Thursday, November 5, 2009
Visit the new Wayne County 4-H Blog
The 4-H program in Wayne County now has their own blog! Check them out at:
http://wayneextension4-h.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wayne County Corn Day Scheduled
Penn State Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Honesdale Farm &
Garden, Cochecton Mills, Seedway and Helena Chemical invite all area
farmers to the 2009 Wayne County Corn Day on September 18 at the Hank
Curtis Farm in Waymart.
Featured at the 2009 Corn Day is a corn silage variety trial consisting of 15 silage varieties, planted side-by-side for easy comparison. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through the trial and evaluate each variety. Seed company representatives will be on hand to show their varieties and discuss new corn genetics for the 2010 growing season.
The event will run from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with a free lunch provided to all attendees. The Hank Curtis farm is located on Cavage Road, just off route 6 between Prompton and Waymart. Contact Dave Messersmith at the Extension office at 570-253-5970 x 4110 for more information.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
4-H Calendar
| | 4-H Calendar Wednesday, July 01, 2009 – Monday, August 31, 2009 |
| Details | |
| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
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| Time | | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Fair Entries Due |
| | Location | | Park Street Office |
| | Categories | | Important/Deadline/Due Date |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Teen Council |
| | Location | | Extension Office |
| | Recurrence | | |
| | | | Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. |
| | Categories | | 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Friday, July 03, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | 4th of July-Extension Office Closed |
| Sunday, July 05, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| | Subject | | Counselors to Camp Shehaqua |
| | Categories | | 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Monday, July 06, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 7/6/2009 12:00 AM – 7/11/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | Camp Shehaqua |
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| Wednesday, July 08, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| | Subject | | Extension Board Meeting |
| | Location | | Park Street Office |
| |
| Thursday, July 09, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Sheep Shearing |
| | Location | | WCFG |
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| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting |
| | Location | | Park Street Office |
| |
| Friday, July 17, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | Shehaqua Closing |
| | Location | | Hickory Run State Park |
| | | | Volunteers Appreciated |
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Ethics/QA Training |
| | Location | | Park Street Office |
| | | | Last chance for Livestock, Horse &Dairy members |
| | Categories | | Important/Deadline/Due Date, 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Monday, July 27, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| | Subject | | Work Day |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 7/28/2009 12:00 AM – 7/31/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | State Achievement Days |
| | Categories | | 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H HS Setup |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | | | Volunteers, Horseless members, etc. needed! |
| |
| Saturday, August 01, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | Newsletter Deadline |
| | Recurrence | | |
| | | | Any Items that clubs/members would like included in the upcoming newsletter must be submitted by this date for inclusion. |
| |
|
| Time | | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Horse Roundup |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | | | Volunteers, Members, Parents, etc. Needed! |
| |
| Monday, August 03, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 8/3/2009 12:00 AM – 8/8/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | Regional 4-H Production Shows |
| |
|
| Time | | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Work Night |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | | | 4-H Record Book Check |
| |
|
| Time | | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Family Picnic |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | | | Covered Dish & Desserts appreciated.
|
| |
| Tuesday, August 04, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| | Subject | | Work Night |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | | | 4-H Record Books Checked |
| |
| Thursday, August 06, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Check-In |
| | Location | | RMB- Non Livestock |
| | | | 4-H Record Books must be completed to date! |
| |
|
| Time | | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Teen Council |
| | Location | | Red Metal Building |
| | | | Open to any Member 13 & older as of January 1 of the current program year. |
| |
| Friday, August 07, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 8/7/2009 12:00 AM – 8/17/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | Wayne County Fair |
| | Categories | | 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Monday, August 10, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | 4-H Livestock Check-in |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| | |||
| | | | See Fair Premium Books for specific times. |
| |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| | Subject | | 4-H Livestock Sale |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | District III Horse Show |
| |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 8/18/2009 12:00 AM – 8/21/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | Ag Progress Days |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2009 |
|
| Time | | All Day |
| | Subject | | Ag Progress Days - Equine Contest Day |
| | Categories | | 4-H Related Events/Activities |
| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
|
| Time | | 8/28/2009 12:00 AM – 8/31/2009 12:00 AM |
| | Subject | | 4-H District Dairy |
| | Location | | WCFG |
| |
4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills
Kim Mikulak
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Wayne County
4-H Youth Development
648 Park Street, Suite E
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5970 ext. 4110
kcm11@psu.edu
The Basics of Home Canning Course
Have you thought about growing your own garden produce, or purchasing
fruits or vegetables from a local farm this summer? What about finding
a pick-your-own fruit and/or vegetable farm and then freezing or canning
the fresh produce or fruit for later use in family meals? Would you
like to know more about how to use a pressure canner?
fruits or vegetables from a local farm this summer? What about finding
a pick-your-own fruit and/or vegetable farm and then freezing or canning
the fresh produce or fruit for later use in family meals? Would you
like to know more about how to use a pressure canner?
You can learn the basics and how-to of home food preservation by
attending the upcoming class being offered by Penn State Cooperative
Extension in Wayne County: The Basics of Home Canning, July 15 from
6:30PM - 9:30PM.
Pre-registration is required. Registration fee for the class is $10 per
person. The class will be held at the Penn State Cooperative Extension
Office, 648 Park Street, Honesdale. To register, or for more
information, call 570-253-5970 x 4110.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
Free Pressure Canner Testing Offered
If you use a pressure canner for home food preservation, Penn State
Cooperative Extension in Wayne County is offering free testing of dial
gauges for accuracy on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
You will need to bring the lid with the attached dial gauge to the
Extension Office located at 648 Park Street, Honesdale.
Cooperative Extension in Wayne County is offering free testing of dial
gauges for accuracy on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
You will need to bring the lid with the attached dial gauge to the
Extension Office located at 648 Park Street, Honesdale.
Calling the office to schedule an appointment is recommended, phone
570-253-5970 x 4110. Testing will be done while you wait, and takes
about 5 minutes.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Emerald Ash Borer is Spreading
The Emerald Ash borer is spreading in Pennsylvania, with it's recent discovery in Westmoreland county. It has also been found in the St. Paul, MN area. It appears the nasty critter is moving in all directions! Check out www.mypawoods.blogspot.com for some additional information on Pennsylvania monitoring efforts.
Robert S. Hansen, D.F.
Extension Educator - Forest Resources/Maple Products
Penn State Cooperative Extension
701 South Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848-1023
(570) 265-2896 FAX (570) 265-4371
rsh7@psu.edu
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wayne County Garden Helpline
The Penn State Master Gardeners have launched a Garden Helpline for Wayne County residents from June through August, 2009.
Have a question about when to plant your vegetables? Or how much fertilizer to apply to your lawn? Or do you simply need advice on caring for flowers or other plants in your landscape? Then simply call the Garden Helpline.
The helpline will be staffed by trained Master Gardeners each Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon from May through August. You can reach the Helpline by calling 570-253-5970 x 1614.
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