Meeting Dates

We will have our regular barn meeting this Sat at the farm 9-10:30.  Also there has been a cow plop bingo added at the Sanctuary in Marshfield on December 13 at 1 pm.  Load up at Big Jim's house prior, or meet up there. And of course we have the Christmas party at the Tavern in Marshfield (behind Roche Brothers) on Dec 14 from 

5:30 - 7:30

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Meeting Sat Nov 21

It is official - Duxbury's favorite Santa will be taking a break from fishing off the Powder Point Bridge to take pix with us and the cows during our regular barn meeting next Sat.  Bring your own cameras if you want pix to take home for your Christmas cards or just for yourselves.  All Santa asks is that if he does make it onto your family Christmas card, then send him one too!!  Bring Santa hats if you have one - they looked great the last time.  He will be there at 9 sharp.

Merry Merry!

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Meeting Monday

Next meeting is this Monday at the Fairgrounds. 6 - 7:30.  Don't forget your forms if you haven't turned them in yet!!

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Fwd: Fall Festival Saturday

Just a reminder we will be at the 4H Fall Festival this Sat, Oct 24, from 10-3.  It is being held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.  See you there!

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Equine Careers Workshop

EQUINE CAREER NIGHT When:  Thursday, October 15th   6:30PM to 8:00PM Where:  The Community Room at the Whitman Police Station, 20 Essex Street, Whitman, MA 02382   The Plymouth County Extension 4-H Office invites 4-H'ers from any club and their families to learn more about careers in the equine industry. The night will feature a panel of local equine experts and professionals from different fields and will include:   ·         Horse Chiropractor ·         Equine Retailer & Marketer ·         Registered Judge ·         Vet and/or Vet Tech ·         Barn Manager, Breeder & Trainer   A moderator will interview the panel so you can hear how they choose their profession, how they trained for it and what they do in a typical day.  You'll get the whole scoop from people who know best.  Then you can ask your questions and get the answers you've been looking for.    This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the wide open range of careers with horses.  Light refreshments will be served compliments of the Hot to Trots 4-H Club.  All are welcome but space is limited.  While not required you may want to RSVP to Reva Levin:  reva@chegg.com and please put 4-H Equine Career Night in the subject line please.

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Cornfest This Weekend

Just a reminder that we have Cornfest this weekend - Sat and Sun 10-4 at Jacob's Lane in Norwell.  The plan is to load up at 9 am at Big Jim's house and head out from there - or meet up there whenever you can if you can't make it early. Just do what you can. 

Next weekend (Sat the 19th) is Farm Day at O'Neil Farm - stay tuned for plans on that one.  It is also Dairy Breed show at the Big E. with Dairy Fitting and Showing on Sunday the 20th from 9 am til around 1 or 2.  It's a long drive but a great show. As if that wasn't enough the Cow kissing contest in Scituate is on the 19th as well, and Tufts Vet School open house is the 20th.  Phew!  

 

Meeting

It was a great fair this year!  I hope everyone had fun.  There will be no barn meeting this Saturday due to the holiday weekend and general adult exhaustion. ;-))

Planning ahead if anyone is interested Tufts is having an open house at the Vet School on September 20.  http://vet.tufts.edu/open-house/  for more info. 

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A brief Fair Survival Guide and Supply List

A brief survival guide for you first time parents!

Your child will need for show days:

A white shirt (does not need 4H embroidered on it – there are stickers they can use)

Tan or white pants (you may want to consider 2 sets of show clothes – they get dirty!)

Hard toe boots for the show ring (in a pinch riding boots or paddock boots will do)

Several 4H T-shirts to wear – they will collect more and more over the years

Extra jeans to change into when (not if) they get soaked/filthy  (no short shorts allowed)

A sweatshirt

Sunscreen

Up to you if you want to send a phone, but if you do, also send a charger, and consider an extension cord

SLEEP (this is the hard part – your child will never want to leave the fair)

 

FAIR SUPPLY LIST

This is a reprint of a list we used a few years back.  Many of these items you can borrow from the club, especially the pricey ones like clippers.  There are also some show halters, barn halters and lead ropes available to borrow.  Mr. O'Neil usually has enough neck straps for the heifers.  You should really  consider getting some of the other grooming supplies and show box on your own if you are able so that you will be all set for the big day! If you have any questions as to what you may be able to borrow or what you should buy, contact Big Jim, Molly D. or Corinne – they are all happy to help!

Show  Halter

Barn Halter

2 Lead Ropes

Neck Strap (a large dog collar may do if your calf is small)

Show box to keep everything in with lock (a large tool box with wheels is what most kids use)

Hoof Pick

Comb

Clippers

Shampoo (whitening and all purpose)

Q-Tips

Baby Powder

Hairspray

Baby Oil

Non Scented Baby Wipes

Polish for the Cow Hooves

Sand Paper, especially if your heifer has horns

Brushes (curry combs, hard and soft brushes etc)

Small elastics

Fly Spray

Bucket to carry your wash supplies in, and a separate bucket for you heifer to drink from

Places to shop:  ENasco website, Fitts Mill, Hanson Grain, Tractor Supply,  Amazon

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Water Booth Help Needed

Hello!  Good Morning, 4-H Parents & Friends, Thank you to those who have already signed up to work shifts at the 4-H Water Booth at the Marshfield Fair this year. I just checked the schedule and find that we still need coverage for two shifts at the Big Booth (across fr the Show Ring) and for 10 shifts at the Little Booth (across fr the Rabbit Barn). Time is running out, so please consider helping out by taking one or more of these open shifts. Just click on the link below to view the signups so far and where we need help. If you can't help out, pls forward this email on to anyone you know who might be interested in helping to work in the Water Booth to raise money for the many programs the 4-H Extension Office offers the youth in Plymouth County. Such a worthwhile cause! Let's fill up that schedule! Link to sign up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044faeab2ca5f94-plymouth2   Any Questions please contact me at  ~   meekvan@gmail.com

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4H Auction Donations Needed

Its Auction time again!  Each year the Plymouth County Advisory Council holds an Auction Fundraiser at the Marshfield Fair for the Plymouth County 4-H program. This year the Auction is on Friday August 28 at 7:00PM.  The proceeds of the auction are used to fund 4-H events through out the year as well as our Awards Night in January.   This year as in years past we are asking for donations of new items.  Examples of items donated in the past:  gift cards, groom totes, time share vacations, gas grills, spa packages animal care items  antiques custom made wood items Items of varied values are accepted.  No item is too small or too large. If you can not make a donation personally, please reach out to friends and family.  Every donation helps.   Donations can be dropped off at the 4-H office on Obery Street, Plymouth.  Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm Questions can be directed to Jeanine at 781-243-1556

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Meetings

OK - a little late to be reminding you RE the New Hope Chapel event this pm - starts at 5:30 if you are planning on going. (Leave Big Jim's house at 5 or meet there). Meeting tomorrow am at 9 at O'Neil Farm.  Clean up day at the Marshfield Fairgrounds barn Saturday starting at 9.  Next Thurs is Animal Arrival Day, so we will be trailering the heifers from the farm to the fair - stay tuned for times, but in general we get started around 3

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Upcoming meetings and events

Just a reminder we have meetings at the barn at 9 am tomorrow (Thurs) and Sat.  Also Mon the 10th is our usual monthly meeting at the fairgrounds 6 pm. 

In addition Big Jim will be bringing animals to the following events and would like as many 4Hers to come help as possible. 

89 Court St in Plymouth, Weds 8/12 - not sure of start time, but likely around 5:30 pm. I'm sure Big Jim will clarify the time at Monday's meeting. The animals will be an educational "display" for the New Hope Chapel's Vacation Bible School which is educating children about the importance of agriculture in third world countries and how much a cow, goat, or other animal can improve a family's life.  This group is raising money to purchase an animal or two for a family in need. The animals will be for production of milk, eggs etc, not for slaughter. 

 

The Kiss a Cow Contest on Sat 9/19 from 10 am until noon (load up earlier at Big Jim's house).  Event is at Christ Lutheran Church in Scituate, 460 Chief Justice Cushing Way. 

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Upcoming dates

There is no meeting tomorrow, thurs 7/23.  There will be a meeting at the barn this sat 7/25 at 9 am.  Sunday 7/26 meet at Big Jim's house at 10:30 to help load the animals up and bring them across the street to Webster Estate at 235 Webster St Mfld for Family Fun Day!!
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Meeting

Just a reminder we have a barn meeting this Sat, July 18 at 9 am

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Mass State Dairy Show

Just wanted to make sure you all know the Mass State Dairy Show is coming up 7/31-8/2.  The type classes start at 9 am Saturday, Fitting and Showmanship starts 9 am Sunday.  It will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 89 Wisdom Way in Greenfield if anyone would like to come and watch. 

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Meeting Tonight

Don't forget the county is holding a meeting at the fairgrounds this afternoon starting at 4 to fill out forms for the fair. Our club will be meeting at 6 tonight, instead of next week to get the forms in (due the 10th).  Don't forget your birth certificate copy!

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Rodeo

Anyone wanting to help out bringing animals to the Rodeo this Sunday, June 29 should plan on meeting at Big Jim's house at 10:30 unless it is a total downpour. Music starts at noon, and rodeo starts at 2 at fairgrounds!

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Fairgrounds Tour for 4-H

From: 4HOnline - Val Schell <ma-plymouth@4honline.com>
Date: June 24, 2015, 9:48:03 AM EDT
To: Nielsen Family <jimscst@aol.com>
Subject: Fairgrounds Tour for 4-H
Reply-To: <vschell@umext.umass.edu>

Hello 4-H Families,  Last week we had a great meeting about Marshfield Fair.  Although we tried to make things more clear it seems that there are still alot of questions.   We have planned another meeting for all youth and parents to come to the Marshfield Fairgrounds for a tour to help clarify things.   Link to Flyer:  http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/2015_mff_tour.pdf We are also making ourselves available to assist in filling out the entry forms.  All entries are due on July 10. July 6, 2015 4pm – Tour – 4-H barns 6pm - Fill out Entry Forms – Fair office For all youth and parents new to the Marshfield Fair Come meet us at the fair grounds for a tour of the barns.  After tour we will help fill out all entry forms.  Due on July10. BRING COPY OF CHILDS BIRTH CERTIFICATE (or other proof of age) RSVP to vschell@umass.edu   Any Questions please do not hesitate to contact the office at 774-404-7020   Valerie Schell Plymouth County 4-H Educator Plymouth County 4-H Horse Program Coordinator 781-293-3541 Direct Line: 774-404-7022 vschell@umass.edu

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Ice Cream Social Reminder

Please find below a reminder for the ice cream social that everyone participating in the fair should attend.  Also it's important to remember to go to the meetings!  This time of year is crazy for all of us, but we have alot to pull together for the summer.  Thank you!

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Ice Cream Social - Please RSVP  We are having an Ice cream social at the 4-H office on June 15, 6:30 PM. Molly, Valerie and our show secretary Marilyn will be there to answer all questions about enteries and the fair.   Please plan to attend even if you have shown before.  We have new information to share with you.   All Leaders, parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend.   Direct Link to flyer:   http://plymouthcounty4h.org/images/a6f61f1487fa06d2e42351314af4d41d.jpg   The Marshfield Fair book is now on line.  Please visit our website www.plymouthcounty4h.org to download info and see past fair pictures.  If you have photos you would like added to the slide show please send them to me at  vschell@umass.edu   Direct link to complete fair book:  http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/2015_fair_book.pdf Direct link to 4-H section of fair book:  http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/2015_4-H_at_the_Marshfield_Fair.pdf   Any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office at  781-293-3541  or  774-404-7020   Valerie

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Ice Cream Social - All fair participants should attend

Ice Cream Social - Please RSVP  We are having an Ice cream social at the 4-H office on June 15, 6:30 PM. Molly, Valerie and our show secretary Marilyn will be there to answer all questions about enteries and the fair.   Please plan to attend even if you have shown before.  We have new information to share with you.   All Leaders, parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend.   Direct Link to flyer:   http://plymouthcounty4h.org/images/a6f61f1487fa06d2e42351314af4d41d.jpg   The Marshfield Fair book is now on line.  Please visit our website www.plymouthcounty4h.org to download info and see past fair pictures.  If you have photos you would like added to the slide show please send them to me at  vschell@umass.edu   Direct link to complete fair book:  http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/2015_fair_book.pdf Direct link to 4-H section of fair book:  http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/2015_4-H_at_the_Marshfield_Fair.pdf   Any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office at  781-293-3541  or  774-404-7020   Valerie

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Summer Newsletter

Hello 4-H Families,

 

We have a fun filled summer coming up.  Please look over our 2015 Summer Newsletter at the link below.

http://plymouthcounty4h.org/uploads/newsletter_5-15.pdf

 

Any Questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the office.  

Enjoy the wonderful weather we are having.  

Valerie Schell

Plymouth County 4-H Educator

Horse Program Coordinator

781-293-3541

Direct Line: 774-404-7022

vschell@umass.edu

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Reminder

Just as a reminder, we have our regular barn meetings 9-10:30 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at O'Neil Farm, and our admin meeting the 2nd Monday of the month 6-7:30 at the fairgrounds office. At tonight's meeting we also decided tonight to have an additional, weekly meeting every Thursday morning (time tba) during the summer. Also Sat June 20 (during our regular barn meeting) we will have a clipping demo for the newer kids to learn how to properly clip their cows for the fair season.  Hope to see everyone at the meetings!

(If you are uncertain about any dates or meetings, you can always check the calendar on the blog - address below)

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This Weekend

We are meeting at O'Neil Farm this Sat, May 2 at 9 am.  We will be doing lease forms so anyone planning on showing a cow should be there.  Also Earth Fest is Sunday at the Science Center.  Big Jim will be bringing animals if anyone is interested in going.

As an aside, E Nasco has their showing and grooming catalog out - you can order a free copy of the catalog online, or just order what you need online

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Pet First Aid Seminar at Tufts

Tufts is offering a free seminar on Pet First Aid at their North Grafton Campus on Weds 4/22 (April break week).  Anyone interested in signing up should click the link

complimentary client education session on April 22, 2015  at 6:00 P.M. on pet first aid

Maryellen

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Backyard Chicken Workshop

For all interersted in raising chickens.  This is a FREE workshop.   http://southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org/event/flock-talk/   Flock Talk April 15,  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Free With a combined history of over 50 years keeping backyard poultry, this panel of experienced chicken keepers will each present a mini lecture on topics such as raising Bantam breeds and the benefits of using herbs with your flock. The lecture will be followed by an opportunity for questions. Location: South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, Ma 02061   For More info please contace :    Melissa Kurkoski Naturalist  South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane PO Box 429 Norwell, Ma 02061 781-659-2559 ext 211 mkurkoski@ssymca.org www.SouthShoreNaturalScienceCenter.org

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typo

As I'm sure you figured out, that website should have read:

www.blueribboncalfsale.com

Sorry!

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Meeting and Mass Blue Ribbon Calf Sale

Just a reminder we have our meeting at the fairgrounds tonight. 

Also the Mass Dairy Blue Ribbon Calf Sale is Sat. March 21 at the Big E if anyone is interested in going. Sale starts at noon, clinics at ten.  Flier attached, and you can go to the website www.blueribbonalfsale.com to check it out if you would like.  We do have a regular barn meeting that day at O'Neils. 

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2015 Calf Sale Cover (1)

A note from Carrie Chickering-Sears

Carrie asked that this be passed along to the club.  It looks like a great program if any of you can make it!

Maryellen

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DairyBeef Day Schedule and Registration 2015

4H Winter Newsletter

Here is the link to the 4H website for your forms and info

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Visual Presentations - late notice - get your forms in!!

Plymouth County 4H Visual Presentations will be held March 7 at Silver Lake Middle School.  Deadline for registration forms is this Weds March 4.  See the following post of the Winter 4H Newsletter for more info and forms.  Our regular meeting on March 7 will be the VP's - so no barn meeting.  If you can't haul it together in time to do a VP next weekend, at least go to watch your fellow 4Hers!

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No meeting tomorrow

Hello all , there will be no meeting Saturday feb 7th , Thankyou !! Big Jim

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AWARDS NIGHT

Dear 4-H Families,

4-H Recognition Night for the 2013-2014 4-H year will take place on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Emerald Hall, 30 Central St. Abington.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM followed by the presentation of awards at 7 PM.

Each family is asked to bring one or more items for the silent auction and something for dessert.

The Silent Auction is a great opportunity to support the Plymouth County 4-H Advisory Council who sponsors this event entirely.

This year we are also having a donation box at Awards Night for the Soldier supply drive that will be completed at Winter Workshops. Please bring a toiletry or snack size item, visit www.plymouthcounty4h.org

 

 for a suggested  list of items

We hope you will honor us with your presence.

Please RSVP with the number attending from your family no later than Friday, January 16th, by calling 781-293-3541, or email me atvschell@umass.edu

We look forward to seeing you there.

Valerie Schell 4-H Educator
781-293-3541
vschell@umass.edu

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Meeting Cancelled this Sat

Happy New Year all !!! There will be no meeting this Saturday during vacation . Next meeting is Monday the 12th 6 pm at the fair office , enjoy the holiday !!!

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