University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County
County Administrative Building
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500
Elkton, MD 21921
Ph: 410-996-5280 Fax: 410-996-5285
4-H Talk Newsletter
Mid-May-June 2013 Edition
Access 4-H Talk Online and upcoming 4-H events at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county and open up the 4-H & Youth Tab
“This issue of 4-H Talk Contains Important Information about the 2013 4-H Project Year”
Check out our New Website
All the University of Maryland Extension websites changed over to a new system and look on April 2, 2013. We now
have a new URL which is: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county and open up the 4-H & Youth Tab for all Cecil County
4-H Information and the new URL for the Maryland 4-H website is: https://extension.umd.edu/4-h.
Welcome Erika Edwards
Former Cecil County 4-Her, Erika Edwards will be working this summer in the Cecil County Extension Office with the
Cecil County 4-H program while April is out on maternity leave. Welcome Erika!
Cecil Communications Contest Results Addition
Congratulations to Georgia Barchowsky who received a Blue Award in the Intermediate division for her 4-H
demonstration at 4-H Communications Day. We apologize that we left Georgia out of the results in last month’s
newsletter.
Maryland 4-H Tractor Safety Participants
Congratulations to our Cecil 4-Her who successfully completed the Regional Tractor Safety Certification process from
March 15-17, 2013. The five Cecil youth who participated in the certification training were: Alex Kerns, Alec Madron,
Brett Page, Lindsay Smith and Brett Page. Great job!
Dairy Quiz Bowl Results
Seven counties with 66 contestants were well represented at the Maryland 4-H State Dairy Bowl contest held at the
Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland College Park on Saturday April 13th. Cecil County
was represented in all three age categories. The Cecil County junior members Ethan Lacher and Rachel Ward combined
with an individual from Anne Arundel County to form a team which placed 2nd overall. Individually Rachel placed 7th
and Ethan placed 9th overall. The intermediate team placed 6th overall and team members were Courtney Schrader, Jared
Schrader and Melinda Ward. The Senior team placed 5th overall and team members included Alison Ferver, Tyler
McMullen, Ben Miller and Jillian Seay. Individually Jillian placed 6th and Ben 8th. They now have an opportunity to try
out for the State team. Kudos!
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Hippology Results
On Saturday April 20, 2013 4-H’ers from all over Maryland came to the University of Maryland, College Park to put their
overall horse knowledge and skills to the test! Ten Cecil County 4-Hers participated in the State Hipplogy Contest. In the
Junior division, Brynn LaSala placed 18th overall and received a red award and Gavra Goldie received a white award. In
the intermediate division, Lily Planck placed 4th overall and received a blue award, Sydney Keys placed 14th overall and
received a red award, Arianna Cordrey placed 15th overall and received a red award and Kylie Price received a red award.
In the senior division, Olivia Richart placed 6th overall and received a blue award, Morgan Shipley placed 8th overall and
received a blue award, River Shannon placed 19th overall and received red award and Ashley Clark received a red award.
Morgan and Olivia now have the opportunity to try out for the state team. Thanks to Elaine Keys and Michelle Shipley for
working with the group. Fantastic job!
Horse Judging Results
On Saturday April 20, 2013 4-H’ers from all over Maryland came to the University of Maryland, College Park to put their
horse evaluation and reasoning skills to the test! Nine Cecil County 4-Hers participated in the State Horse Judging
Contest. The junior team placed 6th overall and team members were Gavra Goldie and Brynn LaSala. Brynn placed 17th
overall and Gavra placed 20th overall. In the intermediate division the team placed 3rd overall. Team members included
Arianna Cordrey, Sydney Keys, Lily Planck and Kylie Price. Kylie placed 7th overall, Sydney placed 14th overall,
Arianna placed 15th overall and Lily placed 18th overall. The Cecil County Senior Team placed 5th overall. Team
members included Ashley Clark, River Shannon and Morgan Shipley. Individually River placed 3rd overall and Morgan
14th overall. River now has the opportunity to try out for the State team. Thanks to Elaine Keys and Michelle Shipley for
working with the group. Way to Go!
Horse Quiz Bowl Results
On Saturday April 21, 2013 4-H’ers from all over Maryland came to the University of Maryland, College Park to put their
horse knowledge to the test! The Cecil County Junior team placed 2nd overall. Team members were Gavra Golidie,
Isabella Fausnaght, Brynn LaSala, Daniella Triola and Sadie Kalmon. Individually, Gavra placed 2nd overall. In the
Intermediate division, the Cecil County team placed 4th overall and team members included Arianna Cordrey, Sydney
Keys, Lily Planck, Kylie Price, and Trevor Sample. Individually, Arianna placed 5th, Sydney 7th and Lily 11th overall. The
Cecil County Senior Team placed 2nd overall. Team members were Travis Clark, Meredith Gray, Olivia Richart, River
Shannon and Morgan Shipley. Olivia placed 1st overall. Olivia now has the opportunity to try out for the State team.
Thanks to Tina Clark, Elaine Keys, and Michelle Shipley for working with the group and all the parents for support there
kids. Kudos!
Mechanical Science Weekend
Congratulations to our Cecil County 4-Hers and volunteers who participated in the Mechanical Science Weekend from
April 19-21, 2013 at the Rocks 4-H Camp Center in Street. Those youth who participated included: Lucas LaMonica,
Hunter Madron, Brett Page and James Sprout and those volunteers that assisted included: Michael LaMonica, Shawn
Madron and Jim Zambuto.
State Communications Results
Congratulations to all our 4-Hers who participated in the 2013 State 4-H Communications Contest as a part of the
Maryland Day activities on campus! The judges this year commented on the outstanding quality of speeches and the
wonderful job each 4-Her did with their presentation!! Cecil County participants included: Arianna Cordrey, Alison
Ferver, Gavra Goldie, Ethan Lacher, Ericka Maule, Larissa Moody, Sydney Keys, Hunter Madron and Anthony Yetzer.
Great job as you represented Cecil County proudly.
Teen Focus….One World, One 4-H, One Dream…To Make the Best Better June 25-27, 2013
The Maryland State 4-H Teen Leadership Conference will be held at the beautiful University of College Park Campus
June 25-27, 2013. This is the premier, statewide annual 4-H event for teens. The mission of Teen Focus is to provide
educational experiences on a campus setting that help participants to develop life and leadership skills. In 2013 we will be
teaming up with FFA to offer a fabulous event. This collaboration provided both organizations the ability to increase their
capacity to offer premier youth development programs. One example is the keynote speaker, Ricky Kalmon a famous
motivational speaker. Kalmon’s uniqueness comes from the way he combines music, audience participation, and comedy
to create an unforgettable show which is unmatched by anyone. It’s a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and
take you on a Vacation of the Mind! In addition, FFA and 4-H have an amazing line up of workshops for the conference.
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Our extraordinary line up of classes for Teen Focus range from CSI-Barnyard, Zumba, Campus Tours, Health Rocks!
Youth Mini-Grants, Livestock, Healthy Lifestyles, Community Leadership, to Entrepreneurship. It is definitely a line up
everyone will love. 4-H’ers and FFA youth will attend classes together. This year, instead of signing up for classes in
advance, youth will receive an on-line link where they can register on-line. The registration link is:
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_docs/programs/4H/TemporaryFiles2013/Teen%20Focus%20Registration%20Packet%202013.pdf. The program cost is $225 and the
registration deadline is June 10, 2013.
Maryland 4-H Foundation Golf Tournament
The Maryland 4-H Foundation’s 27th Annual Marlin K. Hoff Maryland 4-H Golf Tournament will be held on Monday
June 3, 2013 at Oakmont Green Golf Course in Hampstead, MD. The start time is 1 pm and the cost is $125 per player/
$500 per team. Don't play golf? Support 4-H with the purchase of a t-sign $150 or come for a steak dinner just $30. For
more information visit the Maryland 4-H Foundation website at: www.mymaryland4Hfoundation.com
4-H Night at Camden Yards
Maryland 4-H is taking a trip to Baltimore to see the Orioles play the Cleveland Indians at Camden Yards. Five dollars of
every ticket purchased will support Maryland 4-H. The event takes place on Thursday, June 27th at 7:05 p.m. Tickets cost
$13 for upper reserve seating, sections 316-356, rows 13-25. Five dollars of every ticket purchased will support Maryland
4-H. Tickets can be bought online. Directions for doing so online at www.mymaryland4Hfoundation.com. Tickets posted
for re-sale are subject to cancellation.
Maryland 4-H in Action
Calling 4-H members 8-18...do you like writing, sharing stories or telling stories? Are you interested in learning about the
world of journalism? The Maryland 4-H Foundation and American Farm Publications are partnering together to produce
4-H in Action, an annual supplement to the Delmarva Farmer to be published during National 4-H Week. 4-H members
are needed to write stories, take pictures, edit and layout the newspaper under the guidance of Mary-land 4-H and
Delmarva Farmer staff. The tentatively named 4-H in Action supplement to The Delmarva Farmer is an opportunity for
Maryland 4-Hers to showcase the Maryland 4-H Program through their own eyes. A share of the advertising sales will go
toward the Maryland 4-H Foundation, which aids youth in attending national conferences and program trips. Interested 4H members or those with questions should contact Amanda Clougherty at akbrown@umd.edu.
Teens from Colombia and Ecuador Coming To Delaware and Cecil County
We have just been informed by the State Department that Delaware 4-H, along with our partners in Cecil County,
Maryland will be hosting 27 teens/adults from Colombia and Ecuador. The teens arrive in D.C. for a 3-day orientation
along with sightseeing and training at the National 4-H Center on October 6, 2013. They will arrive in Delaware on
October 9. This is another project that 4-H is conducting with the State Department to promote youth leadership and
citizenship and teach youth from around the world about democracy and religious tolerance. The teens will be attending
workshops most days while they are here along with trips to Philadelphia and New York. Our host family coordinator,
Tracey McCracken (traceyamcc@aol.com) is recruiting host families. We are looking for families with teens to host kids.
There will also be several adult chaperones with the group. What an amazing cultural experience for 4-H families! If
someone in your family speaks Spanish we could really use you, as there is no requirement for the kids from Ecuador and
Colombia that they speak English. Next year we will be getting another group not from Colombia or Ecuador. They could
be from anywhere in the world. Those 4-H families that participated in the program with Bosnia know what a wonderful
experience it is. Many families are still in contact with the youth (now young adults) who they hosted in 2006-2008. You
can help prepare our youth as well as youth from around the world to live and work in a global society. Let us hear from
you soon before host family slots fill.
States’ 4-H International Exchange Program
This summer, Maryland 4-H families are being offered the exciting opportunity to take part in the States’ 4-H
International Exchange Program by hosting youth from Japan. This Program’s mission is to enhance world understanding
and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion.
From July 21-August 15, 2013, ten 4-H aged Japanese students (ages 12-15) and one adult chaperone will be arriving
in Maryland and will be staying with host families for a little less than one month.
During this time, the Japanese delegates are to be included as if they were family, sharing in family outings,
responsibilities, and everyday life.
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If you have 4-H age youth at home and are potentially interested in hosting a delegate or know anyone who might be,
share your interest with your county’s Extension Educator and go to states4hexchange.org to learn more about the
program.
Cecil County Fair Updates
The Cecil County Fair will be July 19-July 27, 2013 in Fair Hill (Clean Up Day July 28)
The printed and online Fair Book will hopefully be out by late May (Printed books will be available at the Extension
Office, local library branches and PNC bank branches however, they will not be in this year’s Cecil Whig)
4-H Fashion Revue Judging Event Dates are July 3th and July 9th, 6:00 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton
Bicycle Safety Driving Event, July 6, 2013, 8:30 AM, Rosbank Church, Calvert (location tentative)
Archery Shooting Event 7/11 or 7/13 (Make Up) & Shotgun Shooting Event (7/13)
This year’s club theme is “4-H Share the Fun”
Some Schedule Changes:
o 4-H Archery & Shotgun Written Exams, Saturday, July 20 at 5 PM (Shotgun) 6 PM (Archery)
Some Schedule Reminders:
o 4-H Club Entries will only be accepted on Thursday, July 18 from 6-8 PM
o 4-H Member non-perishable entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 18 from 6-8 PM
o 4-H Float Parade, Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 PM
o 4-H Pretty Animal Contest, Saturday, July 27 at 3 PM
o 4-H Awards Ceremony, Saturday, July 27 at 4:30 PM
4-H Herdsman, Animal Show Entries due postmarked by 7/1/13 to the Address on the Entry form, Engineering
Events & Club Entries postmarked by 7/1/13 to Cecil County Extension Office (forms will be in the next 4-H Talk)
For Poultry Show participants, Waterfowl (Out of State Geese testing in June & Chicken testing on July 7th)
4-H Demonstration and Communication Events will occur under the tent between the Home Arts and Farm & Garden
throughout the fair (registration will be in the Fair Issue of 4-H Talk)
Junior Fairboard will be doing the scavenger hunt from 9 AM-6 PM M-F, Children’s Day, Cecil Celebrities Gone
Hog Wild Event before the Pie Eating Contest on 7/24, Barnyard Olympics after the 4-H awards ceremony,
overseeing the Recycling Project-clubs/individuals that would like to help please contact Mark Barczewski, Poster
contest to promote 4-H Poster must be designed on or affixed to 14”x 22” poster board, Due 7/10/13
Overnight Forms & Requirements will be on the web for downloading by July 1st
Help is needed for Receiving Entries, Security, Set Up, Clean Up, etc.
Children’s Day for youth and will be geared mainly towards youth ages 10 and under, if any clubs would like to help
please contact Vicki at vstone@umd.edu or 410-996-5280.
4-H Promotion Poster Contest for the Cecil County Fair
All members of 4-H are eligible to participate in the 4-H promotion poster contest. The categories are: Clover, Junior,
Intermediate and Senior. Members of the Junior Fair Board are able to participate but cannot vote on the posters in
their respective age category. Posters are due by July 10th by 4:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office. Posters
will laminated and displayed around the fair grounds- barns, bathrooms, grandstands, ice cream booth, mid way,
exhibit hall, etc. to promote the 4-H program. The winners of the contest will be announced at the awards ceremony
on Saturday.
The 4-H promotional poster contest rules are listed below:
One Entry per 4-H member
Posters may be either horizontal or vertical.
Poster must be designed by the 4-H Member.
Poster must be designed on or affixed to 14”x 22” poster board
Poster may use any medium, water color, ink, crayon, acrylic charcoal, oils or collage. They may not be three
dimensional.
Well know cartoon figures such as Snoopy, Garfield Charlie Brown, etc cannot be used because they are copyrighted.
The 4-H Members name and age are to be clearly written and attached to the back of the poster in the upper left hand
corner.
All posters must have “AA Statement” (located on the last page of this newsletter) clearly affixed to the front of the
poster and display the proper use of the 4-H clover.
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Maryland State Fair Premium Book Available Online Soon
The 2013 Maryland State Fair 4-H/FFA information will soon be accessible soon on the Maryland State Fair website. To
access the information, visit http://www.marylandstatefair.com/ then from the State Fair’s home page click on the
“Competition” tab and then click on the “4-H” link. From the “4-H Competition” page you can view and print each of the
available 2013 4-H/FFA Premium Book Sections. All entries are due online by July 31, 2013.
Camp News: Camp Application
The camp staff is planning another fun and memorable 2013 Cecil County 4-H Camp. Camp will take place on August 49, 2013 at the Harford County 4-H Camp at the Rocks outside Forest Hill. Camp is open to youth ages 8-14. Discounted
applications are due by June 15, 2013. The camp orientation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the
Cecil County Administration Building, Elkton. You can download a camp application and required materials online under
the 4-H & Youth Tab by clicking on the 4-H Camp sidebar.
Animal Science Updates
Horse, Dog, Cavy, Rabbit, and Poultry Identification Cards
Again this year members must register all horse, dog, cavy, rabbit, and poultry projects on an animal ownership
identification card for participation in the Cecil County Breeders Fair, Cecil County Fair, and Maryland State Fairs as a 4H project. The forms are due by June 1st in the Cecil County Extension Office. The card is available for download at
http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/animal-forms or picked up from the Cecil County Extension Office. As a
reminder-Market and Breeding animals can only be registered in one 4-H member’s name.
Cecil County 4-H Horse Hoopla
Cecil County 4-H Horse Hoopla is back for another year. Hoopla will be held on June 18-20, 2013 in Fair Hill. This three
day program features workshops, fun activities, and competitive events in the horse project area. Many exciting activities
and events are planned and are open to all Cecil 4-Hers ages 8-18 as of 1/1/2013. The registration fee covers meals,
lodging, and workshop expenses. The registration fee is $115 per youth if received by May 31st and the late registration
fee is $150 per youth if received after May 31st and before June 7th. Registrations received after June 7th will not be
accepted. Registration materials can be downloaded online at https://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecilcounty-horse-hoopla.
2013 Horse Jamboree
The 2013 Horse Jamboree Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s event. The 2013 Jamboree is being
hosted by Carroll County, July 12-14, at Hashawha Environmental Center Westminster, MD. The Jamboree features a
variety of Workshops, Demos, Farm Visits, a Horsemanship Contest, a Horse Artistic Expressions Show, and other fun
and educational Equine and camp activities, as well as the annual Maryland 4-H Horse Communications Contest. A
promotional flier for Jamboree is attached. Registration information will soon be posted on the Maryland 4-H website at
http://extension.umd.edu/4-h and Maryland 4-H Horse pages at http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu/ .
2013 Maryland 4-H Horse Communications Contest
The Horse Communications Contest will be held Saturday, July 13, 12:30pm, in conjunction with the Horse Jamboree at
Hashawha Environmental Center Westminster, MD. The event includes three areas of presentation including 1) Individual
Speech, 2) Individual Presentation, and 3) Team Presentation. Three age divisions are offered: Juniors (8-10),
Intermediates (11-13), and Seniors (14-18), based on a member’s age as of January 1 of the current year. Ribbons will be
awarded in each division for each age group. The top placing senior(s) in each division will be eligible to compete in the
National 4-H Horse Communication Contest at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Kentucky this fall
as a part of the Maryland 4-H State Horse Communications Team. Contest Rules are attached. Registration information
will soon be posted on the Maryland 4-H and Maryland 4-H Horse websites listed above.
Maryland 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting
The Maryland 4-H Horse Advisory Committee will meet on Saturday, July 13, 7:00pm, in conjunction with the Horse
Jamboree being held at Hashawha Environmental Center Westminster, MD. The Maryland 4-H Horse Advisory
Committee meets bi-annually to discuss and evaluate the 4-H horse program and to plan future horse activities and events.
These discussions may include but are not limited to: State Contests (including Horse Bowl, Judging, Hippology,
Communications), Horse Jamboree, Horsemanship Standards, Horseman’s Party, Awards, and State Fair. These meetings
are also used to generate new ideas and resources to benefit the program. The Committee is made up of representatives
(volunteers, youth, and UME staff) from Maryland counties that participate in the 4-H Horse Program.
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Cecil 4-H Dairy Judging Practices
Cecil County 4-H Dairy Judging practices are underway and taking place on Monday evenings at various locations.
Please contact Wayne Carlisle at 443-907-2339 for more information.
Maryland Shorthorn Association Beef Judging Contest and Clinic
The Maryland Shorthorn Association will host a Shorthorn Beef Judging Contest and Clinic on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at
the Howard County Fairgrounds. There will be three age divisions - Juniors 8-10; Intermediates - 11-13; and Seniors 1421. All ages as of January 1, 2013. There will be three classes of heifers and one class of steers. All classes will be
talked immediately after the class. There will be individual awards for the top 10 in each age division. There will be no
teams. There is no entry fee and no admission fee to the grounds. Registration will start at 8:30 AM and the contest will
begin at 9:00 AM. This is an excellent way to start your summer judging season. There will be food available on the
grounds. We look forward to seeing 4-H members, coaches, and parents on Saturday, June 15, 2013
2013 Maryland 4-H Livestock Round-Up
The 4th offering of the Maryland 4-H Livestock Round-Up will be held July 1-3, 2013 at the Frederick County 4-H Camp
and Activity Center, Frederick, Maryland for 4-H youth, ages 8-18. Round-Up is being planned by a committee of 4-H
members from across Maryland and will feature workshops on Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep and Swine; field trips to animalrelated businesses; a Tuesday night social; a Barnyard Olympics; a Junior Stockman's Event; camp recreation activities;
and a Round-Up BBQ. Registration Packets are now available on the Maryland 4-H website. Registration is limited to the
first 80 youth to register. Registrations will not be accepted after June 15, 2013. Contact Chris Anderson at
canders2@umd.edu for more information. The cost is $125. http://extension.umd.edu/news/events/mon-2013-07-011800-2013-maryland-4-h-livestock-round
Animal Project Tidbits
For all animal projects, animals MUST be registered in the individual 4-Hers name only, except Alpaca, Dog and
Horse which can be shared by 4-H members
4-Hers can’t own and lease an animal of the same project category (An example you can’t lease a Beef Heifer and
own a Beef Steer)
For Performance Animal Leases (Horse, Dog, Alpacas and Llamas)-An animal may be leased by up to two
different 4-H members and can be exhibited in a single class by only one 4-H member.
With the horse & dog projects that are leased, we need both the ID card and lease paperwork on file
The 4-H Dairy Show Like a Pro Workshop is schedule for June 8-9, 2013 in Frederick. Registration materials can
be found online at http://www.ansc.umd.edu/extension/dairy/4h/index.cfm?directory=workshops.cfm
The Southern Maryland Livestock Invitational will be June 21-23, 2013 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in
Leonardtown. Registration materials can be found online at http://smile-inc.org
2013 Animal Ownership Deadlines for Cecil County & Maryland 4-H
Youth MUST be enrolled in 4-H and applicable projects by May 1, 2013 to participate in 2013 Maryland State Fair
and Cecil County Fair 4-H Events
Registration papers MUST be in the full name of the 4-H EXHIBITOR ONLY in order to be eligible as a 4-H project.
Poultry/Waterfowl and Rabbit/Cavy Ownership Forms due June 1, 2013
Dog and Horse Identification Cards due June 1, 2013
Breeding and Performance Animal Leases due June 1, 2013 (3 components-Guidelines, Agreement, and Statement of
Understanding and Release)
o Breeding Animal Leases (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine and Goats)-A member may not own and lease
animals in the same general project area
o Performance Animal Leases (Horse, Dog, Alpacas and Llamas)-An animal may be lease by up to two
different 4-H members and can be exhibited in a single class by only one 4-H member.
Commercial (tagged) and Purebred Beef Heifers owned by June 1, 2013
Market Beef Steers owned by January 1, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 1/4 or 1/5)
Beef Feeder Calves owned and tagged by May 17, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 5/16 or 5/17)
Dairy Cattle owned by June 1, 2013
All Dairy Cows must have been owned/leased by the youth before first freshening or before 2 years of age,
whichever comes first.
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Market Dairy Steers owned by January 1, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 1/4 or 1/5)
Dairy Feeder Calves owned and tagged by May 17, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 5/16 or 5/17)
Dairy Goats owned by June 1, 2013
o All Dairy Goats must have been owned/leased by the youth before first freshening or before 2 years of
age, whichever comes first
Commercial (tagged) and Registered Breeding Meat Goats owned by June 1, 2013
Market Goats owned and tagged by May 17, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 5/16 or 5/17)
Dog owned/leased by June 1, 2013
Horse and Pony owned/leased by June 1, 2013
Market Broilers and Ducks form on file by May 17, 2013
Poultry and Waterfowl owned by June 1, 2013 (ID card is required)
Market Rabbit Form on file by May 17, 2013
Rabbits and Cavies owned by June 1, 2013 (ID card is required)
Breeding Sheep owned by June 1, 2013
Market Sheep owned and tagged by May 17, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 5/16 or 5/17)
Breeding Swine owned by June 1, 2013
Market Swine owned and tagged by May 17, 2013 (Tagged & Weighed on 5/16 or 5/17)
2013 Cecil County Fair Animal Ages and Weights
Market Broilers-2 broilers, no weight limit, under 7 weeks old (hatched on or after 5/31/13)
Market Ducks-2 ducks, weigh between 8-12 pounds, hatched on or after 3/15/13
Market Rabbits-3 rabbits, 3-5 pounds each, under 70 days old (born on or after 5/12/13
Market Goat-55-120 pounds (Born after 9/1/12 and must have milk teeth)
Market Beef-minimum 1000 pounds (Born after 8/1/11)
Dairy Steer-minimum 1000 pounds (Born after 8/1/11)
Market Lambs-90-145 pounds
Market Hogs-220-280 pounds
Again, No Weight Tolerances in 2013!
Youth are allowed to sell a maximum of 3 animals in the livestock sale and 2 per species
Online Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance Program
The 2013 Maryland 4-H On-Line Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance program is now open and will remain open
through July 1, 2013. The AH&QA Information Sheet contains the link for the program site, specific requirements and
other relevant information for the program. All 4-H members enrolled in alpacas, beef, dairy, goats, horse and pony,
llamas, poultry, sheep, swine and rabbits are required to have completed the on-line training prior to July 1 to be eligible
to exhibit their project animals in 2013 Maryland County 4-H and State 4-H Shows. Units may set earlier deadlines to
accommodate their local program and are requested to contact me to discuss this option if this would apply to your
program. The 2013 program contains a new Junior Level and new pre/post-tests throughout. Also, ALL members
completing the program in 2013 (or any portion of the program) must register and a NEW PASSCODE will be assigned.
Passcodes from prior years are no longer valid. 4-Hers are required to complete the on-line training program when they
reach each 4-H age division (juniors (8-10), intermediates (11-13), seniors (14-18) – all as of January 1 of the current
year) OR when an Intermediate or Senior 4-H member chooses to show a new species since last completing the program
within their age division they must return to program and complete the program for the new species area. The link to the
AH&QA program: https://webtools.moo.umd.edu/AHQA/ or under the 4-H & Youth Tab by clicking on the Upcoming
Programs sidebar and clicking on the Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance tab.
Mandatory Cecil County Fair 4-H Livestock Sale Meeting Dates Have Been Set
The Cecil County 4-H Livestock Sale Meeting will be mandatory every other year. All new sellers and all youth who did
not attend a meeting in 2012 along with a parent, are required to attend a meeting in 2013, if they would like to sell an
animal in the Cecil County Fair 4-H Livestock Sale. The meetings are scheduled for the following evenings:
Monday, May 20-St. Stephens Church, Earleville, 7 PM
Thursday, May 23-Rising Sun Library, Rising Sun, 6:45 PM
Wednesday, June 5-Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 7 PM
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Maryland Animal Health Requirements 2013
The complete Maryland health regulations are available online at
http://www.mda.state.md.us/animalHealth/Pages/Animal-Health.aspx. Health certificates will be three carbon copy pages
and will no longer be available online and will no longer need to be stamped and approved by MDA as it will be your
veterinarian’s responsibility to send the approved copy to MDA to be filed. Exhibitors will still be expected to do the
Animal Health Self-certification. Papers will still be due within 60 days of your first show, and if your animal required
vaccinations, they should be vaccinated at least 21 days prior to the first show so that the vaccinations are effective.
Papers are available from your veterinarian or at the Cecil County Extension Office.
A few updates and reminders:
Sheep owners-Make sure your market lambs contain the required scrapie tags from the farm the animal
originated. Moreover, you are required to list a scrapie tag number for each animal on your health papers.
Goat owners-Goat owners make sure your goat contains the required scrapie tags from the farm the animal
originated. Dairy Goat and Registered meat goat owners must make sure that the tattoo number corresponds with
your registration papers for scrapies identification purposes.
Contact the USDA APHIS Regional Office in Richmond, VA at (804) 343-2569 to receive a scrapie’s flock ID
and to receive tags
A new requirement is cattle will now be required to have official identification tags (metal tag with a "US" shield
or tamperproof eartag with a “US” shield imprinted with a nationally unique official animal identification
number) when moving interstate or are going to exhibitions and shows. More information regarding this program
and regulations can be found at the USDA website at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/ .
The poultry and waterfowl testing date will be Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Barczewski’s in Fair Hill from 5:30-7 PM
(In-State Only and earlier in the day for Out-of-State birds). The cost will be $1 per bird. (If you live Out of State
and plan to show Geese please e-mail April by June 1, 2013)
Environmental Science & Engineering Updates
Cecil County 4-H Horticulture Judging Practices
At the end of April weekly horticulture judging practices got underway at 7 PM. Below is the practice schedule:
Monday, May 20, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
Monday, June 24, Rose Bank Church, Calvert
Monday, May 27 or Wednesday, May 29, Rose
Wednesday, July 3, Rose Bank Church, Calvert
Bank Church, Calvert
Monday, July 8, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
Monday, June 3, Rose Bank Church, Calvert
Wednesday, July 10, Rose Bank Church, Calvert
Monday, June 10, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
Sunday, July 14-County Contest at Harmony
Monday, June 17, Rose Bank Church, Calvert
Masonic Lodge, Port Deposit, 3 PM
Additional practices will be scheduled and announced after the County Contest on July 14th.
For more information contact Ruth Brown at 410-658-6446 or 410-920-7838.
Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Practices
Mr. Jim Zambuto is hosting 4-H Small Engines practices at 2 PM at his farm in Port Deposit on the following dates:
June 8
June 15
June 29
July 6
July 13
For more information contact Jim Zambuto at 410-378-9355.
Cecil County 4-H Advanced Welding Classes
The advanced classes begin on Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 PM at Jerry’s Automotive, Rising Sun for 4 weeks. In order to
participate in the advanced class, you must have participated in the beginner class either this year or in the past. The
welding classes are open to intermediate and senior aged 4-Hers. If you are interested in participating in the welding
classes, you were supposed to register in the Extension Office by April 16th.
Human Science Information
Fashion Revue
Fashion Revue judging will take place on Wednesday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 6 PM at the Cecil County
Extension Office, Elkton. Participants can chose either date. Registration information will be email or mailed by early
June to all youth registered for the clothing and sewing projects. Registration materials will also be on the Cecil County
4-H website by early June.
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Sewing Classes (Change in Dates)
The final two sewing classes that Mrs. Joan Gaffney is offering will be May 19th and June 23rd at 2 PM at Trinity Church
in Elkton. Please RSVP for each workshop at least one week in advance by calling Joan at 443-553-7492.
Volunteer Information
University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Trainings
Are you interested in becoming a University of Maryland Extension Volunteer or do you know anyone who might be
interested? Don’t wait because now is the time. If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer register online at
http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-ume-volunteer-training-registration, send an e-mail to
vstone@umd.edu or call Vicki at the Extension Office at 410-996-5280. April or Vicki will be conducting monthly UME
Volunteer trainings prior to the 2013 Cecil County Fair. If no one RSVP’s, that month’s training will be canceled.
The final training before the Cecil County Fair will be:
Thursday, June 6, 2013 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM
Animal Science Project Leaders/Volunteers Webinar Series
4-H Animal Science Volunteers are invited to register for the new Animal Science Project Leaders/Volunteers Webinar
Series which is being held each month, January through May, 2013. All sessions will be held 7:00-8:00 pm via the UME
Connect system. The final date and topic is as follows:
May 28 - Topic: Sportsmanship in 4-H Animal Projects - This session will provide an opportunity to discuss
methods to teach and promote good sportsmanship in 4-H animal science project work and related events.
Instructors: Chris Anderson, Donielle Axline.
Volunteers are requested to visit the AGNR Calendar to register for each session at:
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/AGNRCalendar/.
Club and Special Interest Group Updates
Young Guns Shotgun Practices
New and experienced shooters are welcome to join the Cecil County Young Guns Shotgun Program at the Oxford Gun
Club, 880 Chrome Rd, Oxford, PA. For those of you that may not be aware, ammo of all types is in very short
supply and the cost is, unfortunately, being affected by supply and demand. Therefore, practices have been
scaled back dramatically from last year's schedule. Listed below are the dates we have shooting scheduled.
Tuesday, June 11 - 5 Stand - 6:00 pm
Cecil County Fair Shooting Event - July 13 - Details to follow later
Cecil County Fair Written Test - July 20 - Details to follow later
Friday, August 9 - Skeet, 6:00 pm
September and October dates will be scheduled later in preparation for this year’s state shoot.
Contact Lesley Damron at 410-620-0906 or tommgirlz@yahoo.com for more information.
Archery Practice
Cecil County 4-H Archery practices will take place in June on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. You do not need to
own a bow and arrows as equipment is provided. Come on out and hit the target with archery. Contact the SanfordCranes at 410-392-5904 if you are interested in participating, have any questions or need directions to the practice.
Robotics Meetings
The robotics group will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. For more information contact Kara
Barnhart at 443-567-3510 if you are interested in participating, have any questions or need directions to the practice..
Scholarship Opportunities
Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships
The Maryland 4-H Foundation was able to present twenty-six academic scholarships to well deserving students attending
an accredited university, college, or post high school vocational program in the year 2012. The 4-H Foundation plans to
match this once again this year, planning to present several different scholarships ranging from $500-$2500. Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2013. Completed applications can be sent to the Maryland 4-H Foundation,
Inc. Applicants must meet all requirements listed in the application to be considered for awards. Incomplete applications
will not be reviewed. Recipients will be selected by a committee composed of the Maryland 4-H Foundation Board of
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Directors, who will review all applications and select the most qualified applicants. All committee decisions are final.
Winners will be notified by October 1, 2013. Academic Scholarship Award winners will receive their scholarship
payment in full at the 2013 Maryland 4-H Gala, Sunday January 19, 2014, Laurel Park, Laurel, MD. The individual or
family representative must attend to receive the award. The Scholarship Application can be found at:
http://www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com/images/stories/scholarship_application.pdf
Maryland State Fair Scholarship
In recognizing the importance of education and the participation and contributions to the Maryland State Fair, a
Scholarship Program has been initiated by the Maryland State Fair. Maryland State Fair offers two different scholarships:
The Maryland State Fair Scholarship which is award to 9 students annually and the Marlin K. Hoff Scholarship which is
offered to one dairy project youth. Applications are available online at:
http://www.marylandstatefair.com/index.cfm?page=about&id=15 and are due postmarked by July 1, 2013.
Other
Vet Services for a Discount Price
Dr. Morgan Dawkins, DVM, a Cecil County 4-H parent and volunteer is willing to do vet papers at a discount price for a
farm call. The cost is $40 for the farm call and 1st animal and $5 for each additional animal. If you are interested, you can
e-mail him at drmdawkins@windcrestanimal,com or call his cell at 302-690-8569.
Fair Promotion at Fair Hill Races
Any 4-Her interested in promoting the Cecil County Fair, the Fair’s Cancer Walk, and selling Cancer walk t-shirts at the
Fair Hill Races on Saturday, May, 25th at Fair Hill are asked to contact Virginia Ferver at 443-553-2331.
Show Clothes Exchange at Cecil County Breeders Fair
There will be a show clothes exchange box at the Cecil County Breeders Fair by the premium office. Families are
welcome to borrow or donate to the collection.
4-H Calendar of Events
May 2013
16 & 17 Tagging, Weigh In & Ownership Deadlines for Market Goats, Sheep, Swine, and Feeder Steers, Fair Hill
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State 4-H Project WILD/Aquatic Wild Training
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Camp Staff Training, Calvert Grange, Calvert, 8:30 AM-3 PM
18
First State Livestock Jackpot Preview Show, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington
19
Sewing Workshop, 2 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton
20
Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
20
Mandatory Livestock Sale Meeting, 7 PM, St. Stephen’s Church, Earleville
23
Mandatory Livestock Sale Meeting, 6:45 PM, Rising Sun Library, Rising Sun
25
Cecil County Fair and the Cecil County Fair’s Cancer Walk Promotion, Fair Hill Races, Fair Hill
27 or 29 Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
28
Maryland 4-H Animal Science Sportsmanship Webinar, 7 PM
30
Cecil County 4-H Breeders Fair Set Up, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Fairgrounds, Fair Hill
Every Tuesday until 5/14 Beginning Welding Workshops, 6:30 PM, Jerry’s Automotive, Rising Sun (4/23-5/14)
Every Tuesday beginning 5/21
Advanced Welding Workshops, 6:30 PM, Jerry’s Automotive, Rising Sun (5/21-6/11)
1st & 3rd Thursday
Archery Practice, 6:30 PM, Sanford-Cranes, Elkton
Mondays
Dairy Judging Practices, Various Locations
June 2013
1
DEADLINE: Dog/Horse/Rabbit/Cavy/Poultry Identification Cards Due in Extension Office
1
DEADLINE: Performance/Breeding Animal Arrangements Due in Extension Office
1
DEADLINE: Ownership Deadline for Commercial Breeding Animal Projects
1
DEADLINE: Cecil County 4-H Ownership Deadline for Registered Breeding Animal Projects
1
DEADLINE: Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarship
1
Cecil County Breeders’ Fair (Livestock, Rabbit, Cavy & Dog Shows), Fair Hill
2
Cecil County Breeders’ Fair Horse Shows, Fair Hill
3
32nd Annual Maryland 4-H Foundation Golf Tournament, Oakmont Green Golf Course, Hampstead
3
Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
5
Mandatory Livestock Sale Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton
6
University of Maryland Extension (UME) Volunteer Training, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 6:30 PM
8
New Castle County 4-H & FFA Livestock Classic, Harrington, DE
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Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Workshop, 2 PM, Zambuto Farm, Port Deposit
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Young Guns Shotgun Practice, Oxford Gun Club, Oxford, 6 PM, 5 Stand
10
Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
15
DEADLINE: Cecil County 4-H Camp Registration to Receive the Discounted Rate
15
Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Workshop, 2 PM, Zambuto Farm, Port Deposit
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Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
17-21 Lower Eastern Shore 4-H Camp, Camp Thendara, Hurlock
18-20 Cecil County 4-H Horse Hoopla, Fair Hill
21
Maryland Dairy Goat Association Youth Show, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship
23
Sewing Workshop, 2 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton
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Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
25-27 State 4-H Teen Focus, University of Maryland, College Park
27
Maryland 4-H Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, 7:05 PM
29
State 4-H Avian Bowl Contest, College Park
29
Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Workshop, 2 PM, Zambuto Farm, Port Deposit
29-7/5 Cecil County Junior Council Exchange with Binghamton, NY (Cecil Hosting)
1st & 3rd Thursday
Archery Practice, 6:30 PM, Sanford-Cranes, Elkton
Every Tuesday until 6/11 Advanced Welding Workshops, 6:30 PM, Jerry’s Automotive, Rising Sun (5/21-6/11)
Mondays
Dairy Judging Practices, Various Locations
TBA
State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting
July 2013
1
DEADLINE: Registered Breeding Animal Project Ownership Deadline for the Maryland State Fair
1
DEADLINE: All Cecil County Fair Animal, Club and Engineering Entries
1
DEADLINE: Maryland 4-H Quality Assurance Online Website Closes for Cecil County 4-H for participation in the Cecil
County and Maryland State Fairs
1-3
State Livestock Roundup, Frederick Camp Center, Frederick
3
Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
3
Cecil County 4-H Fashion Revue Judging, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 6 PM
6
Cecil County 4-H Bicycle Event, Rosebank Church, Calvert, 8:30 AM (Location Tentative)
6
Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Workshop, 2 PM, Zambuto Farm, Port Deposit
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Cecil County Fair Poultry Testing, April & Mark Barczewski’s Barn, Fair Hill, 5:30-7 PM (In State Birds Only)
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Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Fair Hill Florist, Elkton
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Cecil County Fashion Revue Judging, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, 6 PM
10
Cecil County 4-H Camp Orientation, County Administration Building, Elkton, 6:30-8 PM
10
Cecil County Fair 4-H Dairy/Dairy Steer Exhibitor Orientation & Set Up, Cecil County Fairgrounds, Fair Hill, 7:30 PM
10
DEADLINE: 4-H Promotional Poster Contest for Cecil County Fair
10
Horticulture Judging Practice, 7 PM, Rosebank Church, Rising Sun
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Cecil County Fair Archery Shooting Event, Sanford-Crane’s, Elkton
12-14 State Horse Jamboree & Communications Contest, Camp Hashawaha, Westminster
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Cecil County 4-H Small Engines Workshop, 2 PM, Zambuto Farm, Port Deposit
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Cecil County Fair Archery Shooting Event, Sanford-Crane’s, Elkton (Make Up Date)
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Cecil County Fair Shotgun Event, Oxford Gun Club, Oxford
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Crown Stone Feed Store Open House, 8 AM-2 PM
14
Cecil County Horticulture Judging Contest, Harmony Masonic Lodge, Port Deposit, 3 PM
15
Eastern Shore District Holstein Show, Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centerville, 9:30 AM
15
Cecil County Fair 4-H Livestock & Poultry Orientation & Set Up, Cecil County Fairgrounds, Fair Hill, 6:30 PM
19-27 Cecil County Fair, Fair Hill
20
Cecil County Fair Shotgun Event-Written Exam, 5 PM
20
Cecil County Fair Archery Event-Written Exam, 6-9 PM
28
Cecil County Fair Indoor Exhibits Released & Clean Up, Fair Hill
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DEADLINE: Online ALL Maryland State Fair 4-H Entries (Online Entry System closes at 11:59 PM)
Mondays
Dairy Judging Practices, Various Locations
TBA
Cecil County Fair Fashion Revue Judging
TBA
State 4-H Dairy Judging Practices
August 2013
4-9
Cecil County 4-H Camp, Rocks
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Young Guns Shotgun Practice, Oxford Gun Club, Oxford, 6 PM, Skeet
22-9/2 Maryland State Fair, Timonium (Horse Show 1st Weekend & Most Judging Events 8/31)
7/31, 8/5, 8/7, 8/12, 8/14, 8/19, 8/28 Horticulture Judging Practices, 7 PM (Location TBA)
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1st & 3rd Thursday
Archery Practice, 6:30 PM, Sanford-Cranes, Elkton
Mondays
Dairy Judging Practices, Various Locations
TBA
State 4-H Dairy Judging Practices
September 2013
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Countywide 4-H Livestock Meeting, Elkton
26
Countywide 4-H Horse Meeting, Elkton
October 2013
4
National 4-H Conference Portfolios Due
6
Maryland 4-H Horsemen’s Party, Clarksville
6-12 National 4-H Week
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State 4-H Archery Match, Camp Thendara, Hurlock
12
State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest (Tentative)
26
State 4-H Shotgun Match, PG Trap & Skeet, Upper Marlboro
November 2013
2
Cecil County 4-H Horse Program Horse Costume and Treasure Hunt Fundraiser, Fair Hill (Tentative)
22-24 State 4-H Adult & Teen Forum
December 2013
7
Holiday Craft Workshop, Fair Hill
7
Countywide 4-H Benefit Auction, Fair Hill
***For more information about any event, call, email or stop by the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office.
Horse Tails-2nd Sunday
Rabbit Wranglers-2nd Sunday
Reaching for the Stars-2nd Sunday
Tailwinds Trotters -2nd Sunday
Making Strides-3rd Sunday
Puddle Jumpers -2nd Monday
Stars & Stripes -2nd & 4th Monday
4-H Club Meeting Dates
Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers-2nd
Monday
Kids of the Future-2nd Tuesday
Junior Council -3rd Tuesday
Kibbles-N-Kids-2nd Wednesday
Rising Sun Milk Squirters-2nd
Wednesday
Cecil Sliders-2nd Wednesday
Kuntry Kids/Livestock-1st Thursday
Robotics-2nd & 4th Thursday
Calvert Boys and Girls-3rd Thursday
Krazy Kritters-3rd Thursday
Archery Practice-1st & 3rd Thursday
Tri-State Trotters-2nd Friday
Camp Staff Training-1st Saturday
Young Guns Shotgun Practice-Varies
Victoria “Vicki” Stone
Program Assistant
4-H Youth Development
Cecil County
April Hall Barczewski
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Cecil County
AA Statement:
“The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against
anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry,
national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.”
Find the following documents on the Cecil County Extension website at
http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county under the 4-H Youth Development Tab
Cecil 4-H Camp Registration
Cecil 4-H Horse Hoopla Registration
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