Tracy Newton
4-H Community Education Specialist
(559) 241-7525
Mailing Address:
550 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 210-B
UC Center
Fresno, CA 93710
Guest Services: Suite 100
Email: tlnewton@ucanr.edu
Donations by mail:
Fresno County 4-H
550 E. Shaw Ave. Ste 210-B
Fresno, CA 93710
Elizabeth Ramirez
4-H Admin Support
(559) 241-7519
Mailing Address:
550 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 210-B
UC Center
Fresno, CA 93710
Guest Services: Suite 100
Email: elramirez@ucanr.edu
Poultry Project
Small Animal Achievement Day
(Includes Pygmy Goats, Rabbits, & Poultry)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Fee to participate: $2 per class.
Collins Country -5201 North Dockery Avenue, Clovis
Plan to bring your own animal for the skills portion of the
Achievement Test and the special activities. Arrive anytime
between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM if you are testing in one
species. If you are testing in multiple species, plan to arrive by
12:00 PM.
Special activities are planned from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Bring a costume for your animal and enter the costume class!
There will also be an obstacle course for goats and another for
poultry.
For more information, contact
- Anne Cehrs- 618-0250 for Pygmy Goats
- Janet Moore- 246-2987 for Poultry
- Marcie West- 575-3274 for Rabbits
Pygmy Goat Study Guide:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Projects/Pygmy_goat/
Rabbit and Poultry Study Guide:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Fur_-
_Feathers_Achievement/
Achievement Test: 4-H Members will have the opportunity to take the Poultry Achievement Test. The study guide for levels one and two can be found at
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Fur_-_Feathers_Achievement/.
Only members will be allowed into the testing area. If the 4-H member needs assistance during the test, there will be someone present to help them. Please plan accordingly during the show day.
Please view and share the following resources:
Breeds and Housing (from October 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh3W2KJ_wTs
Buying and Incubating (from December 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ONyPAEWYA
Nutrition (from February 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wlg53FbGI8
Predators and Diseases (from April 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8iv7R6OxcY
CDFA vND page (there is also a Spanish link)
vND resources in Spanish on UCCE poultry website
Poultry Ponderings (UCCE quarterly newsletter)
Resources provided by Maurice Pitesky, a CE specialist with a focus in poultry at the UCD vet school.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM CDFA:
Avian Influenza Updates
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in counties throughout California.
Here are links for detailed information about the spread of the virus and biosecurity. Knowledge is power to make informed decisions on the health and potential health risks to
your flock.
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-
information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks
Poultry for the Fresno Fair
Fresno Fair Market Chicken Projects
The Fresno Fair is planning to have a market poultry show this year. Orders will be taken for market chicks. The deadline for ordering chicks is
Monday, June 3, 2024
Please mail orders to the 4-H office, 550 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 210-B, Fresno, 93710. Orders must be filled out completely with member’s name, address, email and a cell phone contact number. The below distribution date could change so you will need to watch your email or call to verify date and time.
Market Chicken Project
Six chicks at a cost of $5.00 per order of six.
Distribution Date: August 6th, 2024 at 8 AM
Distribution Location: Across the street from the County Ag office at 1720 S. Maple, Fresno
Contact: Anne Cehrs, 4-H Project Coordinator 559-618-0250 or achers@verizon.net
All checks are made payable to Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council.
Turkey Project for the Fresno Fair
Fresno Fair Market Turkey Projects
We will be taking orders for Market Turkeys this year. Belt Hatchery requires a minimum order of 25 turkeys. You will not be able to choose the sex. Belt Hatchery may not allow me to pick up the birds, they usually ship them which could result in fatalities, so perhaps order a couple extra. The deadline for orders and payments to be received is-
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
4-H office, 550 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 210-B, Fresno, 93710
The checks will be held until the 25 minimum order is reached. If we do not reach that minimum the checks will be returned or voided. Orders must be filled out completely with member’s name, address, email and a cell phone contact number. The below distribution dates and contact could change so you will need to watch your email or call to verify date and time.
Market Turkey Project
0ne turkey at a cost of $4 per order of one.
Distribution Date: TBD (Beginning of June)
Distribution Location: TBD
Contact: Janet Moore : 559-246-2987
All checks are made out to Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council.