4-H Press Corps News   Photos & Links   VIPs & Choose Health

Much is written about State Fair and the impact that it has had on 4-H'ers involved.

Articles written by youth, staff, and the media bring attention to the opportunities that 4-Her's have at the state fair to gain leadership experiences, gain confidence and build friendships. 

4-H State Fair Press Corps.  The Press Corp at the New York State Fair is a group of teens who go through the 4-H building and report about some of the interesting things that are happening.  Our on the grounds press office allows fairgoers this year to see our 4-H press corps in action.

Press Corps News:

Press Releases from the Press Corps:

Who Knew Robots Were so Competitive(added 8/27/09)

Reaching Towards the Future (added 8/28/09)

 

Veggie 500 Inspires Kids to Eat Their Veggies (added 8/29/09)

State Fair Hosts 4-H Public Speaking Event (added 8/29/09)

Going Green on the Inside and Out

(added 8/29/09)

(added 8/31/09)

Choose Health Products  that Improve Health

(added 9/1/09)

Prudent Use Beats Complex Cleanup

(added 9/2/09)

 

Results

4-H Animal Show Results (scroll down until you see 4-H)

Purple Rosettes are awarded to the youth building exhibits that the judges feel are the absolute best of the best. You can find a list of the exhibits here.

Evaluation, judges choice recipes...

4-H evaluations are based on the Danish System of judging.  Within the Danish System, each exhibit (more)...

Pictures from the 2009 Fair


 

4-H Grows Young Scientists Join us in trying out the biofuels blast, this year's national 4-H science experiment https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/.   This is a timely topic - expanding the minds of youth and adults about biofuels.  Fun little experiment, and a pre-curser to the actual National Youth Science Day on October 7.

In addition to testing corn syrup, youth will test and discuss other alternative fuel options, including switchgrass, sawdust, sorghum and even algae. These fuel alternatives – researched by the 106 Land-Grant Universities and Colleges across the nation that oversee 4-H youth development programs in every state – differ by region throughout the U.S., providing an opportunity for youth to learn about their home region as well as others. 

Choose Health! for you and your world Choose Health is an educational campaign of Cornell Cooperative Extension designed to help youth and families confront and take action to change the statistics of childhood obesity and sustain the health of our environment. “Health” is, after all, the 4th H in 4-H.

At the State Fair:

  • County walking challenge w/ pedometers for 4-H youth.

  • Choose Health signage

  • Choose Health Activities in booths