JAMESTOWN, NY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County received a grant of $6,000 this month for their 4-H Youth Program. The Community Service grant, which was administered through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, was made possible by money from the Thomas H. Brown Fund and Lillian Brink Fund. An organization ... Read More

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course Complete JAMESTOWN, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program conducted their annual Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification Course for area youth age 14 and older. Sessions included both classroom-style lessons and hands-on opportunities for all participants. ... Read More

Regional Horse Presenters competed for a chance to advance to State Competition JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program annually offers a Public Presentation contest known as Horse Communications. Youth participants prepare speeches, demonstrations, team presentations, videos, or perform ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that the 4-H Goat program will be having a Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser Saturday, April 14 at Applebee's in Lakewood from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $6 each can be purchased in advanced or at the door. 4-H youth in the Goat Project gain knowledge and raise ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County wishes congratulations to the Chautauqua County Dairy Bowl team members who recently participated in the 2012 Western District 4-H Quiz Bowl Contest held in Wyoming County. A total of 51 youth representing 20 teams from Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming counties ... Read More

Youth enjoying their dogs at a 2011 4-H summer training session. (Submitted photo) JAMESTOWN, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Dog Program is accepting new members. Have you ever considered joining 4-H? The Chautauqua County 4-H Dog Program is a great opportunity for ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- KIX Country and Lucky Lanes in Fredonia are teaming together to help Chautauqua County 4-H raise funds with a bowling event at Lucky Lanes on Sunday, March 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Teams of five will be able to sign up and bowl to help 4-H. The event costs $15 per person, which includes 3 games and shoe rentals. In addition, ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY -- County Leaders Prepare for NYSAC Conference. Monday, Tuesday, and part of Wednesday, I will be in Albany with the largest gathering of County Leaders ever assembled at the New York State Association of Counties' 2012 Legislative Conference. Over 800 County leaders, County Executives, Board of Supervisors, Legislators, and County ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 4-H Beef Program is hosting its annual Beef Project Spaghetti Dinner on January 21, 2012 at the Fluvanna Firehall, Fluvanna Avenue Ext. Jamestown from 5:00-7:00. 4-H youth in the Beef Project gain knowledge and raise animals from November through July and sometimes develop their ... Read More

Take Home a Sweet 4-H Treat Today. JAMESTOWN, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 4-H Office is now accepting applications for new leaders and new members. 4-H Is For You. We invite you to join us. 4-H is a group of youth between the ages of 9 and 19 who are interested in having fun while learning. 4-H Cloverbud Clubs are for ... Read More