Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

* Provides an array of services that include the following: 4-H Youth Development - Cooperative Extension's national youth development program serves youth 5-19 years old. It reaches boys and girls who are members of organized 4-H clubs, participants in special interest groups and as students in after-school and school enrichment programs. 4-H helps young people to learn by doing, develop leadership talents, gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes, and explore career opportunities model positive citizenship and share experiences with youth and adult leaders. SNAP Ed Northern Finger Lakes- A nutrition education program to assist residents of the county to improve diet quality, increase food security, improve food safety and enhance food resource management. Lessons presented to groups or individuals provide information about menu planning, shopping and safe and healthy food preparation. Environment Education - Support is provided to residents and local communities as a resource for questions related to the environment. Organizes and partners to conduct five annual recycling events. Master Gardener Program - Trained volunteers provide a seasonal help line for county residents to answer gardening problems and encourages environmentally sound gardening practices. Hot-line is staffed by our volunteers (May1st thru mid-October): Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10:00AM-12:00PM. Agriculture Programs - Education programs to support the viability and profitability of agriculture and related businesses, including Field Crops & Plant Sciences (corn, hay, small grains, soybeans, cover crops), soil testing, soil fertility and pH, nutrient management, pest management, pesticide applicator certification, manure management, renewable energy, and organic crop production. Dairy & Animal Sciences include animal husbandry (dairy, livestock, and poultry), pastures and grazing, organic dairy operations, farm safety, Ag business management and marketing, crop insurance and risk management. Free phone consultations on all questions related to crop production and animal husbandry, with site visits as needed. Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities exist for adults who enjoy youth and are willing to volunteer some time to help them grow and learn new skills. The 4-H staff provides leader training and abundant project materials. Latest focus is on S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Choose Health lifestyle curriculums.

Educational workshops, courses, programs and resource materials on these and other topic: parenting education nutrition and health farm business management 4-H Youth Development and Camp Owahta bicycle safety housing quality financial resource management horticulture textiles and apparel field crops

Farming and outdoor Projects fosters a variety of experiences and skills while participants learn about farming, green industry skills, landscaping, and animal husbandry. In addition to the direct benefit of learning new skills, the participants learn the value of teamwork and they build their self esteem through the completion of long-term projects.

* Creates a supportive, fun, hands-on learning environment to help youth and adult volunteers reach their fullest potential. * Provides opportunities for youth interested in: Animal Care. Plant Science. Food & Nutrition. Science & Technology. Community Service. Public Speaking. Community Service. Leadership.* Operates a variety of camping programs including day camps, residential camps, campers with Autism Camp, and Counselor in Training. Accommodates children with disabilities. Scholarships are available to support financially limited families.

Offers informal 4-H educational opportunities for all youth (5-19 yrs) in traditional, family, and special interest clubs. Also offers leadership training.

Provides a farm program for children ages 6 to 17 years of all abilities. Provides education on learning to care for the animals, teamwork, and on building confidence and self-esteem. Offers daily activities such as feeding, grooming, playing with the animals, gardening, art projects, nature walks, teambuilding, and a special project which gets presented on the final day.

* Assists county residents with home and home environment maintenance with knowledge about energy, conservation, pest identification and environmentally sound management alternatives, plant selection and maintenance, indoor air quality management, waste reduction and management and water quality protection.* Offers an educational opportunity and resources designed to help empower individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives, enhance parenting skills, become competent consumers, and build better communities through the Family and Consumer Education Program.* Provides 4-H youth program for young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

* Provides youth development/outreach.* Offers agriculture and related industries support, programs, and resources.* Offers nutrition education and food access information.* Offers horticulture services: Commercial and residential consultation. Soil analysis. Pest identification. Plant diagnosis and recommendation.* Offers work training programs. * Offers food preservation workshops.

Provides informal education opportunities in areas of home economics, citizenship, public speaking and STEM. Youth (5-19 yrs) develop basic life skills which will assist them in reaching their potential as contributing members of society.

Provides a 5.8 acre farm on the 2000 block of Onondaga Creek Boulevard. Offers community education, farming, sustainable foods, respite for the community, and employment for youth and adults through farming and the sale of produce in farm markets and CSA shares.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Offers a youth group that gives members the opportunity to participate in educational "learn by doing" projects and promotes healthy social interaction helping youth maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential. Provides opportunities to go to camp, publicly show their work, travel, host international youth, and attend meetings and events at Cornell University. 4-H programming provides a framework on which youth can build self-confidence, responsibility, and generosity.

Provides informal educational services to develop leadership and life skills to help youth become competent, caring, and contributing citizens.

* Provides agricultural programs. * Offers 4-H youth development programs. * Provides a Master Gardener hotline. * Offers SNAP-ED NY Free nutrition workshops. * Provides nutrition and healthy lifestyle education. * Provides food preservation information and workshops.

Creates supportive learning environments in which diverse youth reach their fullest potential as capable, caring, and competent individuals. 4-H offers many opportunities for youth between the ages of 5 and 19, including membership in a community 4-H Club, Special Interest Group, School Enrichment, Summer Camp, and much more.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills through projects and activities.