritime Academy; participating in shows from the Planetarium and the Physics Roadshow; 3D-printing activity (including a tour of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center to see the World\u2019s largest 3D-Printer and the 3D-printed house); Soil\/erosion and surveying activities; a Touch-a-truck event, and more. (Activities are subject to change based on weather and availability of funds.) Additionally, students will learn about the different career opportunities within the transportation field, including engineers (environmental, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.), technicians, communications and media, human resources, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/msti\/\">MSTI website<\/a> for more information about the program and registration.<\/p>\n<h3>4-H Dairy Judging May 10<sup>th<\/sup><\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 Maine 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on May\u00a010th at Lambert Run Farm in Norridgewock, ME.\u00a0The event is open to all enrolled 4-H dairy members and will serve as the official tryouts for the 2025 Maine 4-H Eastern States Dairy Judging Team.\u00a0For a complete schedule for the day please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/judging\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/judging\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<h3>Skip the Stress &#8211; Get Info College with 4-H Direct Admission<\/h3>\n<p>Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With\u00a0<strong>4-H Direct Admissions<\/strong>, you can be\u00a0<strong>automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities<\/strong>\u2014no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and\u00a0<strong>no application fees<\/strong>\u00a0required!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you&#8217;re eligible. Just\u00a0<strong>click to opt in<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/4-h-opt-in\/\"><strong>Click here to opt in. We will do the rest. <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/direct-admissions-for-4h-students\/\"><strong>Click here to learn more about 4-H Direct Admissions <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is your future\u2014made simple. #BeyondReady<\/p>\n<h3>Save the Date! 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic<\/h3>\n<p>Maine 4-H is hosting a sheep and goat clinic on June 8th! Join us at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds for a day of hands on learning. Workshops will be for both new and experienced project members and you don\u2019t need an animal to participate. Registration details will be available soon.<\/p>\n<h3>Important Announcement: Maine 4-H Days Update<\/h3>\n<p>We want to let you know that Maine 4-H Days will not be held in 2025. While we know this event is a cherished tradition for many, we\u2019re taking this time to restructure and reinvent the experience to better serve our 4-H community in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to create an event that is more engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the evolving needs and interests of Maine youth and families. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work behind the scenes to reimagine what Maine 4-H Days can be.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to share your ideas\u2014we\u2019re excited for what\u2019s ahead!<\/p>\n<h3>Make Your Voice Heard &#8211; 4-H Annual Index Survey Now Open!<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re inviting youth ages 12\u201318 to take part in the National 4-H Annual Index Survey\u2014a brief, 8-minute survey that helps measure the impact of 4-H across the country. By participating, your child\u2019s voice will help shape the future of 4-H in Maine and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Survey Deadline: June 30, 2025<br \/>\nTake the survey on <a href=\"https:\/\/4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_envLlXgHZyRJGXs\">our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By submitting the survey, you\u2019re giving permission for your child to participate. Youth can choose to stop the survey at any time.\u00a0Let\u2019s make sure Maine youth are represented\u2014thank you for supporting this important effort!<\/p>\n<h3>2025 UMass 4-H Cattle Academy<\/h3>\n<p>Registration for the 2025 UMASS 4-H Cattle Academy is now open! This event will take place from June 20-22nd at the Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA.\u00a0Youth who have a beef, dairy, or working steer project or are thinking about trying out a cattle project are invited to experience hands-on learning in washing, fitting, clipping, showmanship and more!\u00a0 Please register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C4vQe5UzwU2Uu9Cy5WpJf3K2BK4vMsxAgdTcTMMZYC5URVpIWFQyNDdCOUFaRFhXREdQNk9SMFVOTS4u\">MA 4-H Cattle Academy registration page<\/a> by June 1, 2025. See you at the academy!<\/p>\n<h3>Tri-County 4-H Sampler<\/h3>\n<p>Do you know someone who may be interested in 4-H? Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Somerset County staff are hosting workshops on the last Tuesday of each month from April to September. There will be different workshops for youth to attend each month; this month, it will be the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/straw-rockets\/\">Straw Rocket STEM Kit<\/a>. Guardians will have a chance to talk to 4-H staff about youth enrollment and volunteer opportunities. Check back each month for the activity and location.<\/p>\n<p>This is a free event. Registration is required via ZSuites,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/38255\">for 4-H members<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/external-event-registration\/38255\">non-4-H members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Location: TBD<br \/>\nDate: April 29, 5:30 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Emily Pigeon at <a href=\"mailto:emily.pigeon@maine.edu\">emily.pigeon@maine.edu<\/a> or 207.942.7396.<\/p>\n<h3>Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intent Due June 5th<\/h3>\n<p>Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs are now available online.\u00a0Market Lambs\u00a0must be owned and in possession\u00a0of 4-H\u2019er by June 1, 2025, and must be a castrated male. In order to be eligible for participation,\u00a04-H members must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<p>Send <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/fryeburg-fair-market-lamb-intent\/\"><strong><em>Intent to Sell Form<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, original bill of sale\/value of lamb statement, and\u00a0 pictures of your animal (front and side view) to your county office by June 5th.<\/p>\n<p>Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list \u201cFryeburg Sale\u201d as the show class.<\/p>\n<p>Additional requirements as well as the fillable online form can be found online at <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971; <a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or the State 4-H Office at 207.581.3877.<\/p>\n<h3>2025 ESE Working Steer Information<\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 4-H ESE Working Steer Tryout information as well as updated team information can be found online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/a>. New this year are ESE Working Steer Intent forms, updated tryout requirements, team apprentice guidelines, and volunteer interest forms.\u00a0If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/a>; 207-592-3320 or Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>; 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<h3>Save the Date: Maine 4-H State Dairy Show July 18-20<\/h3>\n<p>The Maine State 4-H Dairy Show will be held on July 18-20th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. All 4-H dairy project members are invited to attend. There will be a grilled cheese cookoff, a milkshake making contest, and a fitting contest on Saturday followed by a show on Sunday. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-state-dairy-show\">our website<\/a>\u00a0or contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Smithsonian 4-History Project and 4-H Youth Have a Voice!<\/h3>\n<p>We currently have openings for the <a href=\"https:\/\/museumonmainstreet.org\/stories4history\">Smithsonian 4-History Project<\/a> as part of the 4-H program <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\">Youth Have A Voice<\/a>. In this project, 4-H\u2019ers will conduct research and interviews to learn more about their community and share their findings through a video project with support from 4-H leaders and the Smithsonian team. The project will last from August 2025 to March 2026. See the attached flyer for more information!<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we have openings in the \u201ctraditional\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\">4-H Youth Have\u00a0a\u00a0Voice<\/a> program for Maine teens (14 -19 years old or entering high school in the fall) who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state, or the country. Participants will learn leadership skills and ways to take part in civic action by completing a service project in a topic of their interest. Topics can range from agriculture, aquaculture, STEM education, animal care, renewable energies, disaster preparation, environmental conservation, food security, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Interested teens should be ready to work both independently and with groups of peers and adults. High school teens can register for the program by completing a non-competitive application found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\">program webpage<\/a>. A three credit Early College course at UMaine in leadership development may also be available for interested students.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please free to contact Andrew Hudacs, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, (207) 581-8204, <a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County 4-H Newsletter Dates to Remember | County News | State News Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! 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