4-H Clubs Set Meetings

Three Penn State Extension 4-H Clubs will hold reorganizational meetings in February. Anyone ages 8 to 18 may become a club member. Unless noted otherwise, meetings will be held at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. For general information about the 4-H program, contact Lori Little at the Penn State Extension Lancaster County office at 717-394-6851 or lancasterext@psu.edu.

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Lancaster County 4-H Rabbiteers will host its first meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more about rabbits and cavies from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The in-person meeting will be held in the downstairs Training Room. The club will offer workshops on animal nutrition, showing rabbits, and other elements of rabbit and cavy care. It is not necessary to own an animal to be a member. A nominal, one-time fee per member, will cover the cost of all the meetings. For more information, contact Michelle Kunjappu at michellekun@gmail.com or Liz Flahart at eflahart@hotmail.com.

The Lancaster County 4-H Livestock Club, which includes beef, dairy beef, market goat, swine, and sheep, will hold a meeting for first-year members via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting with their youths. There will be livestock club enrollment dues. To attend the meeting or for more information, preregister with an email address by contacting Emily Welk at 717-394-6851 or eaw13@psu.edu.

The Milk Duds 4-H Dairy Club will meet in person on Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. Club members will take part in dairy judging practices and competitions, fitting and showing workshop, the county show, and more. Each meeting will feature a different topic related to the dairy industry. The Feb. 7 meeting is important for new members, returning 4-H club members, and their parents. Contact Little at 717-394-6851 or lmh12@psu.edu for additional information about the Milk Duds 4-H Club.

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