4-H
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UVM Extension seeks youth leaders
UVM Ext. 4-H is seeking high school students who are interested in taking on leadership to develop science programs or organize an environmental summit for their peers.
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4-H kids do well at local Dairy Quiz
It took more than just knowing the answer to questions at the 2023 Addison County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl. Contestants had to be the first to buzz in…
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Addison County 4-Hers gave quick, accurate answers
At the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on March 11, Addison County 4-H’ers demonstrated their ability to quickly and accurately answer dairy-related questions under pressure.
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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.
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4-H kids display art and more at the fair
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…
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4-H teens go on a tasting tour
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…
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Area 4-Hers learn about beef cattle at recent clinic
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.
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Youth learn about dairy showmanship
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…
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Pope and his calf score big at dairy show
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…
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Local girls take home hippology honors
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…
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4-H’ers compete at Quiz Bowl
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.
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Area 4-Hers participate in county’s Foods Day
At Addison County 4-H Foods Day, local 4-H’ers got to make their cake and eat it, too
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4-Hers compete in annual Hippology Contest
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…
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UVM Animal Scoops helps kids learn about farm animals
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.
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New 4-H scholarship honors horse lover
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…
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Vermont 4-H hosts gardening series for kids
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…