{"id":12048,"date":"2026-07-06T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=12048"},"modified":"2026-07-08T10:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:09:40","slug":"july-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/july-2\/","title":{"rendered":"July 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates To Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 6 &#8211; August 7: Maine 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 17: Northern Maine Fair Clean Up day 9:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 29: Registration Deadline for Northern Maine Fair Demo Ex &amp; Livestock Shows<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 2: NM Fair Exhibit Hall Drop Off 12:00 pm &#8211; 4:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 3: NM Fair Exhibit Hall Drop Off 9:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 5 &#8211; 9: Northern Maine Fair (see fair schedule below for details)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 12: Tri-county Camp Day<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 30: Project Records Due to the County Office<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 7: Maine 4-H Volunteer Summit\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County News<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/fair-info\/\"><b>Northern Maine Fair information<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"nmf schedule\"><\/a>With summer in full swing be sure to take time to plan out how you plan to participate in at the Northern Maine Fair in August.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026.png\" alt=\"Northern Maine Fair Schedule 2026 . You can find the schedule using this link. https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/fair-info\/ \" width=\"1999\" height=\"1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026.png 1999w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-105x81.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-317x245.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-423x327.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-634x490.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-846x654.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-951x735.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/fair-schedule-2026-1268x980.png 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1999px\" \/><\/span><b>Information:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"nmf info\"><\/a>Exhibit Hall &amp; Contest Handbook: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UgvLYVbPAFU0v-NJZJj_U4BY4e3dijZ5SDDARWlyMTM\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UgvLYVbPAFU0v-NJZJj_U4BY4e3dijZ5SDDARWlyMTM\/edit?usp=drive_link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Livestock Handbook: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10IyShhUz4MG75cnMNKfnZJKrWuea5nKI46GVWGEyCTM\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10IyShhUz4MG75cnMNKfnZJKrWuea5nKI46GVWGEyCTM\/edit?usp=drive_link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some events require prior registration, please check the handbook.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any 4-H\u2019er bringing livestock on to the fairgrounds must complete their animal approval form no later than June 30th.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal lease form must be submitted with the approval form for any leased animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sheep and goats must have scrapie tags to pass health inspections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Little Farmers is always looking for help.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity for community service hours or a community service project.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"mem card\"><\/a>Your 4-H Membership Card: Your Fair Pass!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be on the look out for your\u00a0<b>4-H Membership Card<\/b>, which is mailed out in July. This card is your pass to get into the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair for free! Each member\u2019s card also allows one parent\/guardian to accompany them for free, as per the Northern Maine Fair\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Important Note for Entry:<\/b>\u00a0All members wishing to use their 4-H card for free entry must enter through the\u00a0<b>livestock gate on State Street<\/b>. If you attempt to enter through another entrance, you may be redirected or refused.<\/p>\n<p>We ask that you are kind and courteous to the entry attendants and do not abuse the privilege of free entry by sharing cards or trying to admit non 4-H members or guardians.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"clean up\"><\/a>Fair Clean-Up &amp; Info Meeting: July 17th<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s get our spaces fair-ready! All members, volunteers, and families are invited to help us spruce up our spaces on the fair grounds and go over plans and questions for this year\u2019s Northern Maine Fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Details:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> July 17th, 9:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Northern Maine Fairgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Our Priorities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We are focusing our energy on <\/span><b>painting the 4-H office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>deep cleaning the food booth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (with extra projects if time allows). We will also use this time to run through information, complete show and event registrations, and ask questions regarding fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members age 9+ are welcome to be dropped off, cloverbuds must attend with an adult.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What to Bring &amp; Wear:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear <\/span><b>old clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that can handle dirt and paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extra buckets, rags, and paintbrushes are highly appreciated\u2014but <\/span><b>your helping hands are the BEST thing you can bring!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Many hands make light work.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Whether you can stay the whole time or just drop in for an hour, we would love to have you. See you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"nmf reg\"><\/a>Northern Maine Fair 4-H Registrations Due July 29th!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free t-shirt for submission by July 15th<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Participation forms and show registrations must be submitted by July 29th.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These forms play a massive role in helping our staff plan logistics, order ribbons, and organize schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Anyone who submits the form by July 15th will receive their shirt for free. Shirts will be available for pick up at the fair grounds.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are the links you need:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Event, Contest, and Livestock Show Participation Form:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5\"> <b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Horse Show Registration Form:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/vBJdTCyZFBi8MDJF9\"> <b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/vBJdTCyZFBi8MDJF9<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>No Pressure, Just Planning!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Please note that completing the <\/span><b>Intent to Participate form does not commit youth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to any specific events. If plans change, that is completely okay! We look at these forms as a way to help us prepare behind the scenes, and a great opportunity for members and families to sit down together and think about all the fun ways they might want to participate in the fair this year.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t wait until the last minute\u2014sit down with the fair schedule and handbooks, and get those forms submitted by <\/span><b>July 29th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions about which events or contests are right for you, reach out to the county office. We are always here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aroostook 4-H Fair information can be found on our website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/fair-info\/\"> <b>https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/fair-info\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions about which events or contests are right for you, reach out to the county office. We are here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1.jpg\" alt=\"picture of greenland point camp lodge\" width=\"846\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-105x51.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-317x155.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-423x207.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/greenland-point-camp-crop-846x413-1-634x310.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,846px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"tri cty camp\"><\/a>Save the Date \u2013 Tri-County Greenland Point Camp Day<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We are bringing the joy of summer 4-H camp into the fall season! Join 4-H staff, volunteers, and community partners for a day of exploring the wonders of Greenland Point 4-H Camp in Princeton, Maine on Saturday, September 12th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Youth will have the opportunity to rotate through station activities such as archery, species identification on the water, outdoor science, and more. Stay tuned for more information!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"member\"><\/a>Member News<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"council\"><\/a>Council Corner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Bailey McLaughlin &#8211; A4-HYC Sentinel has been conducting interviews with local female farmers.\u00a0 She recently connected with Olivia Hammond of Double G Farms and Erica Fitzpatrick Peabody of Fitzpatrick &amp; Peabody Farms to get their perspectives on what it\u2019s like to be a woman in agriculture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12075 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman farmer in a bin of potatoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica-1268x845.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/erica.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"erica\"><\/a>Erica Fitzpatrick Peabody<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Partner in Fitzpatrick &amp; Peabody Farms<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Houlton, Maine<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I have been involved in agriculture my entire life. &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What made you get involved in Agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I grew up on a potato farm and my family was in the grain\/feed business, where I worked in high school, so I have always been exposed to agriculture and became interested at a young age.\u00a0 My first job on the potato farm was on the harvester at eleven years old for $1 per hour.\u00a0 My first week I earned $36, which I was thrilled about!&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What encouraged you to keep going in agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I planted my first garden at nine years old and have since been hooked on growing plants.\u00a0 I knew I wanted to pursue a future in agriculture and studied horticulture with three minors at the University of Maine and received a masters in plant pathology with a thesis on potato pathogens.&#8221;\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>How do you advocate for agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I always try to represent agriculture and especially the Maine potato industry in a positive manner.\u00a0 As a grower I try to highlight how farmers are stewards of the land and the positive impacts that we are having on our natural resources and soil health.\u00a0 Farmers are utilizing the latest technologies to grow crops more sustainably and I try to pass that message along to the general public.\u00a0 As farms have become larger and more mechanized, there are less people tied to farms, so we need to be advocating all the more.&#8221;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What was your biggest challenge in agriculture and how did you overcome it?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Personally, my biggest challenge is balancing family and the demands of agriculture.\u00a0 At certain times, agriculture requires many more hours than traditional professions. &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What is your favorite part about agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I really enjoy the cycle of growing crops and how it changes with the seasons.\u00a0 We wouldn\u2019t want to plant year-round every year, but it sure is exciting to start planting each year.\u00a0 Starting harvest and seeing what type of crop we have for quality and tonnage is always a highlight, but it is nice to finish harvest and have the crop in storage.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>How do you feel about the year 2026 being The Year of the Woman Farmer?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;More and more women are involved with agriculture on many levels, which is great and it is nice that it is recognized.\u00a0 I would argue that women have always played an important role in the farm in holding down the home and family while farmers work in acres, rather than hours.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What is your advice for future women in agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;If your heart is in agriculture, you will never feel like you work a day in your life. It may not always be easy, but you will enjoy what you do. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12076 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"woman with two young boys beside a very big tractor\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/hammond.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"olivia\"><\/a>Olivia Hammond<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farmer Owner, Double G Farms<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blaine, Maine<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I\u2019ve been in Ag my whole life, I started working on the farm when I was six years old. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What made you get involved in Agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;When I was six years old I started working on the harvester for half days. From there I went into picking rocks, running a bin piler and working the harvest season. Growing up working on the farm wasn\u2019t a choice, it was expected. As I got older I grew to really love working the land and working alongside my family. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What encouraged you to keep going in agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;What encouraged me to keep going in agriculture was working alongside my family. We all had the same goal, to try and grow the best crops we could each year. It is always rewarding to work together as a team and see our hard work come to life as our potatoes or grain plants grow and flourish. I now have 3 young boys that we are raising on the farm and my goal is for them to have the same experiences that I did. They already love all things tractors, trucks, etc. and they are starting to learn what planting, harvest, and everything in between is all about.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>How do you advocate for agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I advocate for agriculture by supporting local businesses, farmers markets, etc. as much as I can. As a family farm it is so important to support others in the industry.\u00a0 I am also a member of the Research Committee for the Maine Potato Board where we get to work with others in the industry to find new and improved ways to grow our crops.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What was your biggest challenge in agriculture and how did you overcome it?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I think one of my biggest challenges in agriculture has been learning to balance life as a mom and a farmer. It\u2019s no secret days on the farm can be long during certain seasons. I am thankful to have an amazing support system with my family that helps out tremendously during those long days.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What is your favorite part about agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;My favorite part about agriculture is watching the first potato plant pop through the ground in the spring after it\u2019s planted. Being able to watch that tiny plant flourish and blossom as the season goes on is always a beautiful sight to see. When harvest comes we then get to bring in the crop that we worked so hard to grow. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>How do you feel about the year 2026 being The Year of the Woman Farmer?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I think it\u2019s great that women farmers are being recognized. I don\u2019t think women in the ag industry get enough credit for all that they do, as most of us are balancing our jobs, children, and running a household all at the same time. Agriculture is a very hard, but rewarding industry to be in so it\u2019s great to see our hard work being acknowledged.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What is your advice for future woman in agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Don\u2019t let the fear of being the minority in something hold you back. When I was in high school and college, I often had thoughts like \u201cI won\u2019t be able to help much on the farm\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t know how I can contribute\u201d and today I am doing everything alongside my coworkers that they are doing. You can do anything you set your mind to, regardless of gender.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"bridgewater\"><\/a>Bridgewater 4-H Club\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In June we planted Supper From The Soil buckets to care for over the summer and display at the fair. We talked about the fair handbook which went home with everyone. Members decided what vegetables or flowers they wanted to plant in their bucket and they&#8217;ll think up a recipe to make using their ingredients (they can add other ingredients like dairy or meat). They also could choose to plant pollinators or companion plants to help their vegetables grow. We will be meeting weekly in the month of July to help members prepare for the activities and events they would like to participate in at the Northern Maine Fair.\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-12048 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><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\/july-2\/bridgewater-july-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"12 white 5 gallon pails full of soil ready to plant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-1-423x564.jpg 423w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth preparing their white 5 gallon pails for planting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-2-423x564.jpg 423w, 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth preparing their 5 gallon pails for planting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/bridgewater-july-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"easton\"><\/a>Easton After School Club\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We made our final stop on our 4-H Global Grub &amp; Games Tour.\u00a0 Members learned about the importance of dairy in Switzerland and made some fresh cheese.\u00a0 They also got pretty competitive with the Swiss Chocolate game.\u00a0<\/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: 25%;\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-12048 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><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\/july-2\/easton-july-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" 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class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/july-2\/easton-july-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"ten youth gathered around a pot preparing an activity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-1.jpg 2048w\" 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 portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/july-2\/easton-july-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"youth examining 2 quart of milk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/easton-july-4.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"mustangs\"><\/a>Wild Mustangs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Wild Mustangs earlier this spring started some seedlings which they then later planted in a community garden at Houlton regional Hospital, which we will be caring for all summer and putting the fruit food in the community food sharing stand in Houlton.\u00a0 Learning about community and gardening for this group project.<\/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: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-7-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-7-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/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\/july-2\/wild-mustangs-9\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-9-259x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"group of youth preparing garden spot and planting seeds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-9-259x300.jpg 259w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-6-846x1039.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-6-951x1168.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-6-1268x1557.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-6.jpeg 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,244px\" \/><\/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\/july-2\/wild-mustangs-5-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-300x169.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"two you working on planting their seeds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-105x59.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-5-1-317x178.jpeg 317w, 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landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/july-2\/wild-mustangs-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-300x239.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"group of wild mustang members\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-300x239.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-1024x815.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-768x611.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-1536x1223.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-105x84.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-317x252.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-423x337.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-634x505.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-846x673.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-951x757.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3-1268x1009.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-3.jpeg 2048w\" 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 portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/july-2\/wild-mustangs-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-169x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"one person planting seeds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-577x1024.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-768x1364.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-865x1536.jpeg 865w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-79x140.jpeg 79w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-317x563.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-423x751.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-634x1126.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-846x1503.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2-951x1689.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/wild-mustangs-2.jpeg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12105 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-1024x732.png\" alt=\"happy birthday graphic for 4-H'ers born in july\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-1024x732.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-105x75.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-317x226.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-423x302.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-634x453.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-846x604.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-951x679.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1-1268x906.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/Copy-of-Birthday-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>July, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"dairy\"><\/a>Maine State 4-H Dairy Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maine 4-H invites you to participate in the 2026 Maine 4-H State Dairy Show! This year&#8217;s event will take place on July 18th and 19th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. The contests are open to all 4-H dairy project members ages nine and above and include a grilled cheese and milkshake cookoff, a dairy cattle fitting contest, and a dairy cattle show. For a complete schedule and registration information, visit\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/06\/30\/maine-state-4-h-dairy-show\/\">Maine State 4-H Dairy Show Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/05\/01\/animal-science-challenge\/\"><strong>Animal Science Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"animal sci\"><\/a>The Maine 4-H Foundation is offering a challenge to 4-H animal science committees and programs. The Foundation will match up to $3,000 per committee to support animal science<br \/>\nprograms and educational programs. A 1 to 1 match will be made for current and past donors, and 1:2 matches for new donors. Questions can be asked by contacting Susan<br \/>\nJennings at 207.615.7300, or email <a href=\"mailto:maine4hfoundation@gmail.com\">maine4hfoundation@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"steer\"><\/a>4-H Working Steer Tryout Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The show season is fast approaching! Working steer ESE intent forms (due May 1st), volunteer interest forms, team member guidelines, and apprentice guidelines are all available<br \/>\none at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/03\/31\/4-h-working-steer-tryout-information\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/a>. The dates for team tryouts are listed below.<br \/>\n<strong>Upcoming ESE\u00a0Working\u00a0Steer\u00a0Tryouts:<\/strong><br \/>\n\uf0b7 July 11, 2026,\u00a0Ossipee Valley Fair<br \/>\n\uf0b7 August 13, 2026,\u00a0Skowhegan Fair<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at <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<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>J<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/06\/30\/july-2026-4-h-volunteer-corner-your-corner-for-connection-tips-and-tricks\/\">uly 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Developmental Relationships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>Developmental relationships are foundational connections between young people and adults or peers. By offering emotional and tangible support, these bonds empower youth to uncover their identities, build resilience, and acquire the necessary social and emotional skills to succeed in life.\u00a0 As a 4-H volunteer you can focus on these five key elements:<br \/>\nExpress Care through listening, warmth, and dependability.<br \/>\nChallenge Growth, expect their best and help them reflect on failures.<br \/>\nProvide Support, empower and advocate, help youth navigate systems and set appropriate boundaries.<br \/>\nShare Power\u00a0 through inclusion, respect and collaboration.<br \/>\nExpand Possibilities by exposing youth to new ideas and opportunities; connect them with<br \/>\nothers who can help them reach their goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12088\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"4-h volunteer summit graphic\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><a id=\"vol summit\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Summit<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday, November 7, 2026<br \/>\nTHIS event is going to be SO MUCH FUN! Along with interactive workshops, and a 4-H Discovery Zone, there will be a delicious lunch and door prizes! Save the date, check out the<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-summit\/\">4-H Volunteer Summit webpage<\/a> and look for registration to open soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource Corner<\/strong><br \/>\nWe have a great <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/\">national 4-H website!<\/a> If you haven\u2019t taken time to peruse the site, there is lots of good information and resources to be found. 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