{"id":10194,"date":"2024-07-08T15:48:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T19:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=10194"},"modified":"2024-07-09T11:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T15:41:09","slug":"northern-maine-fair-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/northern-maine-fair-information\/","title":{"rendered":"July 4-H Newsletter Northern Maine Fair Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><em>The Northern Maine Fair is the highlight of the year for many of our 4-H\u2019ers and we are excited for a fun filled fair week.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For some of our members this will be their first fair and others it will be a chance to meet up with old friends. In either case we will have many of new experiences for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This month\u2019s newsletter will contain a lot of information regarding fair activities and how to participate as well as our normal club &amp; state updates. Take some time and read it thoroughly so you don\u2019t miss out on a fun way to show your skills at the fair.\u00a0 If you have any questions, never hesitate to reach out to the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>4-H at the Northern Maine Fair, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let me start by saying that fair participation is for EVERY 4-H member! No matter the age, interest, or even if a member can\u2019t join us at the fairgrounds, there are ways to take part in fair activities.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please see the 4-H Fair Schedule below to help plan out your fair experience this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/nmf-2024-300x241.png\" alt=\"Northern Maine Fair graphic for 2024\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><b><a id=\"fair\"><\/a>2024 Northern Maine Agricultural Fair<br \/>\n<\/b><b>4-H Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>2024 Exhibit hall &amp; contest drop off instructions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NMF Exhibit Hall: Monday, July 29th 12:00 &#8211; 4:00 or Tuesday, July 30th 9:00 &#8211; 12:00.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members unable to drop off during the above time can deliver their entries to an Aroostook County Extension office (Houlton, Presque Isle, Fort Kent) on or before 3:00 pm July 26th<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Tuesday, July 30<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EVENING<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JUDGING: Exhibit Hall, Supper\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">from the Soil, Eggs &amp; Bartlett Signs<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Wednesday, July 31 &#8211; Fair Opening Day<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AM <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rec departments visit<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demo Ex &#8211; Green Tent<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><em>Contact the office to pre-register or for a copy of the score sheet.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AVBB Steak Dinner<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Thursday, August 1st<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ME 4-H Livestock Clinic w\/\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sadee Mehuren &#8211; 4-H Tent<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Afternoon<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H\/FFA Maine Ag Product\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contest &#8211; Livestock Hall (details being finalized)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5:30 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weighing 4-H Baby Beef<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Walking Baby Beef &#8211; Livestock <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ring<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:30 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Horse Check In<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Friday, August 2nd<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">9:00 AM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Horse Show &#8211; George Allen\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arena<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Baby Beef Show &#8211; Livestock <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ring<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Evening<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Leader Sponsored event\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Saturday, August 3rd<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Day<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scavenger Hunt<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10:00 AM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Obstacle Course &#8211; Livestock\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Costume Show &#8211; Livestock\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ring<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Ice Cream Social &amp; Water <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Games &#8211; Livestock Hall<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Baby Beef Auction &#8211; 4-H Tent<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Sunday, August 4th\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12:00 PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Livestock Shows<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheep<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Others as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have updated some traditional 4-H contests as well as added some exciting new ways to participate.\u00a0 Details for each of these can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rbFMKGEoc4Musv4J-0EmCwAngtMxwMlRx4zi0S_DLuM\/edit?usp=sharing\">Exhibit Hall &amp; Contest Handbooks<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BdHEFYFm7ImsdRNzFFWY_suzbca1x617xa5wTK49Fc0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Livestock Handbook<\/a> for our cross listed events.\u00a0<\/span><\/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: 33%;\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-10194 gallery-columns-3 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2024\/supper-from-the-soil\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"fair graphic supper from the soil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/supper-from-the-soil.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/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\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2024\/demo-ex-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"4-H Demo Ex graphic with siloette animals person and instruments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/demo-ex-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2024\/fair-contest-graphics-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"fair graphic egg exhibit graphic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/06\/Fair-Contest-Graphics-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you can\u2019t be with us at the fair due to a schedule conflict we encourage our members to take advantage of submitting items to the exhibit hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For a full list of contests and important guidelines for each activity please refer to the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rbFMKGEoc4Musv4J-0EmCwAngtMxwMlRx4zi0S_DLuM\/edit?usp=sharing\"><b>Exhibit Hall &amp; Contest Handbook<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1BdHEFYFm7ImsdRNzFFWY_suzbca1x617xa5wTK49Fc0\/edit?usp=sharing\"><b>Livestock Exhibitor Handbook<\/b><\/a><b> and reach out to the office with any questions you may have.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10219 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/congratulations-seniors-1024x791.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/congratulations-seniors-1024x791.png 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srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-317x266.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-423x355.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-634x531.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3-846x709.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-November-3.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,537px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Aroostook 4-H Club News\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"beef\"><\/a>Aroostook Valley Baby Beef June Jamboree<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was a beautiful day at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for June Jamboree 2024! Our guest was Patricia Henderson who is the Farm Superintendent of the J.F. Witter teaching and research farm at the University of Maine. Patricia demonstrated fitting techniques and gave pointers in the arena on showmanship. Patricia is an AVBBC alum and it was great to have her share with us today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .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: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .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-2' class='gallery galleryid-10194 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/northern-maine-fair-information\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-1024x588.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"15 girls and boys with adult instructor aroostook valley baby beef club 2024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-105x60.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-whole-group1-317x182.jpg 317w, 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-1024x479.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"11 youth and adult listening to the instruction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-1024x479.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-1536x718.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction-105x49.png 105w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-instruction.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/northern-maine-fair-information\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024-1024x473.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"15 youth and adult with steer learning about fitting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024-1024x473.png 1024w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024-846x391.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024-951x439.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024-1268x586.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/avbb-june-jam-demo-2024.png 1600w\" 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<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a id=\"wonka\"><\/a>Wonka Spin Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Wonka Club was a hit! The kids got to make some of their favorite treats while learning kitchen &amp; business skills. Maybe we inspired a future candy tycoon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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-3' class='gallery galleryid-10194 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/northern-maine-fair-information\/wonka-2024-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-768x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-317x423.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-423x564.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-634x845.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2-846x1128.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-2.png 900w\" 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\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/northern-maine-fair-information\/wonka-2024-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-768x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"two youth and adult making candy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-317x423.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-423x564.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-634x845.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-846x1128.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1-951x1268.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/07\/wonka-2024-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"state\"><\/a><a id=\"summer\"><\/a>State 4-H News<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July, 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong> 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration for the 4-H Summer Learning Series is in full swing!\u00a0 There are still several <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">workshops available for youth to sign up for: Virtual Touch Tank, Fun in the Forest, and our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summertime Send-Off are still available. This year, workshops will run from July 5 \u2013 August 10, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and there is something for everyone. Registration is currently open for all youth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"dairy\"><\/a>Maine 4-H State Dairy Show Registration is Open!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H invites you to participate in the 2024 Maine 4-H State Dairy Show! This year\u2019s event will take place from July 19th-21st at the Windsor Fairgrounds in conjunction with Maine 4-H Days. The contests are open to all 4-H dairy project members ages 9 and above and include a grilled cheese and milkshake cookoff, a dairy cattle fitting contest, and a dairy cattle show. For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">complete schedule and registration information visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">state-dairy-show\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971 or Allison Pollock at 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"camps\"><\/a>Summer at 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UMaine 4-H Camps at Blueberry Cove and Tanglewood have summer camp openings and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">scholarships to support Maine youth to attend. We are excited to connect 4-Hers to our programs.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overnight camps and Discovery Trips, ages 8-15: Week-long programs at Tanglewood and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blueberry Cove or adventures along the Appalachian Trail or Downeast Farm Camp with Painted Pepper Farm.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teen Leadership programs, ages 14-17: Two and three-week immersion trips to build leadership <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">skills while exploring Maine\u2019s beautiful natural areas via canoeing and backpacking.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have scholarships available to cover up to 75% of the tuition for these programs. Funding is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">also available for first-time campers from National 4-H via CAMP III funds! Check out programs online at umaine.edu\/tanglewood, email <a href=\"mailto:emma.beaudry@maine.edu\">emma.beaudry@maine.edu<\/a>, or call 207.789.5868.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"tick\"><\/a>4-H Tick Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H Tick Project is a community science project engaging K-12 youth and educators, made <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">possible through a partnership between 4-H Youth Development, UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the Learning Ecosystems <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Northeast partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">project at no cost to you. This is a great project for 4-H clubs, SPIN clubs, homeschool groups,\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and more. 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