4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development creates supportive learning environments in

which diverse youth and adults reach their fullest potential as capable,

caring, and competent citizens.   4-H offers many opportunities for youth between the ages of five and 19, including membership in a community

4-H Club, Special Interest Group, School Enrichment, Summer Camp, and much more.

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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.  If you would like to learn more about 4-H and it's programming, check out these websites:

The Power of Youth Newsletter describes the many educational events and opportunities available to volunteers and youth.

Click here to learn what the Otsego County 4-H Clubs

have been up to in:       June

                            July - August                   

Club News

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Club Secretary Reports are due to the 4-H Office the 5th of every month. Submission may be by mail, fax or e-mail.

Click here to download report template .

Click here for the Cloverbud Club Leader Monthly Report.

                       Click here for the Member Participation Tracking Sheet

                        Click here for the IRS fact sheet on Tax Exempt Status for 4-H Clubs

4-H Animal Resources

Animal Identification Certificates - aka Non-Ownership Forms

USDA Offers Agriculture Loans for Youth (ages 10-20)

FSA makes operating loans to individual rural youths to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and similar organizations.

61st Annual Farmers' Museum Junior Livestock Show

                         July 13, 14 & 15, 2008

              4-H Days 2008     

                July 14 - 21, 2008

               receive up to six (6)

                  4-H Admissions

                FOR JUST $15.99 EACH!

                         (regular admission $29.99)

Horse Fun Show                                                           

Class & Entry Form                                                             

Horse Show Risk Form - Adult 08                             Otsego County Fair

Horse Show Risk Form - Youth 08                       July 29 - August 3, 2008

Reality Check is a youth led, adult supported tobacco control movement committed to exposing the truth about the manipulative marketing strategies used by the tobacco industry to target teens.

Click here to learn more about Reality Check

Check our calendar of events for scheduled workshops.

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