Cornell Cooperative Extension

Livingston County
Participants on their horses during Horse Camp

Livingston County Horse Camp participants at the Hemlock Fairgrounds.

Waiting to hand out awards at Hemlock Fair animal show.

4-Hers preparing to hand out ribbons at a Hemlock Fair animal show.

Gingerbread House workshop.

Our monthly Activity Nights feature a different project or craft!

Cloverbud 2A Trip to Minnehan's, Lakeville.

The Cloverbud 2A Trip to Minnehan's, Lakeville.

4-Hers watching another member decorate a cake.

A Produced in New York Food Presentations participant.

4-H Youth

Nationally, over 6 million youth belong to 4-H. In Livingston County, we offer local and county-wide 4-H clubs, afterschool 4-H opportunities, connections to 4-H camps and statewide 4-H activities. Visit our pages or call our office to learn more!

Cloverbud 2A Trip to Minnehan's, Lakeville.

4-H Enrollment

Enrollment is open to all youth ages 5-18. New member enrollment is $15/person or $40/family (3+ siblings). Paperwork available online. Deadline: April 30, 2023.

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4-H volunteers

Volunteer with 4-H

Volunteers make a difference! Whether you want to be a club leader or work with kids on a short-term project, there's a role for you in 4-H. Find out more today!

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A 4-H member with her presentation board.

Public Presentations

Youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. The 2023 event will take place at the beginning of March.

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Pig art

4-H Livestock Auction

Join us at the Hemlock Fairgrounds on July 22nd at 1pm. Online and in-person bidding options available. Reception/Animal Viewing held prior to auction at 12pm.

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Contact

Mark Wittmeyer
Youth Development Team Leader
mjw16@cornell.edu
585-991-5441

Last updated February 16, 2023

4-H Youth

4-H is...

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

  • The largest out-of-school youth education program in the United States
  • Kids having FUN!
  • For young people 5-19 years old
  • In every US county and territory
  • Reaching 4.7 million members
  • For youth from all economic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds
  • A safe environment to help young people become creative and contributing citizens

The 4-H Pledge

"I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service,
and my health to better living,
...for my club, my community,
my country, and my world."

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Events

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