{"id":3242,"date":"2024-04-02T09:48:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/?p=3242"},"modified":"2024-04-09T12:29:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:29:21","slug":"franklin-county-4-h-newsletter-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/2024\/04\/02\/franklin-county-4-h-newsletter-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin County 4-H Newsletter, April"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Franklin County 4-H Calendar\">Franklin County 4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Franklin County 4-H Leaders' Association\">Franklin County 4-H Leaders Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#County 4-H News\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#State\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"Franklin County 4-H Calendar\"><\/a><strong>Franklin County 4-H Calendar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 6:<\/strong> State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament, Orono<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 8:<\/strong> Solar Eclipse<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 9: <\/strong>4-H Volunteer Connections \u2013 Animal Science: Strong Relationships and Sportsmanship<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 9-May 11:<\/strong> Tidepool Immersion Discovery + Ecology Workshop Series<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 13:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H Dairy Judging Contest<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 18-19: <\/strong>Maine Agriculture Symposium at the University of Maine<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 22:<\/strong> 4-H Solar Eclipse Wrap-Up Extravaganza<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 24-May 5:<\/strong> Farm Animal Care SPIN Club \u2013 FUNdamentals<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 26:<\/strong> 4-H Science Friday<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 1:<\/strong> Equine ESE Intent forms Due<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 16: <\/strong>Franklin County Extension Association Annual Meeting 5pm &#8211; 7pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 20:\u00a0<\/strong>Franklin County 4-H auction slips are due<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 24: <\/strong>4-H Science Friday-Vernal Pools<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 5:<\/strong> Fryeburg Market Lamb Intent to Participate Deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 20-27:<\/strong> Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), Washington D.C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"Franklin County 4-H Leaders' Association\"><\/a>Franklin County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The April Leaders\u2019 Association meeting will be held in person or via zoom. Please bring your questions and ideas! We all look forward to seeing you all at 7:00 p.m. on April 15.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom information will be included in the Agenda for the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>All enrolled 4-H Volunteers are members of their county Leaders\u2019 Association. Your leadership support is encouraged and vital in deciding the focus of our county 4-H programs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"County 4-H News\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Western\/Central Regional Public Speaking Contest Congratulations!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">Congratulations to the 11 youth contestants in the Western\/ Central Region Public Speaking contest.\u00a0 This event was a qualifier for the upcoming State contest. It was held at UMA on March 9th with a fantastic audience turnout.\u00a0 The participants all did an impressive job and many scored enough to compete at the state. Even our youngest Cloverbuds had a great time!\u00a0 The topics ranged from Dinosaurs to Horse Arena installation, with both illustrated talks and demonstrations. Thank you to all who helped to put on the event, and a special thanks to our volunteers who made it possible- Cathy G, Nathan D, Martha N, Maddie G, and Scott C.<\/span><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We plan on having this event again next year and hope even more members come to try it out!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ag Ambassadors Visit Pineland Farms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">On March 30th 10 new Maine 4-H Ag Ambassadors braved the chilly winds in New Gloucester Maine to visit Pineland Farms.\u00a0 They got a behind-the-scenes view of the farm and their agritourism operations.\u00a0 The farm is home to a Holstein milking cow herd, but also boasts a robust educational farm and maple production center.\u00a0 The youth got to talk about the in&#8217;s and out&#8217;s of dairy management, and other animal operations. Pineland Farm has grown so much in the past decade and attributes much of the growth to interest in the public learning about agriculture.\u00a0 Their agritourism branch supplements a large portion of farm income.\u00a0 Ambassadors are currently learning about different sectors within agriculture as they consider careers in the industry.\u00a0 If you are a youth or know a youth who has an interest in becoming an Ag Ambassador please check out the website:\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;font-size: 16px\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712431870874000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JQCyAFCAfuytD2ZBgVIII\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div><b>\u00a0There are also some spaces available for the Ag Symposium (with so many fun and cool things being planned!) being held overnight from April 18th-19th on the Orono campus<\/b> (transportation is available).\u00a0The program is free; registration is required. Please register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712431870874000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JQCyAFCAfuytD2ZBgVIII\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/<\/a><\/div>\n<figure id=\"3255\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3255 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBASS-HIGHLAND-CATTLEjpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBASS-HIGHLAND-CATTLEjpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBASS-HIGHLAND-CATTLEjpg-300x225.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBASS-HIGHLAND-CATTLEjpg-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learning about the new Highland Cattle herd (so cute!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"3254\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBAAS-ROOSTERjpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBAAS-ROOSTERjpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/2024-AG-AMBAAS-ROOSTERjpg-300x225.jpg 300w, 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class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3253 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ag Ambassadors in front of the Education Building and Silo\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/04\/20240330_151348-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ag Ambassadors in front of the Education Building and Silo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Save The Date Franklin County Extension Annual Meeting Thursday, May 16 5pm &#8211; 7pm at the Extension office.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This year, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension of Franklin County and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Annual Meeting. Guests of all ages are invited to learn about the community-focused work of the UMaine Extension and Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. This meeting is Free and open to the public- no registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0c598e;font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif;font-size: 1.25rem\"><a id=\"State\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are you ready?! How to prepare for the Maine Solar Eclipse<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>First, it is good to know some background information about what you will see on Monday, April 8th. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the earth and sun. At the right angle, the moon blocks the sun\u2019s light from reaching earth and causes a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a direct line. It is visible from only certain locations on earth when the center of the Moon\u2019s shadow hits the earth, the sky goes dark and we can experience changes in temperature and sounds.<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/woqqRtDQJbo\">Watch this solar eclipse animation from NASA for a visual<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Second, in order to watch the solar eclipse, you will need to wear eclipse glasses or use a pinhole camera. This means at all times except for totality when the moon completely covers the Sun\u2019s face (yes, even if it\u2019s cloudy or raining).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>The only safe way to view partial phases of the eclipse is with viewing (eclipse) glasses or through a handheld solar viewing (i.e. a pinhole camera)<\/li>\n<li>Do not view partial eclipse phases with sunglasses, through a camera lens, binoculars or a telescope.<\/li>\n<li>If your viewing glasses are damaged in any way, discard them and do not use them.<\/li>\n<li>You can view the eclipse directly without eye protection only when the moon completely blocks the Sun\u2019s face (totality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Third, plan ahead for viewing the eclipse.\u00a0If you are traveling, be aware that Maine is expecting an influx of travelers, so plan for traffic, packed gas stations and restaurants. Here are a few suggested items to bring with you to experience the solar eclipse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eclipse viewing glasses and\/or pinhole camera<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate clothing for the weather<\/li>\n<li>Snacks, water<\/li>\n<li>First Aid kit<\/li>\n<li>A comfortable spot for viewing (ex: folding chairs, blankets for warmth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0c598e;font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif;font-size: 1.25rem\">4-H Market Lamb Intent for Fryeburg Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Youth planning to participate in the Market Lamb program at Fryeburg Fair need to submit the<br \/>\n2024 Fryeburg Fair Market Lamb Intent form by June 5 th . An <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/fryeburg-fair-market-lamb-intent\/\">online form<\/a> is available, otherwise<br \/>\nyouth can print and mail a copy downloaded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Dairy Judging Contest<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 2024 Maine 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on April 13th at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/47+Main+St,+Albion,+ME+04910\/@44.5352442,-69.434181,17z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cae1c1289de808f:0x4ce06b9a6615d57c!2m2!1d-69.4312198!2d44.5352443?entry=ttu\">Quimby Farm<\/a> in Albion,<br \/>\nME and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@44.6726144,-70.1431808,13z?entry=ttu\">Springdale Farm<\/a>\u00a0in Waldo, ME.\u00a0 The event is open to all enrolled 4-H dairy members and<br \/>\nwill serve as the official tryouts for the 2024 Maine 4-H Eastern States Dairy Judging Team.<br \/>\nFor a complete schedule for the day please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/dairy\/judging\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-<\/a><br \/>\nresources\/dairy\/judging\/.<br \/>\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact Sadee Mehuren<br \/>\nat\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Volunteer Workshops for the 2023-2024 4-H Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We invite you to participate in our 4-H Volunteer Connections virtual workshops! Join other 4-H<br \/>\nvolunteers from the North East region to learn, share and engage with one another on a variety of<br \/>\ntopics related to 4-H. All workshops are free and offered via Zoom in the evenings from 6:30 &#8211; 8:00<br \/>\npm.<br \/>\nTopics include:<br \/>\nApril 9 \u2013 Animal Science: Strong Relationships and Sportsmanship<br \/>\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc0y20rajXJGBDnbGonKFuCE9Gev2AfNHhZeixwbnjmYrOikQ\/viewform\">here<\/a>\u00a0to register now! Come to one or come to all! We look forward to connecting with YOU!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Tick Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/tick-project\/\">4-H Tick Project<\/a> is a community science project engaging K-12 youth and educators, made<br \/>\npossible through a partnership between\u00a04-H Youth Development,\u00a0UMaine Cooperative Extension<br \/>\nTick Lab,\u00a0Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningecosystemsnortheast.org\">Learning Ecosystems<\/a><br \/>\nNortheast\u00a0partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne<br \/>\ndiseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health.<br \/>\nAll educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the<br \/>\nproject\u00a0at no cost to you.\u00a0This is a great project for 4-H clubs,\u00a0SPIN clubs, homeschool groups,<br \/>\nand more. For more information and to register, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/tick-project\/\">4-H Tick\u00a0Project webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Equine ESE Intent forms Due May 1, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 2024 Eastern States (ESE) Horse Intent Form is now live and online.\u00a0 The form indicates your<br \/>\ninterest in participating in the Eastern States Team Tryout event this summer.\u00a0 The event this year<br \/>\nwill offer a weekend opportunity\u00a0for youth to qualify\u00a0and to learn and grow while getting to know<br \/>\nother youth who are also interested\u00a0in trying out. Youth can try out to be a Teen Leader (4-H age<br \/>\n12 and up) or to be a Rider or Driver (4-H age 13 and up).<br \/>\nMore details will go out to those who fill out the\u00a0intent\u00a0forms\u00a0in the registration packets.\u00a0 The intent<br \/>\nform does not bind you to the\u00a0tryout event. Applications will be used to determine the event roster.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSet14y-WaEtR5hgPuYE84fapaND0lyzBPXCN9QFbeG5QTcGCw\/viewform\">Here is the\u00a0ESE\u00a0intent\u00a0form\u00a0to be filled out by May 1st<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Approval\u00a0forms\u00a0must also be filled out<br \/>\nand sent to your county office by May 1st as well.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, please reach out to: Tara Marble, <a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/a>, or<br \/>\n207.778.4650.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New SPIN Club: Farm Animal Care \u2013 FUNdamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Are you interested in learning about livestock animals (such as cows, goats or sheep)? How to<br \/>\ncare for them? How do you know what to feed them, how do you actually do regular health checks<br \/>\nand have proper housing? Join the 4-H Animal Science SPIN club. We will have 3 virtual sessions<br \/>\nfocused on what livestock need to live a healthy life and one field day that provides hands-on<br \/>\nexperience. Set yourself up for success in your 4-H project by learning the basics of animal care.<br \/>\nParticipants do not need to have any prior animal experience or currently own livestock to<br \/>\nparticipate. This is a beginner\/introductory level program.<br \/>\nVirtual sessions will be on Wednesdays, April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2024. An Optional in-person<br \/>\nfield day will take place Saturday, May 4.<br \/>\nThis club is open to youth ages 9 \u2013 18, space is limited to 15 participants.<br \/>\nMore information and registration are available <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/farm-animal-care-fundamentals\/\">online<\/a>. Registration closes April 8, 2024.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Save the Date: Maine 4-H Days is Happening in 2024!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Where: Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, Maine<br \/>\nWhen: Friday evening, July 19 \u2013 Saturday, July 20. Animal Science tracks are being scheduled<br \/>\nfrom Friday, July 19 \u2013 Sunday, July 21.<br \/>\nWorkshop sessions for Saturday are still needed. If you know anyone who might want to run a<br \/>\nworkshop on Saturday, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">Karen Giles<\/a> via email or phone: 207.474.9622.<br \/>\nAll workshop forms are due by May 1, 2024.<br \/>\nRegistration for the event for 4-H\u2019ers and their families will be opening in mid-May. More<br \/>\ninformation is coming soon. 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