Junior Animal Handling Program
4-H Junior Animal Handling Program
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Monday, November 30, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday, January 21, 2027, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday, April 22, 2027, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 11, 2027, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 2, 2027, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 9, 2027, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday, January 16, 2027, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
All Delaware County 4-H Members who intend to participate in any 4-H animal show at the Delaware County Fair must participate in the animal handling program to be eligible to show. This requirement will be offered by 4-H age categories as outlined: • Cloverbud (5-7 y\o) • Junior (8-13 y\o) • Senior (14-19 y\o).
Members will need to participate in the
handling program the first year they show in their appropriate age category and
when they move up in age category (ex. A new 5-year-old Cloverbud will
participate in Cloverbud handling, then when they turn 8, they will participate
in Junior handling; finally, when they turn 14, they will participate in Senior
handling).
The purpose of the Animal Handling Program is to
provide youth with a safe, positive, and educational experience while working
with live animals. The program is designed to ensure that all 4-H youth develop
a consistent understanding of the skills, knowledge, and appropriate conduct
necessary to work safely and responsibly with animals while maintaining proper
control. Appropriate handling practices in the agriculture industry are
constantly improving and evolving. For this reason, youth should have continuing
education opportunities that will address any of these changes.
Learn More
Register
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Ar1D8RWl6Qfzo2
Contact
Kaitlyn Conklin, BS
4-H Community Educator
krs257@cornell.edu
(607) 865-6531
Location
CCE Delaware
34570 State Highway 10
Hamden, NY 13782
Last updated October 23, 2026