{"id":46682,"date":"2025-12-08T09:23:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T14:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?p=46682"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:36:00","slug":"december-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/2025\/12\/08\/december-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\">4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club\">4-H Club Happenings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\">Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>December 17:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fun with 4-H<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Windham Public Library<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>December 22:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maker Monday #2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>December 31: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enrollments due for returning 4-H members<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>January 4:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/activities\/winterfest\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winterfest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Junction Bowl, Gorham, ME<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>January 6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fryeburg Fair Market Steer<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/2022-maine-4-h-intent-to-sell-a-market-beef-project-at-fryeburg-fair\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> due<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>January 15: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CC 4-H Leaders &amp; Volunteers Meeting, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online &amp; 80 Huston Road, Gorham, ME<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>January 16: <\/b>Maine 4-H ESE Beef Team<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"> Intent<\/a> due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Visit the Cumberland County 4-H Calendar to View All Upcoming Events <\/span><\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Cumberland County Extension Office Hours<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are currently open Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm and Friday by appointment only.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Eligibility For Enrollment Requirements for 2025-2026<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renewing members and clubs are expected to re-enroll between October 1 and December 31 each year. New members may enroll at any time. However, both new and re-enrolling members must be enrolled by December 31 to participate in events and activities including, but not limited to, state-wide market animal auctions, Eastern States Exposition competitions, National 4-H Congress, Ignite\/CWF, National 4-H Conference, and to be eligible for 4-H post-secondary scholarships. In order to participate in county fairs, returningmembers are expected to meet the December 31 deadline and new members should be enrolled by April 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year\u2019s re-enrollments can be completed online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4h.zsuite.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. New members may also make an account and enroll themselves online. If members, volunteers, or leaders need help with their re-enrollments or have any questions regarding ZSuite, please reach out to Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All volunteers must fill out two single-sided forms (enrollment and photo release) and one double-sided behavior and non-discrimination form. You can fill out these in your Zsuite account as a volunteer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This season\u2019s Paper Clover campaign officially launched on November 28 and will run through December 14, showcasing 4-H during the busiest retail period of the year! Funds raised through the campaign are used to support 4-H Leadership activities and camp scholarships. Limited edition, collectible 4-H holiday ornaments are also available in Tractor Supply stores nationwide. Featuring three unique designs, 100% of the funds raised from ornament sales will benefit 4-H.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>4-H STEAM Club<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Thursday, December 11th, January 8th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3:30-4:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Soldier Library, 85 Main St., Hiram,ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003o0G1\"><b>Register for 4-H STEAM Club<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>FUN WITH 4-H<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesdays, December 17th, January 21st, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:30-2:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-3rd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>No registration necessary to participate in this program<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>MAKER MONDAY 2025-2026<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Monday, December 22nd, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, June 22nd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4:30-5:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003apFB\"><b>Register for Maker Monday<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison Pollock at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207.781.6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Teen Council &#8211; December 22, 6:30PM at the 4-H Office in Falmouth<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are looking for members between the ages of 12-18 who are interested in gaining more leadership and event planning skills. This year the Teen Council will include meetings\/events October-June and the opportunity to plan several county events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will be an initial interest meeting to discuss projects, opportunities, and more. Come learn more about Teen Council! Please reach out to Allison Pollock at email <a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if you are interested in being a part of Teen Council.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Maine 4-H Intent to Sell a Market Beef Project at Fryeburg Fair is now available for eligible youth.\u00a0 The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025.\u00a0 More information and the form are available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 Online forms must be submitted and paper copies must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Maine 4-H ESE Beef Intent to Participate Forms are Now Available<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2026 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to Participate form is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">now available online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and must be submitted by January 15, 2026. This is a requirement for all youth intending to participate as members of the Maine 4-H Beef Team at the Eastern States Exposition in September. Youth must be 12-18 years old as of December 31, 2025 and have completed one year in a beef project prior to this year. Please contact Kristen Grondin at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:kristen.grondin@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">kristen.grondin@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 207-581-8193, or Cathy Bartlett Gray at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:cathy.gray@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cathy.gray@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 207-743-6329 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>The Leaders Association is Holding Elections for 2026-2028 Board Members<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Leaders Association is holding elections at the January meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new slate of Board Members is<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ralph Clark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chris Baldinelli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wendy Landry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Michaela Skelton<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Leaders Association meeting to vote on these Board Members will be held January 15 at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham, 7:00 \u2013 9:00 PM. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>WINTERFEST\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winterfest is a fun-filled celebration and an opportunity to recognize 4-H youth who will receive county awards, as well as volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sunday, January 4, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 1:00-4:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Location:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Junction Bowl, 7 Railroad Avenue, Gorham, ME\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The afternoon will begin with a short program to recognize county and volunteer awards, followed by free time to socialize. We have completely reserved Junction Bowl for our group. Bowling and arcade games will be available (free of charge) along with select drinks &amp; desserts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club Happenings<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here! Just email Allison Pollock at email <\/b><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><b>allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/b><\/a><b> by the 28th of each month with information about your club meetings, events, or fundraisers. Pictures are always a plus!<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News December 2025<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Deadline Extended for National 4-H Trips!<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Great news! The application deadline for<\/span><b>\u00a0National 4-H Conference\u00a0and\u00a0National 4-H Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0has been\u00a0<\/span><b>extended to December 14.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Youth\u00a0ages 14\u201318\u00a0are encouraged to apply for these incredible national leadership opportunities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Trip Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; National 4-H Conference:\u00a0April 10\u201315, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; National 4-H Congress:\u00a0November 27\u2013December 1, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interviews\u00a0for both trips will take place\u00a0<\/span><b>the week of December 15<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Selected applicants will be contacted with their interview date and time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We encourage all interested youth to take advantage of this extended deadline and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">apply for National 4-H trips today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>4-H Public Speaking Update<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You asked, we&#8217;re excited! Performing Arts demonstrations will now be part of\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speak Up, Maine 4-H\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the statewide Public Speaking Program.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From dramatic monologues to musical performances, this creative category is your time to express yourself and share your spark center stage.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Performing Arts demonstrations include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; a spoken introduction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; your performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; and a spoken conclusion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specific details, including updated evaluation tools and judges\u2019 support for all categories, will be available soon on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">S<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">peak Up, Maine 4-H<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and through county staff. Stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you interested in learning about livestock\u00a0animals\u00a0(such as cows, goats, or sheep)? How do we care for them? How do you know what to feed them, how do you actually do regular health checks and have proper housing? Join the 4-H\u00a0Animal\u00a0Science\u00a0SPIN\u00a0club. We will have 3 virtual sessions focused on what livestock need to live a healthy life and one field day that provides hands-on experience. Set yourself up for success in your 4-H project by learning the basics of\u00a0animal\u00a0care. Participants do not need any prior\u00a0animal\u00a0experience or currently own livestock to participate. This is a beginner\/introductory level program.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a free opportunity for youth ages 9 \u2013 18. \u00a0Virtual sessions will be Thursdays, January 22, 29th, February 5, 2026, 4:00-5:15 pm.\u00a0 February 12th will be an optional session for youth who intend to participate in a 4-H livestock project. The final session will be geared towards youth who are beginning their journey into raising livestock. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/agriculture-animal-science\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn More and Register for Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0before January 9, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Nurturing Sparks (Part 3 of 3)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you notice a spark, did you know you can actually help fuel it? 4-H volunteers support youth sparks by\u00a0facilitating exploration through varied activities, fostering a supportive environment where questions are valued, encouraging exploration, and building relationships that empower youth to discover and develop their passions.\u00a0Connecting youth with resources, mentors, or new opportunities is a great way to help fuel the spark. Other ideas for you as a 4-H volunteer include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>&#8211; Modeling curiosity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Showing your own excitement for learning and discovery can encourage youth to adopt a similar mindset.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>&#8211; Showing genuine interest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Listening actively to the youth&#8217;s thoughts, opinions, and aspirations to build trust and encourage their self-expression can be powerful. Sometimes we all need a sounding board.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Allowing for silence and space:\u00a0 Giving youth time to think, process information, and formulate their own ideas without the pressure of immediate answers can be helpful. Circling back to a topic after a few weeks, asking if they have given any more thought to something, or inquiring to see how you might help them with a next step, can help youth feel supported.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4-H Volunteer Huddle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us for a short \u201cgather and learn session\u201d to help you up your game. We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dec. 5- <\/span><b>Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January 2, 2026-\u00a0Navigating 4-H Curriculum Resources<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Password: volunteer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>4-H Volunteer Connections<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January 21, 2026\u00a0Volunteer Excellence: Recognizing Achievement, Inspiring Growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:30-8:00pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect with 4-H volunteers from states in the North East region to hear inspiring 4-H volunteer stories including those recognized through the National 4-H Salute to Excellence Award. Come celebrate success, learn from peers, and strengthen your own impact. Free to attend, but registration is required!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/7M0UxFX0Rbiaoc1n0JhlmQ?_x_zm_rtaid=PMM-xDwbQDusb6Q8nM2rPg.1758202384209.77645bb478e747f37764ba7d64017055&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=362#\/registration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register here!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><b>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find our 4-H volunteer training opportunities on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\">calendar of events<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u2013 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Resource Spotlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you work with Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-8)? If so, check out these resources!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We love our friends at Ohio State University for creating an amazing collection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/u.osu.edu\/cloverbudconnections\/click-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click and Do 4-H Cloverbud activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! All organized by themes, there\u2019s something for everyone!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A welcoming environment is the cornerstone to a successful 4-H club meeting.\u00a0 Try these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/icebreakers_for_4_h_cloverbuds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Icebreakers for Cloverbuds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from Michigan State University!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for some holiday craft ideas for younger youth? Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08094637\/4H-at-Home-Holiday-Activity-Guide-and-Cookie-Making-Recipes-2020.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holiday Activity Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from National 4-H Council- there is even a cookie recipe collection included!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Maine 4-H Ag Challenge Open Through 2025<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As announced earlier this year, Maine 4-H is celebrating\u00a0 \u201cThe Year of Youth in Agriculture\u201d with the 4-H Ag Challenge. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many 4-H\u2019ers from around the state have already taken on the challenge and been awarded their commemorative hat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46684 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-423x564.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/image0-5-rotated.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/>PHOTO OF MEMBERS IN COMPOST BIN &#8211; photo credit Michael Guerrette \u201cTwo members show off the compost bin they made as part of the ag challenge\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We encourage all our members to delve deeper into the rich and diverse world of Maine agriculture. This is the perfect time for our 4-H members to explore the many facets of this dynamic industry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help you do just that, Maine 4-H has launched the 4-H Ag Challenge! This special challenge is designed to guide members through an exploration of the unique and vast opportunities within Maine agriculture. To complete the challenge, members must complete activities from each section, with the number of required activities varying by age group:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Cloverbud (ages 5-8): 2 activities per section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Junior (ages 9-13): 3 activities per section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Senior (ages 14-18): 4 activities per section<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2025\/06\/10\/4-h-ag-challenge\/\">Ag Challenge PDF<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Some of these activities you may already be doing!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you\u2019ve completed your activities, please return the form to the 4-H Ag Leadership team at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or to your local UMaine Extension office. As a special reward for completing the challenge, you will receive a specially designed Maine 4-H Ag Challenge hat! Prizes will be mailed to those who complete the challenge. This challenge will run through the entirety of 2025, but time is running out. Don\u2019t miss out on this fun opportunity!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions please contact:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Megan Cook at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:megan.cook@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">megan.cook@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or 207.532.6548<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"other\"><\/a>Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Farm Skills Training Program<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for a rewarding, active, and valuable career? Eager to learn the skills needed to work on a local farm? Get paid to learn through this job training program in Spring 2026!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merrymeeting Food Council is accepting applications for a Farm Skills Training Program, a paid, part-time program that runs from late-March to early June. Participants must live in, or be able to travel to, the Bath\/Brunswick region of Maine. Participants will also receive individual support from a Career Advisor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org\/farm-skills\">apply for the Farm Skills Training Program<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications due February 1st, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>UMaine Extension Cumberland County offers many different workshops throughout the year. 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