County kids score at 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl

The 2023 Addison County 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl was held Feb. 18 at the Shoreham Elementary School in Shoreham. Thirteen youths participated in the event.

The 4-H clubs of Addison County exhibited their projects of the past year at the Youth Hall at the County Fair this week, and they are impressive to behold.

Seven Vermont 4-H teens with an interest in food production and related career opportunities had the opportunity to visit several businesses in Addison and Chittenden counties on a food-tasting tour July 14.

Nine Addison County 4-H’ers gained valuable tips about clipping and fitting beef animals at an expert-led clinic on July 10 in New Haven.

On July 8 Addison County 4-H hosted a dairy clinic for 4-H’ers to learn how to prepare their animal for optimal performance in the show ring. The clinic took place at the Addison County Fair and Field Days site in New Haven.

On July 9, 4-H’ers from Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Rutland and Windsor counties showed the dairy cows and calves they raised through their 4-H projects this year at the Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show.

BURLINGTON — May 15 was a busy, jam-packed day for the 44 horse-savvy 4-H’ers who took part in two competitions: horse judging and hippology. The day began at the Blackrose Morgan Farm in Colchester, where they judged Morgan geldings in hand, stock horse … (read more)

Thirty-one 4-H members tested their dairy industry knowledge at the Addison County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, held March 6 at the New Haven Town Hall.

At Addison County 4-H Foods Day, local 4-H’ers got to make their cake and eat it, too

January 15 may have been a cold and blustery day, but inside the barn at the University of Vermont (UVM) Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, the scene was warm and inviting as 16 local 4-H’ers gathered for the Addison County 4-H Hippology Contest.

Kids ages 8-18 can gain a better appreciation of different farm animals through a virtual learning opportunity offered by the University of Vermont Extension 4-H program this winter.

Addison County lost a wonderful woman and local horse enthusiast last spring. Bonnie Roleau was a friend to all, who passed away unexpectedly in May of 2020 and her absence in our community has been so deeply felt ever since. Her bright smile, sharp wit, … (read more)

A free, six-part series for youths, ages 8-18, will focus on resources and skills to grow and eat healthy food.  The biweekly program, offered through University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H, will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sess … (read more)

BURLINGTON — 4-H club members from throughout the state had an opportunity to test their knowledge of all things bovine in the annual Bovine Bonanza, held virtually this year. The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H competition, divided by age group … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Curious about how the police process a crime scene or what happens to the evidence that is collected? Or have you ever considered joining the ranks of the Vermont State Police? On March 10, students in grades 7-12 are invited to join in a con … (read more)