Farm to Table
Program Goal:
Connect local youth to local agriculture
Farms visited:
Black Angus Farm
Ort Family Farm
Hawk Meadow Farm
Sunset Creamery
Lakewood Winery
Muddy Fingers
This program was a series of farm visits followed up by a "cooking experience" where we used what was procured from local farms. We managed to procure herbs, vegetables, mushrooms, beef, cheese, and verjooz (a fermented green grape product somewhat like vinegar). We made poutine, pizza, salad, vinaigrette, stew, nachos, and sliders. The youth, and their parents learned about local agriculture. Our 4-Hers were really surprised about how many things are grown or produced in NY. Several of these youth participated in NYS FairProduces in New York Competition sharing their cooking and understanding of "local foods".
4-H Shooting Sports
Program Staff
Mel Schroeder, 4-H Youth and Family Program Director
Paula Goodrich, 4-H Cloverbuds and 4H Support
Lisa Shrout, 4-H Program Assistance
Hannah Capozzi, 4-H Support Staff
Millport Rod and Gun Club
and
Odessa Gun
Club
In 2016 we trained eight volunteers and one youth Jr Leader in NYS 4-H Shooting Sports.
Collaborative effort with S.C.O.P.E
4-H Program funding through NYS AG Society
In August we successfully ran our 1st Beginning Archery series with Gary Neal as our Lead Coach and Mentor.