Massachusetts 4-H Upcoming Events

Big E 4-H Beef Steer Show The entry deadline is fast approaching (February 1st), and we will need to get your steer(s) tagged with the official Big E RFID tag. Please contact me by January 15th if you plan on entering a steer(s) at ccsears@umass.edu You must be 12 years old as of January 1st to enter. The question was asked if the Big E RFID tag count on the health paperwork as the official RFID. In checking with the Big E, the answer is No. Steers need to have in their own RFID premise tag along with the assigned Big E one. Steers must be owned by the exhibitor with no leasing allowed.

Western MA Regional 4-H Horse Mini Roundup – February 4 – 9am-3pm – State 4-H Office, 100 Venture Way, Hadley, MA (Snow dates February 5 & 11)

Western MA Teachers Embryology Training – February 8th – 4pm - State 4-H Office, 100 Venture Way, Hadley, MA

Statewide 4-H Discovery Club New this year! Youth across MA have an opportunity to connect with each other and with 4-H Educators and talented adult volunteers to explore interesting topics and engage in 4-H programs across the state. The 4-H Discovery Club will meet monthly via Zoom and is open to youth who are new to 4-H as well as youth already enrolled in their local clubs throughout the state. For more information on how to join, contact Cynthia Bushey at cabushey@umass.edu. December we will check out the 2023 STEAM Festival so you can work on projects over winter break. January come learn about the Visual Presentation program.

Horse chats will generally be held monthly on the third Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Watch the 4-H News Blast for more details of topics and guest speakers. These chats are open to all 4-H horse youth or youth interested in horses. Speakers and topics can be found in the News Blast

Our 3rd Annual STEAM Festival Awards will showcase the winners along with many honorable mentions. Each 4-H'er that enters will receive a zoom invitation. You can learn more about the STEAM Festival on our website and see past winners.