Cooperative Extension in York County

Fair Updates Some good news and bad news. First, the bad news… after considering the policies set forth by Governor Mills, the committees for Ossipee Valley Fair and Acton Fair have decided to cancel the fairs for the 2020 season. The good news is that in York County and all over Maine, 4-H is working […]

Maine 4-H Learn at Home Maine 4-H is undeterred by the challenges of social distancing and stay-at-home orders. Across the state, counties have been working to put together resources for our 4-Hers and their families. If you have not already done so, please take a look at: https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/learn-at-home/ Every Friday, Maine 4-H adds a video […]

National 4-H Trips Are you a 4-Her aged 14-18? Are you interested in meeting other 4-H youth from across the country? Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and learning valuable ways to help your community? Then you might also be interested in attending the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA or the National […]

Welcome to our new 4-H Professional! Hello 4-Hers and 4-H leaders! I am very happy to be the new 4-H Professional for York County. For the better part of the last decade, I lived in Buffalo, NY, where I earned my PhD in Anthropology from the University at Buffalo. Before I attended grad school, I […]

Upcoming Events  May 10: Registration Opens for Maine 4-H Days- See State news below 4-H @ UMaine May 31- June 1: Registrations now open-See below State News Market Lambs for Fryeburg Fair must be owned by June 1st Available after June 1st: MALE insurance renewal and new membership opens. Click Here for more information:http://mainelivestockexhibitors.org/memberships/ June […]

Upcoming Events  May 10: Registration Opens for Maine 4-H Days- See State news below 4-H @ UMaine May 31- June 1: Registrations now open-See below State News Market Lambs for Fryeburg Fair must be owned by June 1st Available after June 1st: MALE insurance renewal and new membership opens. Click Here for more information:http://mainelivestockexhibitors.org/memberships/ June […]

Upcoming Events Public Speaking  March 16: 9AM-1PM  Downs Conference Room, 15 Oak St. Springvale, ME 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the University of Maine at Orono, Youth ages 9 to 18 State Dairy Cattle Judging – April 13 (Location: Waldo County) Overnight Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Camps (ages 9 […]

Upcoming Events Eastern States Team: Horse, Dog, Dairy Cows, Dairy Goats, and Sheep Intents due February 1. 4-H Volunteer Leaders Meeting 2/5 @ 7:00 pm Workshops – Feb. vacation week (still figuring that out but there will be another Public Speaking Workshop) Tracking Day – Feb 9th at Lake St. George State Park (9:30am -12:30pm) […]

4-H Club News Kidding Around 4-H Club At our October meeting, the Kidding Around members worked with Nate’s Sanaan buck trimming his hooves and learning about how he is fed.  We also dusted chickens for lice. Homesteaders 4-H Club 4-H members made halloween decorations at their last meeting. York County Beef 4-H Club The Clock […]

4-H Club News Boots and Buckles The Boots and Buckles members showed their sheep at Ossipee Valley Fair. Four Leaf Clover Club The Four Leaf Clover Club has been getting ready for their 100-year celebration. Club members have also been putting finishing touches on their exhibits for Acton Fair. Lucky Charms The Lucky Charms had […]