{"id":12216,"date":"2026-09-02T15:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=12216"},"modified":"2026-09-03T13:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:00:24","slug":"august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"August and September 4-H Newsletter 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Re-Enrollment Open in Zsuite: September 1st<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aroostook 4-H Leaders Assoc. Meeting: Monday, September 14th, 6:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Project Records<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> due to the office: September 28th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">End Of Year Club Reports due to the office: September 30th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National 4-H Week: Oct 4th &#8211; 10th<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aroostook 4-H Annual Achievement Event: October 10th &#8211; Goughan\u2019s Farm 1:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County News<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"project\"><\/a>What to know about Project Records- Due September 28th!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>4-H Project Records help youth\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify and nurture their spark.<\/strong><br \/>\nEmbedded within the project record are opportunities for 4-H members to identify and share their spark- what they are passionate about, something that they lose<br \/>\ntrack of time when they are engaged in the activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn and practice goal management skills.<\/strong><br \/>\nAnnually youth describe their project goals and reflect on the successes and challenges. Youth do not just set a goal they describe how they will apply it to current<br \/>\nand future situations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop a growth mindset.<\/strong><br \/>\nYouth can have challenges and reflect upon those challenges within their project record. This low-risk exercise is a great way to practice learning new things-<br \/>\nsometimes you will be successful and sometimes it may just not go as planned.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop self-reflection skills.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe PURPOSE of project records is to document not just what you have experienced, but how you will take what you have learned and grow; as a person, as a leader,<br \/>\nas a Maine 4-H member. This record is a guide to reflect upon your own personal journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrate skills.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe optional project record forms will prepare you with documentation needed for applying for scholarships, national trips and maybe even your first job or<br \/>\ncollege course. Over your 4-H career, using these forms as a method of documentation and organization will better prepare you to create a resume or portfolio of skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"important\"><\/a>Important Project Information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Due September 28th to the office. Club members should turn their records into leaders at least a week before the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find them here:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can be filled out online and emailed if the members don\u2019t have access to a printer. Hard copies can be requested if leaders\/parents don\u2019t have printers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pictures are encouraged, especially for cloverbuds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cloverbuds (age 5-8) records are a reflection of their year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Junior\/Senior (age 9-18) records are project specific.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jr\/Sr. members can submit more than one record if they have multiple projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 4-H <\/span><b>project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the year-long learning journey a member chooses and explores, while a 4-H <\/span><b>exhibit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the physical item or presentation brought to a fair to show what was learned. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just because you exhibited an item at the fair doesn\u2019t mean it qualifies as a project.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members with market projects, multi year projects, and senior members are encouraged to add one or more \u201coptional records\u201d to support the required portion of the project record.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Option records found here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/optional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/optional\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members must have a completed project record to be awarded a pin.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Records are also judged for additional awards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"achievement\"><\/a>Aroostook 4-H Achievement Celebration 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are invited to join us for the annual Aroostook 4-H Achievement Celebration! Together, we will honor the work our 4-H\u2019ers put in over the past year, recognize years of membership and service, and celebrate both the conclusion of a fantastic 4-H year and the start of a new one.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> October 10th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Goughan&#8217;s Farm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nh7BrFnqcdaiUfVx7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">875 Fort Rd., Caribou ME 04736<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will begin with a casual award presentation inside Goughan&#8217;s main building, where members will receive their year pins, project pins, and special awards. Following the recognition ceremony, families are invited to explore the corn maze at their own pace and grab a sweet treat at the dairy bar to celebrate!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Deadline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To qualify for project pins, all project records must be submitted to the County Office by <\/span><b>September 28th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please RSVP here for planning purposes.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/tw2yqLRHhpcvnSc66\"> <b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/tw2yqLRHhpcvnSc66<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>We look forward to seeing you on October 10th.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"youth\"><\/a>JOIN Aroostook 4-H Youth Council<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This council is a\u00a0 group of engaged 4-H members from across the county who will work together to plan events, provide input on county-level programming, mentor younger members and develop valuable leadership skills. Members should expect to attend meetings in-person or via zoom every month and take an active role in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">participating in county programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a fantastic way for teens to have their voices heard and take an active role in shaping the future of 4-H in Aroostook County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who can join?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Any 4-H member who will be 12 years old or older as of January 1, 2027, is eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get involved:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> When you enroll for the 2026-2027 4-H year this October, simply select <\/span><b>&#8220;Aroostook 4-H Youth Council&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as an additional club. Joining the Youth Council is a supplement to your regular participation, so you should choose it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in addition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to your primary club or independent membership. Enrollment opens September 1st.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The due date for enrolling in Aroostook 4-H Youth Council is <\/span><b>October 31st <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(via zsuites), more information about the council&#8217;s first meetings and activities will be shared after that date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact Ms. Megan.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"fair\"><\/a>Fun at the Fair!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you to all our Aroostook 4-H members, volunteers, families, and friends for coming out and supporting the 4-H program at the Northern Maine Fair this year.\u00a0 The warm weather was a challenge as members showed off their skills, knowledge, and talents in numerous activities over the course of five days. Aroostook 4-H members who participated in the fair should have received premium checks in the mail already.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our members earned a total of $3904.00 in premiums from the Northern Maine Fair, countless ribbons and awards, and most valuable of all\u2026. memories that will last a lifetime.\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: 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-12216 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 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-cloverbud-goat-846x725.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-cloverbud-goat-951x815.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-cloverbud-goat-1268x1087.jpg 1268w\" 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\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-300x220.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-423x311.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-634x466.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-846x621.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-951x698.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-opening-ceremony-4h-1268x931.jpg 1268w\" 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\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-300x296.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-1024x1011.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-1536x1517.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-2048x2023.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-105x104.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-317x313.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-423x418.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-634x626.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-846x836.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-951x939.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-1268x1252.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/nmf-2026-ffa-4h-group-pic-32x32.jpg 32w\" 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<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"shirts\"><\/a>County 4-H Shirts Available!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many of our members and volunteers snagged their Aroostook 4-H tee shirts at the Northern Maine fair last month.\u00a0 If you missed out, GOOD NEWS, we have plenty still available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please reach out to Ms. Megan or Ms. Emily if you would like to purchase one.\u00a0 Shirts feature the 4-H logo and Aroostook County on the back, but are blank on the front to leave space for adding club or member names if you wish.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cost: $15.00<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sizes: Youth Sm &#8211; Adult 3X<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pick up at the office closest to you, or at the Achievement Celebration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12226\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/tshirt-4h-150x150.png\" alt=\"sample picture of Aroostook 4-H Tshirt\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/tshirt-4h-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/tshirt-4h-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club and Member News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b><a id=\"evergreens\"><\/a>The Evergreens 4-H club<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was very involved at the Northern Maine Fair. Selling baked potatoes and walking tacos in the 4-H food booth, participating in cow and horse livestock judging, ag Olympics, quiz bowl, horse show, and other livestock shows. 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href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-300x104.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"group of youth standing by the rail fence back to horse judging\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-300x104.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-1024x354.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-768x265.jpeg 768w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-951x329.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-horse-judging-1268x438.jpeg 1268w\" 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\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/evergreens-nmf-2026-girl-and-her-horse\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/evergreens-nmf-2026-girl-and-her-horse-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"girl in blue shirt in a wheel chair with her white horse&#039;s head in her lap\" 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style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"beef\"><\/a>The <\/span><b>Aroostook Valley 4-H Baby Beef Club <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wrapped up our year at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">annual Northern Maine Fair. Congratulations to Bailey McLaughlin whose <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">steer was chosen GRAND Champion and Ainsley Putnam whose steer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">was chosen as the RESERVE Champion at our annual show. Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">members did an incredible job raising their market steers this year and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">should be very proud of the animals that they produced. Our auction <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">brought a sad announcement of the passing of our long time supporter and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">auctioneer, Dale Folsom. Dale was our auctioneer for 5 decades. The club <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">honored him ahead of the auction by dedicating the auction block in his <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">memory. Dale\u2019s son, Matthew Folsom, who has conducted many of our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">auctions alongside his father for many years conducted this year\u2019s auction <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and it fetched an incredible $75,799. for our 12 club members! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Northern Maine Fair is a culmination of a year of hard work and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dedication. It brings not only an opportunity for our members to show off <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">their hard work and earn a little money for their efforts but it\u2019s also a time for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">our 4-H family to catch up, have a little fun, and just be together! Fair week <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is hectic and hot and tiring. Not just for our members but also the families <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that they bring with them. From parents to siblings both young and old, it is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an experience that we think everyone should have!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The club held our annual steak dinner on opening evening of the Northern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Fair and as usual it was a huge success. Not only is it a fundraiser for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the club but it is also a chance for us to catch up with so many of our loyal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supporters and it allows us to serve them. Our members know how to put on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one heck of a steak dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From preparing the barn to hanging out on hot evenings, to show and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">auction, to cleaning the barn up for another year, we had an incredible time!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .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-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .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-4' class='gallery galleryid-12216 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-evening-relax-951x439.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-evening-relax-1268x586.jpg 1268w\" 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\/august-and-september-4-h-newsletter-2026\/avbb-nmf-2026-dedication-dale\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-dedication-dale-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"dale folsom auction block dedication sign\" 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-157x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"girl standing in front of her 4-H beef club banner holding her grand champion banner she won\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-157x300.jpeg 157w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-538x1024.jpeg 538w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-768x1463.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-806x1536.jpeg 806w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-2026-bailey-grand-champ-73x140.jpeg 73w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-634x951.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-846x1269.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-951x1427.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-1268x1902.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-ainsley-res-champ-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"council\"><\/a>Council Corner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-12255\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"young girl sitting on the floor with her holstein\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-317x476.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-423x635.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-634x951.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-846x1269.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-951x1427.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia-1268x1902.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/09\/avbb-nmf-2026-patricia.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/>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\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patricia Henderson to get her perspective on what it&#8217;s like to be a woman in agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patricia Henderson<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Superintendent at the JF Witter Research and Teaching Center in Old Town, Maine<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I oversee the large animal experiment station as part of the Maine Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station<br \/>\n&#8220;I have been involved in agriculture my whole life.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> What made you get involved in Agriculture?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I was born on a small beef farm in northern Maine and quickly developed a love for agriculture early on. I was involved in 4-H and FFA growing up and went to school at UMaine for a BS in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> What encouraged you to keep going in agriculture?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve always had a love for the industry and now getting to teach the next generation and see them find their passion in the ag industry keeps me encouraged to keep going.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> How do you advocate for agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I represent the dairy farm for the Witter Center and the co-op we belong to (AgriMark) on the Maine Dairy Promotion Board as well as being a YC rep for the state of Maine. I travel to meetings nationally to advocate for farmer rights and legislature that helps farmers that provides food for the American people. I am involved in many different cohort studies with the Cooperative Extension so we can help promote good farming practices and practical data for our farmers in our state.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What was your biggest challenge in agriculture and how did you overcome it?<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;Being a young woman in agriculture, just out of college was my biggest challenge. Statistically in New England the ag industry is a male dominated field and so being young and a woman appeared to be a disadvantage for me, as I struggled to get farmers to work with me and talk with me. I often was turned away or told that I don&#8217;t have as much knowledge\/experience as the men. Eventually with persistence and hard work, I eventually earned trust with the farmer groups I was working with.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> What is your favorite part about agriculture?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;My favorite part about agriculture is seeing my students find their passion in the ag industry and get into vet school. It&#8217;s so rewarding to be able to see them succeed and thrive in the ag industry and the appreciation they have for my part in helping them.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> How do you feel about the year 2026 being The Year of the Woman Farmer?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I think this is wonderful and long overdue to see the year of the Women farmer for 2026. Women should be more well represented in the ag industry and it&#8217;s awesome that the regonition is happening around the world.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong> What is your advice for future woman in agriculture?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;My advice is to never give up on your passion and continue to work hard no matter the circumstance, persistence and hard work always pays off.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .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: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .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-5' 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The game begins at\u00a0<\/span><b>1:00 p.m.\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come early to connect with other 4-H members and families, learn about upcoming 4-H opportunities, and enjoy time together before cheering on the UMaine football team.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tickets will be\u00a0<\/span><b>$15 per person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. You can purchase your tickets on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/um-tickets.evenue.net\/promotions\/4HFB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Football Experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> page. We hope you can join us!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"stem\"><\/a>Power Protectors: 4-H STEM Challenge<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much energy do we use and how can we power our world with sun, wind, and other renewable energy? Step into the role of an engineer in this hands-on challenge! We will explore basic energy concepts, figure out how much energy we use and experiment with alternative energy.\u00a0 We will apply problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration skills to design challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 9 \u2013 12<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Mondays, September 19, 26 &amp; October 5th 4:00-5:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Where<\/strong>: Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>How:<\/strong> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information will be posted under STEAM<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"ignite\"><\/a>Apply for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications are now open for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team. All Maine youth ages 14\u201318 are eligible to apply. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ignite by 4-H will take place March 17\u201321, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Youth applying for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) track should plan to attend March 16\u201321, 2027. Applications are due September 15, 2026. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSclTGSilpPOWCeNFrvTdCtI9wRLtXKULwqKahQrTTGEOo-uGg\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027 Ignite by 4-H Youth Application.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>August 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Developmental Relationships<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are making a difference with youth. Showing an interest, creating connections and offering encouragement are all part of a strong relationship. Over time, these relationships foster deep belonging, promote civic engagement, and help young people to become beyond ready for whatever the future holds! Try these quick conversation starters when you bring 4-H youth together this summer for a 4-H meeting, field trip, or even at the fair! Express Care through listening, warmth, and dependability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhat\u2019s something you\u2019re proud of this week?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you could learn one new skill, what would it be?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhat\u2019s been the best part of 4-H for you so far?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Resource Corner<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"maine\"><\/a>Maine 4-H Project Records<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Record keeping is a skill that youth need to be Beyond Ready for the future! 4-H members are encouraged to keep records as part of their leadership experience. 4-H records present a picture of your growth and development for our 4-H members. They can be helpful when it comes to county awards, fair entries, scholarship applications, and building resumes. If you meet with your club members on a regular basis, it is important to work on the records throughout the year. You can check-in, answer questions and provide support by setting aside a little time at each meeting. As the 4-H year starts to wrap up, you may wish to have a \u201cproject record party\u201d where youth have an opportunity to finalize the project records, reflect and share some of their learning and observations from the past year. Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Project Records webpage <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for resources, samples, and more information!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>September, 2026<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"sitters\"><\/a>4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn the basics of babysitting through our introductory 4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series! 4-H staff will introduce interested teens to the basics of babysitting \u2013 what questions to ask families, how to hold a baby and change a diaper, and the development stages of children. This workshop is targeted for youth ages 11-18, with a maximum of 12 youth participants. The last session, December 1, will be a hybrid model, in-person location(s) to be determined. Register by September 30, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 11 &#8211; 18<br \/>\n<\/span><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tuesdays, October 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<br \/>\n<\/span><b>How:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"storytellers\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Storytellers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What makes someone choose to volunteer? What inspires them to keep showing up and making a difference? In this virtual 4-H SPIN club, teens will become Volunteer Storytellers, learning how to uncover and share the stories behind the people who give their time to help others. Together they will explore why volunteering matters and why recognizing volunteers is important. They\u2019ll learn about developing thoughtful interview questions, practice interviewing skills, and conduct an interview with a real volunteer. Then use what they learn to create an engaging social media post that celebrates the volunteer and shares their story with the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 14+<br \/>\n<\/span><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Virtual \u2013 on Zoom<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Registration Deadline: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">October 1, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><b>How:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"connection\"><\/a>September 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>September Volunteer Self-Check \u2013 Tell us How You Did!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The past couple of months we have shared information about developmental relationships- when you show an interest, create connections and offer encouragement, you are helping to build a strong relationship with youth.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take a little time this month to reflect on your developmental relationships with 4-H youth. Small actions create lasting impact. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I show a young person I care?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I challenge them to grow?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I support their goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8T49SEPKhm4JdhES8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fill out this short form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to answer any of the three questions by Friday, September 25th. Your name will be entered into a drawing for some cool 4-H swag! You Make a difference! Tell us how you do it!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12088\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1.png\" alt=\"4-h volunteer summit graphic\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1.png 226w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/07\/4-H-Volunteer-Summit-Card-226x300-1-105x140.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,226px\" \/><a id=\"summit\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Summit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 am \u2013 3:30 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Registration Opens Friday, September 11, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come join us for a day of fun with your fellow 4-H volunteers and our awesome 4-H staff! YUP, we have a great line up of workshops and YES, our Discovery Zone is going to have so many 4-H programs and opportunities to learn about! From Ag Ambassadors and the Maine 4-H Foundation to a Touch Tank, Virtual Learning and more, we have something for everyone!\u00a0 Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-summit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Summit webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and look for the registration link! Registration Opens Friday, September 11th!<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"spotlight\"><\/a>Resource Spotlight<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a 4-H volunteer, protecting your own well-being is essential to prevent burnout and sustainably guide youth. Set clear boundaries on your time, share responsibilities with co-leaders or parents, take regular breaks during busy project seasons, and remember that it is okay to say no to extra tasks. For more information, take a look at this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.msstate.edu\/resources\/publications\/tips-taking-care-yourself-self-care-practices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">self-care resource from Mississippi State University Extension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Dates Re-Enrollment Open in Zsuite: September 1st Aroostook 4-H Leaders Assoc. 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